Melissa Uftring came to Varta Fitness after serving as the Health and Fitness Program Manager for the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. She got her start working in the fire service by conducting her graduate research on firefighter performance optimization. Prior to her time in the fire service, Coach Uftring worked as a strength and conditioning coach for collegiate and professional sports. She has also worked with all ages and fitness levels of the general population as a personal trainer, yoga teacher, group fitness instructor, and fitness director at gyms, resorts, and country clubs. Melissa currently serves as the department chair at a local college where she teaches undergraduate students and leads the strength and conditioning program.
