Dr.stretch なんばマルイ店 at Namba Marui

Professional stretching specialist studio on the 5th floor of Namba Marui using proprietary Core Balance Stretch technique.

Dr.stretch is a stretching specialist brand operated by Nobitel Inc., with over 240 locations across Japan, including its Namba Marui branch on the 5th floor of the Namba Marui shopping complex. The studio employs a proprietary technique called "Core Balance Stretch," developed under the supervision of professional sports trainers, which targets deep muscle groups and core balance in ways that self-stretching and conventional massage cannot achieve. Trainers work one-on-one with clients in 60-minute sessions, aiming to deliver noticeable results from the very first visit. The Namba Marui location offered first-time visitor pricing and accepted both walk-in and advance reservations by phone or LINE. Sessions are conducted on treatment beds where clients simply relax whilst the trainer performs assisted stretching, making it accessible even for those with no exercise experience. The brand catered to a wide range of clients, from athletes seeking performance improvement to office workers with chronic stiffness. However, it should be noted that the Namba Marui branch has announced its closure as of February 2026, with nearby Dr.stretch locations at Namba, Namba City and Namba Walk Nippombashi Station continuing to operate. For those visiting the Namba area seeking professional body maintenance, the Dr.stretch brand remains available at its other nearby locations, offering the same Core Balance Stretch technique in convenient central settings. The brand's approach to making professional stretching as accessible as a haircut has made it a popular choice for health-conscious visitors and residents throughout Osaka.