Sue Hitzmann is a nationally recognized educator, manual therapist, exercise physiologist, and creator of the MELT Method®. With over 35 years of experience helping people transform their bodies and lives, Sue is passionate about empowering others to restore balance, reduce chronic pain, and tap into their body’s natural healing potential.

As the lead guide for this immersive weekend, Sue will personally walk you through powerful practices designed to reconnect you with your body, calm your nervous system, and awaken your sense of well-being. Her expert knowledge, compassionate teaching style, and infectious enthusiasm make every session both deeply educational and profoundly inspiring.

Whether you’re new to MELT or a longtime practitioner, you’ll leave this experience with tools, insights, and a renewed sense of connection — all thanks to Sue’s transformative guidance.

With over two decades of experience in the Pilates Method, Hallee Altman brings depth, clarity, and a fascia-informed perspective to every class she leads. Her journey began in 2001, when a single mat class sparked a transformation—ten private sessions later, she felt the difference Joseph Pilates famously promised. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to helping others explore movement with precision, curiosity, and care.

As the founder of Candlestick Pilates and a Master Trainer with the MELT Method, Hallee is known for intelligently sequenced classes that fuse classical technique with modern fascia science. Her teaching empowers students to explore their physical potential while protecting the body’s natural integrity—whether they’re seasoned instructors or simply seeking a deeper mind-body connection.

Beyond the studio, Hallee has worked as a creative movement teacher and social skills educator, using nonverbal communication and embodied expression to reach children with special needs. She lives in Westport, Connecticut with her husband, two daughters, and their beloved dog, Kona.

At this retreat, Hallee will guide you through energizing Pilates flows, core integration workshops, and fascia-inspired movement labs designed to elevate both your personal practice and professional toolkit.