Extra Training – Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies, Pilates for Pregnancy and Beyond, Pilates for Scoliosis, Dance Conditioning with Pilates, The Power of Aging. Workshops; Pilates for Osteoporosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Hypermobility, Shoulder Mechanics,Triathletes and Children Melissa was born in London and her passion for movement began age 3 years. She performed as a contemporary ballet dancer for 19 years and is sure it was pilates that prevented injury during her physically challenging career. Melissa was also a teacher of dance technique for 10 years but decided to retire from her dancing profession in 2019 to pursue her long-term interest in functional movement. She completed Pilates mat work training in 2020 then continued with equipment training and certified as a BASI Comprehensive Instructor with BASI UK (Body Arts Science International) in 2021. Identifying ways to strengthen both her own physical practice and well being, Melissa loves to get people moving to the best of their ability. She loves the precision and power of pilates knowing small changes have big impacts. She coaches all different populations and abilities from dancers and triathletes to those who just want to move better or have pathologies and rehabilitation needs.