Pick your profession and watch people like you describe CNU Stretch in their own words — gym owners, massage therapists, personal trainers, clients and more.
Across 88 on-camera reviews, the pattern is consistent. Gym and studio owners talk about new recurring revenue and keeping members longer. Massage therapists point to added range-of-motion work and less strain on their hands. Personal trainers single out the hands-on practicum with real clients. And clients describe pain relief and moving more easily, in their own words.
Gym and studio owners most often describe CNU Stretch as a new recurring-revenue line and a retention tool. In these videos, owners describe results such as $2,000 in recurring stretch revenue in the first two weeks (Ayn Toppin), more than $3,000 a month within six months (Tonya Moorehead), and an open house where half of 16 attendees bought stretch packages on the spot (MUVFit Personal Training).
Owner, Montana Athletic Club & Elysian Institute Recovery Center · Bigfork, MT
After 34 years serving a tight-knit community, Doug chose CNU Stretch over every major stretch franchise to launch Elysian Stretch — real results without huge startup costs.
Owner, semi-private training studio & CrossFit box · Western Massachusetts
Full interview. Facing flat margins and underused space, Ayn was ready to close a gym — then stretch therapy created a new revenue stream within weeks.
Owner, four personal training studios · Coachella Valley, CA
Adding a recovery service kept clients longer and let Gerry's coaches earn more without grinding out more hours or adding more classes.
Owner, personal training studio · Richmond, KY
Tonya wanted something nobody else in the market was doing. Stretch therapy filled the studio's recovery gap — and now some clients come in just for it.
Results by Design (15+ years) · Louisville, KY
A 15-year gym whose members are mostly 50 to 80 added stretch therapy to help them keep hiking, skiing and moving freely outside the gym.
Training facility, 16+ years in business
How a high-end training facility added a new revenue stream in a single certification weekend — including the doubts the team started with.
Owner, Emersion Gym
Jennifer's aging members were struggling with knee, hip and back pain. CNU Stretch gave the gym a sustainable way to bring them real relief.
Founders, Alinea Stretch Studio · Dominican Republic
The story behind opening the Dominican Republic's first dedicated stretch therapy studio with CNU Stretch.
Owners, Serious Results Personal Training (17 years) · Flower Mound, TX
As their semi-private clients aged, Adam and Deborah added stretch therapy for client health and safety — and gained a new stream of revenue.
General Manager, MUVFit Personal Training · Nashville, TN
Shannon sent coach Kathy to get certified. Their open house booked 16 clients, and half bought stretch packages on the spot — a "no-brainer."
Owner, five clubs in the Bay Area · Bay Area, CA
With 30+ years opening clubs from the U.S. to Cairo, LaTasha certified the whole team in stretch therapy.
CEO, Genesis
Kelley shares the impact adding stretch therapy has had on the gym.
Fitness Director, P2P Transformation Center
Kim on how CNU Stretch added a new element to semi-private sessions, group training and mobility clinics.
Gym owner
Clients had come back from stretch franchises injured, so Zach was wary. The problem turned out to be the training, not stretch therapy — CNU Stretch showed how to do it right.
Personal training studio
How Guide Personal Training launched a stretch therapy service with CNU Stretch.
Fitness studio
Always looking for ways to add value for clients, StrongBody Fitness saw stretch therapy as the next avenue.
Certification host gyms · Elmhurst, IL
Right after certification weekend: the team did extremely well, and the clients were ecstatic.
Gym owner, Genesis
Kelley on the value stretch therapy brings to a gym — the short version.
Fitness Director & new stretch therapist
A fitness director on becoming a certified stretch therapist.
Owner, CrossFit gym · Western Massachusetts
Ready to close the CrossFit gym, Ayn added stretch therapy — and got strong client demand and a new revenue stream within weeks.
Owner, CrossFit gym · Western Massachusetts
$2,000 in recurring revenue in the first two weeks — and the system tweaks it took to handle the volume.
Owner, CrossFit gym · Western Massachusetts
Even at lower price points, CrossFit members embraced the new offering. Visibility inside the space made the difference.
Owner, two gyms · Western Massachusetts
Stretch therapy now drives a good share of revenue across two gyms — without any external marketing.
Owner, two gyms · Western Massachusetts
Why Ayn chose in-person certification over online: the whole staff trained together as a team and launched right away.
Owner, CrossFit gym · Western Massachusetts
The turning point: deciding to go all-in and invest in the staff to keep the CrossFit gym from closing.
Owner, personal training studio · Richmond, KY
More than $3,000 a month in recurring revenue within six months — outpacing the studio's nutrition program.
Owner, personal training studio · Richmond, KY
Six months after launch, 20% of Tonya's clients come exclusively for stretch therapy — no training at all.
Owner, personal training studio · Richmond, KY
With no similar service nearby, stretch therapy filled a gap in the local market and brings in new customers.
Owner, personal training studio · Richmond, KY
Launching fast kept the excitement high — clients shared their results and brought in more people.
Owner, personal training studio · Richmond, KY
CNU Stretch shifted Tonya's focus beyond training toward how the body actually heals.
Owner, four personal training studios · Coachella Valley, CA
More revenue, happier members who swear by it, and coaches who love the chance to add to their income.
Owner, four personal training studios · Coachella Valley, CA
Why stretch therapy and small-group personal training are a perfect match.
Founders, Alinea Stretch Studio · Dominican Republic
Client-focused, methodology-driven, results-oriented: why certifying the whole team matters.
Massage therapists say assisted stretching adds range-of-motion work that massage alone can't reach, while taking pressure off their hands. Eric, a massage therapist for five years, describes less finger pressure and more clients per day; medical massage therapist Amanda Stone uses it to break through neurological "stuck points."
Massage therapists, CNU Stretch Level I & II
Four massage therapists on how assisted stretching integrates into what they already do: "You will not regret it."
Medical massage therapist & master-level PDTR practitioner
Amanda on unlocking range of motion and breaking through neurological "stuck points" that massage alone can't reach.
Massage therapist, 5 years
Less finger pressure, more clients per day, and a new kind of client who would rather stay clothed.
Massage therapist, 9 years
"We were able to feel each stretch, so we know what to do next with our clients."
Massage therapist & shiatsu practitioner, E-Town Fitness · Elmhurst, IL
Also a student of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Aaron certified to help people avoid the physical decline seen in family members.
Master-level medical massage practitioner
How CNU Stretch techniques enhance muscle mobility and elevate a massage therapy practice.
CNU Stretch Level I & II cohort
Massage therapists from a Level I & II cohort on adding assisted stretching to their practice.
Certified CNU Stretch practitioner
Feeling equipped and ready: CNU Stretch added another tool that makes a real difference in helping clients heal.
Personal trainers consistently point to the hands-on format: 2 in-person days and 14 hands-on hours, finishing with a supervised practicum on real clients. Trainers with 15 to 20+ years in the field, and trainers who already held an online stretch certification, describe it as more in-depth than other certifications they've taken.
Personal trainers, CNU Stretch Level I & II
Trainers with 15 and 20+ years of experience on what stretch therapy adds — and why they'd recommend CNU as their top certification.
Personal trainer, MUVFit Personal Training · Nashville, TN
Kathy already had an online stretch certification but wasn't confident stretching real clients. The hands-on Level I & II program changed that.
Personal trainer, 20+ years
Many of Damon's clients are in their 40s, 50s and up. This was the first certification that required bringing in real clients for a hands-on practicum.
Personal trainer & Certified CNU Stretch Practitioner
Day 1: "I felt like a baby giraffe." Day 2: stretching real clients who said they'd never been stretched like that.
Personal trainer & certification reviewer
Jeff reviews trainer certifications on YouTube. The verdict on CNU Stretch: "far more in-depth than any I've done."
Fitness professional
65 stretches in one weekend, confidence built fast, and a practicum on real clients. On the fence? "Knock that fence down."
Trainer, Evolve (7 years)
Training is more than lifting weights — Jacob on why stretch therapy is an essential skill for helping clients move well outside the gym.
Trainer, Evolve
Alex wanted a better way to help clients recover and stay productive on the floor — the coursework delivered exactly that.
Personal trainer
From nervous to confident: why stretch therapy complements any training program, from hard gym sessions to desk-job posture.
Fitness coach & personal trainer
Andrew specializes in corrective exercise, mobility and flexibility — and explains why stretch therapy certification was the next step.
Personal trainer
Jared on picking up another tool: how assisted stretching fits alongside a fitness program, and what clients feel the moment a session ends.
Personal trainer
A veteran trainer's quick review of the CNU Stretch certification.
Coach
Art on expanding a coach's skill set — and what it was like to experience every stretch firsthand.
Exercise science graduate
Fresh out of an exercise science degree, Jason gained the feel for real clients: where to go, when to stop and how to listen to the body.
Volleyball coach
Unsure what to expect going in, Rosie came out confident and excited to help others stretch the right way.
Certified CNU Stretch practitioner
A trainer on the mind-muscle connection in assisted stretch therapy.
New personal trainer
Mauricio on earning a first stretch therapy certification as a brand-new trainer.
Certified CNU Stretch practitioner
What inspired this personal trainer to get certified in stretch therapy.
Certified CNU Stretch practitioner
A fitness coach shares the experience of getting CNU Stretch certified.
Certified CNU Stretch practitioner
A newly certified personal trainer on the CNU Stretch experience.
Clients describe what assisted stretch therapy feels like from the table — pain relief, easier movement and better sleep — and career changers explain why they became certified stretch therapists without a background in fitness.
Stretch therapy client, CNU Fit
After years of arthritis, back pain and reduced mobility, regular stretch sessions improved how Lois walks, eased chronic pain and kept Lois off the surgery schedule.
Stretch therapy client
After 27 surgeries and years of skepticism about stretching, one brief session gave Philip immediate, pain-free movement.
Stretched during a certification practicum
Clients stretched by brand-new practitioners during the hands-on practicum: "Not having to think… it was amazing!"
Client result
After a stretch session, this client slept through the night for the first time in a long time — along with better joint mobility and stress relief.
Client result
A back injury, then full function restored within 24 hours using techniques from the certification: "I'm back to normal."
Client result
A cancer survivor's journey back to strength and movement.
Engineer, then teacher, now certified stretch professional
Fifty years old and reinventing: from engineering to teaching to certified stretch professional — and ready to help a lot of people.
Certified stretch therapist
Why Sari decided to get certified in stretch therapy.
Certified stretch therapist
Jasmine on becoming a CNU Stretch Certified Stretch Therapist.
Certified CNU Stretch therapist
The favorite part: getting stretched two days straight. The lasting part: learning to connect with clients' bodies and deliver real relief.
Chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists and clinic staff use CNU Stretch to treat the muscles alongside joint and spinal care. Dr. Lindsay Gonzalez of The Spine Group in Wilmington, Delaware certified four team members at once, and a physical therapist and chiropractor in Eden, North Carolina added it to their clinic.
Chiropractor & owner, The Spine Group (since 2012) · Wilmington, DE
Looking for a better way to treat the muscles, not just bones and joints, Dr. Gonzalez certified four team members — and rated it better than CE courses in Vegas.
Physical therapist & chiropractor, Pro Therapy Concepts · Eden, NC
50+ years of combined clinical experience, and how CNU Stretch helped their clinic serve the community at a higher level.
Doctor of Chiropractic, Eden Chiropractic · Eden, NC
From athletic injuries to sedentary lifestyles, Dr. LeSueur explains why stretch therapy is becoming a game-changer for patient care.
Chiropractor (20+ years) & health science educator · Eden, NC
After two decades of private practice in Atlanta, Dr. Dabbs reviews CNU Stretch and where it fits in hands-on care.
Occupational therapist
From OT to "healing powers": how one certification changed the game for Kelsey's clients.
Nurse & exercise physiologist
Stretch therapy helped Lillian personally. Practicing on others during the training showed exactly how to stretch future clients.
Office manager, Pro Therapy Concepts · Eden, NC
With no science or anatomy background, Maddie went from timid to confident enough to step away from the desk and help in the clinic.
Certified CNU Stretch practitioner
A physical therapy student on getting CNU Stretch certified.
Fitness-industry leaders who experienced CNU Stretch at SCW, Perform Better, HFA and the Growth Summit share their take — from SCW Fitness Education CEO Sara Kooperman, Growth Summit host Tim Lyons Jr. and The BFS Network CEO Julian Barnes to Perform Better general manager Chris Poirier and a certification reviewer who evaluates trainer courses for a living.
CEO, SCW Fitness Education · DC Mania
First reaction: "You aren't touching me, right?" Ten minutes later: easy movement, mobility and a little flexibility work.
Leader, Gym Business Coach & host of the Growth Summit · Growth Summit, Scottsdale, AZ
The Growth Summit host, who also owns Legacy Personal Training in Scottsdale, gives his take on CNU Stretch from the CNU Stretch booth.
Co-Founder & CEO, The BFS Network (originally Boutique Fitness Solutions) · Perform Better Chicago
Julian sits down at the CNU Stretch booth at Perform Better Chicago to share his take on CNU Stretch.
Founder, Commence Fitness Personal Training & Sorta Healthy Trainer Education
Jeff has spent years helping trainers choose certification courses. This is an honest review of the CNU Stretch assisted stretching certification.
Fitness educator · Perform Better Chicago
Dr. Holman's reaction after a CNU Stretch session: it "helped my nervous system calm down."
General Manager, Perform Better
"I've been aching for days… and this stretch got me moving again."
Gym owner · HFA San Diego
After years of sciatica, a five-minute CNU Stretch session at HFA San Diego made the burning in Taryn's lower leg disappear.
Owner, Fit Pro Finders · New York
Christine came in with severe neck and low-back pain. The session worked out the muscles and released the tension.
CEO, SCW Fitness Education
The SCW Fitness Education CEO's take after experiencing CNU Stretch.
Gym and studio owners mostly talk about recurring revenue and retention. Ayn Toppin, who owns a CrossFit gym in Western Massachusetts, describes $2,000 in recurring revenue in the first two weeks. Tonya Moorehead, who owns a personal training studio in Richmond, Kentucky, reports more than $3,000 a month within six months, with 20% of clients coming only for stretch therapy. At MUVFit Personal Training in Nashville, an open house booked 16 clients and half bought stretch packages on the spot. Doug Malam, owner of Montana Athletic Club in Bigfork, Montana, chose CNU Stretch over every major stretch franchise.
The massage therapists in these videos say it adds range-of-motion work that massage alone can't reach. Eric, a massage therapist for five years, describes using less finger pressure, seeing more clients per day and attracting clients who would rather stay clothed. Cecilia Perez, a massage therapist for nine years, says feeling each stretch first during training makes it clear what to do next with clients. Medical massage therapist Amanda Stone uses it to unlock range of motion and work through neurological "stuck points."
Trainers most often single out the hands-on format. Damon Marable, a personal trainer for more than 20 years, says it was the first certification that required bringing in real clients for a practicum. Kathy Poston of MUVFit Personal Training already held an online stretch certification but wasn't confident stretching real clients until the in-person program. Jeff, who reviews trainer certifications, calls it "far more in-depth than any I've done," and Anthony Brown describes feeling "like a baby giraffe" on day one and stretching real clients by day two.
Both, in sequence. Online coursework comes first, then 2 in-person days with 14 hands-on hours covering 65 stretches, ending in a supervised practicum on real clients. Its Level I & II certification is approved for continuing education by NASM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA and NCBTMB.
Yes. Dr. Lindsay Gonzalez, chiropractor and owner of The Spine Group in Wilmington, Delaware, certified four team members. Dr. Debbie and Dr. John Dabbs, a physical therapist and a chiropractor, added it to their clinic, Pro Therapy Concepts in Eden, North Carolina, and Dr. John LeSueur of Eden Chiropractic explains why stretch therapy is becoming part of patient care, from athletic injuries to sedentary lifestyles. An occupational therapist, a nurse and exercise physiologist, and a physical therapy student also share their experience.
Yes. Every video on this page is published on the official CNU Stretch YouTube channel and features a real gym owner, certified practitioner, industry leader or client describing their own experience. Speakers are identified by name, role and business wherever the video provides it, and many run the gyms, studios and clinics named in their videos.
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