Melia Marzollo

Melia Marzollo, M.Ed., is the Founder of the Ascend Center + Collective. Melia has advanced professional degrees and various certifications in Anatomy & Physiology (including cadaver dissection), Yoga Nidra Meditation, Pilates and Integrative Nutrition. Aside from teaching Pilates and Yoga, Melia also teaches StandUp Paddle Boarding seasonally and is currently enrolled in Harvard's Extension School Pre-Med Program.

Melia is known for meeting students “where they are at” and helping to lead them to positive outcomes in their bodies and minds. Melia is eternally grateful to all of her incredible mentors and teachers along the way from New York to California, Hawaii to Indonesia and everywhere in-between. Continued thanks to Rod Stryker, Gil Hedley, Juliet Harvey and Elena Brower. Melia loves teaching and learning and aspires to be a life-long-student and learner.

Melia is proud Mama to three unique and wonderful humans. She is a fierce advocate for Trans Youth and Women’s Work in the World. Melia lives with her children and Beloved husband in Cold Spring, New York.