About The Chowa
Balance isn’t something you find.
It’s something you build.
Chowa—the Japanese quest for balance—inspires our every move. From targeted stretch routines to strength-enhancing techniques, we guide you toward physical, mental, and emotional stability. I’m Thomas Domerese, and at The Chowa, we believe sustainable wellness is engineered through intentional practice.
Why Stretch Therapy?
When your body is out of alignment, most movements cause compensation. Tight muscles pull your joints out of place. Poor posture turns into chronic pain. Imbalances build up silently—until one day, they stop you in your tracks.
Stretch therapy isn’t just about flexibility. It’s about restoring your body’s natural range of motion, strengthen what weakened and retrain how your body was meant to move!
At The Chowa, we combine hands-on stretch therapy with smart, evidence-based techniques to correct imbalances, improve posture, and relieve tension—so you can feel better and perform at your best.
Because life doesn’t stop after a session, we designed The Chowa App to go with you. With customer programs, habit tracking, nutrition guidance, you can stay on track no matter where life takes you.
What Makes The Chowa Different
We’re not a franchise. We’re not a massage chain. And we’re definitely not a cookie cutter built business. The Chowa is a relationship-driven, results focused approach to stretch therapy—rooted in deep knowledge of psychology, biomechanics, and real human performance. Every session is customized. Every plan is personal.
I’ve worked with triathletes nursing injuries, golfers dealing with joint pain, executives stuck at desks, and busy parents just trying to keep up. No matter who you are or where you’re starting from, we meet you there—and help you build back better.
This isn’t just stretching. It’s not some primal movement, it is simple isolated retraining, designed for anyone anywhere delivered to your door—and on your favorite device.
Stretch, Strengthen, and Find Balance with The Chowa Method
Thomas Domerese
Founder & Stretch Therapy Expert
For most of my life, I chased peak performance—pushing my limits in every arena from All-State high school sports to competing as a U.S. Air Force wrestler in the World Class Athlete Program. I trained under elite coaches, followed rigorous conditioning programs, and lived with the discipline and pressure of high-level athletics. So when I herniated my back at 25 and was told I had the spine of a 60-year-old, it felt like a betrayal. I had done everything right—yet my body was breaking down. That injury ignited a deeper question: Why did this happen despite everything I knew and did?
That moment became the catalyst for a journey into true healing. I went beyond basic physical therapy, diving into deeper education—earning a degree in Exercise Science and accumulating certifications in Personal Training, Manual Therapy, Massage, Cupping, Myofascial Scraping, Nutrition, and Health Coaching. What I discovered was a gap in the industry—quick fixes, poor movement education, and generic programs that failed to address root causes. Too often, healthcare and fitness systems treat people like parts on an assembly line rather than individuals with unique needs and potential.
At The Chowa, I channel everything I’ve learned through both study and personal experience into helping others heal. I build practical, scalable programs designed to create long-term results for anyone—from elite athletes to everyday professionals dealing with pain. My goal is to help people move well, live fully, and reclaim the joy of being in their body—without fear that pain or age will hold them back. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up, staying consistent, and choosing to invest in your well-being—because you deserve to thrive.
