Assisted stretching is a hands-on technique where a trained professional helps you stretch to improve your flexibility, range of motion, and posture.

With assisted stretching, I guide your body into deeper and more effective stretches than you're likely to be able to achieve on your own. It also helps target tight or compensating muscles you may not know need attention.

Assisted stretching can really benefit anyone—whether you’re an athlete, recovering from an injury, or dealing with muscle tightness from desk work. It’s also helpful for improving posture and alleviating discomfort from muscle imbalances.

-Office Workers looking for relief from poor postures associated with desk work

-Athletes looking to improve performance

-Older Adults interested in maintaining mobility

-Anyone recovering from injuries or surgeries that have been cleared by their physician

-Anyone dealing with chronic tightness or poor posture

-Anyone interested in stress reduction and a holistic approach to healing

Not at all! Assisted stretching is designed to meet you where you are. Many clients start with limited flexibility and actually use this as a stepping stone towards getting back into an exercise routine, or even before starting yoga.

During a session, you’ll lie on a comfortable table while I guide your body through various stretches. You’ll remain mostly passive, though I may ask you to engage specific muscles briefly during techniques like proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). Each session is customized to your body’s needs, with a focus on relieving tension, improving flexibility, and restoring balance.

PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) stretching is a technique that combines passive stretching with brief muscle contractions to improve flexibility and range of motion. During a PNF stretch, I’ll guide your limb into a stretch, ask you to gently contract the muscle being stretched for a few seconds, and then relax it as we move deeper into the stretch. This method helps reset the muscle’s stretch reflex, allowing for greater gains in flexibility over time.

Yes! My background in corrective exercise allows me to safely work with clients recovering from injuries. So long as you have been cleared by your Physician/Physical Therapist/Ortho to return to exercise, or to follow a stretch routine, you will be in good hands. I tailor the session to your needs and avoid any movements that might aggravate your condition.

Most clients notice immediate improvements in flexibility and range of motion after just one session. Long-term benefits, such as better posture and reduced muscle imbalances, often develop with consistent sessions over a few weeks. Significant results should be expected in 3-6 months of weekly sessions.

Absolutely. Assisted stretching can release tight muscles that pull your body out of alignment. Combined with corrective techniques, we can address postural issues effectively. I myself have spent the past 4 years improving my own posture, and share many valuable strategies with my clients during our sessions.

Yes, assisted stretching is gentle and safe for all ages. It’s especially helpful for older adults to maintain mobility, reduce stiffness, and stay active. Many of my clients are older adults, and you can see some of their reviews on Google!

No. Assisted Stretching should never be painful. You may feel mild discomfort as we stretch tight areas, but I always work within your comfort zone to avoid pain. Stretching should feel productive, not painful.

Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing that allows for a full range of motion. Avoid anything too tight or restrictive.

Massage therapy primarily focuses on soft tissue, such as muscles, using techniques like kneading and pressure to reduce tension, increase circulation, and promote relaxation.

Assisted stretching, on the other hand, targets the connective tissues, such as fascia, as well as improving the flexibility and range of motion in your joints.

By guiding your body through controlled stretches, assisted stretching helps lengthen tight muscles and release restrictions in the fascia, which is the web-like tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles and organs.

Unlike massage, you’ll stay fully clothed during an assisted stretching session, and you’ll often be more engaged as I may ask you to contract specific muscles briefly during techniques like PNF stretching.

Assisted Stretching does not in any way replace massage therapy. In fact, they complement each other very well.

Massage helps relax tight muscles, making them more receptive to stretching, while stretching can help maintain the flexibility and mobility gained through massage.

Many clients find combining the two approaches leads to even greater improvements in how they feel and move.

Sessions typically last between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on your needs and goals.

Session pricing depends on length and frequency. Check out my pricing page for details and package options.

This depends on your goals. Most clients come 1-2 times per week. This frequency allows us to see progress weekly. Some may come bi-weekly or monthly for maintenance, while others book more frequently for quicker progress or recovery from injury. Choose a frequency that best aligns with your goals.