April 2022

“While spending our summer holiday in France, my daughter, friend, and I were looking for a Pilates instructor who could come to the house to teach. Melanie was able to do so, and it was fabulous! Firstly, nothing beats doing Pilates in the morning, outside, while looking at beautiful scenery and listening to the birds singing. Melanie added to the experience by not only being a great Pilates instructor, but coming in with a bright smile, positive energy, and lots of great tips of things to do (i.e.: nice hikes) for the non- locals. Thanks Melanie for making our vacation extra special, and we look forward to seeing you next year!”

Cecile, USA

“If you’re looking for a Pilates experience tailored to your needs, Live Breathe Pilates is perfect for you. For starters, Melanie is warm & funny & a delight to share an hour with! More importantly, she is a highly competent instructor who is very “tuned into” each individual in her classes. Whether you have a sore shoulder, chronic bad back pain, a tennis elbow …. Mel never forgets it … & will always tailor exercises to suit your needs. Plus, she consistently aids, encourages and praises the efforts & progress of everyone. In addition, she’s bilingual …. so a perfect choice for English & French alike! I can’t recommend this experience highly enough.” 

Wanda, Valbonne

“Melanie’s enthusiasm for Pilates is contagious, and she makes the classes interesting and fun. The hour always flies by!”

Sarah, Valbonne

”Melanie is a truly professional, warm-hearted and fun Pilates -teacher. Her classes are never ever boring, always encouraging & positively challenging, not to forget the hearty laughs in between the postures! She’s brilliant with tweens/teens – we’re doing our class at home with participant ages ranging from 12-70! I warmly recommend her for anyone who’d like to develop their core strength and their posture”.

Anna, Valbonne

“Mel is always smiling and enthusiastic and hence the class is a pleasure. It is never the same and each week we do something different so we never get bored. The classes are small so sometimes it feels more like a private class than a group. She comes highly recommended by us both.”

Maggie, Chateauneuf de Grasse

“I’ve been practising Pilates for 20 years under 5 different teachers and Mel is definitely the best. Her classes are relaxed with humour but at a good pace which means you leave with your whole body feeling stretched and more toned up. She is also very accurate with her corrections which I often need! I can only highly recommend Mel’s Pilates classes.”

Barry, Le Tignet

“My family and me usually spend the summer time in France and I am so happy to have found Melanie! She came to train me in my own home. What a luxury! She taught me twice a week a private mat Pilates session and also my two daughters-in-law joined me during their holiday time with us. It made our holiday even more enjoyable as we became so fit and energetic. Melanie is a fantastic teacher, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, encouraging and energetic. I can wholeheartedly recommend her. I am looking forward to next year !”

Dettha, Opio

“Melanie is a wonderful teacher. Her open spirit creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence. She is clear in her approach and guides and corrects you with a kindness that holds no judgment leading you to find the best in yourself. She draws from a clear understanding of the human body and her own personal experience . I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her . I have been enjoying her reformer duo classes that challenge your body on a completely different level . If you have pain , imbalances or just want to maximise yourself book in 💗”,

Shona, JLP

I’ve been doing Pilates courses with Melanie for nearly 2 years and my back pain has decreased by a good 80% as a result. Since the period of COVID confinement started, Mel has been doing the classes over the internet (using the app ZOOM). The technology is easy to use, even if you’re not gifted with technology. The courses online are equally as effective as our studio courses, still lots of FUN …. and safe during this time because we’re all working out at home, guided by Mel, who is able to keep an eye on each of us by means of the video app. If you haven’t tried “ZOOM Pilates” yet, just pluck up your courage & give it a try. I promise you’ll love it ! (Original review) If you’re looking for a PILATES experience tailored to your needs, Live Breathe Pilates is perfect for you. For starters, Melanie is warm & funny & a delight to share an hour with! More importantly, she is a highly competent instructor who is very “tuned into” each individual in her classes. Whether you have a sore shoulder, chronic bad back pain, a tennis elbow …. Mel never forgets it … & will always tailor exercises to suit your needs. Plus, she consistently aids, encourages and praises the efforts & progress of everyone. In addition, she’s bilingual …. so a perfect choice for English & French alike! I can’t recommend this experience highly enough.”

Wanda, Biot