A yoga and pilates studio, with black mats on the floor, candlelight, and small black and blue dumbbells placed on racks. The wall features many small wall-mounted lights, creating a warm ambiance.

  • Warmth

    We believe people return to places where they feel seen. From the front desk to the studio room, Melt is built to feel welcoming without being pretentious.

  • Consistency

    Progress does not need to be dramatic to be real. We believe in showing up often, moving with intention, and letting small returns become lasting change.

  • Care

    Every detail matters. The heat, the cues, the check-in, the towels, the way someone feels when they walk through the door.

  • Strength

    Strength is not only about intensity. It is about resilience, confidence, and learning what your body can do when you give it your attention.

Melt was built around heat, movement, and the feeling of coming back to yourself, surrounded by people who want you to feel at home.

  • A female founder of yoga studio with gray hair tied back, wearing a black hoodie, smiling at the camera against a plain neutral background.

    Helena

    Co-Founder

    Helena is the heart behind the studio. Born in Brazil, she is a devoted mum to two beautiful girls and two cats, with a warmth that makes people feel instantly at home. Her care, instinct, and generosity shape the feeling of Melt daily.

  • A female founder of pilates studio with shoulder-length blonde hair and a slight smile, wearing a black top, standing against a plain beige background.

    Kathryn

    Co-Founder

    Kathryn is Melt’s Lead Instructor and a Toronto favourite of the past decade. Known for powerful sequencing, razor-sharp cues, and classes that push you beyond what you expected, she brings serious heat. Stay after class to ask about Vera and her foster pups.

Meet the team. The people who teach, welcome, guide, encourage, and keep the studio moving. Melt is built by a team that cares about the full experience.

  • A young woman with short hair, wearing a black t-shirt with white cursive text, sitting indoors against a plain wall.

    Sydney

    Front-Desk

    Sydney brings a calm, capable energy to the Melt desk and somehow seems to know how to do everything. Outside of Melt, Sydney is a spin instructor, so movement and good energy are very much her thing. We’re very lucky to have her on our team.

  • A young woman smiling, wearing a black shirt with the word 'melt' written on it.

    Jacquie

    Front-Desk

    Jacquie is a hospitality pro with a natural talent for making everyone feel welcome. She brings a warm energy to the Melt desk, and genuinely loves getting to know the people who walk through our doors. Expect a friendly hello, a good chat, and a warm start to your day.

  • A young woman with dark hair tied up, wearing hoop earrings, layered necklaces, a black T-shirt with the word 'mel' printed on it, smiling at the camera, sitting in front of a plain gray wall.

    Paige

    Front-Desk

    Paige is one of the welcoming faces you’ll see on weekday evenings at Melt. Calm, organised, and always happy to help, she keeps the studio flowing smoothly. Powered by matcha, she would love you to ask her about her dogs Skylar and Kevin!

  • Afton Taborek

    Afton Taborek

    Teacher

    Afton brings Pilates queen energy, setting the bar high with every sequence. Her background in dance keeps the room moving to the beat, while her strength keeps the burn very real. Expect rhythm, the best playlists, and the most fun you’ll have all week. Her classes are the ones everyone can't stop talking about.

    Melt with Afton
  • Brendan Bornstein

    Brendan Bornstein

    Teacher

    Brendan makes Power Flow feel playful, technical, and possible. An inversion specialist with unreal balance, he helps you explore strength with curiosity and control. In Mobility Flow, he shifts the focus to joint health, longevity, and movement that supports life beyond the mat.

    Melt with Brendan
  • Chelsea Cottrell

    Chelsea Cottrell

    Teacher

    Chelsea brings a grounding presence to every Flow+Yin class, showcasing why Yin is her specialty. Her practice blends calm with intention, making each session feel restorative and deeply supportive. Expect to leave feeling softer than when you arrived.

    Melt with Chelsea
  • Chelsea Lee

    Chelsea Lee

    Teacher

    Chelsea brings magnetic enthusiasm with a centred, reassuring presence. Teaching both Pilates and Yoga, she blends versatility with genuine care. She’s known for thoughtful hands-on adjustments in Flow + Yin, while every class leaves you feeling capable, clear-headed, and quietly stronger. Chelsea also leads private 1:1 sessions at Melt for a more personalised approach.

    Melt with Chelsea
  • Emma Toner

    Emma Toner

    Teacher

    Emma’s classes move with precision and purpose. Her quiet confidence proves the calmest voice in the room can deliver the toughest class. Emma might be the sweetest soul you’ll ever meet, so take time to say hello before class and be captivated by the beautiful Irish accent.

    Melt with Emma
  • Christie Preston

    Christie Preston

    Teacher

    Christie brings years of experience, precision, and strength to every Pilates and Yoga class. Her teaching is hands-on and highly intentional, with a talent for making challenging movement feel both accessible and empowering. You’ll leave feeling stronger, and proud of what your body can do.

    Melt with Christie
  • Una Filipovic

    Una Filipovic

    Teacher

    Una joins Melt with her signature blend of grace and creativity. Her classes are rooted in intentional movement, with a sense of play that invites you to explore, let go, and enjoy the process. She creates a welcoming space where movement feels expressive, intuitive, and entirely your own. And fair warning: you may find yourself very quickly addicted to her classes. We certainly are.

    Melt with Una