Melissa Jane Reinke

Pilates Instructor & Studio Owner

Melissa Jane Reinke: The Power of Pilates

For over 20 years, Melissa Jane Reinke has dedicated her career to helping clients achieve their health and recovery goals through Pilates. Born in Sydney, she initially built a career in finance at Macquarie Bank before a spinal injury led her to discover the transformative benefits of Pilates. Following an 18-month Pilates teacher training program in 2006 at Belsize Studio in London, she became a certified instructor, gaining experience at top studios before establishing her own practice.

Melissa opened her first private studio in West Hampstead in 2010, later expanding to a larger space in St John’s Wood. Alongside her Pilates career, she rekindled her childhood passion for figure skating, winning the 2016 British Adult Championships. However, a severe ankle injury ended her competitive skating journey, reinforcing her belief in Pilates for rehabilitation.

Despite challenges—including lockdowns and a major flood—Melissa adapted and refined her business, relocating her studio in 2022 to a smaller, boutique space with a focus on personalised Pilates training with state-of-the-art equipment. She has trained extensively, incorporating Garuda and soon, The Spinal Backrack into her practice.

Committed to continuous learning, Melissa will travel this summer to train in Barcelona with renowned Pilates expert Brooke Siler. Her journey from finance to fitness, and from injury to recovery, is a testament to the transformative power of Pilates.