Assisted stretching is performed by a NASM-certified specialist who guides your body through stretches that are deeper, more controlled, and more effective than those you can achieve on your own. Using precise body positioning, leverage, and adjustable tension, your specialist helps you access muscles that are difficult to stretch independently. This, in turn, allows you to relax and calms the nervous system, so there is less tension throughout your whole body. Most clients feel a great sense of relief after one session. Noticeable improvements to joint mobility, posture, and even muscular stability are typically noticed after a few weekly sessions.

In fact, individuals with limited flexibility often have the greatest benefits. Assisted stretching is specifically tailored for clients experiencing restricted range of motion due to factors such as muscle tightness, poor posture, sedentary lifestyles, or previous injuries. No prior experience with flexibility or fitness is necessary. Our specialists will accommodate your current capabilities. Many clients use assisted stretching after joint replacement surgery to facilitate a return to their desired activities.

Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows full range of motion — leggings, shorts, and a fitted top work well. Loose or baggy clothing can get in the way of stretching techniques. Grip socks are required for your safety and hygiene. If you do not have grip socks, they are available for purchase at Allora.

Sessions are performed by NASM-certified wellness specialists including Ben Peterhansen, Jule Willis, and Samuel Lopez. Our team is certified in Assisted Stretching through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Allora is a proud NASM Partner Approved Facility. Ben carries additional experience with mobility coaching as a certified yoga teacher, and has training in advanced stretching techniques such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF).

To enhance flexibility and mobility effectively, aiming for one to two stretching sessions each week is recommended. This is especially beneficial for individuals embarking on new sports or those recovering from surgical procedures. High-performing athletes who maintain regular at-home stretching routines might only require a single, 30-minute session weekly for flexibility maintenance, to prevent injuries, and optimize their recovery process. Our membership plans start at $125/month for four 30-minute sessions and $260/month for four 50-minute sessions, to make it easy to build consistent sessions into your routine.

Assisted stretching should never be painful. You may feel a deep stretch sensation, but never sharp pain or unbearable discomfort. Your specialist will always ask for your feedback and adjust the tension to your comfort level. The goal is to gradually and safely extend your range of motion.

People who sit at a desk all day often develop tight hip flexors, rounded shoulders, and a stiff lower back — all of which respond very well to regular assisted stretching. Additional benefits include improved posture, reduced back and neck pain, better sleep, decreased stress and tension, and easier movement in everyday activities like bending, reaching, and climbing stairs.

Yes. Combining assisted stretching with led light therapy, sauna, cryotherapy, Normatec compression, and massage therapy creates a powerful recovery and mobility protocol. Stretching after sauna, red light or compression therapy — when circulation is improved — tends to produce deeper and more lasting results. Ask our staff to help you design a combined service plan.