We are offering suitable candidates a chance to become an A.I.S. practitioner. This internship requires a very good level of Anatomy and Physiology, so it is more suitable for fresh graduates of a health/ fitness related degree, massage therapists, personal trainers or physical therapists. This course will enhance your skills in your field of choice and will enable you to achieve greatest results with your clients or patients..

A Stretch internship is from 1 to 3 months long, depending of your ability to learn and apply the techniques and the amount of time you can invest in your education each week. It will take about one month to train you, if you can dedicate 30 to 40 hours each week.

It consist of:

• 20 hour beginner Active Isolated Stretching course
• 100 logged hours of training
• 40 Active Isolated Stretching practice sessions with feedback form
• Exams – oral , practical and theoretical

Objectives - When doing the internship with Stretch, we want you to thoroughly learn both the theory and practical aspects of Active Isolated Stretching.

At the end of the internship, you will understand and be able to communicate what Active Isolated Stretching is and how it works, and be proficient at giving Active Isolated Assisted Stretching and strengthening treatments.

Ideally you will go on and work at Stretch for a while to refine your skills and continuing your education in advanced Active Isolated Stretching, on the job, treating specific presenting symptoms and learning more about the biomechanics of the human body.

Stretch is the only clinic solely dedicated to Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening and the power of a team of highly trained therapists is here for you to tap on in order to become the best therapist you can be.

Pre-requisites and candidates – To learn Active Isolated Stretching, one needs to have very good anatomical understanding of the musculoskeletal system as the technique specifically focuses on stretching isolated muscles. To some degree, an Active Isolated Stretching session is somewhat like a puzzle for the therapist who must decipher symptoms and the presenting body, coming up with a plan of action and then executing that, regularly having to adjust as the body responds and changes. Having excellent knowledge of the human body is essential.

Experience in body work will assist this entire process and give you the confidence to work with people in this extremely hands on therapy.

Application process – If you are interested in training with us, email us a letter of motivation with your resume so we can determine if this course is right for you. Depending on where you are in the world, we will either conduct an interview over the phone or at our premises. From this, we hope to find out more details about you, your background, your interests,, as well as your future goals. If you are selected as a suitable candidate, we will expect you to come to Hong Kong and start training.

Training – Actual training requires you to be in the clinic at least 30 hours a week during your internship if you want to shorten the length of your internship. You will receive 20 hours of formal training with a master trainer and then spend the majority of your time, after that, observing, listening to and assisting senior Stretch therapists. You will have treatments done to you so you know exactly what it feels like and eventually you will practice on selective clients, under supervision of a certified therapist, and on team members themselves. (you are welcome to invite friends and family members to practice on) You will need to keep a log of the hours you attend at the clinic and the practical experience you have, logging a minimum of 40 hours of hands on experience. You will also learn the Stretch business model, and as part of the team, we encourage you to participate in the general running of the business e.g. answering the phone, taking down appointments, contributing to the team effort..

Assessment at the end of the internship – So that we know you are adequately trained and ready to become a fully fledged Active Isolated Practitioner, we require that you’re assessed in all areas of Active Isolated Stretching. There will be a brief written test on anatomy and physiology just so we can confirm your knowledge as it is so important for Active Isolated Stretching. An oral test will be conducted, probably while you are performing the practical test aspect of Active Isolated Stretching on a team member, ensuring you can explain what Active Isolated Stretching is, does etc, along with doing the technique (done in this way as this tends to be how you work with clients). Finally you will receive an evaluation and constructive feedback for your future progress, and to determine if you are ready to begin work as a Stretch therapist. 

Costs –The cost of the training is HK $27,000 and will be settled in advance, by cash, cheque or credit card. Books are available to support you and can be purchased at the clinic.

Benefits of training with Stretch – Training is conducted by qualified, experienced therapists and supervised by a Master trainer. You will learn the techniques thoroughly and with confidence to treat clients even during your training!

After the internship, you will receive recognised qualifications and certification as an Active Isolated Stretching practitioner. We also offer employment opportunities for successful graduates that we feel fit well into the team.

Interested? email us at info@stretchasia.com