E141: Emily Stein on Active Isolated Stretching, Body Rolling & Foot Fitness for Mobility

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Emily Stein, a mobility and flexibility specialist and owner of Roll for Fitness in Tampa. In this episode, we explore Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), Yamuna® body rolling, and foot fitness, discussing how these tools improve posture, relieve pain, and support overall movement. Emily shares insights into helping clients with back issues, sciatica, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, and even menopausal changes through stretching, fascia release, and strengthening techniques. Tune in to learn practical mobility tips you can try at home to feel stronger, looser, and more aligned.Emily’s love for movement began at age three in a toddler dance class and grew through gymnastics, dance, and yoga. She founded Roll for Fitness to help adults improve flexibility, ease stiffness, and reduce pain through personalized and group stretching. Based in Tampa Bay, Emily combines Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR®), Mat Pilates, and yoga to enhance mobility, prevent injuries, and improve flexibility and strength.00:28 Introduction and Emily’s background01:47 What is Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)?03:50 Fascia release vs. traditional stretching06:31 Understanding the stretch reflex07:42 AIS compared to static and dynamic stretching10:21 Why stretching and mobility get overlooked12:05 Chronic conditions: fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, sciatica14:01 Menopause, pelvic floor, and relaxation benefits16:42 Foot fitness, balance, and gait awareness21:34 Simple at-home posture and mobility tipsConnect with EmilySocial Media Links: www.rollforfitness.comIG: stretchwithemilyFacebook: rollforfitnessConnect with Dr. RellerConnect with Dr. RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.