Melissa has taken classes at Vertical Freedom ever since it opened its doors. She takes full advantage of all the classes the studio has to offer, her favorite being Aerial Yoga. After a few years of taking classes, Melissa became a certified Aerial Yoga instructor. She now teaches the Kids Aerial Yoga Workshop, and is also a substitute for the adult Aerial Yoga classes.
When she is not hanging upside down, you can find her teaching dance at Jo-Ann’s Dance Studio, where she teaches preschool and combination classes. Melissa was a dance student at Jo-Ann’s Dance Studio for most of her childhood. Melissa says she loves teaching aerial yoga and dance to kids because they have the best imaginations!