Our Instructors
Melissa Findlay
Founder/Pilates Instructor
Melissa’s love for Pilates began at 14, starting in clinical classes and growing into a lifelong passion. Melissa is an APPI Certified Instructor with Ante and Post Natal training and she spent 10 years working alongside Yarra Ranges Physiotherapy.
Two years ago, she opened Yarra Ranges Pilates & Fitness to create a welcoming, supportive space in her beloved Yarra Valley. Melissa grew up in the Yarra Valley and calls it her home. Therefore, Melissa wants her clients to feel at home within this space.
With a bubbly personality and a love for camping, motorbike riding, and spending time with friends/ family, Melissa hopes every client feels heard, safe, and has a lot of fun along the way throughout their Pilates journey.
-Instructor since 2021.
Bridget Aperloo
Pilates Instructor
Bridget started her pilates journey in 2024 and is absolutely loving it!
She has always had a passion for health and fitness, so is excited to pursue that passion through Pilates. Bridget hopes to inspire others through her enthusiasm, as well as build her clients confidence and health through movement.
Some fun facts about Bridget; She loves all things art, is very creative and is also a qualified hairdresser! She loves making people feel great about themselves inside and out.
She’s obsessed with country music and is a huge animal lover, doting over her little fur babies Archie and Poppy.
Bridget loves to travel and explore but always feels at home in the Yarra Valley and is so grateful to have grown up in this beautiful part of the world.
-Instructor since 2024