Stretch Therapy in Solana Beach


Hands-On Relief for Tight Muscles, Stiff Joints, and Stress

Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Postural Balance Naturally

At The Art of Qi in Solana Beach, we offer assisted stretching therapy as part of our integrative approach to natural pain relief and physical recovery. Blending Eastern wisdom with modern bodywork techniques, assisted stretching helps unlock tight muscles, improve movement, and restore ease throughout the body.

What Is Assisted Stretching?

Assisted stretching is a hands-on technique in which your body is gently guided into targeted stretches by your therapist. Unlike active stretching—where you move your muscles—assisted stretching allows you to fully relax while we support and deepen each stretch safely and effectively.

This approach releases tension, lengthens muscle fibers, and opens restricted joints, helping the body reset and return to balanced movement patterns.

Benefits of Assisted Stretching

At The Art of Qi, assisted stretching may help:

  • Improve flexibility and joint mobility

  • Relieve chronic muscle tension and stiffness

  • Enhance postural alignment and body mechanics

  • Support sports recovery and injury prevention

  • Promote relaxation and nervous system balance

  • Increase circulation and energy flow

How It Works

Assisted stretching is incorporated into your 90-minute session based on your individual needs. Through guided movement and gentle holds, we target key areas of tightness—often in the hips, back, shoulders, and legs—helping your body release and realign.

This method works especially well in combination with therapeutic massage, cupping, and acupressure to restore mobility and promote a deep sense of balance and ease.

What Assisted Stretching Supports

Clients often seek assisted stretching to address:

  • Tight hips, hamstrings, shoulders, or neck

  • Post-workout stiffness or soreness

  • Chronic tension and restricted range of motion

  • Postural imbalance and limited flexibility

  • Stress-related muscular holding patterns

Whether you're an athlete, weekend warrior, or simply feeling restricted in your daily movement, assisted stretching in Solana Beach is a powerful tool for whole-body renewal.

Ready to move with more freedom and ease?
Book your personalized 90-minute session at The Art of Qi and experience the difference assisted stretching can make in your wellness journey.

Additional Modalities

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    Gua Sha

    Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese technique that uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape the skin, promoting circulation, releasing muscle tension, and supporting the flow of Qi. Often applied to areas of tightness or discomfort, it can also enhance skin tone when used on the face. Temporary redness may occur, indicating improved blood flow and detoxification.

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    Deep Tissue

    Deep Tissue Massage targets chronic muscle tension and adhesions with slow, firm pressure, releasing knots, improving circulation, and restoring mobility. Ideal for chronic pain, postural imbalances, and muscle recovery, it provides deep relief while pressure is adjusted for comfort. Some post-treatment soreness may occur but quickly subsides, leaving the body relaxed and restored.

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    Myofascia Release

    Myofascial Release relieves tension and restrictions in the fascia—the connective tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs. Using gentle, sustained pressure and stretching, it improves mobility, enhances circulation, and reduces pain. Particularly effective for chronic pain and postural imbalances, this technique restores balance and flexibility, with some areas feeling tender as tight fascia releases.

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    Fire Cupping

    Fire Cupping is a traditional Chinese therapy that uses heated glass cups to create suction, promoting circulation, relieving muscle tension, and supporting the body's detoxification process. This gentle vacuum effect loosens fascia, reduces inflammation, and encourages the flow of Qi and blood. Commonly used for muscle soreness, respiratory issues, and stress relief, it leaves temporary marks that fade within days, indicating improved circulation and balance.

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    Eastern Nutrition

    Eastern Nutrition, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, focuses on balancing the body’s energy (Qi) through mindful food choices. By considering seasonal eating, food qualities, and energetic properties, this approach supports digestion, vitality, and overall well-being. Personalized to each individual’s needs, it naturally harmonizes internal systems for long-term health.