Melissa Bentivoglio was immersed in the world of elite classical ballet training and competitive dancing from a young age until University. While healing from a sports related injury, Pilates was prescribed for rehabilitation. She felt it was a natural evolution of her dancing and this fueled her deep dive into Pilates instruction and fitness training. She became a sought after teacher in Toronto’s top studios for over a decade, and in 2018, Melissa designed her own custom reformer which eventually went into her boutique fitness studio, Frame Fitness, located in the heart of Toronto, which opened feb 2020. She’s currently based in Miami with her husband and co-founder, Lee Belzberg and their three children.

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