About

International Fitness Consultant | Dancer | Speaker | Writer

 

Originally from England, Ianthe Mellors is an internationally recognized dancer, fitness consultant, and movement director, now based in Los Angeles after years in New York. She has performed on major stages, television, and music videos, working with top choreographers on productions like Good Morning America, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Mystic India: The World Tour, MTV, and Broadway Bares. She has also choreographed for commercial campaigns, live performances, and virtual reality fitness experiences.

 

With over 15 years in the fitness and dance industries, Ianthe has worked with global brands including Nike, ASOS, Reebok, Lululemon, Equinox, Barry’s, FitXR, and Soho House. A Master Trainer, Head of Fitness, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor, she has mentored instructors across the UK and USA, advised on gym expansions, and helped brands refine their programming and instructor development.

 

A pioneer in fitness innovation, Ianthe has helped design workouts, develop fitness modalities, and consult on AI-driven fitness products. She has collaborated with engineers and UX designers on VR fitness games, physically motion-captured workouts, directed motion capture sessions, and trained dancers in motion capture technology.

 

Her work is deeply personal—after a life-changing car accident in 2011, she used her expertise to rehabilitate herself back to dancing, solidifying her belief in movement as a tool for resilience, empowerment, and self-celebration.

 

A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Ianthe has spoken on industry panels and led initiatives like Move for the Culture, rallying over 250 companies to commit to greater representation in fitness. Featured on Good Morning America and in Today.com, The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, Bustle, Well+Good, and PopSugar Fitness, she continues to drive change in wellness through consulting, speaking, and movement.

 

Whether leading fitness innovation, inspiring through dance, or championing inclusivity, Ianthe Mellors is dedicated to reshaping how we move, think, and celebrate our bodies.