Mel Morcom
Starting Again on the French Riviera: Opening a Pilates Studio in Valbonne After a Major Life Event

"My heart was
always down here."

1st May 2022, I signed a lease and got the keys for Studio Mel in Valbonne village!

I'm happy and I've got my own little studio.
Things are good. I have no complaint.

It’s the village. Lots of people know each other.
It’s just really friendly.

I only have three reformers,
so it’s a very personal environment.

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