Welcome to Stretchlab Charleston Downtown

Elena is originally from Lake Como, Italy. She has traveled all around Europe and moved to Charleston in 2022. Elena has may years and experience as a certified yoga instructor, teaching classes, breath work and mindfulness all over the world. When not working she enjoys reading and walking her dog on the beach. Elena likes working at Stretch Lab as she feels it is a friendly and peaceful environment where you can reduce your stress while getting a customized stretch.

Olga is originally from Riga, Latvia and then lived in London for 20 years before moving to Charleston. Olga practices yoga and also teaches yoga and breath work classes as well as being a yoga therapist. She has a very personal connection with her practices and is a wealth of knowledge on how stretching and flexibility can impact your overall health and wellness.

Kelli is currently a PT student at MUSC and is loving her time here in Charleston (originally from Rocky Mountain, NC). She enjoys helping people get back to and continue doing what they love whether that be through the rehabilitation process with PT or through assisted stretching at Stretch Lab. In her free time she enjoys time with her fiancé, her 2 golden retrievers, as well as getting outdoors and being active. She is an advocate for the motto "Motion is Lotion"!

Emily has recently moved from Wisconsin and has been a certified yoga instructor for several years. Her hobbies include yoga, running, biking, and climbing. She also enjoys painting, reading, and playing the flute.

Katie was born and raised in Alabama where she graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. She is currently a physical therapy student at MUSC. In her free time, Katie enjoys going to the beach or doing anything active with her husband, her baby boy and her corgi pup! Katie enjoys helping people learn how important it is to move your body not just for you physical health but for your mental health as well.

Derek is a native to Charleston, SC. He has joined our Stretch Lab team with a passion for helping people improve their quality of life and an excitement to help promote healthy living to others. Derek has a background in personal training and also was involved with sports in his youth including football and track and field - the perfect combo of personal and professional experience to help with all of your flexibility and stretching needs !

Matthew is originally from Myrtle Beach, SC. Although he has his BA in Studio Art, he transitioned to healthcare in 2021, now having his MS in Health, Exercise, and Sports Science from The Citadel where he also assisted in medical camps overseas in Kenya. He is currently a volunteer at MUSC in the physical therapy department and enjoys working closely with the community. Here at Stretch Lab, Matthew is passionate about using his experience to make sure his clients see real results. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, coffee tasting, and keeping up with the arts independently.

Kelsey is a massage therapist from California. With over 10 years in the massage industry she has experience with various modalities such as Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, and PNF stretching. She joined our team here at StretchLab to further her education and experience with assisted stretching. In her down time she enjoys going hiking and going to the beach with her husband and their two dogs.