Melinda Johnson
Melinda believes there's plenty to discover when we take the time to pay attention. She's currently pursuing her master's in psychology, with a focus on identity and a particular curiosity about how our state of being colors the way we experience the world.
She brings that curiosity to Pilates with an open mind and a playful spirit. To her, intentional practice is a chance to slow down, reconnect with our breath, and enjoy being right where we are.
Raised in rural Kentucky, Melinda now calls Laguna Beach home. Outside the studio, she's happiest being a mom, tending her garden, or getting lost in a good book.
Alyssa McCormick
Alyssa was born and raised in Ohio where she grew up playing soccer, gymnastics, and dance. She studied and obtained her BA from Ohio State University in Strategic Communications and Dance. While in college, she was a part of the Club Gymnastics Team where she competed in Vault and Floor. Alyssa then studied Yoga and completed her RYT 200 in 2012. In 2013 she discovered Pilates and fell in love.
Alyssa has been teaching Pilates since 2013 in Ohio and since 2016 in California. She loves to connect and teach clients on the XFormer and promote a healthy lifestyle to all. Alyssa lives in Laguna Beach with her husband Liam, and loves to hike, swim, and be in the sun! When Alyssa is not teaching you can find her making functional handmade pottery out of her tiny Garage space called Sunmud Pottery!