We are thrilled that our CEO Mel Burns, LMT, ATSI, E-RYT500, was a recent guest on the ABMP Podcast discussing her incredible experience volunteering to give bodywork to veterans in Ukraine.
Have a listen to this inspiring episode here:
Ep 528 – Beyond the Table with Angie Parris and Melanie Burns
In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Angie welcomes Melanie Burns, CEO of Anatomy Trains and director in Europe and the UK. Melanie shares her inspiring journey to Ukraine, where she volunteered to train manual therapists working with soldiers recovering from war injuries, including amputations and head trauma. With a unique background that bridges psychology, massage therapy, yoga, and international business, Melanie reflects on the cultural challenges, personal rewards, and professional growth that came from this powerful experience.
Melanie is the CEO of Anatomy Trains and director in Europe and the UK. She comes with an extensive background in international business, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and is a licensed massage therapist. She also owns and operates a 500-hour yoga teacher training in Maine and teaches Polyvagal Theory at Kripalu. She recently returned from volunteering in Ukraine to train manual therapists to work with soldiers injured from war, primarily amputees and those suffering from head trauma.
Images from Mel’s visit:
