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As a massage therapist, earning your NCBTMB continued education credits doesn’t have to be tedious. If you’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and practical course, our Assisted Stretch Certification Course could be the perfect fit. Here are five reasons why it’s worth considering: 1. Convenient and Flexible Life is busy…

Stretching during pregnancy is more than just a way to relieve tension—it is an essential component of overall health and well-being for expectant mothers. As the body undergoes significant changes to accommodate a growing baby, muscles and ligaments experience increased strain, often leading to discomfort in areas such as the…

Stretching is low hanging fruit that everyone should be picking to help their overall well-being. The reason it’s low hanging fruit is because it’s easy to take a few minutes out of your day, to improve circulation, help reduce muscle tension, and produce a sense of calm that can carry…

Assisted stretching can help improve your balance by reminding your brain how to communicate with your muscles. This can help make your everyday movements easier, more trustworthy and even help prevent falls. Don’t believe me? Proprioception is the idea that your body can sense where your other body parts are…

Anyone that has been on their fitness journey long enough has neglected stretching at some point. Either you're young and feel like you don’t need it or you haven’t done it in so long you're convinced it is a waste of time. Assisted stretching is a great way to get…

Time takes a toll on all of us. Staying active and mobile is hard. But you know what is easy? Heading to a Stretch Center near you so that our stretch therapists can work with you 1:1, assisting you through stretches that help you stay moving. As we age, our…

Recently injured? Don’t feel like you're able to do what you used too? Assisted stretching could be a game changer for your post rehab recovery. It’s difficult to want to move after an injury or surgery because the joint and muscles around it can become stiff and weak. Our stretch…

When’s the last time you stretched and your muscles felt like a limp noodle? You stood up straighter, you might have even felt like you were walking on a cloud. In this small window after you stretch, your posture is probably the best it’s ever been. One reason for this…

Stress and anxiety are increasingly common in today’s fast-paced world, often manifesting physically in our bodies. One area where this connection is particularly evident is in the myofascial system—a network of muscles and connective tissues that can store tension and emotion. When we experience stress or anxiety, our muscles tend…

Stretching is a simple yet highly effective way to enhance relaxation and improve overall well-being. Engaging in regular stretching exercises can help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote a sense of calm. When you stretch, your body releases endorphins, which are natural mood lifters. This can help alleviate stress…