Allison Black

I began my fitness career at 18 as an intern at my local gym, where I earned my group exercise certification and started teaching classes. While attending college in Orlando, I continued teaching at my university’s recreation center as well as at LA Fitness. After graduating, I became a NASM-certified personal trainer and moved to New York City to pursue advanced training at True Pilates New York.

In 2009, I completed my certification with Romana’s Pilates and have been teaching classical Pilates ever since. Two years later, I became certified in the MELT Method and continue to integrate it into my teaching. Over the next decade, I built and ran my own wellness business in NYC, coaching clients in Pilates, strength training, and MELT.

In 2019, I moved to Europe to pursue an MBA and a Master’s in Data Science. I now work as a data analyst in Amsterdam, while still coaching my NYC clients virtually via Zoom. My passion lies in helping people feel stronger, move better, and reconnect with their bodies—whether through Pilates, strength training, or restorative MELT practices.