My name is Melissa, and I am the owner and founder of Making Strydz, LLC. I am a Veteran, daughter, sister, and cancer survivor.
I started this company after my cancer diagnosis and I would love to tell you more!
In 2019, I started having some health issues that I figured were seasonal allergies. In summer 2020, I realized it was not allergies and that I quickly began to get tired. The doctors started running tests to rule out various diseases. After a year of running tests and visiting the hospital every month, I finally had a diagnosis.
Cancer.
It took the doctors a year to discover the mass growing in my lung and airway because I am 'young' and, overall, very healthy. Once I received the diagnosis, we began discussing a plan of attack. After looking at every possible option, we determined that I would be losing my lung. I had the surgery in November 2021.
For two years before my surgery, I struggled to keep my workout regime. After losing my lung, I realized many people out in the world want to be healthy but are unsure where or how to start. That is when I decided to open Making Strydz.
This is a company designed around helping others become the healthiest version of themselves, one stryd at a time. I know life can throw you curveballs, but I am here to help guide you and keep you on track to being a healthier and happier YOU.
The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
