The Town of Fountain Hills Recreation Department is hosting the MELT Self-Care series at the Community Center during July.

The MELT Method (Myofascial Energetic Lengthening Technique) created by Sue Hitzmann, a New York City-based manual therapist who treats musculoskeletal pain and disability, is the first self-treatment system developed for the public that combats chronic pain, improves performance, and decreases the accumulated stress caused by the repetitive postures and movements of everyday living.

The MELT Demo and Self-Care classes require participants to be able to get to and from the floor without assistance, since many moves are done on the floor. MELT Hand & Foot classes are done standing and seated at a table.

Linda Rode will be the instructor for these classes.

The free MELT Demo class (course #2897) will meet Thursday, July 6 from 4 to 5 p.m. For 50 years and older, space is limited to 12 participants.

The MELT four-week self-care series (course #2899) will meet Mondays, July 10 through July 31 from 4 to 5:30. This is for those 50 and older and the cost is $40.

The MELT Hand & Foot treatment intro class (course 2901) will meet Thursday, July 6 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. This is for those 50 years and older and is $10.

The Hand and Foot intensive class (course #2905) meets on Thursdays, July 20 and July 27 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. This is for those 50 years and older and is $20.

Pre-registration is required. Register online at fh.az.gov/recreation or at Town Hall or at the Community Center.

For more information, contact Bryan Bouk at 480-816-5170 or bbouk@fh.az.gov.