Melinda knows a thing or two about what happens when you turn up the heat. A scientist by profession and an Inferno Hot Pilates instructor by passion, she brings an analytical mind, serious knowledge, and a love of a good challenge into every class she teaches. And while everyone else is sweating, shaking, and wondering how many reps could possibly be left, Melinda is cool, calm and collected.

Melinda became certified in IHP in 2020 after falling in love with the practice herself, and she’s been all-in ever since, including owning her own Pilates studio before making Hot Yoga Auburn her teaching home. Her classes are challenging and high-energy, but her coaching style is motivating and steady. Expect focused full-body work, plenty of intensity, music that can go just about anywhere, and the occasional sing-along. She’ll push you to work hard while reminding you to listen to your body, find your own pace, and make the workout work for you.

Beyond her own classes, Melinda is also a mentor to newer instructors and cares deeply about the quality and consistency of what happens in the room. She loves helping teachers grow almost as much as she loves watching students discover what they’re capable of. Her philosophy is pretty simple: work hard, have fun, listen to your body, and keep showing up.