Melody has been immersed in the practice and study of Pilates for over two decades. She is the Founder of Starlight Pilates and acting Pilates Director at grit + tonic. She is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, inclusive Pilates community. Her experience spans a wide range of client needs, including scoliosis, sports conditioning, pre- & post-natal, osteoporosis, pelvic health, sciatica, low-back pain and injury recovery. Her teaching style is thoughtful, intuitive, and grounded in compassion.

She completed her training with Balanced Body Education in 2018, graduating as a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor and began her apprenticeship with Carrie-Ann Belanger at VEZA Pilates. Her experience in both Classical and Contemporary Pilates has enriched her knowledge of the human body in movement. She is currently continuing her education in the Balanced Body Advanced Movement Practitioner course with Nora St. John and the Pilates Education Collective in Santa Cruz.

A Pacific Grove native, Melody lives in Monterey with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Emma. When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her studying movement, hiking, dancing and eating tacos with her sweet family and friends.