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Barre & Pilates classes & On-Demand studio.

03/11/2025

I wanted to jump on this trend to show we are all multi-faceted and so here are some of my other pieces - not just the Pilates & barre instructor kinda thing…

But when I read what some of my nearest & dearest wrote…it went a bit deeper and I was left thinking two key things:

1. Find your people. Surround yourself with people you can laugh and cry with, who you can be unapologetically you with and who you know will have your back even when you aren’t in the room! When I stop and look at my people I know I have all this, and I also know I must be doing something right to have these amazing wāhine in my corner.

2. When self doubt creeps in, you make a mistake or you’re just not feeling great, remember to think of yourself how your loved ones do. We trust them right…so why think that they are wrong about you!

Such a cool trend and fun to do for everyone. I’m keeping this to look at whenever things are tough.

02/11/2025

🌞 SUMMER RESET SERIES 🌞

Ready to feel refreshed, recharged, and realigned this summer?

Join three experienced professionals for four uplifting sessions designed to help you:
🧘🏼‍♀️ Reenergise with movement
💄 Refresh your makeup look
🥗 Reeducate how to fuel your body
🧠 Reframe your thinking

🧘🏼‍♀️November 16: Reenergise & Move
Start your reset with a certified Pilates instructor guiding you through movement to strengthen, stretch, and energise your body.
🎁 Includes one month free access to an online Pilates studio!

💄 December 7: Makeup Refresh
Learn to create a glowing, effortless look with an internationally experienced makeup artist: perfect for the festive season!
🎁 Plus a free gift to take home.

🥗 January 18: Reeducate nutrition
Cut through the noise with a registered dietitian sharing real, sustainable nutrition advice.
🍹 Enjoy and take home a non-alcoholic beverage recipe to try!

🧭 February 15 – Mindset & Goals
An interactive session to set your goals for the year ahead, uncover self-limiting beliefs, and learn practical tools to overcome barriers.

Each session is standalone, but you’ll get the most from joining the full series!
🎟 $40 per session
📍 Held in a beautiful Clevedon, Auckland location
🕓 See full times and details in the images

Book now at 👉 studiobookingonline.com/melh/classes.html
Link in bio, or message for the link or any questions!

24/10/2025

Without saying your job title, what are some things you say everyday…Pilates/barre version for me (as I do wear a few hats)!

Are there any you would add?

22/10/2025

What does barre in Onewhero look like…

We do things different here 😂 we are all about having fun, there is a lot of banter, the beautiful b***y burn we all love, a lot of complaining, and tonight we even had costumes…

Swipe to see 😂

Love this crew!

05/10/2025

There are a range of reasons people don’t want to or can’t do jumping movements…so here are 5 moves to get the heart rate up that have no jumping!

1. Low lunge opposite arm to foot tap in and out. Dig that supporting heel into your floor, how low can you go?

2. Kneeling to standing with a calf raise and add in hammer curls. Alternate your leading leg.

3. Jack rabbits. If you know me you know this was going to be in here. Feet on sliders (or tea towels. Plank position. Draw the knees in and press them back out. Knees only come below hips not to close in. Thi about that rib to hip line staying strong!

4. Curtsy lunge with hammer curl then low step to the side with arms flying out to the side. Alternating side to side.

5. 4 point hover holding weight if you can. Row up one weight at a time. Then press on foot up to the ceiling, then the other. Keep the hips in line with the shoulders. Press up off the floor. Your abs are giving you a gentle hug!

I like setting a timer and doing each exercise for a set period and repeating it through for a few rounds. 30seconds on with 10seconds between…let’s go!

26/09/2025

5 minute b***y burner 🍑 set a timer and do one minute of each exercise (or 8-10 reps of each):

1. Knee drive lift your heel up —> bend and hinge your supporting leg taking your other leg lengthened behind you.
2. Hold the r leg back and pulse up. Keep the supporting leg bent, and pelvis hinged. Pulse up from your bum!
3. Rainbow. Take the leg over to the side touch down (big toe just touches down no weight goes into that foot) —> lift it up and take it to the back.
4. Hold the leg to the side and pulse up
5. Knee repeater - pull the leg in and touch it back (no weight goes back it just taps the floor)

Then the other side of course!

***yburner

22/09/2025

Love getting feedback from my amazing Pilates peeps 💜

This lady has been with my online studio since the very first week it launched (nearly 5 years ago)! Jen was an in-person client across two studios I taught at and then joined my zoom classes before becoming an OG online member!

I so appreciate you .h.styles - so committed, supportive and beautiful inside and out 💜

08/09/2025

With a rebrand comes a reintroduction…

I’m the Mel in the “Move with Mel”

Anything that you can relate to? Or anything you would add - those who know me!?

07/09/2025

Over the past 8 years my amazing community has grown and my space has really focused on movement. It isn’t just about the workouts, it is about real women, real lives, and movement that supports bodies that have lived 💜

With that in mind it was time to match the brand with the purpose and the people…swipe to see

Say hi to MOVE WITH MEL, for bodies who’ve lived.

Drop a 💜 if you’re here for the next chapter!

And follow who has done my amazing branding.

19/08/2025

Let’s go girls…Get your girls involved, you can all follow the planners, check in, or even do a class together…

Refer a friend to sign up for an online membership. Once they complete their 7-day free trial, you’ll receive one month free credited to your account!

Link in bio ❤️

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http://www.melhwellness.nz/

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