“Great experience with Mel’s Pilates class, always leave feeling great and full of energy! Mel adapts her lessons to all her students, in French or in English. Very happy to recommend!”

Zoe, Valbonne

“I recommend Melanie’s classes to anyone at any level, whether total beginner or expert. Mélanie is my family’s pilates teacher, I have been working with her for over a year. I do the classes at home, and she has adapted each session to my needs that day, doing pilates with Mélanie has improved my general health and wellbeing and reduced back ache from office work. My strength and mobility has also improved and I know my body better. Thank you Melanie! ”  

Heloise, Valbonne

“Mel’s classes are a pleasure to attend, they are strengthening and physical but also really fun. I love her visual images, which make me smile through the pain! She is a fabulous teacher, who explains everything and really understands individual needs. She also has eagle eyes for any incorrect postures. 😆 I’ve been doing her mat classes for a couple of years, she is always so positive and upbeat. Highly recommend her.”

Kirsty, Biot

“Excellent pilates classes. Mel is a knowledgeable and attentive teacher ! Recommended.”

Kat, Biot

“Melanie is an excellent Pilates instructor. She challenges whilst watching for quality of movement. She really knows her subject. She has a wonderfully sunny disposition and loads of warm energy. I highly recommend her. From a former pilates instructor…”

Caroline, Valbonne

“I never thought I would enjoy Pilates as much! I viewed exercise as a bit of a necessary evil before I met Mel – other than a gentle round of golf – and hated classes where you have to measure yourself against others. Mel’s one on one class gave me a great place to challenge myself without feeling inadequate and her expert yet lighthearted guidance means I genuinely enjoy going. She lets it be meditative (I like being on the reformer with my eyes closed) yet effective to a degree that surprises me. All I’ve had to do is accept that the words, ‘Last 3…’ are almost always followed by, ‘On each side’!!!”

Silvia, Roquefort les Pins

“I have been doing pilates with Mel for about a year now, and have done both mat and reformer classes, as well as private classes at home, group classes in the studio and group zoom classes. I could not recommend Mel’s classes more highly! She is so knowledgable and tailors every class to your needs. I’ve had great results since working with Mel. She is a really supportive teacher and her classes are something I look forward to each week.”

Fran, Grasse

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

”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

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

Sarah, Valbonne

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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’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

“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

“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