Stretch Therapy™ and Assisted Stretch in Christchurch
Rediscover how good your body can feel.
Why Stretch Matters?
Stretching isn’t just for warm-ups and workouts. When guided by a skilled practitioner, it becomes a powerful tool to restore movement, ease chronic tension, and reconnect with your body.
At Shirra Therapies, you can experience the benefits of stretch in two tailored ways:
1:1 Assisted Stretch &
Stretch Therapy™ Small Group Classes
Both offer deep, targeted release — and real results you can feel.
What are the Benefits of Stretch?
Most people carry more tightness than they realise. Whether it’s from stress, sitting, sport or past injuries, that tension builds up, shrinking your movement, affecting posture, and limiting performance.
Targeted stretch work can help:
Improve flexibility and functional mobility
Reduce pain, tightness, and stiffness
Support better posture and alignment
Prevent injury and support recovery
Increase body awareness and ease of movement
Leave you feeling lighter, freer, and more energised
This isn’t passive stretching, it’s professional, personalised and deeply effective.
Two ways to Stretch with Claire
1:1 Assisted Stretch
A hands-on reset tailored to your body.
These individual sessions are designed to target and release tension throughout the body. Claire will guide your body through a series of strategic stretches, using advanced techniques to create space in your joints and length through your muscles.
Perfect for:
Busy professionals, athletes, weekend warriors, or anyone needing a full-body release.
What to expect:
• 45 or 60 minute session
• Fully clothed, experience a range of targeted floor and chair stretches
• Passive, assisted stretching guided entirely by Claire
• Immediate relief and improved range of motion
“I had no idea how tight my body was until I experienced Assisted Stretch.
Claire is magic, I walked out feeling taller, lighter, and totally relaxed.”
Stretch Therapy™ Small Group Classes
The only Stretch Therapy™ classes in New Zealand.
Stretch Therapy™ is a proven method that combines stretching, fascia release, strengthening, and relaxation techniques, all designed to help you unlock long-held tension and move more freely.
Claire runs intimate, small group classes to guide you through the ST method. Each class builds on the last, creating lasting improvements and a powerful connection to your body.
Perfect for:
Anyone wanting to improve mobility, flexibility, posture and mind-body connection in a supportive, small group environment.
What to expect:
• 4, 6 or 8 week progressive series
• Expert guidance and personalised support
• Tailored for all levels of experience and flexibility
• Small group format for individual attention
“Stretch Therapy has completely changed the way I move. Each week I noticed more ease, more space in my body — and less pain. Can’t recommend it enough.”
Contact Claire to enquire about upcoming classes:
Not Sure Which to Choose?
Every body is different. If you’re unsure whether 1:1 or group Stretch Therapy™ is right for you, Claire can guide you in the right direction.
FAQs
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Absolutely, Stretch Therapy is tailored for all levels from ages 20 years old and above. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, you'll find the guidance and attention to ensure you progress safely and effectively.
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Definitely! Our classes are designed to help improve your flexibility, regardless of your starting point. You'll be guided through stretches that are appropriate for your level.
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We keep our classes small, with a maximum of 10 participants, to ensure personalised attention and a more effective learning experience.
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Yes, many of our clients find relief from chronic pain, including back pain, through regular participation in our stretch therapy sessions.
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No, all necessary equipment is provided in our studio. Just bring yourself and comfortable clothing. But you are welcome to bring your own yoga mat or large towel.
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Our instructor, Claire, will provide personalised modifications to ensure you can participate safely and effectively, regardless of your ability.
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With regular attendance and dedication, many clients begin to notice significant improvements in flexibility and pain relief within a few weeks.
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We offer a satisfaction guarantee; if you don't feel the benefits, we're committed to working with you to find a solution.
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While all three practices offer benefits for flexibility and overall well-being, stretch therapy focuses specifically on teaching you how to pay attention to your body, enabling you to find and eliminate any restrictions. Muscle energy techniques help you to remap part of the brain (the somatosensory cortex), which tells the body how tense to be, along with stretches developed specifically to address modern day life.