The UK’s first clinically led, one-to-one assisted stretching studio Stretched is ‘extending its reach’ with a brand new Manchester location.
Already a phenomenal success in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Stretched was created with the simple yet powerful idea that everyone deserves to move better and feel better.
Now, assisted stretching is coming to Manchester, with a new studio opening on 15th November 2025 in the heart of the city centre.
Situated on Fountain Street, the studio will offer stretchers a full-body mobility assessment, using Stretched’s state-of-the-art motion analysis technology. This will be followed by one-to-one, full body stretches with one of Stretched’s expert ‘Stretch Therapists’.
From head to toe, assisted stretching offers a more controlled and deeper stretch than can be achieved alone. By identifying areas of tension, Stretch Therapists customise each individual’s dynamic stretch to help improve flexibility and range of movement.
Every Stretch Therapist is trained through Stretched’s in-house Stretched Academy, ensuring the highest standards.
Founded by experienced physiotherapist Craig McHugh, Stretched was inspired by the popularity of assisted stretching studios in America and Japan, with industry reportssuggesting an annual growth rate of more than 20% for businesses offering stretch services. Having worked for more than 10 years with thousands of patients, from NHS referrals to elite athletes, Craig sought to bring the benefits of assisted stretching to the UK.
Regardless of age, fitness level or flexibility, assisted stretching can be a valuable addition to everybody’s wellness routine, providing benefits including enhanced range of motion, better posture, pain relief, injury prevention and improved sports performance.
Founder and Clinical Director Craig McHugh (BSc Hons Physiotherapy) said: “Manchester is a vibrant, forward-thinking city with a strong focus on health, fitness, and wellbeing. We saw a real demand for mobility-focused services here, with a community of people who can benefit from assisted stretching. Good mobility is the foundation of healthy movement, and we are excited to bring the power of assisted stretching to Manchester.”
Stretched Manchester will be open seven days per week, from 10am-8pm Monday to Friday and 10am-6pm during weekends.
Prices start at £40 for an express 25 minute session or £70 for a full body 50 minute session with a mobility scan. Group bookings are also available.
Bookings for the Manchester studio will be open from early November.
