Melisa Salsali

Dr. Melisa Salsali is an Associate Professor in the School of Arts & Sciences at Felician University since 2018, previously serving as Assistant Professor at Georgian Court University. She holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology and Educational Research from the University of Miami (FL), an MSESS in Exercise Physiology from the University of Florida, and a BS in Chemistry with a Spanish minor from the University of Pittsburgh.

• Education:
• PhD, Exercise Physiology and Educational Research, University of Miami
• MSESS, Exercise Physiology, University of Florida
• BS Chemistry (Minor: Spanish), University of Pittsburgh

Her research focuses on exercise during pregnancy, women’s health, and exercise interventions for special populations. Key areas include maternal-placental outcomes, fetal development under exercise, and optimizing training programs for female athletes. She has pioneered work on BOSU training efficacy and wellness assessment in university students.

Publications emphasize translational research linking maternal exercise/nutrition to fetal health, as well as biomechanical analysis of unstable surface training. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with contributions to ACSM conferences and educational course development.