Claudia originally trained at American Ballet Theater as professional ballet dancer. She was introduced to the fitness world by Jane Fonda, who asked her to teach at the first Jane Fonda Workout studio. While there, she became one of only two instructors chosen to do a two year apprenticeship with Doreen Rivera in "The Stretch Process." Recognized as one of the top teachers of the time, Claudia was recruited by Japanese visionaries to open the first aerobic studio in Japan (NAFA in Tokyo). The success of that club led to an international career designing fitness programs, training instructors, and doing publicity for clubs all over the world. On returning to the US, she worked with Candace Copeland at "Body Express" where she became one of the first instructors ever to be certified by the fitness industry (AFAA). She went on to train in and teach Pilates at Mari Winsor's first Pilates studio. Four years ago she was certified by the legendary Zena Rommett to teach the Zena Rommett Floor Barre. Along the way, Claudia has established a successful personal training business with many clients of distinction. She first began studying MELT three years ago when she became convinced that it was the key to longevity fitness, and subsequently became certified in MELT Hand and Foot, MELT Length, MELT Core, MELT Strength One, and MELT Strength Two.