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130 E 9th Street, Tyler, TX 75701Located within the Historic Bergfeld Center in the heart of Tyler. 130 E. Ninth Street, Tyler, Texas 75701 - right next to First Watch Restaurant!
Welcome to Stretch Zone
Tyler
Unlock your body’s flexibility with Stretch Zone.
When you visit Stretch Zone, our trained stretch practitioners lead you through a series of dynamic stretches to increase mobility and muscle function and make daily movements more efficient. We offer a welcoming environment, knowledgeable staff and comfortable equipment, since our practitioners do all of the work for you, simply relax and enjoy the benefits!
What are you waiting for? Book your free stretch today!
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Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday
7:00am-7:30pm
Friday
7:00am-6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am-3pm
Sunday
Closed
Extended hours for Members prior to 9:00am and after 7:00pm.
The Stretch Zone Method® addresses flexibility from a neurological perspective. This is achieved by dealing with the muscle’s nervous tension (“tonus”) to reach an optimal active range of motion. The goal is not to make a person more “flexible” or “elastic,” but rather enable you to move more functionally by re-establishing a more ideal resting muscle tone. By re-educating the associated nerve-muscle reflex, the Stretch Zone Method® leads to movement becoming easier and more efficient.
Rather than creating soreness by pulling on our limbs to extremes, the Stretch Zone Method® works through the nervous system to achieve lasting gains in flexibility and range of motion. The method rests on the notion that changing and re-educating our muscle’s nervous energy is a major factor in unleashing our body’s intended function. This nervous energy, known as the stretch reflex, is our body’s automatic defense against the dangers of over-stretching. Any movement that goes too fast or too far, or is held for too long, will cause your body to resist with the stretch reflex. Once the reflex is activated, your body has effectively said “no more” and resists the stretch. Any further attempt at stretching becomes counter productive and may even cause long term damage.
Trevor Jacobus
General ManagerMy name is Trevor Jacobus and I have been involved in the health and fitness industry since the day I turned 18. Becoming a certified personal trainer at a young age is what developed my passion to help improve as many aspects of my client’s life as possible. I’ve learned that taking care of your body isn’t always about the body, it’s about putting in the work to ensure you live your best possible life. Since beginning this journey, I have studied Exercise Science at UT Austin, managed health clubs for 5 years, and have trained a wide variety of clients. My favorite part about working in this industry is without a doubt seeing those I work with succeed, but I now realize that those I’ve worked with have taught me so much more than I have them. I feel truly blessed to be a part of bringing Stretch Zone to East Texas. Stretch Zone has a unique methodology that creates a path to healthier body, and a happier you. We are here to help make East Texas a better place, one stretch at a time.
Joseph Hill
Assistant GMMy name is Joseph Hill. I served 4 years in the U.S Army as an infantryman. During my time in service, I faced several injuries. Being able to overcome those obstacles through stretching and mobility really started my love for fitness. I became a certified personal trainer with specializations in injury prevention, nutrition, strength/conditioning, and corrective exercise. I have spent the past 5 years managing gym’s fitness departments. I believe stretching and moving your body are the proper tools for longevity. I am very excited about being part of Stretch Zone, with our methodology and accountability the results are endless.
Kathryn Comfort
Owner“As a client, with horrible sciatica pain, once I experienced the pain free benefit that Stretch Zone’s practitioner-assisted stretch did for me – I made the decision that I wanted to help everyone I could live a more painfree lifestyle. So my husband and I bought three Franchise locations! I live the difference everyday, in my posture, range of motion, and my overall wellness. The benefits are long lasting,” Comfort adds. “We’re thrilled to bring the benefits of Stretch Zone’s pioneering stretch methodology to our Tyler community.”
Alex Bickham
PractitionerAlex graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Kinesiology. He is passionate about helping people live their life to the fullest. From his personal health and fitness journey, Alex has learned that everyone needs accountability with their goals and healthy habits lead to a more fulfilling life. Alex loves building relationships with clients – he says his job is more than helping people improve their flexibility; it’s also about forming friendships that make each session a meaningful experience for himself and the client. Alex says that the most inspiring part of working at Stretch Zone is hearing from clients how they daily life has improved as a result of stretching. In his free time, Alex loves watching sports – especially baseball, basketball, and football – and walking his dogs.
Chris Smith
PractitionerChris has a degree in Wellness and Exercise Science and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. Chris says that he wanted to be involved in health and fitness because he wanted a career that he could enjoy going to every day and help people reach their health and fitness goals. Chris loves working at Stretch Zone because he gets to meet and interact with a variety of people and getting to know their story. He says that it is so inspiring being able to help people overcome their pain and get to a more comfortable place. In his free time, Chris likes to spend time with his girlfriend, Jessica, and her two kids, along with his rescue dog Max.
Delaney Moses
PractitionerDelaney has a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from the University of Texas at Tyler. She has been a dancer all her life and understands the importance of living and healthy lifestyle and stretching the body, ultimately leading her to choose a career in a health and wellness-related field. Delaney loves working at Stretch Zone because she enjoys seeing clients make progress with each session – she says that helping people see improvement in their day-to-day life is one of the most inspiring aspects of her job. When Delaney is not working, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as going on walks with her dog.
Ashleigh Stein
Member Relations DirectorAshleigh has lived in Tyler for most of her life and loves the closeness of the East Texas community. She has a passion for helping others and seeing them smile. Currently, Ashleigh is attending TJC to pursue a career in Dental Hygiene. Her expected graduation date is December 2025. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family and friends. Her favorite part about Stretch Zone is seeing all the lovely faces that come in the door and being a part of a positive, healing atmosphere.
Ernesto Aranda
PractitionerErnesto has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Tyler and is a certified personal trainer. He chose to pursue a career in health and wellness because he enjoys helping people improve their health and as a result, improve their life. Ernesto loves meeting different people and learning about their livelihoods and cultures. The most inspiring part of Ernesto’s job is having the ability and momentum to be a part of the ever-changing health and wellness world. When Ernesto is not working, he enjoys spending time with family.
Shelbie Bagby
Practitioner“Shelbie will be graduating from the University of Texas at Tyler with her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology in 2022. She has learned the importance of stretching from her personal experience of playing softball and basketball. Shelbie was inspired to choose a career in health and fitness after her grandmother had a stroke in 2008. She says that she wanted to help her grandmother be able to regain the motor control and function that she had lost. Shelbie enjoys working at Stretch Zone because she is able to help provide our Members with relief and help them regain mobility that was thought to be lost. She says that she loves coming to Stretch Zone every day because the environment is always warm and welcoming. Shelbie loves being able to connect with Members and make them feel like a part of the Stretch Zone Family. When she’s not working, Shelbie loves spending time with her 4-year-old son, Landrey Beaux. She says that Landrey is the light of her life and they enjoy watching Winnie the Pooh, Up, Hulk, and singing together in the car. She says that she knows how precious time is, so she enjoys all the family time she can get.”