Sue Hitzmann is creator of The MELT Method, founder of the Fascia Research Society and author of The MELT Method.
Sue’s interest in neuromuscular and manual therapies began when she was in her twenties with her quest to find a resolution to her own debilitating pain. Even top doctors and physical therapists couldn’t explain what was going on in her body. In hands-on bodywork, she found solutions she was desperately seeking. Determined to share this, she changed her focus from fitness to manual therapy and became known in New York City as the person who solved seemingly impossible pain issues.
In 2001, Sue was inspired to create “homework” for her clients, which led to the development of the MELT Method – the first-ever form of Hands-off Bodywork®.
Key Takeaways:
[1:50] The importance of keeping our connective tissue hydrated
[4:08] How massage and other movements can help create hydration
[7:44] How much water you should be drinking when you wake up in the morning (it’s not as much as you’d think)
[9:35] Some tips on how you can help yourself drink water throughout the day to keep your connective tissue properly hydrated
[11:34] Finding your circadian rhythm and why it’s important
[14:36] How MELT can help you go to sleep easier and actually reach the cell restoring deep sleep that we need
[16:22] What we do to implement the MELT Method
[18:58] The dangers of excessive compression and pulling on connective tissue and how MELT can help
[22:13] Comparing body work techniques to sex, different strokes for different folks
[24:04] Yoga and the MELT Method, the goods and the bads
[26:26] Why hyper mobility is actually a warning sign instead of something impressive
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