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Our Story

The Mission: Agency Over Your Own Body

I spent years realizing that "flexibility" is a lie.

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Like many of you, I used to think that being healthy meant being able to touch my toes. But I saw people—athletes, yogis, and office workers alike—who were incredibly "flexible" but still lived in chronic pain. They weren't missing length; they were missing correction.

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I developed the MastroStretch™ Corrective Stretching method to move beyond the "pull and pray" style of stretching. My mission is to teach you how to use resistance to "wake up" your muscles, realign your joints, and build a body that feels as strong as it looks.

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Whether you are a pro athlete looking for an edge or someone who just wants to wake up without a stiff back, my goal is to give you the agency to be your own best therapist.

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The MastroStretch Method: Why We’re Different

Most stretching and training programs focus on passive movement. They pull on your muscles while you relax, or they put you through repetitive gym movements that reinforce bad postural habits.

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What sets MastroStretch apart is our focus on the "stability gap." We use resistance stretching to ensure your muscles are strong at their end-range, not just long. By engaging the muscle as it lengthens, we "re-wire" the nervous system. Instead of the temporary "looseness" you get at a standard stretch shop, you get a permanent postural reset. We don't just move your body; we teach your body how to hold itself up.

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A Holistic Toolkit for the Modern Professional

To fully correct a body impacted by the "desk-bound" lifestyle, stretching is only part of the equation. I have integrated three core disciplines into one seamless approach:

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1. Corrective Stretching & Mashing

The foundation of our work. We use manual resistance and modified Ashiatsu (barefoot mashing) to decompress the spine, open tight fascia, and restore functional length to your muscles.

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2. Body-Positive Personal Training

Strength is for every body. I provide a weight-neutral, shame-free training environment focused on function over aesthetics. We focus on building the strength you need for your actual life, using your own private condo gym as our training ground. No "grind" culture—just progress.

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3. Mat Pilates

The ultimate tool for core integrity. I use mat pilates to build the deep, stabilizing strength that supports your spine. It is the "glue" that holds your corrective work together, ensuring you stay tall and pain-free from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and beyond.

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The Philosophy: Your Body is Not a Problem to be Solved.

I believe in intuitive movement and radical inclusivity. My coaching is designed to support your nervous system, not drain it. We work with your unique anatomy and daily energy levels to build a body that is resilient, capable, and unbreakable.​

Beyond the Mat:
6 Things You Might Not Know About Me

While I’m passionate about postural correction and spinal integrity, I’m also a human who lives in the real world. Here’s a peek behind the MastroStretch curtain:

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  1. The Friday Ritual: My Intuitive Eating philosophy is best represented by my Friday nights. I make homemade pizza using my NaNa’s secret dough and sauce recipe. It’s non-negotiable.

  2. The Wine List: If I’m not drinking my Pap Pap’s homemade red blend, you’ll find me with a glass of Pinot Noir. I believe life is too short for bad wine or restrictive "wellness" rules.

  3. The Corporate "Past Life": Before I was the "Mastro" of stretching, I was in the trenches of marketing and advertising. I have a Graphic Design degree from WVU and spent years working for giants like IBM and Ogilvy & Mather. I know exactly what corporate stress feels like because I lived it.

  4. The Beach Bum: When I’m not working with clients, I’m at the beach. But I’m not there to "work out"—I’m there with my nose in a book. I’m a sucker for fantasy, romance, or a deep dive into historical fiction.

  5. The Soundtrack: My sessions (and my musical taste) are stuck in the 90s. If I’m not listening to 90s hip-hop, I’m likely tuned into a DJ Jazzy Jeff live stream set.

  6. The Why: I’m not just a coach; I’m a client. I constantly manage my own neck pain and cluster headaches, and I have to stay on top of my aging knees and sciatica just like anyone else. I don't teach this because it’s easy; I teach it because I know firsthand that it’s what works.

-Amy

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Education

 

Stretching

  • Founder of and Master Corrective Stretching Technique Therapist

  • Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching (Levels I-V)

  • StretchZone

  • FMT Movement Specialist

  • TriggerPoint Performance Myofascial Compression Techniques

  • YogaFit (Level I)

  • Have also studied M.E.L.T method, Yoga Tune-up and Myofascial Release

 

Personal Training

  • ACE Personal Trainer 

  • Kettle Bell Concepts

  • Have also studied NASM CPT & CES; FMS

  • CPR and First Aid certified

  • Collegiate courses in Athletic Training, Human Anatomy and Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, West Virginia University, 1999

 

Athletic background

  • Collegiate basketball and rowing

 

Personal Best

  • Plank record: 7 min 14 sec

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The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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