Welcome to Stretchlab Granada Hills

For 10 years I was a librarian while studying psychology, until one day I picked up a book on fitness and was hooked. I loved the idea of being able to take care of my body while helping others in the process. This led me to becoming a Certified Personal Trainer with an emphasis in post rehabilitation and corrective exercise. I am also a certified Pilates and Barre Instructor and at some point would love to utilize my background to combine counseling with fitness to help kids find a good balance at a young age. I have been backpacking with my family since I was a teenager so needless to say I love to go hiking every chance I get, and I'm always looking for new trails. I also enjoy surfing, reading and music (especially international artists). At StretchLab I enjoy collaborating with my clients to create a session that brings them closer to their flexibility, mobility and relaxation goals. I love being able to combine mental and physical health to bring my clients closer to total wellness.

I started doing Yoga to help me sleep and feel better in my body and it made such an impact on my life I decided to get certified so I can help other people. I have been a Yoga Instructor for 4 years now in addition to wrestling and competing in Jiu Jitsu for 8 years. I like that at StretchLab I can utilize my background to help improve the members quality of life. I love when I finish a Stretch and my clients feel better than when they walked in. I love to surf whenever I have the chance and travel to Mexico every opportunity I get. I also like to read and plan to read 10 books this year. Nature is my happy place; I enjoy camping, traveling around California and going to the beach. I’m a total foodie and I like to cook, but usually go out to eat. Pizza and Sushi are my favorites. I love working at StretchLab because I love interacting with the clients and boosting them toward their wellness goals. I love learning and there’s a great group of people around me to learn from. I’m always picking up new things from my team-mates and applying it to give the clients a better experience.

I entered the Marine Corps not knowing much about the body. But early in my career, I found that yoga helped to open my body, relieve injuries, and helped control my breathing. From then I began exploring more and more elements of fitness. On my exit, I obtained my personal training certificate and completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training course. Now, after completing my music degree, I have dedicated my time to helping others in their journey to live strong, mobile, mindful lives. From indoor rowing and cycling to yoga and stretching, and everything in-between. I have found that the more I give, the more I enjoy this life of fitness. I enjoy Aerial circus training (trapeze, fabric, straps, etc.) and performing/practicing my music instruments & partner acrobatics. I also like drinking coffee with a mind-opening book in-hand.

I was 17 when Martial Arts came back into my life. I developed a true appreciation for it and believe that it helped shape who I am today. I have a black belt in Arjukenpo and Doce Pares Eskrima, and taught Karate and Muay Thai to kids for 6 years. I’ve been competing since 2018 and won multiple 1st place championships in Karate Forms; I love the adrenaline of competing and how it showcases my hard work and my love for the art. I started weight lifting to recover from an injury; that’s when I realized I had a passion for Health and Fitness. I’m certified in Massage Therapy & Physical Therapy Aid and furthering my education in Kinesiology. I like to approach any type of recovery session from an athletic standpoint, understanding that recovery and training go hand in hand. I love helping people while being able to see the results. Making people feel better is the ultimate goal. In my off time I love to go to Disneyland every chance I get. I also enjoy hiking and I collect movies; I'm a huge Star Wars, Marvel and Harry Potter fan. When I’m home you will find me spending time with my cats. Since working at StretchLab I’ve learned the importance of stretching as a form of recovery. I believe it’s important to practice what you preach so this has also taught me to incorporate more stretching into my own life. It’s very rewarding to help somebody improve their quality of life and find relief from their pain.

I was always an athlete. I ran track and played high school and collegiate football so naturally I segued into a life of body work. In college I was inspired by my strength coach to delve into Kinesiology because I was fascinated with the process of helping someone improve their body. I was intrigued by all aspects of fitness, not just performance but also rehabilitation. I did my internship at a Physical Therapy practice where I learned more about how the body itself is supposed to functionally work and how to build a good foundation for a quality of life. I decided to work at StretchLab because I thought it was a great way to further expand my knowledge on how to help people improve their lives. In my personal life I enjoy playing video games and spending time with friends and family. I also like to spend my time at amusement parks or watching movies (my favorite is Guardians of the Galaxy)

I grew up playing Football and Basketball most of my life and was always very active. I decided to go to college to get an economics degree and after my first year my brother was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, a heart defect that caused him to be less active. I saw how it affected his body and this led me to change my major to kinesiology. I found the study of human movement very interesting and became infatuated with how to improve movement not only through sports but everyday life. I currently hold a BS in Kinesiology and I’m a Certified Personal Trainer. I believe StretchLab is the perfect place to make use of my degree by increasing peoples free range of motion. In my offtime I enjoy playing basketball and watching movies. I love to hike and spend time at the beach, or travel whenever I have the chance.

I was about 4 or 5 when I started playing sports and continued through high school. Needless to say I ended up with a lot of injuries, which ultimately prevented me from getting to the next level. I also struggled with conditioning as a kid so I would get fatigued easily and was never the fastest on the team. I decided that I wanted to help other people with injury prevention, weight loss, strength training and overall flexibility and health. This is what led me to pursue my degree in Kinesiology and become a Certified Personal Trainer. I am now continuing my education by pursuing a Masters degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Sports Psychology and Applied Sports Science. At StretchLab I am now able to apply what I've learned by helping people enhance their flexibility and educating them about their bodies. I love connecting with members and learning new stretch techniques; I find it very rewarding to watch the members progression. When I'm not working you might find me playing basketball and drawing out plays for the team I coach. I enjoy going out with my friends and playing arcade games, and I love to shop and cook.

I’ve always been extremely active. I grew up horseback riding and did competitive show jumping until High School and was on the equestrian team at Granada Hills Charter. I started boxing at 15 and have professional boxing training experience and I’m currently a boxing instructor. Yoga was always a passion of mine! I’m a Buddist and yoga is how I practice my spirituality, how I heal my body and how I help other people heal theirs. I also have a background in helping people transition out of physical therapy and gaining their natural strength profile back. I’ve been doing manual manipulation and recovery work with my clients for the last 8 years so it makes sense that I would partner with StretchLab and continue to provide relief into my clients lives. I collect crystals and love animals. A lot of my off-time is spent out in nature with my Dachshund’s; I love to hike, I love the beach and I love working out. What I love about StretchLab is being able to bring my clients relief. I love sending them home feeling pain free and knowing that they get more life back after being on the bench with me.

My interest in the human body began when I was 16 and broke my leg playing football. I was diagnosed with a stress fracture and was in a cast for almost 2 months. Of course I had to do Physical Therapy and at that point I decided maybe I would become a physical therapist. I enrolled in the Athletic Training program at CSUN and thought I might focus more on Athletes but eventually broadened my spectrum because ultimately I want to help everybody. My goal is to help people feel the way they felt in their body before their injuries or diagnoses. I am currently getting my Masters Degree in BioMechanics which is the physics of the human body, and applying my knowledge at StretchLab by helping people improve their mobility. I love meeting different types of people everyday at StretchLab, listening to their stories and getting to know them. Outside of work and school you might catch me watching football or playing video games. I also like trying new foods, my favorite is anything asian.

I spent 2 ½ years in the Army as an Air Traffic Controller. During my time in the service I developed back issues from doing ruck marches and carrying extensive loads. This was a pivotal point that pushed me in the direction of health and wellness. I came home, enrolled in UAV and obtained my License in Massage Therapy. Growing up I always had a touch for massage and It was something that came very natural to me. I was also infatuated with chiropractic care and this is what led me to becoming a body work professional. I wanted to assist other people on their wellness journey’s. At StretchLab I love the versatility of everybody’s background, it gives me the opportunity to learn new ways of helping people from different perspectives. In my personal life, If I'm not at the movie theater I'm likely at a music festival or traveling and exploring..