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DISCLAIMER: Not all techniques are suitable for everyone. Participation in any treatment/exercise program may result in injury. By doing the MELT Method® exercises, you assume the risk of injury from performing the movements and techniques shown.
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY AND USE GENTLE PRESSURE . . . PAIN IS A SIGNAL TO EASE UP If you do these treatments while seated in class, continue to do them seated at a desk or table.
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What is MELT?
The MELT Method is a self-care technique developed by manual therapist and connective tissue specialist Sue Hitzmann. It uses soft rollers and small therapy balls to work directly with your fascia, the connective tissue web that surrounds every muscle, joint, and organ in your body, to reduce chronic pain, improve mobility, and help you feel better in your body every day.
What is Fascia?
Most people have never heard of fascia, but it may be the missing piece in why you feel stiff, achy, or off, even when nothing is technically wrong.
Daily stress, repetitive movement, and long hours of sitting cause fascia to dehydrate and compress. MELT calls this "stuck stress," and it's one of the biggest contributors to chronic pain, joint stiffness, and the kind of tension that just won't let go, especially as we age.
How MELT Works
MELT uses light compression, gentle shearing, and rinsing techniques applied through rollers and balls to:
- Rehydrate the fascia and restore its natural glide
- Release stuck stress and relieve joint tension
- Decompress the spine, hands, and feet
- Calm the nervous system
MELT Benefits
MELT is especially beneficial for people dealing with:
- Chronic pain or stiffness
- Joint issues: knees, hips, low back, neck
- The effects of aging on mobility and flexibility
- Post-exercise recovery and stress relief
Techniques are adaptable for all fitness and mobility levels, so no prior experience is needed.
What a Session Feels LIke
Movements are slow and deliberate, nothing aggressive or painful. A typical session includes foot and hand treatments, soft roller work along the spine and torso, and targeted joint decompression. Most people feel noticeably lighter, longer, and less achy after even a short session.
MELT classes are offered on Zoom as well as in-person in Santa Clarita. Private sessions and custom workshops available.
➡️ View the Class Schedule HERE
MELT Equipment
MELT Equipment can be purchased on the MELT website HERE