Dena Mellick is the founder and head coach of Strength Equity. She personally experienced the therapeutic benefits of strength training while overcoming the limitations of a longstanding back injury. Scared to even pick up a bag of dog food, a physical therapist encouraged Dena to start deadlifting for her back with a 35-pound kettlebell. Fast forward a few years, and her back pain was not even top of mind anymore as she jumped into competitive powerlifting meets in her 40s – squatting, benching, and deadlifting her way to several medals. Dena now focuses on helping clients of any level, age, or background build strength and achieve their overall health goals.