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+ Can this help with back pain?

Yes stretching will loosen tightness around the spine which generates less tension in the back overall


+ Is this worshiping gods?

No, this is simply taking care of the only body/temple we were given. Self care is the number one focus


+ Is this physical therapy?

No, PT is generally prescribed by a doctor which often involves equipment and soley focuses on the injured area. Here we take preventative measures to safeguard future injuries by strengthening and lengthening the entire body as a whole, without any equipment involved.


+ Is this yoga?

No, although both focus on stretching, yoga is a personalized inward meditation that places emphasis on the breath. Knot Me is practitioner assistant based incorporating both dynamic and static stretching all in one session. Here we will do all the work while our patients receive a full body stretch.


+ How do this compare to chiropractic care?

Stretching and chiropractic care both ensures good spinal health which promotes mobility. However stretching will help strengthen the muscles around the joints, keeping the body in alignment longer before the next chiropractic adjustment is required


+ How often should I come?

Every body is uniquely different, so this question cannot be answered until you are fully assessed


+ How much do it cost?

This answer varies. Your assessment will determine how often we see you to gear a treatment plan specifically towards your individual needs


+ What is stretchology?

A healing practice infused by stretching and reflexology


+ I sit all day, would I need this service?

Need is subjective but you would certainly benefit from our treatments. Sitting all day is not good for your body/ health, this can have a long term negative affect. Sitting has been called the new cancer. The body was designed to move, this is how we get healthy and remain. Knot Me enhances agility to improve the body's physical function.


+ I stand all day, would I need this service?

Yes, Standing for long periods will contribute to significant prolonged back fatigue which can result in chronic lower back pain


+ Is this similar to a massage?

No, You will experience the same euphoric state but not only do we specialize in myofascial release we also stretch the entire body making the body feel fully lengthened, all while remaining completely clothed. Some of our patients have mentioned that they feel taller once they get off our tables


+ How important could this be I've never heard of it?

Ask yourself, how important is your health to you. It’s only as important as you allow it to be. You can either pay for your health now or be forced to pay for it later


+ What is a stretchologist... Really?

Someone who we have recognized as caring and compassionate to the needs and wellbeing of others. This person has also gone through the Stretchology accreditation program. They are well trained in the art of stretching and reflexology with the objective to provide comfort as well as educate their patients on our treatment protocols


+ Can reflexology hurt?

Just like stretching, you may feel some discomfort but take heed that’s only temporal, in time it’ll become a lot more tolerable as knots are removed from the body. Rest assure that you are in charge the entire time, your stretchologist will never take you beyond your level of comfort


+ Can stretching hurt?

Discomfort is apart of the process but you should not experience hurt nor pain during any treatment, remaining in constant communication with your stretchologist will help prevent pain


+ My body has been aching and chronically tight... Can stretchology help?

Yes we can help, our treatments are designed to increase flexibility, loosening stiff joints and muscles. You will also experience an increase in range of motion and feel incredibly relaxed


+ Is this exercising or relaxation?

It can be considered as a combination of both. With our treatments, you will experience a fully body stretch as you would in a yoga class. You will also feel completely relaxed once your stretchologist has completed the reflexology portion of our treatment procedures


+ Over time will this really increase flexibility or just blood flow?

Both, consistency will increase range of motion and generate blood circulation


+ I have a sedentary lifestyle, how will treatment benefit me?

A sedentary lifestyle raises your risk of cancer and early death. Our treatments will rejuvenate the body and make you feel good overall. We have been called the "fountain of youth"


+ Do I have to be strapped down?

No, we do offer strapping options to help assist in isolating muscle groups to get the most effective stretch but if you feel uneasy with this option, it is not mandatory to be strapped down but it is encouraged


+ Do this place diagnose their patients?

No we do not, before getting on our table you will be assessed and your session will be administered accordingly to your own personal goals. We help you reach those goals but never at any time will we diagnose you


+ Will this help with MS?

We can help! Knot Me will lengthen the muscles to reduce tightness and spasticity, also with the removal of knots from the body, you’ll be able to move around with a lot more ease


+ Can all age groups benefit from treatments?

Yes, we welcome all ages given that it is imperative to start young and maintain throughout your life, we understand that there are various fitness levels and diagnoses from young to old and we have specialized sessions for them all


+ Will treatment help my range of motion?

Yes, we help keep the muscles flexible, strong and healthy which loosens the joints in becoming limber that ultimately encourange the increase in range of motion


+ I threw my back out, will treatment help?

After a thrown out back, take one to three days of rest. after which we can provide relief by improving blood flow to reduce stiffness in the injured muscles


+ I suffer from migraines, will treatment help?

Reflexology aides in revealing headaches, your temporal lobes will be released from feet and hand manipulation which will provide relief from chronic migraines


+ I don't sleep well, will treatment help?

Knot Me uses stretching and reflexology to induce sleep. The entire nervous system is attached to your hands and feet which has a calming effect and brings the body to a relaxed state


+ I suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS), will treatment help?

Yes, it can certainly help stop the symptoms of RLS and improve a better nights rest


+ I have a pinched nerve, will treatment help?

Yes, we can relieve tension and pressure in any specific area however that would have to be discussed in the assessment so we’ll know not to stretch too deeply which could aggravate the nerve


+ Will this help with sciatica pain?

Yes, in time the piriformis muscle (this muscle is where the sciatic nerve lives) will begin to loosen which will give relieve to the sciatic nerve, some find instant relief and for others their pain has gone completely away after a few treatments


+ What are knots?

A very hard and sensitive area within the muscle that has tighten, these are tense muscle fibers that causes pain and often tender


+ Will this help relieve knots?

Yes, this is exactly why the name was created, we remove knots from the body through pressure release


+ Would you consider this a luxury or necessity?

Necessity! We improve your overall health. Mobility is not a luxury but necessary to navigate through life


+ If I live an active lifestyle, do I really need treatment?

Yes, with an active lifestyle you want to keep the muscles limber to minimize pain. An active lifesyle does not naturally guarantee flexibility nor increased ROM. Here we provide an individualized treatment plan that will enhance ones active lifestyle which would allow you to perform at your optimum potential


+ Why do I need to build flexibility?

Flexibility prevents injury, improve posture and enhances range of motion, these reasoning’s and many more will make everyday task whether large or small a lot easier to execute


+ Will inactivity between treatments make me stiff again?

Naturally our bodies are programmed through repetition, the more we create consistency our bodies will automatically develope muscle memory, if you are inactive between sessions your body is likely to revert back to its original state, you should not have long breaks between treatments if you’re looking for permanent results


+ What do this service do to the body as a whole?

We keep your body limber, strong, healthy and most of all pain free, you will sleep better, have more endurance, move around a lot quicker and keep your vigor throughout the day


+ Do stretching build strength?

No but it does lengthen the muscle tissue and increase flexibility which can enhance your workouts as you build on gaining strength


+ How is this different from other stretch places?

Here we focus not just on flexibility but actually healing the body as a whole, we aim to improve your quality of life from the inside out. After your first assessment visit, all patients will receive an individualized treatment plan geared towards their specific goals.


+ Is this complementary to other services?

Yes we are complementary to other servies such as physical therapy, massage and chiropractic care


+ What can I expect on my first visit?

All assessments will take place on the first visit, questions will be asked pertaining to your health and fitness history after which a photo will be taken to have a visual track on progress (photos will only be taken if you are looking to gain flexibility)


+ Will this help scoliosis?

Yes, We cannot correct scoliosis but we do provide relief by releasing tension in the muscles surrounding the spine, generating a healthy blood flow that will keep the joints lubricated and allow the spine to feel more fluid regularly


+ Why do I feel sore days later?

If this is new to you, you can expect to be sore the next few days, with anything new it is a process when using the body in unfamiliar ways. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is likely to set in two days after your session and because of this we do encourage consuming water immediately after your session and thereafter to aid in muscle recovery


+ Should I do this while pregnant?

Yes you can, however you must disclose your pregnancy in your assessment so we’ll know how to properly treat you, stretching is beneficial to alleviate pregnancy pain but when it comes to reflexology certain areas must be avoided


+ Will I experience pain during treatments?

Every body is different therefore one answer cannot be provided. It is imperative to stay in constant communication with your stretchologist to prevent pain from occurring


+ How should I breathe while being stretched?

To breath properly, you should inhale before each stretch and exhale as the stretch deepens


+ How do you know when you’ve gone too far?

Anything new gives discomfort but if the intensity has not subside in that given stretch, you’ve gone too far. Discomfort is welcomed, pain is not


+ Do I need recovery days after a session?

Not everyone experience soreness, recovery days aren’t needed unless your doctor says otherwise


We recommend drinking water to release toxins from the body, it also helps with the recovery of muscles and prevent delayed onset muscles soreness (DOMS)


+ Is Stretchology a real thing?

Yes it is a real thing, Knot Me is the first to offer Stretchology services here in Michigan, it is a new concept however formatted as a healing entity to keep the body at its optimal health


+ Is treatment safe?

Yes it is very safe, always stay in communication with your stretchologist they are here to walk you through the entire process


+ Is this service covered by insurance?

No we cannot bill your insurance at this time however we are working on getting our services covered so our clients can continue to nurture their overall health. Nevertheless, you can utilize your Health savings account as another form of treatment payment


+ With this help with cerebral palsy?

We aide in stretching and lengthening the muscles, treatment at an early stage can reduce the risk of deformities


+ Why can’t I just stretch myself?

Here we offer partner assistant stretching that encourage you to go further then you would yourself


+ Will this help with vertigo?

With vertigo we will have to take it easy, no sudden or jerking movement. Neck and spinal treatments are beneficial with assisting in the sudden onset of dizziness


+ How am I supposed to dress?

Make sure to always wear something comfortable, no restricting attire with minimal jewelry


+ Do I have to have both services or can I choose?

Knot Me provides a service of both stretch and reflexology however if you’d prefer one over the other, we can and will gear your individualized sessions to your specific needs


+ I golf, will this help with my swing?

Yes it certainly will! We have treatment procedures that opens the entire upper body which will gives way to a more flexible rotator cuff and wider range of motion that will cause your swing to be a lot smoother with less stiffness afterwards


+ Will my results be permanent?

That depends on you, the more you do anything the better you’ll become, your body naturally creates muscle memory so the more repetitive you are the more your body will adapt, If you are inconsistent, you will naturally revert back to your original state which will cause you to have to start at square one every treatment


+ Am I suppose to tip?

We are neither for nor against, literially no pressure. Yes, a service is being provided so should you feel inclined 100% of your tip will go to your Stretchologist. Also undestand, more of a health system than a spa service, our Stretchologists receive best in class compensation so you will always get the best service, tip or no tip.