MELT Method

A Breakthrough Self-Treatment Technique

What is the MELT Method®??

The MELT Method® is a breakthrough self-treatment system that restores the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue to eliminate chronic pain, improve performance, and decrease the accumulated stress caused by repetitive postures and movements of everyday living. New research has revealed the missing link to pain-free living: a balanced nervous system and healthy connective tissue. These two components work together to provide whole-body support, protection, and mind-body communication.

When pain becomes chronic, the body’s natural state of stability and balance declines.When a body isn’t stable, it can’t be efficiently mobile. By learning how to MELT, you can learn to actively partake in decreasing stuck stress daily so it doesn’t accumulate and cause symptoms that sap your vitality and energy.

How does MELT work?

Day-to-day living creates tension within our bodies. Physical stressors range from sitting at a desk to running a marathon. Carrying children and heavy bags creates trapped tension, as does even the gentlest form of exercise. Emotional, mental, and environmental stressors such as processed foods, medications, environmental toxins, and daily worries all build tension in the body.

New science reveals that this “stuck stress” is literally trapped in our connective tissue, which surrounds every joint, muscle, nerve, bone, and organ. Unaddressed trapped stress causes connective tissue dehydration and cellular damage. This creates a domino effect that begins with aches and stiffness and leads to common health issues such as neck and low back pain, headaches, insomnia, digestive problems, and injury. Accelerated aging and chronic health problems can follow . . . leaving us with limited options such as medicine, surgery, and a sedentary lifestyle. However, when the connective tissue is hydrated & free of roadblocks, our bodies function at a more optimal level.

MELT is a technique that keeps our connective tissue & nervous system in top condition, slowing down the aging process. MELT rejuvenates tissue hydration & relieves the tension of day-to-day life that gets trapped in our bodies. No other proactive approach directly treats the connective tissue—including nutrition, exercise, yoga, or vitamins.

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MELT Into Wellness

MELT was developed by manual therapist Sue Hitzmann to empower people to help themselves restore whole-body efficiency and lead healthier, more active lives.

MELT is changing the way people care for their bodies. This proactive approach to maintaining a healthy, pain-free, active lifestyle is the bestsolution for living longer…better.

MELT improves: flexibility & mobility, posture, the results of exercise, range of motion, sleep & digestion, overall well-being

MELT reduces: aches & pains, inflammation, wrinkles & cellulite, tension, headaches, risk of injury

Private and Semi-Private instruction with The Pilates Place Studios is welcomed by appointment.

Off-premise private/semi-private sessions are offered in your home, office, sports facility or education center.

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OUR CLIENTS HAVE ENJOYED COMING TO THE PILATES PLACES STUDIOS SINCE 2006!

What are they saying:

When I am in Miami, I go to this studio to participate in the classes with the Pilates instructor Louis. He is very attentive about how you exercise, makes sure that it is done properly, and overall is polite and kind. I definitely recommend you to go there! Location is also great, some minutes from the beach, ideal to take a walk before or after classes.

~ Joanne Livingston

I love when I visit my friend Joanne in South Beach because she always treats me to a private session with Jackie who is a fabulous Pilates teacher. In fact it was because of my first session with Jackie more than a year ago that I signed up for Pilates classes in New York and now go twice a week! Thank you Jackie.

~ Cheryl Benton

I love Christine’s classes even though her exercises kill me every-time! She is always super nice, transitions are smooth, and directions always clear.

~ Sarah Harvey

JP is so wonderful. He is extremely knowledgeable about Pilates technique and the body. Class was the right mix of strengthening, toning and stretching. My spine feels amazing. JP is the type of teacher that’s making Joseph Pilates smile from his grave 😉

~ Adrian Edwards

Adriana is the best. Experienced, mindful. She always takes the time to correct your posture. Every class is different, and you can really feel the work.

~ Juliana Cortes

Love this place. The owners are awesome instructors and great people. The entire staff is professional and thoughtful. An oasis in the chaos of Miami.

~ Roger Baumann

My FAV Pilates studio by far! I found this hidden gem while working remote in Miami (from NY/NJ area). I fell in love with the instructors. They truly push you out of your comfort zone and take time to ensure you are doing everything properly. I’ve been to many Pilates studios in the NY/NJ area and none compare to The Pilates Place, Jackie and her team are truly wonderful.

~ Gail Dhaniram