What is Stretching Canada?

Stretching Canada is a facility that teaches a cutting-edge therapeutic method known as Active Isolated Stretching (AIS): the Mattes Method and under the direction of Paul John Elliott AIS is taught across Canada to manual therapists, Physio therapists, athletic trainers and athletes. It is important to know that Active Isolated Stretching is fully inclusive meaning that anyone can learn technique - children, adults, little-league coaches, anyone interested in physical health, either their own or someone else's; it is not reserved for licensed therapists or trained professionals.

Paul John Elliott is the only person in Canada to-date that is certified by Aaron Mattes, creator of Active Isolated Stretching, to teach AIS. Paul has been teaching 3-day seminars AIS across Canada since 2005. These seminars can be hosted by either a massage therapy association, clinic/sports/health club or by individuals hoping to bring this technique to their therapist and client community.

Word has been spreading about the effectiveness of Active Isolated Stretching - beyond Paul's involvement with the some of Canada's professional, Olympic and elite athletes, AIS has become known to the public due in part to Paul's efforts of writing articles, radio interviews as well as giving lectures and seminars.