Hi, I’m Chris, a Stretch Therapist at The Stretch Space.
My journey into stretch therapy began as a personal exploration to address my own imbalances, chronic injuries, and movement limitations. Over the years, this journey has evolved into a deep passion for helping others achieve freedom and find greater movement in their bodies.
With years of experience as a tennis coach and an active lifestyle that includes volleyball, tennis, hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, Animal Flow, yoga, and Pilates, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how the body moves—and what it needs to perform optimally. Currently, I’m expanding my expertise through a biomechanics certification course, which enhances my ability to address imbalances and improve movement efficiency.
In our sessions, I use hands-on assisted stretching techniques to focus on the breath and create space in areas of tightness. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of your body’s imbalances and work to restore harmony. Every session concludes with guided movement practices you can take home, empowering you to build strength and mobility on your own.
Stretch therapy is more than just physical—it’s about restoring harmony to your entire system. Whether you’re an athlete looking to enhance performance, a desk worker struggling with tension, or someone simply seeking to feel better in their body, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work toward a more mobile, balanced, and rejuvenated you.
I look forward to partnering with you on this journey, see you in the studio!
Hi, I’m Chris, a Stretch Therapist at The Stretch Space.
My journey into stretch therapy began as...
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Cian Dalton is a certified level 3 Fascial Stretch Therapist, Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor, Breathwork Facilitator (Breathwave) and Personal Trainer. Cian holds Certifications in Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) and Functional Range Assessment (FRA) and utilizes his athletic background along with therapeutic techniques.
He is a passionate martial artist having competed as a professional middleweight boxer in the USA. Cian was a high level soccer player in his youth and still enjoys playing soccer, distance running and trail running.
Once upon a time, Cian worked in an office as an engineer for the renewable energy sector but his undeniable passion for movement and athletics called him to break free from the desk. Never shy from personal and physical challenges, Cian understands what it takes to push the human body to its limits and uses all of his past experiences and education to help his clients achieve their personal bests.
Cian offers much gratitude to all his teachers including Wim Hof, Robin Clements, Ann and Chris Frederick, Ricardo Moreno and his boxing coaches Mike and Rich.
Cian Dalton is a certified level 3 Fascial Stretch Therapist, Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor...
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Kestrel was first introduced to Fascial Stretch Therapy in 2018, after booking a session at the Stretch Space as recommended by a friend. She could not believe the striking difference compared to years of massage and other hands-on therapies.
With a background as a professional dancer, Kestrel has always been passionate about restorative practices, a tool learned out of necessity from her many years of high intensity dance training. She knew how powerful consistent body awareness modalities were in bettering not only her artistic craft but day to day living. Fascial Stretch Therapy was the missing piece.
Kestrel holds a BFA in Dance from Simon Fraser University and has performed professionally. She is trained in Level 2 Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) through Stretch to Win Institute as well as Soft Release Therapy (SRT) and is currently continuing her education as a Corrective Exercise Specialist through National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Her interests as a therapist lay in educating her clients in small practices that make big differences. She is passionate that everyone is a born mover and is committed to helping clients find ease and new possibilities in their bodies.
When not at the Stretch Space you can find Kestrel enjoying a coffee while taking in the beautiful Vancouver oceanside, or at the gym trying to master her pull-ups.
Kestrel was first introduced to Fascial Stretch Therapy in 2018, after booking a session at the S...
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Carolyn Schmidt is in a long term relationship with human movement. As a Stretch Therapist, Breathwork Facilitator and Movement Educator, Carolyn brings a lifetime of experience, passion and curiosity to each session and class she leads.
After years of dealing with frustrating dance injuries, Carolyn found herself on a healing path, learning how to unwind and re-pattern her own body from 20 years of intense physical training and related emotional impacts. As a part of her healing journey, she discovered Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) - a powerful modality that helps the body heal at a nervous system level. She became a Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist in 2017 and holds the highest level of training in the method.
In conjunction with Stretch Therapy, Carolyn is a skilled movement coach with a sharp eye and nurturing energy.
Carolyn has studied a wide range of movement practices and somatic body-mind modalities including Breathwave (Robin Clements), Bio-Energy Healing (Michael D’Alton), Franklin Method (Eric Franklin), Anatomy Trains Body Reading (Tom Myers), Laban Movement Analysis, Countertechnique, Alexander Technique, BodyMind Centering (Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen), Yoga (various forms), Pilates (classical and contemporary), movement improvisation and more.
Carolyn is co-owner of The Stretch Space. Carolyn enjoys working with 1-1 clients, small intimate groups, retreats and large workshops. She has worked with humans of all kinds, from age 3 - 93.
Carolyn Schmidt is in a long term relationship with human movement. As a Stretch Therapist, Breat...
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