MY SERVICES
FASCIAL STRETCH THERAPY â„¢
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What is different about FST?
FSTâ„¢ is a unique, complete and complementary system of table-based assisted stretching which focuses on the fascia and joint capsule as the key elements in achieving optimal flexibility, strength, performance and pain relief.
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What is Fascia?
Fascia is the connective tissue system of the body that penetrates through and wraps around muscles, nerves, organs and just about everything else in your body.
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Who can benefit?
People of all ages! Any patient cleared by their physician for stretching & active movement, fitness enthusiasts, athletes of all levels including professionals.
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Why Stretch Fascia vs. Muscle?
Fascia surrounds each muscle, connects them to each other & penetrates deep inside them. It also connects muscles to tendons, ligaments & bone to form a body wide, smart functional network. Fascia connects to all of your organs & systems too. Focusing on stretching the muscle only is "old school", boring, limited in benefit, often hurts and does not last!
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What Fascial Stretch Therapy â„¢ Can Help With?
Pain
Pain is often greatly reduced or eliminatedStress
Stress is immediately and significantly reducedSleep
Finally wake feeling rested & refreshedAppearance
Improves posture, look healthier and feel more confidentMobility
Mobility is improved after just one sessionWeight
Greater mobility leads to more effective trainingThe Science Behind FST
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Is FST â„¢ like Yoga or Pilates?
FST is completely different yet perfectly compatible with other methods of therapy & training.
ABOUT ME
Health and wellness has always been a part of me and what I do and I feel privileged to be able to share my passion, education and experience with people both during personal training interactions as well as during my Fascial Stretch Therapy session. ​
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After competing in gymnastics for many years my journey in the fitness industry officially started when, after retiring from gymnastics, I completed the following certified courses:
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Fascial Stretch Therapy ™
Assisted Stretching
Mobility and Stability Training
Exercise Science
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Personal Training
Aerobics Instructors
Kick Boxing Instructor
CrossFit Level 1 Coach
CrossFit Gymnastics Coach
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My own personal training business in Johannesburg eventually led to an incredible opportunity of traveling abroad to manage the entire health and wellness division on board the Queen Mary 2.
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I recently traveled to the USA where I studied Fascial Stretch Therapy ™ and I am currently one of only three people in South Africa that can offer this type of therapy.
Apart from being an incredible adventure and allowing me to travel the world, the experience and knowledge I gained while working with exercise and health specialists from the US based Canyon Ranch was truly valuable and I believe has changed the way I approach the service I produce for my clients.
My focus is to help my clients be the best version of themselves that they can be. Working closely with physical therapists and with a keen understanding of human movement and gymnastics I focus on and specialize in:
​​​Fascial Stretch Therapy
Assisted Stretching
Group Stretch Classes
Joint Mobility and Movement
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​​Outside of the health and wellness world I spend most of my time with my husband, who I met doing gymnastics many years and our three fur-kids – Ziggy, Jackso & Louie
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If you would like to join me for an Assisted Stretch or FST session or if you have any questions with regards to my services, please get in touch. I would love to assist you in reaching your health and wellness goals.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Adele has worked wonders on the mobility of my pre-arthritic hip. From having little range of movement and excessive pain, I now have excellent range of movement and am able to walk a couple of kilometres pain free. I really appreciate her ability to listen and work on ones issues. Her class is always interesting and varied. The new FST works well with the PT sessions.
I am a seventy year old male, played rugby from age eight to forty two years. I’ve had a six levels Laminectomy operation & lower spine 3/4 & 4/5 discs are no longer there. I was recommended to Adele by old rugby mate & since September 2018 have visited her twice a week. The improvement in both neck & back have been amazing in both mobility & pain relief. I am completely satisfied with Adele’s professional service & results achieved.
Debby Meerkotter
Randall Lewis
I am a 66 year old man and when I started with Adele I was extremely inflexible and told I needed a double knee replacement. With her expertise and solid knowledge base I have regained my flexibility and strength in both legs - to the point of postponing surgery indefinitely. I cannot recommend her more highly!
Adele has been assisting me over the last 2 1/2 years with various issues, with both my legs & hips, that have been causing me pain & limiting my physical activity. I have been really impressed with her professionalism and her determination to get to the bottom of these issues through research & a whole range of exercise types. I always enjoy our sessions, even when it feels like she is killing me & I always walk out feeling a whole lot better.
Bruce Clark
Diane Farvis
CONTACT ME
To book a session or if you have any questions I can answer for you please complete the form and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
The Stretch Studio
232 Barry Hertzog Avenue
Greenside
0825095702