Stretch therapy is hands-on stretching guided by a trained practitioner. Most stretch studios use passive stretching: you relax while someone moves your limbs. It feels good, but the tightness often comes back quickly because your nervous system tightens up again to protect the joint.

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At MastroStretch you take an active role. You contract the muscle while it lengthens (resistance stretching), so the muscle gets stronger through its full range instead of just longer. We also wake up the muscles that have been asleep for too long, like the glutes, mid-back and deep neck muscles.

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Who it's for:

• Desk workers with tight hips, rounded shoulders and a stiff neck or lower back.

• Adults over 55 who want better balance, easier movement and a lower fall risk.

• Active people and athletes who want better recovery and range of motion.

• Anyone whose usual stretching isn't lasting.

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Your journey to an unbreakable body starts with a deep dive into how you move. We don’t just treat the symptoms; we find the source.

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What happens in your first session:

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1. Postural & Movement Assessment

Before we touch a single muscle, we look at the big picture. We’ll analyze your standing posture and functional movement patterns to identify your specific "bottlenecks"—the areas where sitting has caused your body to lock down or "switch off."

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2. "Mashing" (Modified Ashiatsu Decompression)

Before we stretch, we have to prepare the tissue. Using modified Ashiatsu (barefoot massage techniques), I use consistent, broad pressure to "mash" and soften chronically tight fascia and stubborn knots. Using the feet allows for a level of deep, structural decompression that hands simply cannot achieve. This "mashing" creates the space your muscles need to finally let go.

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3. The "Resistance" Experience

Unlike traditional stretching where you are passive, during our session, I will ask you to gently contract the muscle as I help you move through its range. This Active Resistance tells your brain that the new range of motion is safe and strong. You’ll feel a deep, productive release that "sticks" long after you leave the mat.

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4. Targeted Correction

We focus on your specific pain points—whether it’s "Tech-Neck," compressed lower back discs, or frozen hips. We work systematically to decompress joints and restore the natural balance between your front and back chains.

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5. The "At-Home" Blueprint

You won't leave empty-handed. At the end of your first session, I’ll provide you with 1–2 specific corrective exercises you can do at your desk or home to maintain the progress we made during the session.

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Sessions are 60 minutes: $150 single, or packages of 5 for $700 and 10 for $1,300. Stretch sessions take place at the MastroStretch studio in Miami Beach, and a limited number of in-home sessions are available at a premium rate.

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