Stretch Zone — Local services in Encinitas

I've been coming for about four months. The idea for me was to be able to sit cross legged again. I meditate a lot and easy pose is an important posture for me to be able to do that. Cross legged sitting is still an issue, and I've graduated to physical therapy for hip mobility work. However, my ability to move in most other ways has improved significantly. I've learned about the asymmetry of my body as well from a leg length difference caused by a broken leg from a childhood accident. Everything is tight or loose asymmetrically throughout my body. I had originally thought I might be able to stretch on my own to loosen things up, but I'm pretty sure that wouldn't work for me given all the subtle interconnections of the physical body and the significant asymmetries I've learned about. All the staff is awesome, thoughtful, conscientious, and very knowledgeable. I've gotten stretches for home if I ask for them. In addition to the flexibility benefits, I see it as a classroom to learn about my physical system and a reminder to be more conscious of my body as I move...

I had a debilitating sciatic nerve pain episode preventing me from walking with an extreme limp. On top of the pain, my calf muscle even shut down to the point of not being able to put any weight on it. With the recommendation of a pain management specialist, I tried various physical therapy treatments with conventional professional clinics including exercises, massage, and acupuncture. I spent weeks with those therapy treatments with no improvement. I decided to stop all other treatments and try Stretch Zone exclusively. They have a great and knowledgeable staff and manually stretched the right areas to relieve my pain and return function to my calf in less than 2 weeks! I'm very happy with the results! I would recommend them for relieving sciatic...

I recently had an incredible experience at Stretch Zone Encinitas with Emily as my practitioner. From the moment I walked in, Emily's warm and welcoming demeanor put me at ease. She took the time to listen to my needs and tailor the session to my specific concerns. Her expertise and professionalism were evident throughout, as she guided me through each stretch with clear instructions and gentle adjustments. Not only did I feel immediate relief from my tension and discomfort, but I was also left with valuable knowledge on how to maintain my body's health and flexibility. I cannot recommend Emily highly enough - she is truly a gem in the world of...