Our Story

Mara Kimowitz, Founder

Mara's love of health and fitness was born out of a desire to forge a career as a professional dancer. Combining intensive performing-arts training with physical therapy and pilates, was critical in helping her reach the fitness goals specific to excelling in her career as an international dancer.  Mara danced with international recognized companies including Alvin Ailey, Mark Morris Dance Group and the Metropolitan Opera of NYC.  

While injury prevention and rehabilitation became some of Mara's top priorities in training, some major life events made her turn to stretching as a way of coping with stress and building up her resilience and self-confidence.

From beginners to professional athletes, each student that participates in Mara's training programs benefit from her mission to facilitate their fitness and wellness journey. Mara is the creator and founder of the StretchSource System of Assisted Stretching and the StretchSource Certificate Course for fitness and wellness professionals. She is the owner of the StretchSource Studio in New Jersey, USA  and delivers corporate fitness and wellness sessions within companies throughout the USA.  

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Mara is a expert contributor to Thrive Morris and available for speaking engagements on topics of self-care, fitness and wellness.