Four Inane Questions with Stretchology’s Corey Reiling

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If you’re about as limber as a tree stump, you’re not alone, says Corey Reiling. Last year, the Kansas City native opened Stretchology in Shawnee to help people as they overcome their fitness or mobility issues.  

The certified flexologist says he’s passionate about helping people reach their goals.

“Whether that be fitness, mobility, or just feeling better,” Resiling says. 

He claims his assisted stretching incorporates principles of active and dynamic stretching to provide the most effective, thorough, and safe stretch.

“It’s completely customized to the needs of any body and benefits absolutely every person,” he says.  “Whether you’re an athlete, gym-goer, have a sedentary job, or experience chronic issues or muscle pain, this stretch method can benefit you.”  

We recently pinged Reiling with our questionable query—and he knocked it out of the park. We also left his clinic walking a little taller and straighter—and that’s really saying something. Bless. 

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The Pitch: What’s one thing you could never eat again and not be mad about it?

Corey Reiling: Oysters. These little sea creatures should be left in the sea. They are completely disgusting to me. Shucking oysters seems like such hard work, and for what—to get a tiny piece of meat out there? Seems like a big waste of time. Plus, the texture, for me, is horrendous and kicks in my gag reflex instantly. They’re so slimy and gritty and way too salty for me. So, oysters are a hard pass even for the so-called aphrodisiac qualities.  

If you were a game show, what game show would you be? 

The Titan Games. I love the physical attributes that one has to possess to be on that show. Strength, mobility, agility, and endurance are all things I try to promote in my normal lifestyle. I like all the different obstacles and challenges that require different strengths. I love setting performance goals for myself, and that is what this show embodies.  

Finish this sentence: The world’s most underrated band is…

Limp Bizkit, but you don’t hear much about them anymore. I remember Eminem dissing him, and I thought that was the end of the band. I do think they had quite a few good songs. When I was younger, I always thought that he was just a real guy just like me doing his thing and living in the moment. I loved Fred Durst’s attitude and the energy that came out of him.  It was intoxicating. 

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What’s the worst amusement park ride ever created, in your humble opinion?

The Finnish Fling at Worlds of Fun, which I think has been in operation since 1973. If you are unfamiliar with this ride, the walls are carpet-like. You put your back against the wall, and the ride begins to spin, and the floor drops out from underneath you. Meanwhile, you stay stuck against the wall. I remember riding this as a kid and not thinking of anything bad could happen on the ride.  

Now imagine seeing someone across from you vomit, and that vomit gets sprayed across people who are standing next to the person who’s pinned against the wall. And they cannot do anything about it until the ride stops. You know that’s not the first time that has happened. Last time I ever rode that ride.

Bonus 5th Question: If given a month of professional training, what would you suck less at—ballet or opera?

I would probably say ballet. I have an absolutely terrible singing voice, and no amount of training could ever change that. However, when I was in my early 20s, I danced with the Chippendales at the Rio in Vegas. I feel like my dancing experience could give me an advantage even though it’s a completely different dance style. However, I don’t think you’ll see me in Black Swan or The Nutcracker soon.