Transformations That Inspire
Stretching Success Stories
I have been a member of Maryville Fitness for seven plus years and love how it makes me feel! Being a teacher, I am very active during the school year and feel like I am in constant motion. But the summer poses issues for me as we travel with long car rides or flights and a more sedentary lifestyle. This leads to my lower back and hips hurting.
This year before the summer adventures began, I took advantage of the stretching sessions that Dustin offered. I could feel the results immediately! It was not painful, yet a slow methodical stretch that really touched muscles that I do not normally get to when I do my own stretches.
Dustin would constantly check as he did the stretches on if anything hurt and also would count out the breathing patterns. This helped me focus and relax in order to get the most out of it. At the conclusion of the session, I could immediately feel the benefits. I felt limber, energetic, and most of all, no back or hip pain!
Susie Benson, Maryville, IL
After completing 18 months of chemotherapy, I found that I had lost much of my flexibility. Searching for an affordable solution to be stretched, I started with contacting physical therapists, only to discover that none which I contacted offered assisted stretching; which is the type of stretching I needed, not just being showed stretches and performing them by myself! Fortunately, I ran across a FB post for Mary Fitness.
I immediately set up an appointment to meet with Dustin to discuss my desire to regain my flexibility and strength. I opted for the once per week assisted stretching by Dustin at Maryville Stretching. Since receiving assisting stretching by Dustin at his Maryville Fitness location, I can absolutely feel the improvement!
My range of motion has vastly improved, this improvement was even recognized by my chiropractor – they noted my increased flexibility and posture improvement. My assisted stretching appoints with Dustin are comfortable, with Dustin explaining each stretch and constantly “checking in” with each stretch to ensure that I am feeling the stretch in the intended areas without any sharp pains, and minimal discomfort.
Additionally, Dustin provided me with “at home” stretches to augment his assisted stretching program. I am very pleased and I am very comfortable recommending Maryville Stretching!
Jim Dziewik – 64, Collinsville IL
I have been going to stretching sessions with Dustin for approximately nine months. I was initially interested the assisted stretching as a way to address some pain/issues I was having with my left shoulder.
The issues I was having have greatly improved since I started, and my overall mobility has increased. The experience is relaxing and has also been a good stress reducer for me as well. I feel like the best way to describe the effects of a stretching session is that of a good massage combined with a great yoga class.
The stretches are so much more effective with the assistance of Dustin, more so than anything I could accomplish on my own. I highly recommend assisted stretching!
Beth Daiber, Collinsville, IL
As a retired teacher and now grandmother of 6, I needed and wanted to maintain my current activity level, if not improve it! I had noticed that, since retiring, my joints had begun to feel stiff, beginning in my hips.
Since my husband is a very satisfied fitness client of Dustin’s, I was thrilled to see his introduction of an assisted stretching program. This was a perfect fit! I saw improvement after only one 45-minute session. When I went to yoga class that evening, I could already notice a small, but significant, change. I have only had 2 sessions and I look forward to many more.
Dustin is gentle and makes sure that he isn’t causing any pain. Instead of any pain, the stretching feels wonderful. Eventually, we will focus on these joints that are most stiff for me- my hips and lower back. Dustin is so kind and easy to talk to. I’m glad I’ve made that first step towards increased wellness!
Mary Sue Noeth, Collinsville, IL
I have a curvature in my spine and with age have been diagnosed with mild arthritis in my left hip. Over the Pre pandemic, I sought relief from the pain with chiropractic care and massages which provided temporary relief from pain. Post pandemic, after the first flare up with arthritis, I was started on a prescription anti inflammatory medication and went to physical therapy.
The arthritis calmed down but I always had pain in my hip which I tried to control with alternating OTC and Prescription medications. In the next two years, the mobility and pain progressively worsened, despite exercising, and ended up with a second flare up of arthritis. Thankfully the arthritis is still mild, but frustrated at the thought I would have to live life with pain and medications.
I came across Maryville Fitness stretching on my FB feed. I thought “what have I got
to lose!” and decided to try stretching with Dustin. In just 1 session, I felt remarkably better. I had less hip pain, felt more aligned and could stand straighter and longer. I’m looking forward to see how much I improve with more sessions and thankful I decided to try stretching.
Dustin is very professional, communicates what he is doing and how I should breath to help the stretch and attentive to how I’m feeling during each stretch. What have you got to lose?
Susan Kober, Collinsville, IL
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