StretchLab offers 1-on-1 assisted stretching services by certified Flexologists to help our members achieve their wellness goals ranging from increased flexibility, mobility & sports performance to reducing pain, tension & stress. Read below to learn more about StretchLab West Loop!
“Stretching is so innate to our body. We spend most of our time on training, but we don’t want to forget about that recovery aspect. As long as you’re taking care of your body and listening to it, and you have a consistent stretching protocol, it’s just going to help you continue to do what you want to do.” — Austin Martinez, StretchLab Director of Education
Who is answering these questions?
Mandy Rinder - Owner, StretchLab West Loop
How old is your business?
StretchLab was founded in 2015 in southern California. Our West Loop location just opened in March 2021!
How long have you been in the neighborhood?
3 months
Why the West Loop?
The West Loop has such an amazing and supportive health, fitness and wellness community and we are excited to be a part of the Madison Row neighborhood!
What are your top challenges in growing your business?
People have always stretched, but assisted stretching is still a relatively new concept for most of us. At StretchLab we work to educate and help our clients understand the unique benefits that a 1:1 stretch can provide as well as the long-term gains our members recognize from truly making stretching a part of their everyday lives. You really do need to experience it firsthand, which is why we encourage starting with an intro stretch to see what we're all about.
Why did you join the West Central Association?
It's a great way to connect with, learn from and support all of the other awesome businesses and organizations in the West Loop.
What makes your business unique?
Our team is what makes StretchLab West Loop truly unique, and we are lucky to have an incredibly talented crew of Flexologists all of whom are highly trained and passionate about helping our members on their health & wellness journey.
What gets you up in the morning?
I usually have to start my day with some sort of movement. I'm a runner, but I haven't been able to run for the past few weeks so I've been going on long walks (and finding some great podcasts as a result).
What’s your favorite part of the West Loop?
It seems like you can't walk down a street in our neighborhood without finding something new to try, or do, or eat. It's an incredibly vibrant scene, but hasn't lost the community feel.
What does the future look like?
Increased focus on mobility and recovery will help all of us better embrace the full & active lives we are so sorely craving after 2020!
Describe your business in 140 characters or less
An open, supportive and warm environment where our team works hand-in-hand with our members to help you achieve your health & wellness goals.
Bonus Question: Tell us a fun fact about you or your business!
Two of our Flexologists just happen to be fluent in Russian, which let me tell you is REAL fun to listen to!
