Calling all stretch junkies...

July 24, 2016 / Melinda Gale

Nic Bartolotta, chief clinical officer of Rolflex and the founder and innovator of the Dynamic Contraction Technique, will be hosting the Second Annual Resistance Stretching Symposium on July 30-31, 2016 in Manhattan Beach, CA to share the importance of resistance stretching and the methods, ideas, science, and research behind the practice. This event is ideal for fit-minded LA locals who are interested in learning about recuperative techniques in order to feel and perform better in all aspects of life.

The Symposium is the premier bodywork and therapeutic event of the year. It takes form as an interactive two-day event that will offer participants the chance to experience unique breakout sessions taught by leading experts in the industry. Sessions will spotlight groundbreaking restorative techniques, as well as unique ways to improve self-care and address problems with movement limitation. Sessions will also demonstrate some of the hottest new tools accelerating recovery and performance such as the Rolflex. Special guests include: Gary Vitti, former athletic trainer of the Lakers, Jules Mitchell, the founder of Jules Mitchell Yoga, Scott Kuhagen, the founder of M11 Fitness, and many more. Additional event attractions include an expert Q&A, raffle, and social hour.

When: Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. PT and Sunday, July 31, 2016 from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. PT

Where: Manhattan Beach Marriott
1400 Parkview Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

To learn more or to register, please visit: https://irolflex.com/

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