Hi, I'm Melanie - owner and principal teacher of Fokus Pilates.

Movement has always been at the heart of my life. From my early days as a competitive gymnast, Ive been passionate about exploring what the body can do. Even after leaving gymnastics, I maintained a daily movement practice, embracing everything from competiive ice skating to weight training, and aerobics to yoga. Looking back, its no surprise that when I discovered Pilates, I was instantly hooked. Pilates brought together all the principles I valued most - precision, concentration, alignment, and coordination - while rekindling the sense of whole-body strength I enjoyed as a young athlete.

Eager to deepen my understanding, i began my journey with Contemporary Pilates training. While this was both conprehensive and transformative, I found myself searching for more - especially as I worked with a diverse range of clients., I had the sense there was some vital infomration missing. My curiosity led me to pursue additional qualifications, each one adding to my knowledge but still leaving some questions unanswered.

That search finally brought me to the roots of Pilates: The Classical Method. Here, I discovered the depth and clarity Id been seeking. The Classical approach provided the missing pieces, offereing a method that truly supports everyone - whether youre recovering from injury or training at an elite level.