The Athlete Development Academy LLC

I’m a biomechanics coach with both clinical expertise and firsthand athletic experience.

My focus is simple: help athletes move better, perform faster, and stay healthier.

Through targeted training, I develop efficient movement patterns that translate directly to performance. Whether your goal is to increase speed, improve agility, boost your vertical, or reduce injury risk, every session is built with purpose.

This isn’t just about working harder—it’s about moving smarter.

In addition to performance training, I offer hands-on bodywork that targets identified imbalances to restore optimal tissue performance, to support recovery, and improve tissue quality. This integrated approach allows athletes to not only train at a high level but also maintain their bodies and reduce the risk of injury over time.

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and began practicing in 2010. I received my degree from one of the best therapy programs in the country: #15-ranked Marquette University. At Marquette, I was also a standout basketball player. I helped my team achieve multiple accolades while competing in the Big East Conference. I am originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, and I moved to the States in the year 2000. I spent the first 4 years of my career in Chicago, IL. Then I met my husband, who serves in the Air Force, and we spent the next 7 years in NJ. After that, we did a 3-year tour in O’Fallon, IL, where I got to work closely with their Parks and Rec Department and was able to offer beach volleyball and running classes as well as continue with private clients on volleyball, basketball, running, and therapy services. We came to Altus in August of 2024, and I look forward to meeting new athletes and their families and seeing where this journey takes us. More about Dr. Lana

“Dr. Lana is a fantastic blend of physical therapist and performance coach. In only a few sessions, she was able to rehab my daughter’s patella tendinitis…”

Michael M.

“Thank you for doing this. I’m learning so much about improving my biomechanics. You made training fun and my kids loved exercising with mom.”

Kelly S.

“For me, Dr. Mellein’s therapy healed both my hip and my psyche… She is intelligent, caring, and highly skilled. She will be your teammate in recovery.”

Tom H.

“I can honestly say if it were not for her sincere interest in getting me back to 100%, and her motivation to help people, I would not be where I am today.”

Adam S.

“I worked with Lana for nearly one year in therapy. She is very attentive and truly cares about her patients… Any time I need therapy, I will be working with Dr. Lana!”

Laura M.

“The video and explanation are excellent in pointing out the trouble areas and proper techniques needed. I’m definitely recommending this screening to the other athletes I coach.”

Kevin H., father and coach

“…I understand how important someone like Dr. Lana is. She cares about her clients and develops a one-on-one relationship that fosters trust and buy-in.”

Margie C.

“She took a lot of time and care, assessed my injury and gave me tips on how to improve my form and strengthen the rest of my body for future rides.”

Jessy C.

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I am Dr. Lana and I am a bit of a nerd and a jock in one. I love, love, love sports, the strategy, the physical abilities, the drama, the will, the grit, the intensity! But I also can’t get enough of learning about: why do we move how we move, what’s the best way to improve it, why do some athletes look effortless and others are always grinding themselves into the ground? After playing D1 ball I came out tough as nails and with chronic back pain. I bring passion, intelligence, compassion and all of my knowledge over 17 years of studying the human body to help my athletes.

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