A traditionally-trained pilates instructor, Melania certified with the The Pilates Academy of Switzerland in Zurich in 2006 and subsequently with Power Pilates in Rome in 2007. She furthered her pilates training logging hundreds of hours of continuing education which included participation in the Romana’s Pilates teacher training programme in Milan and New York and Jay Grimes’ The Work at Vintage Pilates in Los Angeles, CA. A competitive swimmer in her youth, Melania still trains and competes in masters swimming.

Erika has been involved in sport since she was a child, first as a competitive athlete and then as a sport and exercise professional. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science (Manchester Metropolitan University) and is a certified Pilates instructor (Romana’s Pilates).

Multi-talented, Erika wears many hats at Athletic Studio: not only does she oversee all operational and administrative matters, she will gladly step in as a Pilates & More class instructor when necessary and treat you to a most wonderful massage (she is both a certified pilates instructor and massage therapist). Last but not least, she is an accomplished chef. She holds a Master’s diploma in plant-based cuisine from Mr Pietro Leeman a stellar chef in Milan, and she has worked in catering services as well as a cooking instructor both in Italy and Switzerland. Her passion for cooking is contagious and inspirational: if you need to learn to cook in a healthy and delicious way, she is your answer.