Our Story
Dr Stretch Founders
Our founders, Rimon and Trang, set out on a mission to make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing.
They are veterans in the health & wellness industry with over 16 years of experience between them, boasting expertise in personal training, martial arts, pilates, sports therapy and more.
With one shared dream, after years of hard work, saving, and planning they gave birth to Dr Stretch, a one stop shop for all things health.
We believe that optimal health is more than just a good looking body. It’s a body that provides pain free performance so you can take on whatever life throws at you and stretch your potential.
Rimon Khan
Trang Nguyen
Our mission
Our goal is to support and inspire a generation of people to improve and prioritise their physical and mental health.
At Dr Stretch we see your health as your most important asset, which is why we put science at the core of our work. Being healthy is not defined by the way we look, health is a measurable state that can be achieved by following personalised protocols across training, recovery, nutrition, and sleep.
We have worked alongside world-leading health professionals, comprising of doctors, athletes, physiotherapists, and nutritionists. We’re here to enable and empower you to work harder, feel better and prioritise your health. No matter where you’re starting from, or where you’re going, your journey starts here.
How was Dr Stretch created?
Trang and Rimon had lost all their business over night during the covid pandemic. The pandemic forced them to re rethink how they want to make an impact to peoples health. They tried running online classes like every other PT but the lack of real human connection left them feeling unfulfilled. Trang and Rimon had started the business from their small one bedroom flat after converting the room into a therapy room.
They recognised that the pandemic left people more stressed and as result feeling more nagging pain in their body. We quickly became know for delivering exceptional sports massages.
Growth
After Trang had become pregnant with their daughter Freya, they had to make the decision to find a commercial space to work out of, so clients wont be hearing a crying baby in the background.
Both Trang and Rimon are personal trainers with over 20 years experience between them, so it made sense for them to open a space where they can combine all their skills to educate people on how to live healthier lives. Covering everything from Sports Massage, Personal Training, Stretch Therapy, Nutrition, Injury Rehab.
dr Stretch 1.0
We opened our first location in Islington. After months of negotiations and building work Dr Stretch was born.
We had gone all in with our savings, time, and effort because we truly believed in the positive impact that we can make to people lives.
Where fitness goes beyond your abilities in the gym. It’s about how to feel and perform in every aspect of your life.
Dr Stretch 2.0
Dr Stretch as you see it today. We loved the unit that we were running the business from, but we were limited by one factor, space. There were only so many hours in the day for Rimon and Trang. They were working overtime and then some. Reaching burnout, they realised the need for a team around them, who follow their ethos.
Luckily there was a bigger unit available in the business complex which then allowed them to have more team members and help more clients.
With 2 therapy rooms and a fully equipped strength & conditioning space, we cater to the needs of everyone from, gym newbies, desk warriors, and competitive athletes.
Your wellness, our passion
For us, it’s not enough that we provide our clients with a dynamic, energising exercise programme that delivers results fast. It’s also important that we provide an experience that’s welcoming, positive and enjoyable.
Everything we do at Dr Stretch is designed to help us achieve these goals.
So our Trainers and Therapists are among the most expert (and the most highly trained) you’ll find anywhere. They’re chosen as much for their attitude and approach as for their expertise.
Our Studios are large, light and welcoming. We offer classes to suit all levels of fitness and experience. In addition, our Personal Training programmes allow you to enjoy the privacy and individual attention of a one-on-one session, and benefit from a workout designed for your specific needs and goals.
Our own in-house Sports Massage Therapists are on hand to keep your body performing at its best.
Being part of the Dr Stretch experience couldn’t be easier. We make it easy to train when you want, how you want. We’re open seven days a week (weekdays, from early to late). And we don’t charge membership or joining fees.