Education is at the heart
The Stretch Experience began in 2018 as a hands-on training in assisted stretch, developed by Mo.Co. co-founder Amy Laithwaite. Combining biomechanics, manual therapy, and postural restoration in a way that makes lasting change through hands-on stretch. When Movement Collective (Mo.Co.) opened in July 2024, it became the new home for the training. The Stretch Experience courses now run out of Mo.Co., where the method continues to grow alongside a broader movement community. Having a multidisciplinary studio as its base allows the training to evolve in meaningful ways—drawing on a wide range of practices and perspectives.
The main training is taught in levels. Level 1 introduces a sequence of full-body stretches designed to be both teachable and effective. The structure helps students absorb a large amount of information while developing hands-on confidence. Therapist positioning and body mechanics are a key part of the work—not just for the outcome of the stretch, but to ensure it feels sustainable for the practitioner too. The course is practical and immersive, with students alternating between receiving and delivering the work. Learning to feel, listen, and respond is as important as getting the technique right.
Level 2 is where the fixed structure opens up. The material gets more nuanced, and students start applying their knowledge to real-life bodies and scenarios. The course explores new stretches, breath coaching, positioning strategies, and offers a deeper dive into common issues like hyper-mobility or chronic tension. The aim is to address the ‘in-the-field’ issues that Level 1 practitioners will have encountered since their first training.
At Mo.Co., our teachers all have access to these trainings. It’s part of the ongoing learning culture here. We also host a weekly study group for our teaching team—an open space where we explore new ideas, revisit the old ones, and keep expanding our shared understanding of how the body moves. Everyone here is a bit obsessed with movement. It’s what makes Mo.Co. tick. And The Stretch Experience is one of the many ways that curiosity plays out in our day-to-day.
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