Mel Gaskins

Mel began practicing Pilates in 2003 to aid in her recovery from a back injury, and has been teaching since 2007. Her GYROTONIC® instructor training began in 2007. Both Pilates and GYROTONIC® have provided just the attention she needed to regain the quality of life she had prior to her injury. In addition to GYROTONIC® and Pilates, Mel also taught Art in High School and College for 16 years, and participated in national Artists- in- Residence Programs, Mel holds 2 degrees from Kent State University, a B.A. in Art Education, and a B.F.A. in Ceramics, as well as an M.F.A. in Ceramics from the University of Massachusetts.