Episode 16: Melissa Barry, Sydney - Hudson Barry Pilates, Wondermum Wellness and SALT the Remedy

Welcome to Episode 16 of Raising the Bar on the Future of Pilates! In this episode, I talk to Melissa Barry of Hudson Barry Pilates in Sydney. Melissa is also the creator of the WonderMum Wellness podcast and most recently her new online platform: SALT the Remedy which brings in pilates, homeopathy, consulting and working to support women through perimenopause and beyond.  Melissa started her career in Naturopathy before embarking on her Pilates teaching career. She has owned commercial studio spaces over the past 22 years and since 2019, has built a custom space on her property in Sydney. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Melissa has evolved her offerings to online classes, coaching and teacher training. We chat about how she is creating multiple revenue streams and how that has grown organically over time.  We also chat about the evolution of her business through the years, how she has managed to grow successfully while raising 4 kids and how her new businesses are taking shape.   We talk about:  Her journey into Pilates, starting with her training in Mat and her early years teaching in a community hall to opening her own Mat studio soon after   How she balanced her family life in the early years of her business by prioritising her energy and time when starting and managing the studio   How she has managed burnout years and how the need to create a sustainable business has led her down different avenues.   How human design has become a major influence in her career and life over the past few years   How she has grown her offerings according to the stage in life she is in to offer an authentic    And lots more!   Melissa has kindly offered listeners a discount on her online shop. Simply go to:    https://salttheremedy.com/discount/KIMPAXTON   Use the Code KIMPAXTON to receive a 15% discount on kits that are part of the wondermum collection and the perimenopause collection - all available at SALT the Remedy   How to get a hold of Melissa:    Other contact links www.hudsonbarry.com.au www.salttheremedy.com   instagram @melissa.pilates.mumma & @salt.theremedy   More about Melissa:  Melissa Barry   Homeopath | Pilates Practitioner | Educator The Wondermum Podcast Host | Writer Human Design & Magnetic Mindset Coach, working with women (usually) who desire to build a part time business around their family within the pilates and wellness coaching space. Melissa is passionate about supporting women to heal through perimenopause AND inspiring the next generation of mothers, teachers & healers to understand their energetic blueprint & thrive, manifesting their best life & business!   Mother of 4 and successful entrepreneur, Melissa opened her first Pilates & Wellness studio in 2002 and built it to a 6 figure business in her first year (part-time)   Melissa has since fully trained in both the contemporary work (Adv Diploma PITC) which was where she landed, and then went on to discover, learn & certify in the Classical method (APEI) making her a 3rd generation teacher, a lineage of which she is very proud.   Melissa has been faculty for TAFE NSW for Pilates Diploma level training and in 2019 launched the beginnings of her own teacher training program, to share her unique depth in the method, along with other holistic principles that underpin her work.   Over her years in the wellness industry, now spanning 30 years, Melissa has massaged rockstars like INXS, Duran Duran, Bryan Ferry & Terence Trent D’Arby. Provided Pilates, massage & homeopathy for numerous professional athletes, Ex NBA stars and Olympic athletes. Worked for 6 years as the Sydney Kings Naturopath & Pilates coach and got to work with various actors like Cody Fern & (along with her sister Ali) support Nicholas Cage’s family while in the country filming.   Melissa developed a strong reputation for being able to help high level performers recover from injury or illness and prepare for vigorous performances - not unlike the work she does to help mothers prepare for and recover from childbirth (& helping women who give birth is the real flex!) Melissa is considered a thought leader and a powerful activator for those seeking change!   Director of Hudson Barry Pilates - Pilates & Wellness Studio in Hammondville Sydney Australia Wondermum Wellness - Homeopathic medicine, kits, courses & consultations SALT the Remedy - from motherhood to midlife, online wellness membership & online store for kits, courses, coaching and tools that help you solve pain & feel powerfully aligned again. The MAP method - Melissa’s classical mat teacher training program with options for bridging & mentorship with her signature Magnetic Alignment Principles for a Pilates business on Purpose. Thanks Melissa!