Welcome to Stretchlab Lincoln

As a Flexologist for Stretch Lab, its my responsibility to give every client the personalized care and service they deserve and expect from us. With previous experience in roles as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer and Fitness Industry Manager, I take a lot of pride in being able to make clients' experiences fun, challenging and rewarding. After graduating from Fitchburg State University in 2013 with a B.S. in Exercise Science, I began my career in the Health & Fitness field. After personally coaching over 250 clients over my ten year career, I am still passionate for my work and dedicated to continue learning and growing. In my personal life, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé Brianna and our four year old son Camdyn. Besides fitness, I enjoy watching and playing many sports and fishing in my down time to relax.

My name is Xena. Having been involved in the world of sports medicine for the past 10 years, & being a certified athletic trainer since 2019 I have a deep appreciation for mindful movement and stretching. These have also been important aspects in my own training for many years. I have seen so many individuals that have deficits in mobility which can affect their ability to experience life in the ways that are important to them. A few years ago, when I completed the NASM corrective exercise specialist course I saw an improvement in my patients & client’s abilities to move when using these methods. With my experience in the health & wellness settings StretchLab encompasses my passions and was an easy choice to join the team. I am excited to work with others to reach their goals.

I began my wellness journey doing power yoga in 2001 and working for a fitness company designing exercise equipment. While overcoming physical injuries after an accident, I came to appreciate deep stretching and restorative practices to relax and relieve everyday aches and pains. I joined the non-profit, Shri yoga in 2014 bringing yoga, mindfulness practices, and nutrition programs to local schools, hospitals, and communities of people living with disabilities. I am a certified yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance; and a Reiki practitioner. I built a beautiful community of yogis at my studio in Johnston, RI for 6 years. I am passionate about helping people balance body and mind and tap into their natural ability to heal.

I am in the people business, always having a way to impact others. I’ve obtained my bachelors degree in exercise science in 2018 and from there I began working with a variety of clients as a personal trainer. I’ve also had experience working with many strength and conditioning athletes which is where I was first introduced to PNF stretching. I know use all of the tools I have built over my career and incorporate them into StretchLab to get you the best result I can.

My journey with stretching and flexibility came at an early age in a gymnastics gym. I grew up in the gym and it is where I truly found my passion for movement and healing through movement. Now I coach gymnastics and help others find their joy for stretching. I currently hold my Associate degree in Exercise Science and am continuing on to earn my Bachelors of Exercise Science. From there, I plan on pursuing my goal of a doctorate of physical therapy. When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking, surfing, and trying out new restaurants and cafes! StretchLab gives me the opportunity to help people achieve their goals and share my love for movement.

As long-time advocate for wellness, I promote the importance of bringing balance between strength and mobility. As a registered 500-Hour Yoga Instructor, I bring over 18+ years of experience teaching yoga and am well-trained in the disciplines of Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Power, and Envision Yoga. In addition, I am a qualified Reiki Practitioner, a certified Balanced Athlete coach and have trained in Thai Yoga Massage techniques. After many years teaching at Franklin Yoga & Wellness, I purchased the studio and ran a successful business until closing in 2020. I am also a certified Holistic Health Coach, educated through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and guide others to meet their health, wellness and life goals with a clear and compassionate approach.

I grew passionate about stretching when I began to discover the importances and benefits it has for our overall health. Many people neglect stretching and when I began to incorporate it into my daily routine, I noticed how well my joints and muscles began to move to support my body through my daily activities. I graduated from UMass Boston in 2022 with my bachelors degree in Exercise and Health Science. I am also a certified personal trainer from NASM. Physical activity is a major component in my lifestyle. I go to the gym 5-6x a week and used to be a competitive swimmer. When I’m not working or at the gym I enjoy spending time with my dog and going hiking! My goal in life is to stress the importances of taking care of your body physically so I look very forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals!

Physical fitness and nutrition have been a passion of mine for over 20 years. I’ve participated in triathlons, obstacle races as well as a variety of fitness classes. After years of working at a desk, I made the change to incorporate movement and my love for fitness into a career. I became certified as a yoga instructor teaching both private and group classes. One-on-one instruction is my favorite! I enjoy helping people reach their goals through body awareness, breath work, range of motion, strength and flexibility. I strive to bring yoga into my everyday life by allowing positivity and kindness to guide me. Besides fitness, spending time with my kids and family, drawing, hiking, good food and music are my happy places.

My name is Rhiannon Smith. I've been doing yoga and resistance training since I was 14. I am now a yoga teacher, and health and fitness are major priorities in my life. I spend my free time meditating, doing yoga and hiking with my dogs. I believe very much in strengthening AND lengthening the body, and that's why I love working at StretchLab. I can help people to remain mobile. As a flexologist I want to work towards each client's individual stretching goals, and as a perk I hope they feel a little lighter after a great stretch.

I am an AmSAT certified Alexander Technique teacher, level II attuned Usui Reiki practitioner, performer, and performance curator. I received certification in the Alexander Technique from the Riverside Initiative for the Alexander Technique (RIAT) in New York City after completing a 3-year / 1,600 hour training program. I studied reiki at MINKA Brooklyn with masters Aki Hirata Baker and Manu River Del Prete. I am a Rhode Island native and, after living in New York City as a performer and practitioner for 15 years, I’m back in Rhode Island re-rooting. I am the founder, curator, and host of It Might Be Over Soon…, a performance salon held once a month in Brooklyn. I have a casually active workout and yoga practice and am thrilled to join the team at StretchLab as a flexologist!