Training with Bjørn

Specialties

What is Resistance Stretching?

Resistance Stretching is a new technique that both strengthens and stretches muscles in the body while focusing on core muscles for stability. Many people us this technique as a form of Physical Therapy, injury prevention and to just feel better in their body.

What is Resistance Stretching Massage?

Resistance Stretching Massage is a new form of a deep tissue massage that breaks up myofascial tissue, hydrates connective tissue which releases the existing strength and flexibility of the muscle. The person getting worked on will be put into different Resistance Stretches to help targeted muscles surface to be treated. The technique is an up and down and side to side motion. The person that is getting worked on is in complete control and communicates if the pressure is too much or not enough.

History

Established in 2003.

History

Established in 2003.

I was coaching the college men’s and women’s swim team at San Francisco State University and I received a phone call from a family and they were looking for a private swim coach for their son who qualified for the Olympic trails. I interviewed for the position and was hired to coach their son. However, in order for me to take the position, I had to get certified in Resistance Stretching. I did my training in Boston to get certified. I instantly fell in love with this technique and I was challenged on a physical, physiological & psychological level and could see how this could help others. I have been in practice for 11 year and I love what I do.

Meet the Business Owner

Bjørn H.

Business Owner

Bjørn Holtan has been practicing the Resistance Stretching & Resistance Stretching Massage techniques for over 11 years and has been studying movement for the last 20 years. Mr. Holtan’s past clientele run the gamut from Olympians, professional athletes to stretching enthusiasts to novices and people suffering from chronic physical, physiological and psychological impairments.

Mr. Holtan began his career as a Resistance Flexibility Trainer under the guidance of the founder of Resistance Stretching. As an accomplished and decorated athlete, Mr. Holtan immediately recognized and began to combine Resistance Stretching & Resistance Stretching Massage with athletics, both as a coach and participant, eventually leading to his own studio and business, Training With Bjørn.