Assisted stretching in Morro Bay.
Active Isolated Stretching with Maggie uses short, guided movements for flexibility and mobility. Each stretch stays within your natural range of motion.
Active Isolated Stretching, one muscle at a time.
Performing an Active Isolated Stretch of no longer than two seconds allows the target muscles to optimally lengthen without triggering the protective stretch reflex. Assisted stretching for functional flexibility and injury prevention.
In AIS sessions, brief repetitions replace a single long hold. The session is adjusted to your mobility goals and the areas that feel stiff or restricted.
Flexibility for daily movement
Clients choose assisted stretching for lower back tightness, stiffness, sports-related mobility concerns, and maintaining comfortable movement. You do not need to be an athlete to discuss AIS with Maggie.
Tell her about current injuries, painful movements, and any advice you have received from a healthcare professional. Stretching should not mean forcing a joint or pushing through sharp pain.
Your session
AIS is offered in 60 or 90 minute sessions. Maggie provides hands-on assistance, keeping the work focused on your needs and comfort. She may discuss stretches you can use between visits when appropriate.
Read more about how AIS approaches flexibility and mobility, or compare it with sports and deep tissue massage.
Active Isolated Stretching FAQ
Will I hold each stretch for a long time?
No. Each AIS stretch lasts no longer than two seconds. Brief repetitions take the place of one sustained hold, with Maggie providing hands-on guidance.
Is AIS only for athletes?
No. You can discuss AIS for everyday stiffness or restricted movement as well as sports-related mobility goals. The work follows your natural range of motion.
What should I tell Maggie before stretching?
Describe any current injury, movements that hurt, and guidance from your healthcare professional. Let Maggie know if a movement causes sharp pain rather than pushing through it.
What are the assisted stretching session options?
Assisted stretching sessions are 60 minutes for $125 or 90 minutes for $175. Both lengths use brief, targeted movements rather than longer stretch holds.