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.

Melody’s 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, attentive, and grounded in precision and compassion.

Certified through Balanced Body Education in 2018, Melody completed the Comprehensive Pilates Instructor program and began her apprenticeship under Carrie-Ann Belanger at VEZA Pilates, where they explored energetic movement pathways through Classical Pilates. She is currently continuing her education in the Balanced Body Advanced Movement Practitioner course with the great Nora St. John.

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 running, hiking, dancing, and living life with vitality—always guided by the belief that movement is medicine.