Welcome to StretchLab Laguna Niguel

Ever since she was 3, Erin always loved dance. Trained in jazz, tap and hip hop for 17 years really continued to grow her passion in it. As her father worked in Hawaii, Erin had the desire to learn hula since a young child. At age 12 she joined a halau (hula school) danced professionally until 24 years old… she always loved expressing her passion for dance and hula with others. In May of 2019, Erin was hired at LA Fitness teaching Water Aerobics and a cardio/weight/core class! The joy of teaching and dance combined with being with good friends and other amazing instructors is truly a beautiful source of stress relief. It’s a wonderful way to forget about your outside life and take care of yourself emotionally and physically! Free time outside of work includes travel, good food and being with her 3 kiddos!

Adventurous traveler and skilled photographer. Committed student on the path to obtaining a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation, dedicated to learning psychology and healing techniques. Driven by a profound desire to make a positive impact, seeking to empower individuals and enhance their overall well-being through compassionate care. Always seeking new experiences and perspectives, with the ultimate goal of helping people feel and live better. (fluent in Ukrainian)

Rachel combines her background in physical therapy and fitness with a passion for mental health. She has experience working with post-op patients, adults with neurological disabilities, taught kickboxing classes and was a mental health volunteer for NAMI. Rachel holds an Associate’s degree in Kinesiology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Her goal is to integrate physical wellness practices into mental health treatment, creating a holistic approach to healing and well-being.

Is a Chiropractor who practices part time; A “week night athlete”who plays basketball, beach volleyball, and occasionally golf; and most importantly a girl dad to 2. Movement is key to living life. Stretching is one of the best ways to achieve that. I’ve learned this the hard way over my years as an athlete and working with athletes professionally. StretchLab is a great introduction and key element of that movement life skill. I love meeting and sharing knowledge of the body with people and in helping them move through life with greater ease as a result of the stretching techniques used at StretchLab - those same techniques that have improved movement in my own life.

Jacob graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology focusing on Clinical Movement Science. In addition to being a Flexologist, he also is a Physical Therapist Aide, allowing him to engage closely with patients who have a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. His passion for biomechanics, injury prevention, and patient care drives his goal to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Jacob's athletic background includes competitive basketball and football, but he enjoys playing and learning new sports across the board! In his spare time, he likes to weight train, play on team sports, cook, explore AYCE restaurants, draw, and goes to the movies. What Jacob loves about StretchLab is being able to witness the consistent joy and relief clients experience after a stretch. He says, "It’s rewarding that I get the privilege to help others’ bodies recover, feel better, and move freely!"

Growing up here in OC, Nic was always playing sports and became heavily involved in the surf/ skate/ snowboard world of action sports through art and photography. Nic did yoga teacher training at the Center for Yoga in LA. He would later use all he had learned to recover from a serious auto accident that took four years and would have been impossible without flexibility, body awareness, and mindfulness practices. Nic then completed advanced yoga therapy level 2 at Loyola Marymount University and getting a B.S. in Kinesiology- Clinical Movement Science at CSU Fullerton. He his currently completing his Master of Arts in Yoga Studies with Yoga Therapy C_IAYT certification at LMU. In his spare time, Nic likes to hike trails near Aliso Canyon or go to the beach with his dog Buddy. StretchLab allows Nic to share his passion for health and wellness and gain experience working with people from all different fitness levels and backgrounds.

Dani grew up in Santa Cruz surrounded by a community of holistic living. She is passionate about healing the mind, body, and spirit. Dani has her 200 RYT certification, and is pursuing further education in Yoga to dive deeper into somatic kinesiology and therapeutics. With a background in holistic health, experience working alongside M.D’s, and personal studies of somatic work, herbalism, and meditation ; she aims to spread wellness to the community!

With a passion for movement and holistic health, Cory is a certified Neuromuscular Therapist, Health Educator, and Personal Trainer, and now Flexologist! He has an intuitive ability to connect with each individual’s body and is dedicated to empowering clients to achieve freedom from pain and move with ease. As a Flexologist, Cory specializes in creating customized sessions that improve mobility, alleviate tension, and enhance overall wellness. With a lifelong commitment to learning and a fascination with how the human body works, his goal is to help clients feel their best and discover new possibilities. When not working, Cory enjoys spending time with his wife, Rainy, and their puppy, Oaty, as well as exploring new ways to expand his knowledge and skills.

Annette is a certified RYT 200 (Yoga Teacher) who grew up in a small town in Germany. She began practicing Yoga to regain clarity in life and enhance her health from the inside out. Through her Yoga practice, Annette realized the importance of daily stretching to achieve optimal performance. Her goal is to make flexibility and mobility accessible to everybody! Using assisted stretching and breath work she strives to improve the client’s quality of life. Her top priority is to create a welcoming and safe environment that respects and values each client. When she is not stretching you can find her at the water, on a yoga mat, or under the sun with her family. Annette is honored to be part of your journey and can't wait to see you! (fluent in German)

Sarah moved here in the middle of 2024 from New Jersey. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science with a concentration in Sport’s psychology. During undergrad, she worked as a Physical Therapist’s aide for over three years. During her time as an aide, she gained experience working with children with neurological disorders, pre and post operation adults, adults with cancer, as well as professional athletes. In high school, Sarah worked as a student athletic trainer for the varsity football team. Her passion for helping people, exercise and overall wellness has helped her decide to pursue a career in the future as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Rainy is a dedicated Flexologist with a background in Neuromuscular Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Health Education. Specializing in chronic pain relief, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and sports recovery, she takes a holistic approach to healing. Rainy is passionate about helping people feel more at home in their bodies, empowering them to move with confidence—whether that means regaining mobility, progressing with flexibility, reaching new goals, or continuing to do what they love. Through her expertise in functional movement and recovery, she helps clients improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being.