Professional Profile

Melisa Arslan is an experienced Pilates Master Trainer and instructor educator whose career has centred on developing both movement practice and professional teaching skill.

For many years, she worked at the International Pilates Federation (IPF) as a Master Trainer and Pilates educator. During this period, she trained and mentored Pilates professionals at national and international level, helping instructors develop sound technique, clear cueing, structured sequencing and confident teaching practice.

Her professional expertise has also been featured in lifestyle media; in 2020, Şamdan Plus presented her guidance as a yoga and Pilates instructor.

Role within EFWA

Today, Melisa is a member of EFWA’s Academic Team & Instructors and the practical instructor featured throughout EFWA’s Pilates course videos. She delivers the movement demonstrations across Mat, Reformer, Pregnancy Pilates, Pilates for Kids and the Master Pilates pathway.

Her teaching focuses on precise setup, controlled execution, effective cueing, sequencing, exercise modification and professional presentation.

Integrated Pilates Education

EFWA’s Pilates programmes pair Melisa’s practical instruction with anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanical analysis. This integrated approach enables learners to study both how each movement is performed and the scientific reasoning that supports safe, effective teaching.