Stretch Zone is helping everyone recognize what athletes have known for decades — assisted stretching helps in achieving an optimal lifestyle, whether it’s a senior achieving the mobility to chase after their young grandchild, a runner beating their personal record, or someone injured in a car accident finding their quality of life again after years of pain.
The Mesa location opened last year, bringing its unique Stretch Zone method to help change neuromuscular behavior in a way that increases range of motion — not just flexibility. The approach is even touted by NFL Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees, who has partnered with the franchise and opened his own locations.
Unlike traditional stretching exercises that might be done alone, Stretch Zone team members work one-on-one with clients during 30-minute sessions to get their bodies moving at optimal performance. The trained neuromuscular behavioralists assist in eliminating the strain that occurs during a solo stretch.
“Flexibility allows your body to find relaxation in day-to-day activities and things you never thought you could do,” said Stretch Zone Mesa general manager Emily Sotak. “This program is beneficial for everyone. It not only increases flexibility but also mobility.”
The unique assisted approach also helps clients overcome their own beliefs about their physical capabilities — helping to train their bodies to become more mobile. Many clients come to Stretch Zone after being referred by a physical therapist, or to recover from an injury. But they find themselves incorporating the Stretch Zone into their wellness routine to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
For Emily, the most rewarding part of the experience is seeing clients’ lives change — like one client who was in an accident that forced her to undergo a knee replacement. After coming in twice a week for four months, the woman was able to enjoy her old activities again, such as hiking in Sedona, and credited Stretch Zone for the incredible improvement.
“We’ve been open seven months and have clients that have been coming for the entire time,” she said. “We have people who tell us this is something they’ll do for the rest of their lives.”
To get started, clients come to Stretch Zone for an initial session. From there, the team puts together a plan that typically includes four to 12 sessions per month. Sessions range from $35 to $50, with higher frequency packages being more inexpensive per session.
Stretch Zone does not require a contract and instead auto renews packages on a monthly basis. It also accepts payments through HSA and FSA.
Stretch Zone is located at 3204 N. Recker Road, Suite 104, in Mesa. For more information, visit stretchzone.com, or call (480) 590-1133.