Move Better for Life
295 Madison Avenue
917-905-4650
We're moving to 125 Park Avenue
Starting July 1, find us inside Complete Body Grand Central
295 Madison Avenue
New York Stretch is NYC’s premier destination for personalized assisted stretching.
Whether you're training for an athletic event, work out regularly or are looking to move better in daily life, we can help you recover, improve flexibility, and feel better in your body. Book your stretch session today!
GET STRETCHED
Schedule your appointment below or contact us
bookings@nystretchtherapy.com
917-905-4650
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About New York Stretch
Stretch Services
One-on-One at our studio (295 Madison Ave)
In-Office Sessions
Corporate Wellness Events
Athletic Events
Move Better for Life with New York Stretch. Experience greater mobility and athletic recovery with one-on-one appointments at our studio located at 295 Madison Avenue, near Grand Central.
We’re also available for corporate wellness and sports events. Bring the benefits of New York Stretch to your corporate wellness programs or sports events, and witness the transformation in how you feel, move, and excel.
Feel good, do more, and do it better with New York Stretch.
What Sets Us Apart
At New York Stretch, our mission is to empower individuals to move better and live pain-free through expert-assisted stretching and personalized wellness solutions. We believe in enhancing quality of life by restoring mobility, promoting recovery, and supporting a balanced, active lifestyle for all.
Our certified specialists are highly trained with various backgrounds in massage therapy, acupuncture, physical therapy, personal training, and yoga.
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or a desk jockey, our comprehensive, customized assisted stretch therapy will make you feel better. Unlock your movement potential today!
Location
295 Madison Ave, Ground Floor
41st ST between Park and Madison Ave.
(Inside Sports Lab NYC)
New Jersey
Contact us for appointments in NJ
What is Assisted Stretching?
Experience tailored sessions that cater to your unique needs, promoting flexibility, recovery, and overall vitality.
Also known as stretch therapy, assisted stretching is a relaxing method that eases pain, restores movement, and reduces stress. A trained specialist moves you through a series of stretches that decompress joints, lengthen tissues, and enhance flexibility. Sessions are one hour on a massage table.
Assisted stretching is a vital part of your fitness journey to help you move better, improve performance, and recover faster from workouts. It feels amazing. Clients often say it’s like a massage but better. They walk away feeling taller and lighter and say it is life-changing!
Your flexibility and strength go hand in hand which is why we also offer strength training services! Click here for info about our strength training.
Benefits:
Improve flexibility
Accelerate athletic recovery
Reduce muscle soreness
Decompress joints
Enhance athletic performance
Restore movement
Recover from workouts faster
Increase relaxation
Improve joint stiffness/pain
Ideal for all fitness levels and ages
What to Expect
Come in for 60 minutes of relaxation and leave feeling refreshed, light on your feet and ready to conquer the city. NYC never stops so take some time out from the hustle with us - our clients say they prefer it to massage! Each session is one hour on a massage table.
Meet the Specialists
Co-Founder
Michael Okech
Co-Founder
Ariana Rabinovitch
Co-founder of NY Stretch, Michael is a Certified Stretch Specialist with more than a decade in the fitness industry. He’s a former competitive rugby player, Personal Trainer and Postural Restoration practitioner.
Training and Education:
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST)
Postural Restoration Institute (3 Primary Courses, Impingement and Instability, PRI for Fitness and Movement Professionals)
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Monica Rahman
Monica is certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy, Myofascial Release, and is a Personal Trainer.
For 15 years, she lived with chronic pain and ultimately left her career as a social worker to get to the root cause. Her path led her into the study and practice of pain science, movement, mobility, strength training, meditation, breath-work, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed healing.
She supports clients in relieving pain, easing tension, restoring range of motion and connecting with their bodies.
Training and Education:
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST)
Myofascial Release
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
MELT Hand and Foot Instructor
LMSW
Zeke Backherms
Zeke is a certified personal trainer with a unique background in physically demanding professions. With two years of experience as a firefighter in Arizona and a career as a geophysical technician, Zeke has navigated tough terrain and endured the physical challenges that come with these high-intensity roles.
This hands-on experience has given him a deep understanding
of the importance of proper stretching and flexibility to prevent injuries, enhance performance, and aid in recovery. With a passion for helping others move better and live healthier, Zeke now specializes in stretching techniques designed to optimize mobility and support an active lifestyle.
Training and Education:
New York Stretch Method
NASM, CPT
Ike Spangler
Ike is available for in-home appointments in NJ. To schedule an appointment with Ike, please email us at bookings@nystretchtherapy.com
Ike is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Stretch Therapist with 20 years of experience in the field of sports medicine.
He has extensive training in the prevention, treatment, and management of orthopedic injuries. Ike has experience at all levels of sports participation from professional to high school, masters, and little league.
Training and Education:
Fascial Stretch Therapist (FST Level 3 Medical Certification)
BS Athletic Trainer
MS Exercise Physiology
Certified + Licensed Athletic Trainer
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Reflex Performance Reset (Level 2 Certification)
Co-founder of NY Stretch, Ariana is a Certified Stretch Specialist with 10+ years of experience teaching yoga and strength training. She blends principles from yoga, exercise science and strength training to help clients reach their goals.
Training and Education:
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST)
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Postural Restoration Institute
Table Thai Stretch (Lotus Palm)
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
FMS Level 1 Certification
500+hr Yoga Teacher Certifications
Barefoot Rehab® Specialist
Jermaine Martin
Jermaine is trained in the New York Stretch Method, Integrated Stretching, and pre/post-natal stretching. He is also a New York State EMT with an extensive background in personal training, specializing in functional body mechanics.
He developed an appreciation for stretching early in his fitness career upon learning that a sedentary lifestyle can lead to tight muscles and stress. Jermaine implements his knowledge and understanding of body mechanics in his stretching sessions to revitalize and provide personalized, detailed care to his clientele.
Training and Education:
New York Stretch Method
Integrated Stretching Lv2
Pre/post-natal stretching with Annette Lang
New York State EMT
NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
NASM - Weight Loss Specialization
Strong First Kettlebell SFG
Bodyweight SFB
Estina Capers
Estina has been a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist for 8 years. She has been incorporating assisted stretching along with therapeutic massage for the last 6 years, maximizing the benefits for her clientele.
Training and Education:
New York Stretch Method
Pacific College of Health Sciences
NYS Licensed Massage Therapist
SportStretch USA®