About Vitalavida
At Vitalavida in Jávea, personal training, small group coaching, and retreats come together to help you build strength, improve wellbeing, and create lasting healthy habits.
About vitalavida
At Vitalavida in Jávea, personal training, small group coaching, and retreats come together to help you build strength, improve wellbeing, and create lasting healthy habits.
about Melissa
I’m Melissa, the founder of Vitalavida.
A few years ago, I moved from the Netherlands to Spain to build the kind of training environment I had always imagined. Not a crowded gym where people are left to train on their own, but a place where people are coached, supported, and truly seen while they work on becoming stronger and healthier.
Coaching has always been the part of training that I care about most. I enjoy being close to the training floor, observing how people move, giving feedback during a set, and helping someone realise they are capable of more than they thought.
Over time, I’ve seen how powerful strength training can be. When people start to move better and trust their bodies again, their confidence grows both inside and outside the gym.
That is exactly what I want Vitalavida to be about.
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31 Google reviews
I’ve been training with Melissa for about two months now, and I’m already seeing visible results! The workouts are intense, but she always knows how to motivate me to push just a little further. You can tell she’s highly knowledgeable and genuinely enjoys trying new things. It’s always a great atmosphere, and she really sees what you need. I’d recommend her to anyone!
I’ve been training with Melissa for almost three months now, and I couldn’t wish for a better personal trainer! She constantly pushes me to challenge my limits, helping me get the most out of myself, both physically and mentally. I’ve grown so much over the past few months. And just as important: the sessions are always fun, and our conversations are truly enjoyable. I highly recommend her to everyone!
Over the past few months, I’ve completed a program with Melissa and it has helped me tremendously! She guided me every step of the way, from nutrition to training. My own motivation to work out and eat healthy hasn’t always been consistent, but Melissa kept lifting me to the next level. She’s incredibly driven, professional, and truly knows her stuff. So if you’re looking for a personal trainer who supports you from A to Z. Melissa is the one!
Melissa is an outstanding trainer with deep knowledge of the body and what it needs in different stages of life. I really appreciated the variety in the workouts, it kept things enjoyable and sustainable. I’ve learned so much from her and look forward to continuing our training. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel fit and strong and stay that way.
Training outdoors, often in the sunshine, is truly a joy at VitalaVida. Thanks to a thorough intake and Melissa’s expert guidance, I notice progress every single week. Each session ends with a moment of rest and a coffee or protein shake, the perfect way to wrap up. And by now, a community of like-minded people has formed, which makes it all the more enjoyable.
I stayed and trained with Melissa for a week-long retreat and had the most energising, relaxing experience. The facilities were excellent, and the food was fresh, healthy and perfectly balanced. Melissa tailored each session to my existing training routine and shared valuable coaching techniques. I’d recommend this retreat to anyone looking to escape the everyday while maintaining or kickstarting a healthy rhythm. I’ll definitely be back in 2026.
I’ve trained with the lovely Melissa in both private sessions and group classes, and she’s an incredible coach. She really pushes me during workouts and I love that she checks in afterwards to see how my body feels. I’ve only been training with her for a few weeks but I already feel so much stronger and I’m truly grateful for that. Also, her gym is absolutely stunning. Training outdoors feels so special. I genuinely couldn’t recommend her more and I’m so happy we have the best PT on the Costa Blanca.
Melissa has the right formula for real strength training. Love training outside in the warm winter sun. Coffee and protein shake chaser with a nice relaxation session to bring down the heart rate. If you want to get strong and lean, come join!
Vitalavida in JáVEa
Vitalavida is the space I created to help people build strength, improve their wellbeing, and develop healthy habits that truly last.
Through personal training, small group coaching, and retreats, I focus on creating an environment where people feel supported, guided, and motivated to take care of their bodies. My goal is not just to help people work out, but to help them move better, feel stronger, and build confidence in what their bodies can do.
At Vitalavida, sessions are intentionally kept small so that everyone receives real coaching and personal attention. Whether someone joins for personal training, small group sessions, or a retreat, the focus is always on quality coaching and sustainable progress.
Training. Retreats. Relax.
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FAQ
Is it a “club” I have to fit into?
No. It’s not a social filter and not a prestige club.
People come here for themselves, to become stronger, fitter, and more energetic. The atmosphere is open, respectful, and safe. You don’t have to belong to anything — you just get to be yourself.
It’s more expensive than a regular gym… is it worth it?
If you’re only looking for equipment: no.
If you’re looking for results, personal coaching, attention, structure, and accountability: absolutely.
You’re not paying for access, you’re paying for guidance and progress.
What should I wear or bring?
Just wear something comfortable. You won’t be working out, this session is all about talking, understanding where you’re at, and making a plan that feels good.
What kind of people train here?
Vitalavida is an international community.
Our members come from different countries and backgrounds, Spanish, English, Dutch, and other nationalities. What they have in common? They consciously choose quality, personal coaching, and a vital lifestyle.
We speak three languages: English, Spanish, and Dutch. Depending on the group, the language adapts naturally, and often languages flow seamlessly together. That makes training here not only effective, but enriching, you learn from each other, inspire each other, and feel at home quickly.
Will I really get better results than in a regular gym?
Yes, because you’re not left on your own here.
You train with a plan, under guidance, in small groups or one-on-one. We measure progress, adjust when needed, and make sure you move forward every week. That’s the difference.
What if I’ve never worked with a trainer before?
That’s actually most of our clients. This isn’t a bootcamp or a gym class, it’s a private setting where you can ask questions and feel supported, not judged.