DR. RAE ST. ARNAULT, ND
Dr. Rae is a Naturopathic Doctor and MELT Method Instructor practicing in Greater Vancouver. She actively seeks to empower people to take charge of their own healing process and regards the doctor-patient relationship as one built on mutual trust and respect. She was instrumental in bringing Sue Hitzmann and the MELT Method to Vancouver, and continues to inspire clients and instructors of the benefits of this amazing new self-treatment technique. A pioneer for the MELT Method in BC, Dr. Rae is certified in all three levels, which including the Hand & Foot Treatment, Full-Body and Strength curriculums. She also founded the MELT Vancouver instructors cooperative, which has a mission of working together to make MELT accessible to more people and to legitimise it as a sophisticated therapeutic technique. By bringing in her in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, she can help those who have instability in the core, the shoulder girdle and pelvis. By combining ancient wisdom with modern medical technology, Dr. Rae helps people build their inner vitality for optimal wellness. www.bottomuphealth.com
Dr. Rae is a Naturopathic Doctor and MELT Method Instructor practicing in Greater Vancouver. She actively seeks to empower people to take charge of their own healing process and regards the doctor-patient relationship as one built on mutual trust and respect. She was instrumental in bringing Sue Hitzmann and the MELT Method to Vancouver, and continues to inspire clients and instructors of the benefits of this amazing new self-treatment technique. A pioneer for the MELT Method in BC, Dr. Rae is certified in all three levels, which including the Hand & Foot Treatment, Full-Body and Strength curriculums. She also founded the MELT Vancouver instructors cooperative, which has a mission of working together to make MELT accessible to more people and to legitimise it as a sophisticated therapeutic technique. By bringing in her in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, she can help those who have instability in the core, the shoulder girdle and pelvis. By combining ancient wisdom with modern medical technology, Dr. Rae helps people build their inner vitality for optimal wellness. www.bottomuphealth.com
SHARON ABBONDANZA
Sharon’s reverent love of the body infuses her teaching. She artfully combines the intelligence of yoga therapy with the MELT Method. Through fourteen years of teaching experience, and multiple certifications, Sharon’s love of yoga translates into on-going in-depth personal studies and the development of teacher trainings. A certified MELT Method® Hand & Foot instructor since June 2013, Sharon has integrated MELT into her private and group yoga classes, and teaches introductory and sessional workshops to share the benefits of this brilliant healing modality. Sharon recently completed the International Vijnana Yoga Certification (IAYT-800), a comprehensive program of Hatha Yoga that integrates the classical limbs of pranayama, asana, meditation and study of yogic texts with Eastern Taoist practices as well as an extensive exploration of embodied anatomy. Sharon maintains a private yoga therapy practice and teaches on-going classes in Greater Vancouver. www.inspiringyoga.com
Sharon’s reverent love of the body infuses her teaching. She artfully combines the intelligence of yoga therapy with the MELT Method. Through fourteen years of teaching experience, and multiple certifications, Sharon’s love of yoga translates into on-going in-depth personal studies and the development of teacher trainings. A certified MELT Method® Hand & Foot instructor since June 2013, Sharon has integrated MELT into her private and group yoga classes, and teaches introductory and sessional workshops to share the benefits of this brilliant healing modality. Sharon recently completed the International Vijnana Yoga Certification (IAYT-800), a comprehensive program of Hatha Yoga that integrates the classical limbs of pranayama, asana, meditation and study of yogic texts with Eastern Taoist practices as well as an extensive exploration of embodied anatomy. Sharon maintains a private yoga therapy practice and teaches on-going classes in Greater Vancouver. www.inspiringyoga.com
JENNIFER BODMER
A certified MELT Method® Hand & Foot Treatment and Full-Body Instructor and an experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 200), Jen teaches MELT Method and tensegrity repair for performance improvement and pain relief in one on one and group settings in Greater Vancouver and Alberta. Her approach focuses on therapeutic outcomes and applies the most current understanding of the role of connective tissue in health and healing. Jen is passionate about helping people experience more ease in their bodies and loves to pass along empowering tools that support pain-free living. Both one on one and group clients appreciate her for her warm manner and knowledgeable, clear, practical teaching style. Her approach emerges from an academic background (BA) in Psychology, an avid interest in modern anatomy, a lifelong relationship with sports and physical activity, and ongoing independent study exploring practical techniques for injury recovery and improving connective-tissue fitness. www.jenbodmer.com
A certified MELT Method® Hand & Foot Treatment and Full-Body Instructor and an experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 200), Jen teaches MELT Method and tensegrity repair for performance improvement and pain relief in one on one and group settings in Greater Vancouver and Alberta. Her approach focuses on therapeutic outcomes and applies the most current understanding of the role of connective tissue in health and healing. Jen is passionate about helping people experience more ease in their bodies and loves to pass along empowering tools that support pain-free living. Both one on one and group clients appreciate her for her warm manner and knowledgeable, clear, practical teaching style. Her approach emerges from an academic background (BA) in Psychology, an avid interest in modern anatomy, a lifelong relationship with sports and physical activity, and ongoing independent study exploring practical techniques for injury recovery and improving connective-tissue fitness. www.jenbodmer.com
TAYLORE CARRE
Taylore is a senior educator of Yoga & Yamuna Body Rolling in Vancouver, Canada. Recently she has added the MELT Method Hand & Foot Treatment as well as Full-Body Instructor training to her accreditation. She teaches all levels in group classes, in specialty and certification workshops and in private sessions. Her approach is therapeutic and educational. She combines a variety of modalities to enhance healing. Most importantly, she offers tools to empower people to heal themselves. The combination of Yoga and Yamuna Body Rolling aids in addressing structural misalignment, compression and lack of space in the body using specially designed balls, yoga positions, breath and our own body weight. Taylore has practiced Yoga for 26 years and taught for 18 years. She offers the work of Yamuna Zake, creator of Yamuna Body Rolling and Body Logic, Table Treatment, Foot Fitness and Face Saver education. Taylore holds accreditation with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 500 Instructor, the highest level for an individual teacher and her primary Yoga teacher has been Sandra Sammartino, well known Canadian Yoga Master. She is also a Second Degree Reiki Practitioner in the Usui Tradition. www.divinebalanceyoga.com
Taylore is a senior educator of Yoga & Yamuna Body Rolling in Vancouver, Canada. Recently she has added the MELT Method Hand & Foot Treatment as well as Full-Body Instructor training to her accreditation. She teaches all levels in group classes, in specialty and certification workshops and in private sessions. Her approach is therapeutic and educational. She combines a variety of modalities to enhance healing. Most importantly, she offers tools to empower people to heal themselves. The combination of Yoga and Yamuna Body Rolling aids in addressing structural misalignment, compression and lack of space in the body using specially designed balls, yoga positions, breath and our own body weight. Taylore has practiced Yoga for 26 years and taught for 18 years. She offers the work of Yamuna Zake, creator of Yamuna Body Rolling and Body Logic, Table Treatment, Foot Fitness and Face Saver education. Taylore holds accreditation with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 500 Instructor, the highest level for an individual teacher and her primary Yoga teacher has been Sandra Sammartino, well known Canadian Yoga Master. She is also a Second Degree Reiki Practitioner in the Usui Tradition. www.divinebalanceyoga.com
SHARI FEUZ
Shari Feuz B.A. is a MELT METHOD Hand and Foot instructor and has been a practicing personal trainer for more than 17 years. She is the Fitness Director at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver and is a freelance writer who writes fitness & wellness articles for print and online publications across North America. Shari created the award-winning FitStart fitness mentorship program for youth at risk and sits on the BCRPA Fitlife Magazine editorial committee. After almost 20 years of studying and working in the fitness industry Shari is amazed by the MELT Method and is enjoying showing people the powerful and instant effects of MELTing. Find her articles at www.radiancewellness.ca and classes at www.jccgv.com.
Shari Feuz B.A. is a MELT METHOD Hand and Foot instructor and has been a practicing personal trainer for more than 17 years. She is the Fitness Director at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver and is a freelance writer who writes fitness & wellness articles for print and online publications across North America. Shari created the award-winning FitStart fitness mentorship program for youth at risk and sits on the BCRPA Fitlife Magazine editorial committee. After almost 20 years of studying and working in the fitness industry Shari is amazed by the MELT Method and is enjoying showing people the powerful and instant effects of MELTing. Find her articles at www.radiancewellness.ca and classes at www.jccgv.com.
HEATHER KRAMER
Heather is a certified MELT Hand & Foot Treatment instructor. It is her belief that love, awareness and respect for our bodies is key to our health. The MELT method is transforming how she feels in her body! This treatment method is easy to use, quick to do and offers both immediate and long term results. She has personally been experiencing significant pain reduction and healing with osteoarthritis in her hip and bursitis in her shoulder and improved ranges of motion. MELT is mitigating the effects of aging. Heather is delighted with how much better she feels since learning to MELT! "MELT is healing for one’s body and well-being. Now that’s something I want to share with everyone!" Contact Heather at [email protected]
Heather is a certified MELT Hand & Foot Treatment instructor. It is her belief that love, awareness and respect for our bodies is key to our health. The MELT method is transforming how she feels in her body! This treatment method is easy to use, quick to do and offers both immediate and long term results. She has personally been experiencing significant pain reduction and healing with osteoarthritis in her hip and bursitis in her shoulder and improved ranges of motion. MELT is mitigating the effects of aging. Heather is delighted with how much better she feels since learning to MELT! "MELT is healing for one’s body and well-being. Now that’s something I want to share with everyone!" Contact Heather at [email protected]
MAUREEN ORMAN
Following her career as a group fitness instructor and aerobics studio owner, Maureen became inspired by yoga in the early 1990's. She studied with some of the world's top teachers, and went on to open her own studio, later becoming a Registered Senior Teacher with the Yoga Association of BC, and teaching classes, private sessions, and leading yoga teacher training courses throughout BC. After sustaining a painful repetitive use wrist injury, and undergoing countless sessions with physical therapists over several years, Maureen discovered MELT. Inspired by this simple method that completely healed her wrists, she undertook MELT Hand & Foot Treatment and Full-Body Instructor training, and is excited to share this breakthrough method with others. www.meltmethodbc.ca
Following her career as a group fitness instructor and aerobics studio owner, Maureen became inspired by yoga in the early 1990's. She studied with some of the world's top teachers, and went on to open her own studio, later becoming a Registered Senior Teacher with the Yoga Association of BC, and teaching classes, private sessions, and leading yoga teacher training courses throughout BC. After sustaining a painful repetitive use wrist injury, and undergoing countless sessions with physical therapists over several years, Maureen discovered MELT. Inspired by this simple method that completely healed her wrists, she undertook MELT Hand & Foot Treatment and Full-Body Instructor training, and is excited to share this breakthrough method with others. www.meltmethodbc.ca
CARSEN B. VARTELL
Carsen is a Certified Personal Trainer who is passionate about helping people improve their health and quality of life. Her dedication to a holistic approach to health and fitness has lead her to become an accredited MELT Method® Hand & Foot Treatment and Full-Body Instructor. Carsen has spent over 10 years honing her ability to teach effective exercise techniques and self-empowering tools that help you find and enhance the balance in your body and life. Make yourself a priority and take your well-being into your own hands. www.metamorefitconsulting.com
Carsen is a Certified Personal Trainer who is passionate about helping people improve their health and quality of life. Her dedication to a holistic approach to health and fitness has lead her to become an accredited MELT Method® Hand & Foot Treatment and Full-Body Instructor. Carsen has spent over 10 years honing her ability to teach effective exercise techniques and self-empowering tools that help you find and enhance the balance in your body and life. Make yourself a priority and take your well-being into your own hands. www.metamorefitconsulting.com
