What Is Assisted Stretch Therapy?
If you feel tight, restricted, or less mobile than you would like, Assisted Stretch Therapy can help restore freedom of movement.
This is a guided, hands-on treatment designed to improve movement quality. Unlike massage, which focuses on muscle tissue, Assisted Stretch Therapy uses assisted stretching techniques. Your therapist carefully moves your body through controlled ranges of motion, helping to lengthen muscles, mobilise joints, and improve flexibility.
It allows you to achieve deeper, more effective stretches than you can typically reach on your own.
Who Is It For?
Assisted Stretch Therapy is ideal for anyone who wants to feel more mobile, flexible, and at ease in their body.
It may be especially beneficial if you:
- Spend long periods sitting or in static positions
- Experience tightness related to posture
- Take part in regular exercise or training
- Are recovering from injury and want to regain mobility
By improving flexibility and joint mobility, this treatment can help reduce discomfort, support posture, and improve how your body moves day to day.
Why Stretching Matters
Flexibility is an essential part of maintaining a healthy, functional body.
When muscles tighten and joints lose mobility, movement can feel restricted and uncomfortable. Assisted Stretch Therapy helps restore balance and improve overall movement quality.
It is particularly effective for:
- Increasing Range of Motion: Helping joints move more freely, particularly in the hips, shoulders, and spine.
- Reducing Stiffness: Easing tight muscles caused by inactivity, posture, or physical activity.
- Supporting Posture: Targeting areas such as the chest and hip flexors that often tighten with prolonged sitting.
- Reducing Injury Risk: Flexible muscles and joints are better able to handle physical demands, helping reduce the likelihood of strain.
The Perfect Partner To Physiotherapy and Massage
Assisted Stretch Therapy works effectively alongside Physiotherapy and Massage.
Physiotherapy supports rehabilitation, Massage reduces muscular tension, and Assisted Stretch Therapy improves flexibility and joint mobility. Together, they provide a balanced approach to long-term movement health.
Your Experience: What To Expect
Assisted Stretch Therapy is a collaborative treatment where your feedback helps guide the session.
The Session
You will remain fully clothed in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing such as gym wear. Your therapist will guide you through a tailored sequence of stretches, including passive, resisted, and PNF techniques.
They will work with you to find the optimal stretch intensity, ensuring it is effective but always comfortable.
The Sensation
You should not feel pain. Instead, you will experience a controlled, steady stretch in the target muscles.
Most clients leave feeling more mobile, less restricted, and noticeably lighter in their movement.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Assisted Stretch Therapy suitable for everyone?
Yes, each session is tailored to your individual needs and flexibility level.
Do I need to be flexible to try it?
No, it is designed to improve flexibility over time, making it ideal if you feel stiff.
Will it be painful?
No, you may feel a gentle stretch, but it should never feel sharp or uncomfortable.
What should I wear?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing such as leggings, joggers, or shorts. Avoid restrictive clothing.
Can it complement Physiotherapy and Massage?
Yes, it works well alongside both, helping maintain flexibility and reduce tension between sessions.
Can Assisted Stretch Therapy improve flexibility after injury?
Yes, it can help restore range of motion and support recovery.
Will it reduce muscle tightness?
Yes, it helps ease tightness and improve comfort in commonly affected areas.
Can it reduce the risk of injury?
Yes, improved flexibility can help reduce the likelihood of strains and minor injuries.
Is it helpful for posture-related discomfort?
Yes, it can help address imbalances that contribute to poor posture.
Our Treatments
Our professional massages are tailored to meet your individual needs.
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We also offer optional treatment upgrades to enhance your session, such as Hot Stones, Scalp Massage, Aromatherapy and Fantastic Foot Treatment.