“Shortly after I joined the Village in 2006, I discovered a wonderful class called “Have a Ball” taught by Jodi Melton which has been part of my exercise schedule ever since.  About seven years ago, I started training with Jodi on a weekly basis.  Jodi is an extremely knowledgeable professional that I credit for the level of physical fitness and well being that I enjoy today.  This investment paid off!  Every session is different, but I can always count on a good workout intermingled with good humor and an occasional song.  Thanks, Jodi!!”

I have been a football coach for 33 years. Sixteen in the NFL & 17 in college. I have an understanding of how athletes train & what works at the highest level of my sport. 

 My girlfriend introduced me to pilates 12 years ago & I was immediately hooked. I saw benefits that can transcend into performance sport training, at all levels. I also saw huge improvement’s in my own physical & mental well being. 

 My girlfriend & I have taken lessons in many studios in CA & AZ, & always use Jodi as the measuring stick for all our instructor interactions. Jodi is, by far, the best pilates instructor. 

 Her talent is seeing through the movement & into the body to help clients find balance & control when executing the pilates principles. When working with athletes,  another level of body language reading is paramount, & Jodi has it in spades. 

 Jodi‘s studio is meticulously clean & has a welcome calm vibe to everyone. I feel confident sending players, friends & family to work with Jodi & know she will take care of them all at a level beyond any other instructor in Scottsdale.  

 Sincerely, 

As a Master Certified Success Coach, New York Times best selling author and trainer/teacher of Law of Attraction coaches for over two decades, I know the importance of strength and stability in all 4 of our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual/energy bodies. Pilates in general is beneficial for all 4 bodies. However, Jodi Melton is the absolute best! 

I am 53 and stronger today than ever before, because of my training with Jodi and The Firm Body Pilates. I am more confident within myself due to Jodi encouraging me to do things I never thought I could.

With over three decades of teaching Pilates, (which is unheard of in this area) Jodi’s knowledge, fun, and passion really shines through. She is a master teacher. The Firm Body Pilates is by far the best, friendliest, welcoming, and informative studio in Scottsdale. And I have tried them all!

 Christy Whitman

Jodi at Firm Body Pilates exemplifies top-tier training expertise. With thousands of hours of invaluable instruction, her studio stands out in the crowded Pilates landscape. In an era where Pilates has surged in popularity, Jodi‘s emphasis on personalized attention and structural integrity sets her apart. 

 The studio’s approach focuses on healing and developing the body through core strength, mobility, and muscular integrity. Jodi ensures her team blends classical Pilates with contemporary techniques, enhancing spine health and muscle length as originally envisioned by Joseph Pilates himself. 

 Unlike many modern exercises, Pilates not only builds strength but also enhances alignment and structural support. Each session leaves me feeling elongated and rejuvenated, underscoring the critical role of breathing in managing muscle stress and promoting vascular health.

 Overall, Firm Body Pilates under Jodi‘s guidance offers a transformative experience that goes beyond fitness, delivering tangible benefits with every session.

 Dr. Dino Prato 

Testimony: Jodi Melton and Physical Mind Institute Instructor Training

I am a certified Pilates Instructor, through Physical Mind Institute in New York, which required more than 700 hours of comprehensive study and practice. I obtained my certification under the guidance and caring instruction of Jodi Melton, owner of the prestigious Firm Body Pilates Training Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

I was a competitive, accomplished distance runner, who had several injuries and imbalances. I became a client of Jodi’s to help improve my running and ailments from severe scoliosis. During these years as her client, I had to have three unexpected and major surgeries. Her creativity, care, and dedication during this time helped me to continue training and safely heal. This time together also led me to fall in love with Pilates.

During 2020, during the Pandemic, I was working remotely for my corporate wellness position and wanted to obtain my Pilates Certification. After researching the most prestigious, comprehensive, and obtainable ones that could be finished during this year, I chose PMI and Jodi to be my teacher. During the next nine months, I met with Jodi on weekends and after work most evenings to study, learn, practice and repeat. She was always available by phone to answer questions, show me personal videos to help fine-tune my understanding, and also provided me unlimited access to her studio. The studio has a magnitude of the highest level of Pilates apparatus, tools, equipment, props, and options for all modalities of Pilates exercisise.

My final exam was both written and live during an interactive “student becomes the teacher” where I was able to show my understanding of the classical Pilates exercises, how I would adapt them to individual clients, and how each movement transfers to different pieces of equipment. She also allowed me to showcase my understanding of and passion for distance runners and those with scoliosis during my final exam and the live interactive test-out.

I highly recommend Jodi and Physical Mind Institute for a fully comprehensive Pilates Instructor training on all apparatus!