Melissa
I’m Melissa, a Pilates and Lagree instructor with a background in personal training. Prior to my fitness career, I spent 10 years as a Kindergarten teacher. I have always enjoyed helping others reach their goals and feel welcome whether that is in my classroom or Pilates studio! If you’re looking for a space to feel challenged and supported, I would love to work with you! Outside of teaching and training, I enjoy spending time at the shore and staying active with pickleball and Padel. See you in class!
Certifications:
- Comprehensive Balanced Body Pilates Certification
- Lagree Ceritication
- NASM CPT Certification with specialization in Women’s Fitness (Pre/PostNatal and Healthy Aging)
About Malia: Let's play 18 Questions!
- Favorite thing about your class?
Sharing Pilates with other people! - Favorite thing about mega or pilates as a client.
Slow light lunges that burn out my legs - Favorite type of music for class.
Something happy - Describe your class/ teaching style.
I like to put on a tough class that is inclusive of
different bodies and abilities! - What made you want to become an instructor:
I enjoy helping people. - Fun/ interesting fact about yourself:
I know how to breakdance. - Favorite pilates / Mega move:
Shortspine - Did you have an “AHA” moment with Pilates or Mega? What was it?
I think when I really
learned how to slow down my pace (no momentum) and dig deeper in each move is
when both Pilates and Mega really clicked for me!
- What can you not live without?
Igor and my pets - What’s a life hack you love?
Having short hair so it takes less time to get ready. - Favorite time of day:
11:11 - What makes you happiest these days?
Nature walks - Still or Sparkling?
Seltzer is my end of the day treat, still gets me thru the day - Something you can never get sick of:
oversized sweatshirts - Guilty pleasure:
I don’t like to tell people but I do enjoy Love is Blind - Most fun you’ve ever had:
Learning how to play pickleball - Best advice you’ve ever gotten:
Quit your job - Favorite song:
Think I’m in love with you – Chris Stapleton
