Welcome to StretchLab Latham

Mark has a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Exercise Science and is certified by the NSCA, NASM, and ACSM as a strength coach and personal trainer. He has over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry and specialized in working with athletes and injury rehabilitation. His goal is to help every client feel better and move better so they can enjoy their life.

Gavin Acocella is passionate about helping people move, feel, and live better through assisted stretching and bodywork. With a Personal Training Certification from the International Sports Sciences Association and a specialization in Exercise Therapy, Gavin focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing overall physical function. He brings a strong background in athletic coaching, having spent three years coaching both modified and varsity football in the Catskill region. Gavin is committed to empowering clients of all ages and fitness levels to reach their goals through personalized and functional approaches to movement and recovery.

Tyler made the leap from a career in engineering to the health and fitness world to pursue a lifelong passion for movement, wellness, and helping others feel their best. After serving ten years in the Navy, he spent a few years bouncing between engineering jobs, searching for something that felt more fulfilling. That journey led him to become a certified personal trainer and eventually a Flexologist at StretchLab—where he now combines his technical background, personal training knowledge, experience, and StretchLab’s extensive training to help clients reach their goals. Whether it’s keeping up with grandkids, increasing flexibility for daily life, or enjoying a less sore-inducing game of pickup basketball, Tyler is passionate about helping others move and feel better. Recently married, he enjoys hiking, cycling, and volunteering with his wife—though he hasn’t yet convinced her to join him in his newest hobby: hacky sack.

Hi, I’m Aaron Patterson — a lifelong athlete and Flexologist at StretchLab Latham. I was born and raised in Queens, NY, and from a young age, sports were my passion. I grew up playing football, baseball, basketball, and even bowling, which eventually led me to play Division II college football before transferring to the University at Albany. At UAlbany, I earned my degree in business and communication while staying committed to physical performance and movement. That combination of athletics and academics shaped how I approach health, discipline, and personal growth. Over the years, I’ve expanded my expertise with certifications in Personal Training, Group Fitness (Group X), Nutrition, and Corrective Exercise. Now, I use my experience and education to help others move better, feel stronger, and achieve their goals—whether that means improving mobility, reducing pain, or building confidence through consistent progress. My mission is simple: to support you in becoming the best version of yourself—one stretch, one session, one breakthrough at a time.