Welcome to StretchLab Heights

I have been a Personal Trainer for two years with weight training experience for over 10 years. I love anything that makes me move my body, from weight training to yoga, cycling and hiking. StretchLab helps me help people achieve personal goals and greatness which is so rewarding. Seeing people with limited movement be able to be free within their own body is the best!

I have been a massage therapist for 4 years, certified through CAMTC and have been a Flexologist for 3 years. I am from Riverside, CA and have danced both competitively and professionally since I was 11, but enjoy all things active! I love working for StretchLab because I believe in what we do. I love fitness, I live for wellness and I love being part of the recovery and healing journey for each client that walks through our doors.

I am from Houston and hold various certifications including IFPA Personal Trainer, TRX and AFAA Group Exercise. With having a personal training and physical therapy background, StretchLab opens up a combination of the two. The instruction of the stretches brings out my coaching side and wanting members to reach their results. Using these techniques to help clients accelerate recovery, prevent injury and improve performance, is reminiscent of my days as a PT Tech. When not stretching and training clients I enjoy sketching comics, watching documentaries, car shows (particularly Mustangs), MMA training, training for Tough Mudders’ & Spartan Races, cooking and researching vegetarian options, maintaining my past bartending/mixing skills as well as trying the newest craft beers and spirits. My guilty pleasure is to hate-watch “Harley Quinn” (animation show) on HBO Max.

Southwestern Louisiana is where I spent my youth. I received my Bachelor of Science in Marketing, from McNeese State University. I was introduced to massage at a young age by my father and grandmother. As I pursued my career, moving around and working in several different industries, I started taking workshops in massage techniques practicing on friends and family. While I was living in Wisconsin I went back to school, received a diploma in Massage Therapy and became a Licensed Massage Therapist. Since then, I have not stopped learning ways to help people live their best life. I was a client of StretchLab before becoming a Flexologist. Having used stretching in my massage practice, I knew its benefits, but had never used it for an entire session. The first stretch sold me. Being able to help people achieve their goals, whether it is being able to walk the grocery store on their own, touch the floor, have a smoother workout, or improve their time in a run, is worth more than you can imagine. When not working, I love being out in nature, reading, cooking and baking. My friends would probably say that I am a little bit quirky and sassy, but always dependable. My guilty pleasure is finding new ideas, i.e... Recipes, massage techniques, stretches and using my friends and family as guinea pigs; being able to accept the feedback they share.

Hometown:Houston, Texas Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Texas - Minor in Pre-Physical Therapy Hobbies:Gaming, Working out, Soccer and basketball Guilty Pleasure: Listening to *Teenage Dream* by Katy Perry What My Friends Say About Me: Dependable, funny, and a bit of a dork Why I Joined StretchLab: I joined StretchLab to help others achieve their fitness goals, just as others have helped me on my journey.

Hometown: Mililani, HI Education / Certifications: RYT-500 meaning I'm a registered yoga teacher that has completed a 200-hour teacher training and an additional 300 hours of certified training. Why StretchLab: Being of service to others is one of the greatest experiences I have been granted, so I enjoy working individually with people to help them find home in their own bodies again. I customize each session where every movement, stretch, and drill has a functional purpose that will carry over into your life off my bench. Hobbies: I enjoy being outside amongst nature or cultivating nature to live with me in my apartment. A lot of plants. What my friends say about me: I have too many plants. And that I'm a creative and positive spirit, who loves being active and making them laugh.

Hometown: Huntsville, Tx Education/certifications: Certified personal trainer Corrective exercise specialist Certified Flexologist Why StretchLab: I love using the knowledge I’ve gained in the health and fitness world to help people improve their everyday quality of life and I believe Stretchlab is providing that service for those in need Hobbies: Playing guitar/singing Weight training Dungeons and Dragons Cooking Guilty pleasures: Ice cream and bad movies What my friends say about me: That I’m dedicated and hard-working, That I go above and beyond for my friends and my clients to help them succeed and that I seek to be passionate, caring, and transparent in every aspect of my life

Hey there! I'm excited to introduce myself, I am Michelle. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but I grew up in Katy, TX, which has been home for most of my life. A little about my background: I've been an Emergency Medical Technician since 2016. I'm also a certified ISSA Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist. Why StretchLab? I truly believe that stretching is essential for improving and maintaining mobility, which in turn helps people enjoy a better quality of life. That's why I'm passionate about being a part of StretchLab. When I'm not helping others stretch and feel great, you can find me: Playing all kinds of sports Weightlifting Getting lost in video games Bodyboarding Building with LEGOs Traveling to as many beaches as possible Oreos, bottomless mimosas, and indulging in Amazon hauls. Are all my guilty pleasures. What do my friends say about me? They describe me as optimistic and resilient, always ready to adapt to new situations or settings. Looking forward to stretching with you and helping you live your best life!

Hometown: Houston, Texas Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Applied Exercise Science) Hobbies: Going to the gym, Cooking, Gaming Guilty Pleasures: Watching gaming videos on YouTube, Eating ice cream, even though I’m lactose intolerant What My Friends Say About Me: Energetic and a good listener