Welcome to StretchLab Kailua

Emily was born and raised in Southern California where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Nutrition Science at Whittier College. She was the captain of her lacrosse team which helped her learn about the importance of body awareness and maintenance. During her time in California, Emily was a Physical Therapy aide for many years and decided she loved helping and connecting with people. In her free time, her and her husband explore Ohau by hiking, kayaking and enjoying the amazing food. She loves to make people laugh with her bubbly and positive personality. Her career goal is to assist people in living a pain free, energetic, and happy life.

Rhi is a Kailua girl, raised in Kailua and graduated from Kailua High back in 2012. (Go Surfriders!) She grew up competing in soccer, track, and rodeo… having a passion for sports medicine. So, she attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science, with a focus in Athletic Training, at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She worked with UH’s and Kailua High’s Athletic Trainers to provide injury rehabilitation help to the athletes of our community. She also provided rehab/prehab services for our windward side, at physical therapy clinics for several years. Rhiana has worked to helped a vast variety of people, through health and fitness, from keiki (as a soccer & gymnastics coach), elite football athletes, to kupuna through aquatic therapy. She is a Flexologist, Physical Therapy Aide, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and spends her free time playing for a women’s soccer league, surfing, hiking, and chasing after both of her kolohe keiki.

Ana was born in Colombia, adopted and raised in Germany by American parents. Growing up overseas, she has experienced many different cultures and communities. 3 years ago, she became passionate about health and fitness and in doing so became passionate about others achieving their goals with their wellness. Throughout her many travels, and meeting new people, she felt compelled to help others. This led to her passion for healing through massage and now stretching. She enjoys making others laugh with her bad jokes and bubbly personality. During her free time, you can catch her lifting, hiking, skydiving, reading, doing yoga, or in the water. Her career goal is to open her own business with sports massage and stretching to help athletes with recovery.

Geo, short for Giovanni, is a dedicated yoga instructor and Reiki master with a passion for healing and community. Having called Hawaii home for the past eight years, Geo is deeply connected to the island's spiritual essence and natural beauty. His ultimate aspiration is to establish a commune of healers in Hawaii, where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together to cultivate wellness and harmony. Geo's love for travel and genuine desire to forge connections around the globe drive him to explore new cultures and build meaningful relationships wherever he goes. With a heart full of compassion and a spirit of adventure, Geo continues to inspire others on their journey towards holistic well-being.

Jon was born and raised in the Bay Area, CA, and moved to Oahu in December of 2022. He graduated from Arizona State University with his degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, with concentration areas in Business and Wellness Foundations. He grew up playing competitive sports, mainly baseball and football. While playing football at Foothill College in CA, he sustained back-to-back season ending injuries to each of his knees. However, this was a blessing in disguise as it lead him down the path of healing and helping others with injury recovery, and overall health and wellness. He holds various certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, including his Certified Personal Trainer and specializations in Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Behavior Change. Jon enjoys sharing his personal story to help motivate others to fight through the hard times and never give up in order achieve the goals they set for themselves!

Kiana was born and raised on the island of Oʻahu. She attended Saint Mary’s College of California and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Science with a Minor in Kinesiology: Health Promotion. After discovering her passion for helping other’s after Student Athletic Training for SMC’s Division 1 Men Soccer team and working at a private clinic. She is excited to be helping others reach their health-related goals in life. On her free time, she enjoys free diving, surfing, and hiking. As a Flexologist, her goal is to help everyone with the full benefits of stretching. Take care of your body. It is the only place you have to live.

Being born and raised in Hawaii, Charlsie decided to further pursue a higher level of education at the University of Hawaii at Hilo obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. While in college she discovered her passion for helping individuals navigate through their fitness journey. Whether it was teaching proper body mechanics for a deadlift, or helping them find the right technique to perform a stretch/workout suited for their body type. During her college career, Charlsie also worked as a PT Aide in Hilo whose demographic were predominantly the adult population. On her free time she enjoys powerlifting, paddling, going to the beach, trying new coffee spots and content creation. Her goal as a flexologist is to assist people in taking care of their body and making them more confident in their day to day movements.