Welcome to Contour Pilates
Offering individual and group Pilates classes in Chelmsford
Originally from a dance back ground, Melanie discovered Pilates after moving to the UK from New Zealand. It was through the recommendation of a Rolfing practitioner (to help with a shoulder problem) that Melanie started going regularly to Pilates classes.
After experimenting with different classes and ‘ways’ of teaching Pilates, Melanie was drawn to Body Control Pilates teachers. This was because of their thoroughness and small classes.
Melanie found the classes so effective that she decided to train as a Body Control Pilates Instructor, so that even more people would experience how worthwhile Pilates exercise is.
Qualifying as a mat work instructor in April 2004, Melanie enjoys the challenge of helping clients benefit from Pilates and also continuing her own professional development as a teacher. Melanie feels privileged to work with all of her clients and wants them to gain as much as they can from Pilates.
Since joining Melanie’s Pilates class, my physical and mental strengths have improved. Melanie’s calm approach to teaching is enabling me to understand the technique of breathing correctly whilst performing challenging exercises. I find Pilates to be both stimulating and relaxing to mind and body.
Rosalyn (Chelmsford)