Elizabeth Goranson

Elizabeth Goranson, M.S. Ed., ERYT is president and founder of Stretch What Matters, a yoga-based therapeutic program for children and teens with special needs. The mission of Stretch What Matters, LLC is to enhance the quality of life for individuals regardless of age, ability or special needs through yoga. The therapeutic model meets students where they are physically, socially and emotionally and goals are designed to support individualized growth.  

In understanding the effectiveness of visual learning, she created the patented Stretch What Matters Yoga System, which includes a specially designed yoga mat and instructional guides. She holds a master’s degree in Special Education from Simmons College in Boston, MA, and is a certified yoga teacher. Elizabeth is the proud parent of two beautiful children with special needs. These amazing beings continue to heal every day, and Elizabeth believes they are her greatest teachers.