Welcome to StretchLab Chelsea

Katie graduated from Ball State University with a BFA in dance and a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has studied many dance styles including jazz, tap, ballet, modern, contemporary, hip hop, west african, and musical theater. Katie is passionate about helping individuals of all ages and abilities, and hopes to pursue dance therapy in the future. She looks forward to helping you become the best version of yourself!

Manny has been working in healthcare and wellness for 3 years and is an Occupational Therapy student. He finds working with people and their needs to be extremely fulfilling. StretchLab is an amazing opportunity to put those skills to use and he looks forward to meeting and working with every person he comes across!

César has been helping people improve their flexibility and mobility for the past three years with StretchLab - originally working at the StretchLab in Soma, San Francisco, prior to moving to New York. As a professional ballet dancer, musical theatre actor and a graduate of the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC, he brings deep knowledge of muscular activation, posture and body awareness. César is very passionate about helping others release tension, move better, and feel better. Outside the studio, he enjoys working out, listening to music, singing, and acting.

Originally from Massachusetts, Emily has a degree in Exercise Science, a personal training certification, knowledge in Myofascial Release techniques and over 2 1/2 years of experience with StretchLab! She loves using her knowledge to help people move better and feel their best. She has experience working with clients who have neuromuscular disorders, joint replacements, sciatic pain, former and current athletes, expectant mothers, and everyone in between. Prior to her time with StretchLab, she was a Corrective Exercise Specialist at Stow Family Chiropractics. Outside the studio, you can usually find her with a book in hand, checking out a live music event, experimenting in the kitchen or playing DND with her friends.

Rayne is a certified flexologist with a background in yoga, dance, theatre, and aerial performance. They received their BFA in theatre and dance from Western Carolina Univeristy and have traveled the world as a dancer, aerialist, competition adjudicator, choreographer, and teacher. They received their YTA Yoga certification in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga yoga in Rishikesh, India. Rayne has a deep understanding of body mechanics informed by both study and lived experience as a teacher and performer. Rayne brings a comprehensive and empathetic perspective on wellness through movement for all people. In their stretching practice, Rayne places emphasis on breath-work, mindfulness, and the mind-body connection to help educate and enrich the client experience.

Riddhi has a background in Exercise Science, I’m passionate about helping people move better and feel better every day. I enjoy understanding how the human body works and finding the most efficient ways it can move to support long-term health and performance.

With a decade of experience as a sports massage therapist, She is a dedicated flexologist focused on improving mobility and overall well-being. She is passionate about helping people find relief and move more freely, and also committed to creating personalized sessions that empower you to reach your health goals.

Chad is a 200hr registered yoga teacher and actor who believes mobility is the foundation for all movement. With his wellness background, he provides a calm and relaxing environment, centering his clients’ needs. He is thrilled to help his clients on their stretching journey.

Alejandra is a ballet dancer from Colombia and Mexico. She started her training in Colombia, where she later worked in small companies and projects. She moved to New York in 2018 after being accepted to The Joffrey Ballet Trainee Program and in 2020 she was offered a position with The Atlantic City Ballet where she stayed for 2 years. Currently, Alejandra is a soloist with American Liberty Ballet and a teacher in their academy, she's also a Flexologist with Stretch Lab at the Chelsea and Tribeca locations.