The M.E.L.T. Method® (MELT®) is a self-treatment technique that helps prevent pain,
heal injury, and erase the negative affects of aging and active living. MELT simulates
the hand-on techniques that manual therapist sue Hitzman uses to eliminate stress,
pain, and dysfunction in her private clients. This unique Hands-off Bodywork approach
is the first treatment that simulates the techniques - and the results - of manual
therapy. Since 2004 MELT has been a group exercise class designed to enhance the
benefits and results of exercise and active living.
MELT offers the opportunity for anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, to improve
their longevity through self-treatment. The consistent results MELT yields are remarkable
and undeniable. Previously such results were available only through ongoing, costly
bodywork from multiple practitioners.
This method rests on an in-depth structural assessment from the ground up with the
goal to make the client understand the posture misalignments. This is followed by
so-called self-myofascial release techniques using props such as balls and rollers
but also hands for a form of self-massage. Once muscles are thus prepared, there
are stretches to help lengthen structures that are tight. The corrective strength
exercises have the goal that the client can over time strengthen weak components
so that posture can return to a more ideal alignment and pain can be alleviated.
I discovered the MELT Method in August 2009. I knew immediately that I had found
the missing link of fitness and well-being. I have watched people in pain despite
their efforts of improving their bodies through exercise. Something was missing,
and it was the regard for the needs of the connective tissue.
In December of 2009, I became the first person in North Carolina to be fully certified
in the MELT Method.
I chose not to rest on my MELT laurels and have further enhanced my knowledge in
corrective exercise by studying The BioMechanics Method. I am proud to say that,
in 2014, I became the first person in North Carolina to be certified in TBMM.
I also teach classes at the Rex Wellness Centers in Raleigh, Knightdale and Wakefield.
Who created MELT?
MELT was created by Sue Hitzmann, MS, CST, NMT, a nationally recognized somatic-movement
educator and manual therapist. Her decades of practice, research, and study of anatomical
science and alternative therapies have culminated in the creation of the very first
self-administered neurofascial treatment technique - a revolutionary approach to
pain-free fitness and longevity. To find out more about Sue and the science behind
MELT, please visit her web site www.meltmethod.com.
Mr. Darcy, my assistant
Please click on the calendar to see when and where you can MELT.
The BioMechanics Method courses were created and developed by Justin Price and Mary
Bratcher, founders of The BioMechanics. Justin is an IDEA International Personal
Trainer of the Year, author of numerous books and articles, a celebrated presenter,
and a content development expert for The American Council on Exercise, PTA Global,
BOSU, Fitness Anywhere (and the TRX), and the National Strength and Conditioning
Association. Mary, who specializes in client communication and identification of
psychological stressors that contribute to musculoskeletal pain, has created numerous
continuing education courses for fitness professionals. Their comprehensive approach
to pain relief through structural alignment, sequential corrective exercise, and
effective client communication has helped thousands of people worldwide overcome
the debilitating effects of pain.