MELT Hand and Foot Treatment Intro Workshop with Joy Jacobson
Come to a MELT Hand and Foot Treatment Intro Workshop and learn how to erase chronic pain and tension in your hands, feet, neck and low back brought on by everyday stress, overuse and aging.
Discover how this gentle self-care technique can rehydrate the connective tissue in your body, improve body sense and balance, and restore vibrant health and pain-free movement.
About Joy
I've always been fascinated by movement and the incredible ways our bodies can adapt, heal, and express themselves. Looking back, I can see that every step of my career has been guided by one simple question: How can we move through life with greater ease, less pain, and more joy?
After earning my BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase, I pursued a professional dance career in New York City while working as one of Manhattan's first in-home personal trainers. It was there that I began asking a question that would shape the rest of my career: Why were so many people living with pain, and what could I do to help?
The answer first came through the Alexander Technique. After my very first lesson, I was amazed by how profoundly gentle, skilled touch could change the way I felt. It opened my eyes to the powerful relationship between the mind and body, and I knew I had found my life's work. I completed a 1,600-hour teacher training and spent the next 30 years helping people move with greater ease and awareness.
As my understanding grew, so did my curiosity. I wanted to find approaches that combined modern science with practical tools people could use every day. Discovering The MELT Method was another turning point. Learning about the neuro-fascial system transformed the way I work, giving my clients simple, effective ways to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support healthy aging.
That same curiosity eventually led me to Tai Chi and Qi Gong. I've studied these practices for more than a decade and continue my training with Nick Loffree, where I've earned my Level 1 Integrative Qi Gong Teacher certification. Along the way, I also became a Functional Aging Specialist, deepening my understanding of how we can stay active, capable, and independent throughout our lives.
Today, I bring these disciplines together—The MELT Method, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and functional fitness—to create a thoughtful, whole-body approach to healthy aging. As someone who still dances and depends on my body every day, I understand the importance of staying strong, balanced, and resilient. My goal is to help you move with greater ease, reduce pain, and feel confident in your body, so you can continue doing the activities you love for many years to come.
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Choosing Your Price
When you register for a workshop, you can choose from one of three price options.
- Top range: The highest option for the workshop reflects the true cost of the service—that is, the price that a studio without a sliding scale would charge to cover expenses and pay teachers appropriately. Please note: This price is not paying “extra”; it’s the fair market value for the class or service.
- We recommend paying this price if: you are financially secure, have personal savings, or own property. You would pay for a similar experience at this price point elsewhere without worrying about how it would impact your ability to spend money on other things.
- Middle range: The middle option for a workshop is a discounted price that does not fully cover the costs of running the class or service.
- We recommend paying this price if: you have access to steady income and your basic needs are met, but are working to pay off debt or build savings. While paying for this class might mean you have to cut back on things like going out to dinner or buying new clothes, it won’t harm you in the long term.
- Lower range: The lowest price for a workshop is a further discounted price that does not cover the costs of running the class or service.
- We recommend paying this price if: you have access to basic needs, but your financial situation feels tenuous. You would have to save up for many months to be able to afford a higher price point.
- Please note: We are committed to welcoming all members of our community to our studio. If the lowest price is still out of reach for you, please email [email protected].
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If you have the means, we always welcome donations to help others access our classes and services.
Note: Our pricing model is inspired byGreenBottleModel from Worts + Cunning and DoctorBlossom.
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