Breathe. Stretch.Release.

Practitioner-assisted stretch therapy for the hips, shoulders, neck and back that keep tightening up, and the stress behind them. We calm your nervous system first, then open the body.

Book in Lanham Book in Bethesda

New here? Tell us a little about you and we will set up your first visit. Free to reschedule up to 24 hours before.

Lanham4200 Forbes Blvd, Suite 108, Lanham, MD(240) 502-0449 Directions
Bethesda4853 Cordell Ave, PH1, Bethesda, MD(202) 897-1013 Directions

What clients say

“He is very knowledgeable about his craft and really took the time to understand what was going on. He takes the time to explain what’s happening as well as give practical advice for at home care. I highly recommend the Stretch Loft. The facility was clean and trendy.”
Benita RiveraGoogle review · Lanham
“He quickly identified my areas of concern and customized the session to meet my needs. I left feeling great and confident that I received exactly the stretch work my body needed. Highly recommend!”
Bobbi Allen-HarewoodGoogle review · Bethesda
“Great experience. Much needed. Will definitely be back. Great atmosphere.”
robert heckstallGoogle review · Lanham
“I'm recovering from an injury and find the benefits of continuing to stretch my entire body is helping tremendously with my overall healing. I'd highly recommend incorporating Stretch Loft into your self care.”
Tiffany KellyGoogle review · Bethesda
“…much needed self care is an understatement!!! Thank you so much and I can’t wait to see you for my next appointment.”
Micola GlasgowGoogle review · Lanham
“Stretch loft is everything that I’ve been missing in my life! … I’m very happy with the progress that has been made fine tuning my body.”
Aaron DixonGoogle review · Bethesda
“Took my first visit to the Stretch Loft today and definitely needed it. My body had been feeling off lately — stiff, weak, tight, all of that.”
Eric BoggsGoogle review · Lanham
“I recently had an incredible session at the Stretch Loft, and I cannot recommend them enough! From the very beginning, the customer service was exceptional.”
Lucia HassellGoogle review · Lanham
“I experienced a euphoric mental clarity that is hard to describe. I could compare it to how I feel after a good meditation.”
NickoyaGoogle review · Lanham
“My experience was awesome! The Loft staff was very friendly & welcoming.”
Patricia LaneGoogle review · Lanham
“This place gets you RIGHTTTTT!!!!!”
Shante HawkinsGoogle review · Lanham

Stretch therapy, breath first.

The Stretch Loft is a practitioner-assisted stretch therapy studio with two homes in Maryland, Lanham and Bethesda.

Most people who come to us say it is not one thing. It is tight, sore and stressed at once, physical and emotional, and it keeps coming back no matter how much they stretch on their own.

So every session starts by calming your nervous system, because a body that feels safe lets go on its own. Then we work slowly and hands-on, paced with your breath, so the range you gain actually stays.

Practitioner opening a client’s hip on the stretch table — Hands-on, paced with your breath

Calm the system first. Then open the body.

Tightness is usually your body guarding under stress. So every session runs in the same order, and the release holds.

1
Assess
We map your stress, sleep and energy, and where your body is actually holding. A read on what your system is doing today.
2
Downshift
Long, guided exhales move you out of fight-or-flight. Breath is the remote control; a calmer system stops guarding.
3
Release
Slow, breath-paced, hands-on assisted stretching on the patterns holding your tension, working with your body instead of against it.
4
Integrate
What we found, why it is there, what changed today, and a plan for keeping it. No pressure, no contract.

How the method works