Lori Officer-EmBody Strong Wholistic Fitness & Massage Therapy

02/17/2026

This 90 minute all-levels Introduction to Melt Method workshop will teach you to use a specialized MELT soft roller and small MELT Hand and Foot Treatment balls to simulate the results of manual therapy.

Learn to eliminate stuck stress before it accumulates causing chronic aches, pains, and unwanted signs of aging. Reduce inflammation, ease chronic neck and low back strain, improve alignment, enhance athletic performance and keep your whole body feeling great.

You will be able to sense immediate changes in class. Questions are welcome during class and Lori will be available after class for any further questions.

Equipment will be provided for the class and will be available for purchase after class for anyone who wants to practice at home or while traveling.

The MELT Method: A Breakthrough Self-Treatment System to Eliminate Chronic and, Erase the Signs of Aging, and Feel Fantastic in Just 10 Minutes a Day!

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Saturday, February 21
2 - 3:30pm

$40 Early Bird
$50 After 2/18

02/16/2026

You’ve heard about . But if you have not experienced it yet and don’t understand how people are injuries, improving , moving better, sleeping better, breathing better… Here’s your chance to experience it for yourself! Join us Saturday, February 21 at Yoga Branch to experience how simple techniques of glide, shear, rinse, using a soft roller and some small balls can change how you feel in just a few minutes.

Not sure what MELT is? Join Lori for an Intro to MELT!
Experience breakthrough self care techniques, Saturday 2/21 from 2 to 3:30pm. Book on Mindbody or visit yogabranch.com

02/10/2026

Starting tomorrow at Yoga Branch! 🩵

02/05/2026

Experience breakthrough self care techniques, Saturday 2/21 from 2 to 3:30pm. Book on Mindbody or visit yogabranch.com

Not sure what MELT is? Join Lori for an Intro to MELT!
Experience breakthrough self care techniques, Saturday 2/21 from 2 to 3:30pm. Book on Mindbody or visit yogabranch.com

05/17/2025

Sitting for hours at a time doesn’t just affect your energy—it can seriously disrupt blood sugar control.

A recent study reveals that interrupting prolonged sitting with short bursts of movement can significantly improve glycemic control.

In the study, participants who performed 3 minutes of walking or 10 bodyweight squats every 45 minutes had better blood sugar regulation compared to those who stayed seated or even those who took a single 30-minute walk.

These frequent, targeted bursts of activity were shown to activate key muscle groups like the quadriceps and glutes, leading to better glucose management throughout the day.

05/07/2025

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Some days, healing begins with simply choosing to breathe deeply and drink water. Remember, you don’t need to conquer everything at once. At my practice, we honor the gentle steps—it’s all progress. Be kind to your body, your mind, and your heart today. 💙 You're doing enough.

05/05/2025

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05/05/2025

Give the gift of massage! 🩵 Gift certificates and e-gift cards available!
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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11. Find a Board Certified massage therapist to schedule a massage or purchase a gift certificate!

05/04/2025

More MELT Method! 🩵💙🩵

Melt Method is back by popular demand! The attendees of the last series wanted more so here we go!

Join my MELT Method 6-Week series and experience the immediate pain-relieving and healing benefits of MELT!

This MELT Method series will help you alleviate stiffness and pain by learning how to stimulate connective tissue fluid movement and how tissue hydration supports the protective qualities of the fascial system. You will notice changes in how you move and feel in each class! No prior experience is needed.

The MELT Method 6-Week series classes will be taught at 6 pm on the following Tuesdays: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 and 6/10.

MELT 6-Week Series: $210 until 5/6/25 at start of class
Purchase the FULL series HERE https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5EYEEPWJVGJH6/checkout/QXI76A2FJJMCBJN7ZVZB2OLV

Can't make all 6 sessions? You can purchase single classes individually.

Single Series Class: $40 drop-in
Purchase SINGLE classes HERE https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5EYEEPWJVGJH6/checkout/WJD3GLTQHM6ON5LHMFZ4OXYY*you may purchase 1 or more (max. 5) classes with the above link.

**Missed classes can not be refunded. One missed class credit may be used toward a $50 minimum purchase of MELT equipment or toward a massage or private MELT training session. Missed class credits are NOT valid for use on MeltMethod.com.

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I hope to see you in class! 🩵

04/23/2025

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I am so happy to have received another positive review! 💙 Thank you Diane! 🥰

★★★★★ "At times my body is so sore from injuries, overuse and age related issues. After I walk out of Lori’s studio, I feel so much better. Lori listens well to my concerns, is knowledge about many different techniques including Melt and employs them as needed."

04/22/2025

Two more classes left in my three week class series! Purchase single sessions HERE -> https://square.link/u/1hkamBLa?src=sheet

The Method series classes will be taught at 6:00 pm on the following Tuesdays: 4/22 and 4/29.

You will learn Melt Method sequences to experience immediate changes…alleviate stiffness and pain, ease stress on the mind and body, improve coordination, strength and mobility and even sleep better at night.

Single Series Class:
$40 drop-in
Pre-purchase single classes HERE https://square.link/u/1hkamBLa?src=sheet
*you have the option to purchase 1 or both classes with the above link.

All classes will be held at:
Pillar Performance Pilates & Fitness
7220 Avenida Encinas
Suite 207
Carlsbad CA 92011

Contact me or respond below with any questions. Hope to see you there!
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04/04/2025

MELT Workshop in Carlsbad! April 13, 2025

Here's your opportunity to attend an Introduction to MELT Method workshop and discover a simple way to ease pain and stiffness, maintain mobility and stability, release stress, sleep better and feel more rested. See the attached flier or read on!

The MELT Method is a science-backed self-care technique that anyone can use to stay active, enhance performance, and get out (and stay out) of pain. Developed by manual therapist and exercise physiologist Sue Hitzmann, it uses specially designed hand and foot treatment balls and custom made soft rollers (along with your own body and breath) to calm the mind, tap into the autonomic regulators of the nervous system to boost control, and restore the supportive qualities of the connective tissue system to bring stability and balance back to the body.

This Introduction to MELT Method is a 90 minute workshop in which we go over glide, shear, and rinse techniques that were adapted from neuromuscular therapy. We will also learn some of the compression and length Level 1 roller moves as well as the hand and foot treatments. Learn how you can stimulate body-wide changes from just the hand or foot global treatments and/or a short roller sequence

Sunday, April 13, 2025
3:00 - 4:30 pm
*class starts after check-in, please arrive 10 minutes early.

Introduction to MELT Method Workshop:
$50 through April 12
$55 on April 13
*includes MELT large soft ball ($10 savings)

Purchase Introduction to MELT Method Workshop HERE: https://square.link/u/FiuVpvZm

After this MELT Intro workshop, I am offering a three week MELT MOVE BETTER series to build on your MELT practice and help you refine your techniques, body sense, and understanding of MELT language and how stimulating connective tissue fluid movement and hydration supports the protective qualities of the fascial system. You will notice changes in how you move and feel in each class!

NOTE: For all classes, participants must be able to get down on and up from the floor unassisted. If that is a challenge for you, please let me know and we can set up a private or small group class specifically for those who need assistance getting up from the floor.

Please contact me with any questions.

I look forward to showing you why I love MELT so much!
See you in class!
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