What’s your story and mission, and are you a nonprofit?

Melissa spent more than 20 years as a special education teacher. She created Echo Motion, LLC to build a space where athletes of all abilities can thrive. Through the Echo Motion gym, our mission is to empower people with developmental and other disabilities to become more physically active and live healthy, balanced lives. Echo Motion Fitness Fitness is a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was later developed to further help athletes and their families. The Echo Motion Fitness 501 (c)(3) non-profit creates uses doations to create paid jobs and on-the-job training for people with disabilities. It also hosts specialty clinics and social events for families and caregivers to help build connections.