I have always been passionate about movement and fascinated by how the body can heal and strengthen itself through exercise. As a classical Pilates instructor, I have witnessed for many years how Pilates can create control, strength, and body awareness.

But a few years ago, I faced a situation that challenged everything I thought I knew about rehabilitation.

My Own Journey – From Hip Replacement to Persistent Pain

After receiving a hip replacement, like most others, I started focused rehabilitation. I trained systematically, worked on stability, strength, and movement. My body grew stronger, and I regained much of the control I knew from before. Yet, I still experienced pain.

I sought out physiotherapists, had scans done, and tried different approaches, but the pain persisted. I even trained with a skilled physiotherapist who was also a Pilates instructor, and we worked thoroughly on my rehabilitation. Yet, the pain remained. Eventually, I started losing hope. I was doing all the right things and everything I was teaching others – but my own body wasn’t fully responding.

It was at this point that I began searching for something new. Something that could help me on a deeper level.

Discovering the MELT Method

In my search, I came across the MELT Method – a gentle yet effective training method that works with the body’s connective tissue (fascia) using special balls and rollers.

After my first session, I felt a change I hadn't experienced before. It was as if my body became softer, lighter, and more alive. The pain I had been struggling with for so long began to ease.

I was completely sold after the first session. The sensation in my body was so clear that I immediately enrolled in the training to learn the method in depth and to share it with my clients.

When MELT and Pilates Work Together

I quickly started integrating MELT into my clients’ training, and the results spoke for themselves. Women (and men) who had been battling pain and stiffness for years suddenly began to move more freely. Some experienced being completely pain-free, while others found that Pilates exercises suddenly felt easier and more natural because their bodies had gained more mobility.

I became convinced that Pilates and MELT are a powerful duo:

• MELT prepares the body by working with the connective tissue. It hydrates, releases tension, and creates space for movement.

• Pilates builds strength and stability on top, making movements precise, controlled, and enduring.

When you combine the two, you get both a strong foundation and a body that moves freely and without pain.

Why I Created the Tuesday Evening Classes

After experiencing the transformation in my own body and seeing the effects on my clients, I decided to combine the best of both worlds into one evening.

Tuesday evenings at Frog Pilates consist of:

• 18:45 – Classical Pilates (strength, control, and stability)

• 20:00 – MELT Method (releases tension, hydrates connective tissue, and creates ease)

The two sessions are designed to complement each other. First, we build strength and stability with Pilates, so the body is activated and moves with control. Then we work with MELT, which hydrates fascia, releases tension, and gives the body more freedom.

It feels like gathering and strengthening the body – and then giving it a deep reset, so movement becomes easier, more natural, and without unnecessary resistance.

For You Who Want a Stronger and Freer Body

If you struggle with stiffness, tension, or pain – or if you just want a body that feels lighter, stronger, and more alive – the combination of Pilates and MELT can be a great help.

I have personally felt the difference after my hip replacement. And I've seen the same transformation in many of my clients, who suddenly can move without pain and with a freedom they thought they'd lost.

In our Tuesday evening classes, there is time and space to work with your body exactly as it is. Small classes provide room for individual guidance, so you can feel safe and supported the whole way through.

If you're curious to experience what this combination can do for you, you can read more and book your spot here: [insert link]

I look forward to welcoming you and helping you find your way back to a body that feels both strong and free.