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Local Entrepreneurs to Bring New StretchLab Studio to their Hometown
StretchLab, the premier assisted stretching franchise, is set to host a grand opening event on February 24 through February 26 in Bend. Located at 2838 NW Crossing Drive, the studio will introduce people of all ages and fitness levels to the various health and wellness benefits of working with highly trained Flexologists in an open, modern, fun and approachable environment.
StretchLab Bend is owned and operated by local husband-and-wife duo Blair and Kathryn Nicol. Having 23 years of experience working in the franchising industry at FranNet, Blair discovered the undeniable benefits of assisted stretching and is excited to bring this new StretchLab studio to the local community.
“Kathryn and I have always dreamed of opening our own business together in Bend,” said Blair. “This city is filled with people who enjoy being active, and by opening a new StretchLab, we can help people stretch properly, stay mobile and overall feel better. After a session at StretchLab, you will leave feeling not only relaxed but more energized.”
StretchLab offers a variety of one-on-one personalized stretching services including a 25-minute stretch that concentrates on the client’s current stretching needs, as well as a 50-minute head-to-toe deep stretch that addresses all major muscle groups. Monthly memberships are available for four or eight visits per month, as well as drop-in stretches.
“Being a trained yoga teacher and practitioner for 13 years, I am looking forward to inviting our community into a new modality of assisted stretching,” said General Manager Stephanie Lewis. “I am excited to connect with new members and assist them in the health and wellness path.”
The Bend studio will also offer the TRX MAPS machine, which is a revolutionary machine that identifies movement inefficiencies across four critical categories: Mobility, Activation, Posture and Symmetry (MAPS). The MAPS score is created utilizing 3D technology to perform a total body movement assessment scan in under 30 seconds, as users perform three body-weight squats. Results are delivered on-screen and via email, which will allow StretchLab’s Flexologists to better serve the needs of its diverse members. This creates a customized movement plan and offers a measurable way to see progress in flexibility.
StretchLab Bend will be open every day of the week and the studio can be reached online at stretchlab.com/location/bend, by email at bendgm@stretchlab.com, or by phone at 541-512-7976.
About StretchLab
Founded in 2015, StretchLab is a leading assisted stretching brand that was created to help people through customized flexibility services. It offers one-on-one and group assisted stretching sessions to customers across a broad range of age and fitness levels. StretchLab’s advanced “flexologist” instructors receive extensive training, including both classroom and on-the-job training programs. Ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises and Top New Franchises in 2021 as well as Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 in 2020, StretchLab is headquartered in Irvine, CA and backed by Xponential Fitness, a curator of leading boutique fitness brands.
About Xponential Fitness, Inc.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Xponential Fitness, Inc., is a curator of leading boutique fitness brands across multiple verticals. Through its mission to make boutique fitness accessible to everyone, the Company has built and curated a diversified platform of nine boutique fitness brands spanning across verticals including Pilates, indoor cycling, barre, stretching, rowing, dancing, boxing, running and yoga. In partnership with its franchisees, Xponential Fitness offers energetic, accessible and personalized workout experiences led by highly-qualified instructors in studio locations across 48 U.S. states and ten additional countries as of March 31, 2021. Xponential Fitness’ portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, the nation’s largest Pilates brand; CycleBar, the nation’s largest indoor cycling brand; StretchLab, a concept offering one-on-one and group stretching services; Row House, a high-energy, low-impact indoor rowing workout; AKT, a dance-based cardio workout combining toning, interval and circuit training; YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand; Pure Barre, a total body workout that uses the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements; STRIDE, a treadmill-based cardio and strength training concept; and Rumble, a boxing-inspired full-body workout.
