Melanie Archer Dieveney

Melanie discovered Pilates when struggling to lose the last 20 lbs of her baby weight. The core principle and exercise worked wonders and, after only 3 months of diligent Pilates workouts (3 times a week), she had her figure back. To her surprise, her body looked better than before and had more energy, better balance, and more focus. When her daughter, Grace, was two years old, it was at that time that she realized Pilates was her calling. Feeling passionate, she enrolled in the Stott certification program and became certified within 6 months. During the program, Melanie taught and practiced Pilates as much as possible with friends, colleagues, and by taking classes.

After working for others, Melanie made the bold move (as a single mother who wanted to provide better for her family) by converting her garage into a studio at her Culver City home that was welcoming for both the parent and their child. She had a vision and the drive to better her community, mind, and body, and it is that vision that got her noticed by the Culver City Star and her first article.

Through word of mouth, Melanie’s dream grew and, soon, her studio walls were too small to contain her demand. In March of 2009, during hard economic times, Archer Pilates & Wellness opened its doors in a bigger facility to offer her services to even more people. She wanted to offer more than just Pilates. As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child”, Melanie concluded that it takes more to care for the mind, body, and soul. It takes a community of like minded individuals to come together and help others reach their goals. With this in mind, she added chiropractic, massage, and physical therapy, eventually taking it a step further by also accepting medical insurance. Her vision and passion became reality, all under one roof.