Welcome to Stretchlab Embarcadero

Shaniah is originally from SoCal, but moved to the Bay Area where she attained her B.S. and M.S in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University. She has an athletic background in boxing, basketball, and softball; her current sport is powerlifting. She is currently working towards pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy with the intent to specialize in orthopedics.

Bethany has her B.A in Kinesiology with a background in personal training and health & wellness. She’s currently in massage school with the ultimate goal of specializing in neuromuscular therapy. In addition to her work life she loves boxing, lifting weights and enjoying the sun!

Jamie is an ACSM certified exercise physiologist. She also has a little over 5 years of experience in personal training and teaching a variety of group fitness classes. Jamie is currently a full-time graduate student working on her master's degree in Kinesiology!

Mike is originally from the Pacific Northwest but has lived in San Francisco for over 30 years. He attended San Francisco State University and received a BA in music. In 2017 he began his second career in fitness studio management and started working for StretchLab in late 2020. He likes to stay active with a regular fitness routine that includes weightlifting, ice hockey and of course, stretching.

Jennifer is originally from Los Angeles and is currently finishing her B.S. in Kinesiology with a Neuroscience minor at the University of San Francisco. Athletics has always been an influential part of her life from basketball, dance, and track. She has experience volunteering with athletic trainers and coaching youth basketball. In her free time, she works out, goes to concerts, and trying new plant-based restaurants. Her passion is working with people to regain motor functions and improve overall quality of life.

Ava is a dancer and visual artist along with being a Flexologist at StretchLab. They were trained in classical ballet, modern, jazz and hip hop on the East Coast. Ava has trained at the Joffrey Ballet School in Chicago and received a BFA in dance with a Modern concentration from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. While still in school, they also worked with an improvisational dance company called the PIllow Projects. After graduating Ava moved to the East Bay and is currently working as a Flexologist, a dance teacher, and commission based painter. In their free time, Ava enjoys yoga, knitting, bird watching and reading sci-fi books.

Leyla was born and raised in San Francisco and attained their B.S. in Public Health from Tulane University in New Orleans. They have experience in a variety of health settings, from hospitals to clinics, and finally, in alternative healing spaces. Leyla is currently going to school for massage therapy, working to become a certified neuromuscular therapist with the ultimate goal of utilizing bodywork to encourage mind-body connection and healing for their clients. In their free time, they enjoy walks in the city, yoga, and dancing.

Evelyn has her B.S. in Kinesiology with minors in Health Studies and Psychology from the University of San Francisco. Alongside being a student, she was a Division 1 athlete and ran track & field. Prior to being a flexologist, she was a physical therapy aide and hopes to become a physical therapist in the near future. In her free time, Evelyn loves playing with her cat, playing pickleball or spikeball, and exploring the city!

Justin was born and raised in Torrance, California. He went to San Francisco State University to pursue his B.S in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise and Movement Sciences. He has a sports background in soccer, running, and weight lifting. He is looking to obtain his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in the near future as he wants to pursue a career within physical therapy. In his free time he likes to watch various TV shows, go to the golf range, and find new food experiences in the Bay Area.

Anthony is originally from Santa Barbara, California. He moved up to Northern California to finish his degree in Exercise Science at Sacramento State University. He has a sports background in football and baseball, and he currently likes to weightlift. He is a strong believer in using bodywork and stretching to increase one's performance. In his free time, he likes to hike, try new restaurants, and go for long walks in Golden Gate Park.

Ellie is originally from Hawai’i, but has been living in San Francisco for the past 5 years. She earned her B.S. in Kinesiology with a Gerontology minor at the University of San Francisco. Health and fitness has always been a big part of Ellie’s life from dancing ballet and playing soccer. Ellie is currently working towards pursuing a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. In her free time she likes to watch various professional sports like baseball and football, take long walks in the park, and find new places to eat.

Rashika was born and raised in the Bay Area. She received her BS in Kinesiology: Exercise Science from the University of Houston and is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Samuel Merritt University. She has a wide range of experiences including but not limited to adaptive athletics, Taekwondo/self-defense, lacrosse, low-income housing wellness workshops, alternative medicine, and pelvic health. Rashika is passionate about injury prevention and helping people reconnect with their body! When she’s not at school or work, you can catch her at group fitness classes!