Why TK Stretch Goes Further

Not all assisted stretching is the same. Here's how Fascial Stretch Therapy at TK Stretch compares to a typical StretchLab session.

What gets stretched

TK Stretch (FST): Works the fascia — the connective tissue that runs through your entire body — along with your joints and muscle chains. Your body is treated as one connected system, not a collection of separate parts.

StretchLab: Focuses on individual muscles, stretching them one at a time in isolation.

How it feels

TK Stretch (FST): Gentle, flowing, and pain-free. The movements are slow and rhythmic — most clients describe it as a cross between a deep stretch and a massage. Your body is never pushed past its comfort zone.

StretchLab: Can feel intense or uncomfortable depending on how far the stretch is pushed.

How it works

TK Stretch (FST): Uses gentle traction and fluid movement in multiple directions — the way your body actually moves in real life. This helps release deep tension in your joints and surrounding tissue, and signals your nervous system to relax rather than resist.

StretchLab: Typically uses static holds where a limb is stretched and held in place, which can sometimes cause the muscle to tighten up in response.

What it's designed to do

TK Stretch (FST): Reduces pain, improves posture, restores mobility, and enhances athletic performance — by addressing the root cause of restriction, not just the symptom.

StretchLab: Primarily improves muscle flexibility and length.

Who's doing the work

TK Stretch (FST): Terri Kobata is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a Level 3 Certified FST Specialist — one of the highest levels of certification available. FST practitioners must already hold a health or fitness license before completing specialized training.

StretchLab: No prior certification in stretching or anatomy is required to become a StretchLab Flexologist.

The setting

TK Stretch (FST): A private, quiet treatment room — just you and your specialist. The atmosphere is calm and therapeutic, with a focus on breath and full relaxation.

StretchLab: An open studio with multiple clients stretching side by side.

Ready to feel the difference? Book a session and experience what a truly personalized stretch can do for your body.