It Was Great Seeing You in Dallas.
What a weekend. If you’re on this page, it means we connected somewhere over the course of it — in a session, on a panel, or on the floor with your hands on somebody. Here’s a recap of everything we covered, and where you can get certified next.
What We Covered in Dallas
Four conversations across the weekend — from assisted stretching on the floor to where this industry is actually heading.
| Thursday Night Podcast |
Stretching Strategies — Assisted vs. Self-Stretching We got into the strategies behind stretching and where each one earns its place: what hands-on assisted work does that a client can’t do for themselves, and where self-stretching is the right call. The best part was watching the room fill up with fitness professionals actually stretching — not taking notes about it. That’s the whole point. |
| Saturday Podcast |
Trends in Business It turned into an AI conversation, the way most of them do right now. But the trends that held up under scrutiny were recovery and Pilates. Even with an open debate about whether reformers stay hot long-term, one thing everybody agreed on: if you’re serving baby boomers and Gen X, that’s a long, sustainable book of business. Strength training, recovery, and peptides are the conversations worth having. |
| Saturday Session |
Stretch Strategies for Major Lifts A ton of fun. We took the room through a live warm-up and worked through how to prep a client for squats, deadlifts, and presses depending on where they are in their phase progression — power, strength, hypertrophy, or recovery. Same lift, different prep, depending on the phase. |
| Sunday Session |
Personal Training Meets Stretch Therapy We closed on the business case: blending assisted and self-stretching into personal training, and why it’s worth it as a fitness professional to build a genuinely good income while you’re serving your community. Those two things aren’t in conflict. |
Here’s Where You Can Get Certified Next
Every date below is a live Level I & II cohort unless it’s marked otherwise. Pick the one closest to you — or enroll now and claim your date later.
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Oct30Portland, OR — October 30–31, 2026Open Reserve a Seat
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Nov14Atlanta, GA — November 14–15, 2026Open Reserve a Seat
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Nov14Ocean City, MD — November 14–15, 2026Open Reserve a Seat
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Dec5Dallas/Fort Worth, TX — December 5–6, 2026Open Reserve a Seat
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Jan16Dover, DE — January 16–17, 2027Open Reserve a Seat
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May15Dover, DE — May 15–16, 2027Open Reserve a Seat
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Sep11Dover, DE — September 11–12, 2027Open Reserve a Seat
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Sep25Dover, DE — September 25–26, 2027Open Reserve a Seat
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Dec4Dover, DE — December 4–5, 2027Open Reserve a Seat
None of these work? Enroll anyway — you get the online curriculum immediately and claim an in-person weekend later. See the full dates list →
A Physical Skill Needs Hands-On Practice
Watching a video and passing a quiz proves you understood the material. It doesn’t prove you can put your hands on a real client and get a safe, correct result. That’s the gap the in-person weekend closes.
A self-paced online-only cert
- Videos and a quiz — no one ever corrects your hands
- No live client, no supervised repetitions
- The credential just says you watched it
CNU Stretch Level I & II
- 40+ online lessons completed before arrival, so in-person time is technique — not lecture
- Two-day intensive with practice pairs on Day 1
- Live supervised practicum on real clients on Day 2
- Working instructors correcting your technique in real time
- Walk out with photos, testimonials, and a client-ready launch kit
What You’ll Learn
65 Stretches Across Level I + II
The complete CNU Stretch technique library — fascial stretching plus Active Isolated Stretching (AIS).
AIS Assessment Framework
Awareness, Imbalance, Solution — a structured, repeatable way to assess every client before any technique is applied.
Green-Yellow-Red Feedback System
Replace the 1–10 pain scale with a universally understood traffic-light framework for client feedback.
Kinotek AI Movement Screening
AI-assisted movement analysis for objective, data-driven assessment built into the program.
Day-2 Live Supervised Practicum
You run real sessions on real clients — not classmates — with working instructors correcting technique in real time.
Client-Ready Launch Kit
Walk out with photos and testimonials from your practicum clients — ready to launch your stretch service Monday morning.
Pay Once. Get Online Access Instantly. Pick Your Cohort First.
CNU Stretch Level I & II Certification
Includes online coursework, two-day intensive, supervised practicum, all course materials, and CEU credits with NASM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, and NCBTMB. Travel, lodging, and meals not included.
- ✓ Instant access to the online curriculum the moment you enroll
- ✓ First access to reserve your in-person cohort date
- ✓ Two-day in-person intensive (~9 AM – 5 PM)
- ✓ Live supervised practicum on real clients
- ✓ Client-ready launch kit
- ✓ CEU credits — NASM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NCBTMB
- ✓ CNU Stretch Certified Practitioner credential
Not ready to enroll online? Book a 20-minute strategy call →
What People Asked Us in Dallas
What happens right after I enroll?
You get instant online access to the curriculum, plus first access to reserve your in-person cohort date — ahead of the general waitlist.
Do I need a background in massage or PT to start?
No, there is no prerequisite. Personal trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, group-fitness instructors, and studio staff all start here.
Is it online or in-person?
Both: 40+ online lessons and 2 quizzes at your own pace before arrival, then in-person days focused on technique and a live practicum — not lecture.
What does the $1,500 cover?
Online coursework, the two-day intensive, supervised practicum, all course materials, and CEU credit processing (NASM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NCBTMB). Travel, lodging, and meals are not included.
You came to Dallas for the CEUs. Leave with a service too.
The weekend gave you the ideas. The certification gives you the hands, the framework, and something you can bill for on Monday. Enroll now for instant online access, then pick the in-person weekend that works for you.