Welcome to StretchLab Bend

Meg is a licensed Massage Therapist since 2009 and a registered 500-Hour Yoga Teacher. When it comes to stretching, Meg helps individuals find their guidance to grow internally and to heal the body through deep inner breath work. She shows how functioning with the mind and body together can help educate, inspire, and develop discipline throughout one's life. Meg graduated from Oregon State with a Bachelor’s in English and a minor in Writing. When Meg is not at StretchLab, she is enjoying her time outdoors and traveling with her partner. Meg's Background: Mind-Muscle Connection, Breathwork, Lumbopelvic Hip Complex, Thai Yoga, Trauma Healing, Meditation, Pranayama. Meg's Degrees/Certifications: 500hr Yoga Teacher Training, Massage Certification - Miller Motte College. Send Meg a Tip on Venmo: @FiggyTree.

Carly was born and raised in Bend and enjoys everything that our beautiful community has to offer. She is a CrossFit and USA Weightlifting coach. Her love for fitness and movement started when she was a young gymnast. After a brain surgery and medical discharge from the Navy, all she wanted to do was get back to the gym for her physical and mental health. She found the sport of Olympic weightlifting in Georgia and shortly after started competing nationally. Stretching had been very important for her because it allowed her to recover and live life in a body without restrictions. On the bench, she shares her passion and knowledge for mobility and functional movement with clients. Carly's Background: Gymnastics, Olympic Weightlifting, CrossFit. Carly's Certifications: CrossFit Level 1. USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach. Send Carly a Tip on Venmo: @Carly-Audia-1.

Taelor is a single mom of two daughters, and is a (rare) lifelong Bendite! As a former bikini bodybuilder with a passion for and background in nutrition, Taelor’s main focus is total wellness with an emphasis on balanced eating to improve energy and increase athletic output. As our studio’s general manager, Taelor strives to give empathetic and understanding customer service to all of our clients. Prior to stepping into the GM role, she started as our Sales Associate and also worked as a Flexologist, which gives her a knowledgeable and relatable edge to leading the team! Taelor's Background: Plant Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Bodybuilding, Basketball. Taelor's Certifications/Degrees: Bachelor's of Science (Nutrition) from ASU. Certified Phlebotomist - NPCT. Certified Personal Trainer - ISSA. Certified Bodybuilding Coach - ISSA. Send Taelor a Tip on Venmo: @taelorjae.

Lexi recently graduated from OSU Cascades last year with a degree in Kinesiology and she is very interested in working with the body. She has a huge passion for helping others live their life to the fullest! She is also a recent certified personal trainer. In her free time, she loves hiking, paddle boarding and skiing! Lexi's Background: Sports Medicine, Biomechanics, Strength Training. Lexi's Degrees/Certifications: Bachelor’s of Science (Kinesiology & Biomechanics) from Oregon State University. Personal Training Certification - NASM. Nutrition Coach Certification - NASM. Send Lexi a Tip on Venmo: @Alexis-Hoffart

Mel hails from the PNW and grew up in a house filled with athletics, sports, and recreation. She began ballet at 6 years old and went professional at age 15. Became a Certified Personal Trainer at age 18 to help other athletes be more versatile. She received a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts, and an MA in Dance Pedagogy from Middlesex University in 2010. When Mel returned from dancing overseas, she switched gears and started working in Physical Therapy. Working directly with patients further ignited her passion for the body, health, and overall wellness. Seeing how much she could help others improve their quality of life spurred her on to earn an MS in Kinesiology & Exercise Science from Concordia University. Mel also holds certifications in, Health & Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Guided Meditation & Visualization, and nutrition consulting. Her unique blend of advanced knowledge and practical skills has created over 20 years of valuable experience in overall wellness. Mel’s mission is to creatively share her knowledge, and skills to joyfully empower people to make positive changes in their health and well-being. Aiming to help all humans live their best, and healthiest life possible! Mel's Background: Professional Dance, Individual Wellness, Health Education, Body Mechanics, Physical Therapy Assisting. Mel's Certifications/Degrees: BFA - Dance & Kinesiology. MA - Dance Pedagogy. MS - Kinesiology & Exercise Science. Stott Pilates. 200hr Yoga Teacher Training. Ayurveda Nutrition Certification. Arthritis Foundation - AFAP. Group Exercise Coach - ACE. Certified Personal Trainer - NASM. Corrective Exercise Coach - NASM. Send Mel a Tip on Venmo: @mellness.

Estelle has been a certified personal trainer since 2019 and started her work as such after teaching Kindergarten in China for 6 years. While she is no longer teaching children, she still loves to infuse the educational element in to her work with her clients so that they can develop appreciation for and understand their body more deeply. She loves it when people have “aha” moments for why their body moves and feels the way it does. She often fuses her knowledge of not just the physical body but also how emotions and everyday stress can take a toll on the body and how you can work through it with stretching, mobility, strength, and breath. When Estelle is not at StretchLab you can find her at the gym, coaching clients, studying Mandarin, or anywhere outdoors with her golden retriever. Estelle's Background: Strength Training, Weight Lifting, Corrective Exercise, Behavior Change, Fitness Nutrition. Estelle's Certifications/Degrees: Certified Personal Trainer - ACE. Transformation Life Coach. Oh Baby! Fitness Instructor. Send Estelle a Tip on Venmo: @ECFitness.

Kelsey has always practiced and advocated for a holistic way of living. She is a firm believer in taking your health back into your own hands and stretching is just one of the ways to begin that journey. This mindset led Kelsey to get her 500hr yoga certification and eventually a degree in Kinesiology. "Movement is truly medicine." She looks forward to meeting you all, as you are, on her bench. When Kelsey is not at StretchLab you will find her chasing around her rambunctious toddler, furthering her education, and enjoying Bend and all the activities it has to offer. Kelsey's Background: Kinesiology, Child & Family Yoga, Vinyasa, Pre/Post-Natal Yoga, Reiki, Group Fitness. Kelsey's Degress/Certifications: 500hr YTT. Group Fitness Certification - ACSM. Bachelor's of Science (Kinesiology) - Oregon State University. Send Kelsey a Tip on Venmo: @kelsey_cloud.

Katie is a certified 500-hour yoga teacher since 2020. She is passionate about the benefits of movement for both the body and mind and enjoys helping people slow down, breathe and connect to their bodies. As an avid trail runner and backpacker, Katie loves to share the value and importance of regular stretching for injury prevention, recovery and improving sports performance. When she’s not outside running trails or working, Katie enjoys cooking, painting and paddle boarding on the river with her dog Kona. Katie’s Background: Alignment-Based Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Meditation, Stretching for Runners, Pre-Run Muscle Activation. Katie's Certifications: RYT500 Yoga. Send Katie a Tip on Venmo: @Katie-Smith-402.

Onyx found her passion in fitness a little over 6 years ago, leading her to compete in powerlifting and bodybuilding. Onyx also chose to pursue a career in personal training, massage therapy, and looks forward to furthering her knowledge in all things health and wellness. Onyx's Background: Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Massage, Personal Training. Onyx's Degrees/Certifications: Massage License - Sage School of Massage. Certified Personal Trainer - ISSA. Send Onyx a Tip on Venmo: @OnyxLeeLMT.

Jeska studied as a researcher, conducting studies on human performance and stress. She is passionate about human physiology and biomechanics, focusing on the mind-body connection and a holistic approach. She enjoys helping people reach peak performance and improve daily functional movements to create a better life. As an avid hiker, skier, climber, cyclist, and backpacker, she loves to share the value and importance of regular stretching for injury prevention, recovery, and improving sports performance. Additionally, she enjoys training, volunteering for search and rescue, and reading science journals. Jeska's Background: Human Performance, Biomechanics, Yoga, Strength Training, Corrective Exercise, Behavior Change, Nutrition. Jeska's Degrees/Certifications: Master's of Human Systems - ASU. 200RYT. Send Jeska a Tip on Venmo: @jeskaclark.

Gina is a life long student and guide of intentional and mindful movement. As a Yoga Teacher, Personal, and Group Trainer she uses many means and modalities to help clients build awareness and intention to the breath and to quality movement for mental and physical length and strength. When not working on your body or her own you can find Gina dancing, playing music, or writing something. Usually, while traveling the country with her furry roommates. Gina's Background: Pre-PT, Personal Training, Corrective Exercise, Restorative Yoga, Running. Gina's Degrees/Certifications: Bachelor's of Science (Kinesiology) - Iowa St. Orange Theory Trainer. Yoga Teacher. Send Gina a Tip on Venmo: @Gina-Bean.