Loosen up your hips, back, and shoulders with assisted stretching
Move more easily in daily life and in the gym. You don’t need to be fit or flexible to start.
Jake works with desk workers, lifters, weekend athletes, and active older adults. Every session, he takes you through a comprehensive, full-body stretch, using proven techniques to safely improve your flexibility. Book regular sessions in Cambridge, MA, and steady progress becomes part of your week.
Want to feel less tight, but never seem to get around to stretching?
You feel it first thing in the morning. Your hips and lower back are tight before you’re out of bed. Getting out of the car, tying your shoes, or turning to check your blind spot takes more effort than it should. Long hours of sitting only make it worse.
It shows up when you’re active, too. Your squat stops short, your swing feels restricted, or you spend the first half of a game just loosening up.
You know stretching deserves some attention, and you have a rough idea of what to do. But it keeps sliding to the bottom of the list.
Why stiffness tends to stick around
Most people who feel tight have already tried something. Stretching on your own, a YouTube routine, foam rolling, yoga classes. Each can help, but stretching alone runs into three gaps.
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It’s easy to skip
Nobody is waiting for you. After a long day, ten minutes of stretching on the living room floor is the first thing to go.
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It’s hard to know what’s working
Which stretches? How hard? How long should you hold them? Without clear answers, it’s easy to put stretching off or go through the motions.
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Some stretching needs a second person
On your own, you have to hold yourself in position, so it’s hard to fully relax. A partner can move you further while you stay relaxed, and use techniques you can’t do alone.
You don’t need to stretch every day
Many people assume stretching only works if you do it every day. In practice, targeted, well-executed stretching makes a difference even once a week.
What matters most is consistency over months. Regular sessions with Jake, whether once a week or up to three, make that consistency automatic. Jake has seen clients who stretch just once a week make visible changes in their flexibility over time.
Effective without being painful
Stretching doesn’t have to hurt to work. Jake finds your level: strong enough to create change, but still manageable. For most people, that’s around 7 out of 10. If you can’t take a full breath, the stretch is too intense, and Jake backs off.
How a session works
Start with your focus areas
Each session begins with a quick check-in. You tell Jake which areas you most want to address, and he plans to spend extra time there. On your first visit, he also explains how the session will run.
Let Jake do the work
Jake guides you into each stretch while you stay relaxed. Let him know when you feel a good stretch, and he’ll hold it there and adjust the intensity based on your feedback.
Contract, relax, and gain range
After a short hold, you gently press against Jake’s resistance at about 50% effort for a few seconds, then slowly let the tension go. Jake eases you further into the stretch before flowing to the next one.
Stretch your whole body
Sessions begin with dynamic hip-opening movements, then move from the lower body to the upper body. Every major muscle group gets attention, with extra time on the areas you discussed.
Finish relaxed
If you’d like, the last few minutes are spent with a massage gun on the back of your body, while your muscles are warm and relaxed. It promotes blood flow and ends the session on a good note.
Want stretches to do between sessions? Jake can recommend some and practice them with you at the gym, so you know exactly how to do them.
Hear from Jake’s clients
“Each session, I experienced a noticeable improvement in my flexibility and overall mobility.”
“Three years ago, I started assisted stretching sessions with Jake. Each session, I experienced a noticeable improvement in my flexibility and overall mobility. Jake possesses extensive knowledge in the field and is very personable and pleasant. He demonstrates exceptional attentiveness and willingness to tailor his approach to meet individual needs. I highly recommend Jake for assisted stretching.”
“I felt a huge difference in my flexibility and mobility, and it helped w/ relief of persistent pain in my hip and shoulder.”
“I stretched w/ Jake weekly for about a month and a half as well as doing stretches he gave me to do on my own and had fantastic results! I felt a huge difference in my flexibility and mobility, and it helped w/ relief of persistent pain in my hip and shoulder. Jake was also very thoughtful and knowledgeable about figuring out what type of stretching I needed to do my specific issues. Highly recommend!”
What’s included
Make stretching part of your week
Sessions aren’t booked online. Instead, a short questionnaire and a quick conversation with Jake come first, so you can find a consistent time that fits both of your schedules. It also lets him plan your first session around your goals and health history.
Fill out a short questionnaire.
Share your goals, health history, the areas you want to work on, and your preferred times.
Hear from Jake.
He’ll reach out within 24 hours, however you prefer, to answer any questions and find a time for your first session.
Book your first session.
Your first visit is a 55-minute, full-body session. After that, pick the session length and package that fit your schedule.
Flexibility training changed how I move and feel.
I played hockey for 12 years. Shooting and passing in one direction meant constantly rotating my torso to one side, and over time my body became uneven. This made me a very stiff lifter, and a low-back injury from an explosive barbell lift made it worse.
Dedicated flexibility training helped me correct those imbalances and calm my muscles and nervous system down. I got back to lifting heavy weights pain-free, and I started getting out of bed feeling loose instead of stiff.
I graduated with a kinesiology degree in 2020, planning to become a personal trainer. Then gyms closed due to the lockdowns, and when they reopened, work was hard to find. So I took a job at an assisted stretching studio. I fell into it by accident, but I ended up loving it. Getting to know each person and how their body felt gave me a more complete understanding of the limitations people live with, and it made me a better trainer.
I went back to personal training for a few years, but I missed assisted stretching. So I started offering it again.
I have a B.S. in kinesiology from UMass Amherst, and I’m a NASM Stretching & Flexibility Coach and ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
What a session with Jake looks like
Stretching options and pricing
Pay once, with no monthly subscription. Packages are sized for at least one session a week, with extra time built in for travel and busy weeks.
- 25-minute sessions: great for a handful of specific areas, a busy schedule, or a lower cost.
- 55-minute sessions: a full-body stretch from head to toe.
Every new client starts with a 55-minute, full-body session at half off, so you experience every stretch. After that, choose the package that fits you.
25-minute stretch
| Package | Price | Per session | Use within |
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| 1 session | $70 | $70 | 30 days |
| 5 sessions | $325 | $65 | 8 weeks |
| 10 sessions | $600 | $60 | 16 weeks |
55-minute stretch
| Package | Price | Per session | Use within |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 session | $130 | $130 | 30 days |
| 5 sessions | $600 | $120 | 8 weeks |
| 10 sessions | $1,150 | $115 | 16 weeks |
After your first session, you and Jake can decide which length suits you. Prices are all-inclusive, with no gym membership needed. Sessions canceled less than 24 hours in advance are charged.
What you can expect
Most people feel looser after their first session. Lasting changes in flexibility build over weeks and months of consistent stretching. Jake notes where you start and points out your progress over time, so you can see how far you’ve come.
Every body responds differently, so no one can promise exactly how quickly you’ll progress. If you’re unsure whether assisted stretching is right for you, talk it through with Jake before committing.
FAQs
What is assisted stretching?
You rest on a padded table while Jake guides you into each stretch and holds it for you. Because you don’t have to support yourself, you can fully relax, and Jake can take you through a greater range of motion than you could reach alone.
Will it hurt?
No. Jake works at your level: strong enough to create change, but comfortable enough to breathe through. He adjusts based on your feedback throughout the session.
Is it awkward having someone stretch me?
It’s normal to wonder about this, since assisted stretching involves physical contact. You stay fully clothed, and sessions take place in a private treatment room, not on the gym floor. Jake explains how the session works before you start, checks in with you throughout, and adjusts to your comfort. Most clients feel comfortable within the first session.
I already see a chiropractor or get massages. Should I still do this?
Assisted stretching works well alongside both. It focuses specifically on increasing your range of motion, which complements what you’re already doing.
Can assisted stretching help with aches and pains?
Many clients notice they feel less tight and uncomfortable over time. Assisted stretching isn’t medical treatment, though. If you have an injury or need medical care, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes you can move in, and socks.
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions take place at Dirty Water Fitness, 247 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA. It’s a short walk from the Lechmere Green Line stop, and there’s street parking. Open in Google Maps
Where this can take you
A few months from now, you get out of bed feeling loose. You bend, twist, and reach without thinking twice. Daily life, the gym, and your performance in sports feel smoother, because your body moves the way you ask it to. You stop planning around your back before every activity, and that mental energy goes back to the things you enjoy. Along with it, many clients notice they feel calmer.
Get started and talk with Jake about the areas you want to improve and how regular stretching can get you there.
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