April 2022

“Great Pilates teacher, very clear instructions, patient and good-humoured. After weekly Pilates classes, I can really feel the difference. Elle fait également des cours en francais pour ceux qui préfèrent.”

Catherine, Grasse

“I can honestly say my flexibility has improved greatly since I have been doing the class with Mel. I never thought I would see results in such a short space of time. Awesome teacher!”

Laura, Valbonne

“I’ve been enjoying going to Mel’s classes at Groove Studios, Valbonne, over the last two years and can feel a big improvement in my posture and core stability. Mel is very considerate of different levels of ability, and guides me on which poses to do for my ongoing back issue, while at the same time encouraging me to challenge myself to build up strength. The result is that I have made progress and I have more body confidence (especially post-pregnancy). I’m so glad I’ve found a great Pilates teacher in France, who speaks English and French, and makes exercise fun!”

Jenny, Mouans-Sartoux

“An hour of Pilates with Mel is a tonic for all ages, shapes and sizes. It doesn’t matter what your level or knowledge of Pilates is: Mel adapts her teaching to you and her passion for Pilates is positively contagious. If you’re broken to the bone after a weekend of gardening, she will fix you. If you’re feeling worn, old and stiff, Mel will help you make friends with your body again. Watch out if you’ve been doing Pilates for a while: there won’t be any resting on your laurels in this class! Mel’s sparkling personality is an inherent part of her classes. You can arrive frayed, tired and stressed but you won’t leave that way. You’ll step out into the streets of Valbonne with a smile on your face and you’ll find yourself saying things like, ‘but just look at this pretty little village where we’re so fortunate to live!’ I’d recommend Mel’s Pilates class to those on a quest for a different type of inner muscular strength and flexibility: one laced with contentment and feel good moments.”

Heather, Bar sur Loup

“I was apprehensive about starting Pilates because I only moved to France recently and hadn’t been to a Pilates class for years, so following a few private tuition sessions with Mel I joined her class in Valbonne. I suffer from Lupus and therefore have joint pain and stiffness but already I am noticing a difference. For me, the main advantage of the classes is the size – only 4 or 5 people and as Mel walks around the class throughout the session you receive individual feedback. Mel is very professional, aware of individual needs and problems and always encouraging. The sessions are calm, relaxed and fun. I can’t recommend her classes highly enough.”

Anita, Le Rouret

“I can highly recommend Mel’s Pilates classes, she’s a very experienced, professional teacher who can make a hard class not only fun but rewarding. Whatever age or level of fitness you are Mel will vary routines to accommodate your needs so there’s no excuses for missing a single exercise!”

Emma, Mandelieu