Melissa Oleson

Melissa (DPT, E-RYT, CDNT) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, yoga instructor, and women’s health specialist on a mission to help women feel strong, supported, and confident in their bodies. After years in sports medicine and orthopedics, Melissa discovered her true passion: pelvic health. What started as helping individual clients in her private practice quickly grew into a global vision. Through her online platform, Defy, she’s empowered thousands of women worldwide to stop leaks, ease pain, release tension, and rebuild strength through movement that actually works.

Melissa combines science, movement, and mindfulness in a way that’s practical, approachable, and life-changing. She teaches women to understand their bodies, reclaim control over their core and pelvic floor, and live powerfully without endless Kegels, guesswork, or frustration. Her goal is simple: to help as many pelvic floors as possible feel confident, strong, and at home in their bodies.