Melissa (Meli) Kirkwood

Since little, Meli knew that she was destined to be a fitness instructor. Her Jam was to listen to techno music, wearing her Reeboks and replicating Aerobics moves! The reality was that living in South America (Venezuela) you had you choose a “real” career. She decided to pursue Recording Arts, Digital Media and Graphic Design/ Marketing and come to the United States to attend College. In college, she learned how to be an Entrepreneur and apply all the concepts for her to succeed as a businesswoman in the world of Fitness. 

While in school and going through major depression and homesickness, she found herself going to the gym surrounded by people that brought happiness to others and the “Dream Job”. In 2006, she became a Zumba® Instructor and since then, she fell-in-love with what she was destined to do: Move and Empower People!

Meli has multiple national fitness certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, AFAA and independent certifications such as TRX, PiYo, Pound, FlowYoga, MadDog Spinning, Zumba (all specialties), Strong Nation and more!

In 2011 she was hand selected by Zumba® Fitness LLC to be part of their Choreographer Team (280 in total around the world) and since 2014, she has been a Presenter for Zumba® and Fitness Conferences.

Her ultimate favorite things are: Matcha, Hazelnut Chocolate and Kind People.

Her goal is to Spark peoples’ hearts and souls with movement!