"I am tenacious about not hurrying... hurrying makes my life chaotic and stops me from seeing, hearing, feeling what others are meant to share with me and I with them..."

I have enjoyed 12 extensive years of wellness consulting, fitness training, injury re-conditioning, and instructing the fusion of Pilates, yoga and meditation. Prior to relocating to B.C., I owned and operated a successful wellness studio called Beyond Measure in Chatham, Ontario.

I moved west to fulfill a dream of living in beautiful B.C. and to complete my family by being with my amazing partner, Jason and my dog, Lucas! I knew this was home the day I arrived and absorbed the lifestyle. In the 4 years I have been here, I have started Living Balance.

"Inner preparation is a prerequisite to outer action - I must do my heart work, get right with God, before taking a step towards my dreams..."

I am further developing my skills in trauma management by becoming a Somatic Therapist. It is an exciting honor to offer these skills to those on the path of recovery and healing of trauma. I have had the honor of working closely with Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Physicians, Psychotherapists and Counselors throughout Kelowna on injury, pain and trauma management.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to teach women and men how to love their bodies in a balanced way as they move through the challenges inherent with living a purpose filled life. I feel it is crucial for people to maintain equilibrium in physical, spiritual and mental ease and I am always excited to help individuals seek out and care for this balance.

When I am not teaching at Oranj, you will find me doing Out Reach work with women and at-risk-youth at the Elizabeth Fry Society in Kelowna, NOW Canada as well as the Kelowna Boys & Girls Club. To keep a balance of work and play, I enjoy running trails in Peachland or screaming down the mountain in an attempt to become a better skier!

"I work ferociously on LISTENING...then I LISTEN SOME MORE..."

My purpose is a simple yet rather large task at times; To graciously accept, savor and enjoy each moment of my life, be fully expressed in all my gifts and talents and explore the world.

"When my power turns to fears and false beliefs, I need only pause, breathe in and out and say thank you for the opposite...which is joy and peace..."

As a teacher and healer, I live everyday being greatful for balance in my life and the opportunity to share this skill with those around me on a larger scale is a thrill. I am proud to say that the success of my business truly does come from taking care of myself; spirit, body and mind through runs, Pilates, yoga, meditation and spending time with my "mates".

"GRATITUDE... every moment of every day for I know where it all comes from..."

Melanie Maure