Melissa M.
Melissa was born and raised in Southeast Portland, where she fell in love with movement early on through tap, ballet, and jazz. That passion carried into high school sports, and eventually into more than a decade of group fitness classes. She enjoys the community, the energy and how everyone cheers each other on. She found Pure Barre, after a hip injury in search of something low-impact. She instantly connected with the technique and community, and within six months took the leap to become an instructor. Define is her favorite format to teach. She’s passionate about building muscle, which she believes is one of the most important things we can do for our bodies as we age. Outside the studio, Melissa is a wife and mom of two girls (plus one French bulldog). You’ll often find her helping her husband run their small business, Maller Painting, reading a book, planning a trip, or cooking in the kitchen.