Welcome to StretchLab Mission Viejo

I have been active in the fitness field for about 4 decades. My work has included Group X Instruction, Massage Therapy and Personal Training. I have also participated in competitive Bodybuilding, Cardio Training and Aerial Training. I graduated from CSU Long Beach with a BS in Physical Education. Strength Training and Stretching is a passion that has definitely increased my quality of life.

Gerardo has a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science from Cal State Fullerton and have three years of working as a Physical Therapy Aide. His favorite thing about working at StretchLab is the learning experience he can gain from clients. He loves to learn about the human body and learning how to make it function better. He will try to gain a deep understanding of what is happening to your body and how it's affecting your daily life so he can create a plan to help you focus on your goals. He believes that your stretching experience is more than just stretching, it’s also how you connect, the professional yet hand-in-hand relationship, and the drive to collaborate. He believes that those are the defining moments where you can feel your potential. When he is not in the studio he enjoys lifting weights, hiking, playing soccer, and watching UFC.

Ariana began her professional fitness career in 2015 teaching aerial arts. As an aerialist, she dedicated a lot of her time to improving her flexibility through stretching. In 2017, she became certified as a personal trainer through NFPT, and during that time, she was introduced to PNF stretching. Later that year, she became certified as a manual stretch therapist through Flexibility First Academy and used this stretching method on many of her clients, students, and fellow aerialists. She went on to perform professionally with a touring circus throughout the United States and parts of Canada. Although she no longer performs, stretching and fitness remain a large part of her life, and she loves to share her knowledge with others to help improve their quality of life.

Alex is a Holistic Health Practitioner and also a certified personal trainer through Functional Range Conditioning. He is passionate about helping others become the best versions of themselves through a combination of bodywork and strength training. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, and backpacking

Ali grew up in Rancho Santa Margarita California and attended the University of Northern Colorado, where she got her degree in Sports and Exercise Science and played collegiate D1 Softball. She has extensive experience as a Physical Therapy Aid and is passionate about working with individuals to regain not only mobility, but strength and confidence through stretching. When she's not in studio, she loves doing anything and everything active or outdoorsy, often enjoying hikes or taking Pilates classes!

Morgan has a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology and a lifelong passion for health and wellness that began on the soccer field. Playing competitively taught her the importance of taking care of your body—something she wish she had focused more on back then, especially when it comes to flexibility and mobility. That’s exactly why she chose to work as a Flexologist at StretchLab: it’s a place where she can help others move better, feel better, and stay active for life.When she's not at the studio, you’ll find her hanging out with her dog, diving into a great book, or sharpening a very niche skill—lock picking (yes, really!).

Riley is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a deep-rooted passion for health and wellness. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Psychology from Saddleback College and is a certified personal trainer with hands-on experience as a physical therapy aide. Riley is committed to helping others improve their mobility, strength, and overall well-being. Outside of work, you’ll find him weightlifting, running, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.