Elena is originally from Lake Como, Italy. She has traveled all around Europe and moved to Charleston in 2022. Elena has may years and experience as a certified yoga instructor, teaching classes, breath work and mindfulness all over the world. When not working she enjoys reading and walking her dog on the beach. Elena likes working at Stretch Lab as she feels it is a friendly and peaceful environment where you can reduce your stress while getting a customized stretch.

Derek is a native to Charleston, SC. He has joined our Stretch Lab team with a passion for helping people improve their quality of life and an excitement to help promote healthy living to others. Derek has a background in personal training and also was involved with sports in his youth including football and track and field - the perfect combo of personal and professional experience to help with all of your flexibility and stretching needs !

Matthew is originally from Myrtle Beach, SC. Although he has his BA in Studio Art, he transitioned to healthcare in 2021, now having his MS in Health, Exercise, and Sports Science from The Citadel where he also assisted in medical camps overseas in Kenya. He is currently a volunteer at MUSC in the physical therapy department and enjoys working closely with the community. Here at Stretch Lab, Matthew is passionate about using his experience to make sure his clients see real results. In his free time, he enjoys staying active, coffee tasting, and keeping up with the arts independently.