Mountain Stretch: Fascial Stretch Therapy - Canmore

09/02/2026

WHAT IF STRETCHING DOES MORE THAN MAKE YOU FLEXIBLE?

Emerging research suggests stretching can do more than improve mobility.

In one human study, daily prolonged calf stretching for six weeks resulted in:

→ 15.2% increase in muscle cross-sectional area
→ 16.8% increase in maximal isometric strength
→ 25.1% increase in 1RM strength

Other research suggests higher-volume, higher-intensity stretching may also influence muscle fascicle length, muscle thickness, strength and mobility.

So stretching isn’t simply about “loosening up.”

It can create mechanical tension, influence muscle architecture and support meaningful physical adaptation.

That’s one of the reasons I find Fascia Stretch Therapy so interesting: controlled, supported stretching can be an important part of mobility, recovery and performance.

For people who train hard, mobility work isn’t separate from performance.

It may be part of it.

— Genevieve
Mountain Stretch | Fascia Stretch Therapy

Research: Warneke et al., 2022; Warneke et al., 2024; Panidi et al.

08/31/2026

Summit Sunday!!! The weather was rainy and then the higher we got the more snow there was. There’s only one choice when that happens: gear up!!! Picklejar lakes. So fun with the right crew and we had it!!

08/24/2026

08/18/2026

Healy Pass for the win!! We were 11k b4 11:00am and the day got better from there. Evening walk pushed me over 30k steps, super epic!! What a great day with the very best people!! Thank you 💗💗

08/12/2026

Epic hike with very fabulous people!! Such a great day on Mount Lipsett. A little smokey but not enough to hold us back from our 720m gain and 15km length. Such a great hike, greater people!!

08/11/2026

Florida, you were good to me. ☀️🌴💪🏼 this Canadian needs to winter in Florida… so, for like 9 months of the year!! Seriously.

I came for sunshine, lots of workouts, and a little adventure, but I left with so much more.

Getting to spend time learning from Bret Contreras in person, training at Glute Lab, and meeting the incredibly talented — and genuinely humble — people on his team was life changing. There’s something special about being around people who are exceptional at what they do and are still generous enough to teach, share, and make you better. Being with the women at the Strong Lifting competition—-amaze! And of course, our friend “Daddy!” Lol, thank you Jared!!

And then I took the Lower Body Sculpt class at Glute Lab and discovered that apparently…I have never actually worked out before. 😂🔥 Humbling. Brutal. Absolutely loved it. Changed forever. Thank you 🙏 Can you come to Canmore? I need you; we need you!!

But the best trips are never just about where you go or what you do — they’re about who you share them with. Sandra, you made this trip. The laughs, the adventures, the workouts, the moments and everything in between. I genuinely had the BEST time with you. ❤️

A little stronger, a lot more inspired, very grateful, and already missing Florida.

Until next time. 🌴

08/02/2026

Sunshine. Science. Sore glutes.

Spent the day at Glute Lab Florida learning from Bret Contreras and his team. Great conversations, great people, and a workout that reminded me there’s a difference between training and really training. We need more equipment at home… daaaang!! Wow. Humbled and looking forward to putting what I learned into practice.
And all with my friend Sandra Legge for the win!! Now it’s time for some RnR in the SUN!!
Many thanks to Glute Lab Fort Lauderdale B***y By Bret Bret Contreras “The Glute Guy” PhD, CSCS Jamie De Revere Jared Perez and so many others for an unforgettable time!! More to come!!

08/01/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to learn in person from Bret Contreras. There is extreme value learning from someone who has spent years asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and advancing the science. What I really love is that Bret says it like it is because he is science wiency AND has all the experience to say and know what others cannot. Great start to the weekend! And all with the gorgeous and super fun Sandra Legge 😘😘💗 More to come!! Also… needed this Florida heat and humidity!!! Ahhhhh. Ocean next week!!

07/20/2026

Such a great day!! Can’t wait till our next one 💗💗

07/11/2026

Most people think they have tight hips.

What they often have is a body that’s trying to protect itself.

Your fascia is one continuous system connecting your feet to your shoulders. When movement becomes restricted, your nervous system often responds by creating more tension—not less.

That’s why stretching can sometimes provide only temporary relief.

During Fascia Stretch Therapy, I’m not trying to “crank” joints into bigger ranges of motion. I’m working with the nervous system, using traction, movement, and specific positioning and breathing to “romance the nervous system,” helping to alleviate tension and restriction. This is why the therapy is pain free. It’s not force, it’s a natural.

The result isn’t just greater flexibility.

It’s movement that feels easier.

Whether you’re dealing with stiff hips, tight hamstrings, low back discomfort, or you’re simply trying to move better on the trails, addressing the fascial system can change how your entire body functions.

Your hips may not need more stretching.

They may need a different conversation. I’m Genevieve, a fascia stretch therapist for over over 12 years, and I can help.

📍Canmore, Alberta
Mountain Stretch
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