Stretch Affect
📍 9945 Pacific Heights Blvd Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92121
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Stretch Affect provides a comprehensive recovery suite featuring an infrared sauna and a cold plunge tub. Guests specifically utilize these amenities for contrast therapy, integrating them into their rehabilitation and performance routines. The infrared sauna is noted for its recovery benefits, while the cold plunge is described as an effective tool for reducing inflammation and muscle tension. These state-of-the-art recovery tools are part of the facility's integrated approach to wellness, helping guests with pain relief and athletic rejuvenation.
Staff
The team consists of licensed physical therapists and knowledgeable trainers, including Kyle, Chris, Chelsea, Evan, Nick, Justin, and Ralph. Guests describe the staff as exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and genuinely invested in client success. They employ a collaborative, team-based approach to assess each individual and create highly personalized treatment plans. The atmosphere they foster is welcoming, fun, and motivating, making sessions both productive and enjoyable.
Additional Amenities
Beyond the sauna and cold plunge, the venue is equipped with top-tier recovery and training equipment. This includes Normatec compression boots, a SoftWave therapy machine, and innovative tools for active release technique, sports massage, and manual therapy. The facility also features a clean, well-mainated workout space with brand new equipment, private changing rooms, and even a Nespresso machine. The outdoor area provides additional space for treatment and training.
Pricing
Guests note that the services are an investment, with some mentioning that the venue is "not cheap" or "expensive." The value is frequently tied to the highly personalized, one-on-one care and the comprehensive, results-driven approach that blends physical therapy with performance training. Specific membership tiers or session pricing are not detailed in the reviews.
What Reviewers Love
- The team provides highly personalized, one-on-one care that addresses the root cause of pain or performance issues, not just the symptoms.
- The facility offers a unique blend of cutting-edge recovery tools (like infrared sauna and cold plunge) with expert-led physical therapy and strength training.
- The staff creates a welcoming, fun, and collaborative environment where guests feel genuinely supported in their wellness journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of services does Stretch Affect offer?
They offer an integrated approach combining physical therapy, personalized strength and mobility training, and advanced recovery modalities like active release technique, sports massage, infrared sauna, and cold plunge therapy.
Is this facility good for recovering from a sports injury?
Yes, many guests report successful rehabilitation from various injuries, including shoulder, knee, hip, and back issues. The team focuses on identifying root causes and creating tailored plans for recovery and injury prevention.
Do they work with people who aren't professional athletes?
Absolutely. The team works with a wide range of guests, from Paralympians and professional athletes to busy professionals, parents, and individuals seeking to improve general mobility, reduce pain, and enhance their fitness.