Joaquin's love for fitness started at an early age playing baseball, running cross country, and track. He has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Cal State University Fullerton, is a personal trainer and certified in massage therapy. Joaquin is committed to continued lifelong learning and growth. His favorite part of being a Flexologist is helping his clients achieve their goal and helping people discover talents they never thought were possible.

Growing up, Jaime never realized the benefits of health and fitness until she made a lifestyle change and started training regularly in the gym. Wanting to learn more and show others the impact of moving the body, she got her personal training certificate. Jaime loves lifting weights, doing HIIT workouts and short distance running. Outside of the gym she enjoys being on the beach relaxing or in the bowling alley improving her bowling game. She loves being a part of StretchLab and seeing first hand the benefits of getting stretched and how the body can overcome many obstacles that we think are out of reach.

Matthew received a full scholarship to UC Irvine to play basketball and received his Bachelors in Economics. He hold certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine - N.A.S.M. and has been a Personal Trainer for over 15 years. As a Flexologist, Matthew has the opportunity to help people feel and move better, and encourages everyone that can to get started with a flexibility program!

Cosmo is from Upland, CA. She began her love for stretching through dance. Her passion for dance led her to study as a dance student at Cal State University, Fullerton. She danced professionally for a few years and then became a certified personal trainer in Santa Barbara, CA. Now she continues her love for movement by helping the stretching community!

Kat's passion for movement began with a yoga class 23 years ago; she walked out of class, bought a 20-class pass, and began a 4-classes-a-week yoga habit. That evolved into co-teaching other prenatal yoga students in regular classes (because once-a-week prenatal-specific classes were not enough yoga for her!). In 2011, Kat received her Iyengar Yoga Teacher Certification. Her mentor teacher during teacher training was Eric Small, a pioneer in the adaptation of yoga for those with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological issues. Kat apprenticed with him for 5 years and taught a Yoga for MS class for the National MS Society for 8 years. Her first yoga teaching job was at the Costa Mesa Senior Center, and she continues to work with seniors, people with MS and Parkinson's, and people recovering from stroke and other injuries. Kat is also a massage therapist and brings her knowledge of yoga and massage to her application of stretches at StretchLab. Integrating her background in yoga and massage to provide the best stretch experience is what Kat loves about being a Flexologist. When she's not stretching, Kat is at the beach, hiking with her dogs, or reading.

Alexander is originally from Italy, but moved to California 7 years ago to study Kinesiology at San Diego State University. He has found his place in health and wellness, and loves to help and heal people. He recently moved to Newport Beach in search of awesome people to meet and to hopefully heal! Alex has played a variety of sports, most notably soccer and semi-pro basketball back in Italy. He enjoys hiking, Magic the Gathering, and video games in his past time, and always loves a good stretch!

Katie is from Carpinteria, CA and began dancing when she was six years old. What started as a passion for performing and creating, led to an interest in learning more about the mind body connection. Katie graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Dance Performance, Minor in Musical Theater, and Certification in Pilates. Throughout her life, she has longed for working in spaces to help others feel their best through her passions, which is what led her to Stretch Lab! She loves connecting with people and is excited to help others learn more about stretching. When not in the studio, you can also find Katie taking a dip in the ocean, trying new coffee shops around Costa Mesa, playing ukulele, or spending quality time with friends!

Rabie’s passion for fitness started at a very young age as he played soccer most of his life. Due to the injuries he encountered, Rabie’s interest in the human body deepened which led him to pursue a career in physical therapy. Rabie earned his Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Beirut Arab University. He then started his own physical therapy practice and earned certifications in personal training, strength and conditioning, post-rehabilitation, and sports nutrition. He moved to California 2 years ago in pursuit of his physical therapy license in the States. While he works towards this goal, he is happy to be sharing his knowledge and experience with clients as a Flexologist.

Ashley is passionate about helping people move, feel, and live better! She’s been a licensed massage therapist since 2009 and has specialized in stretch therapy since 2015, giving her a deep understanding of mobility, flexibility, and functional movement. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Safety and has extensive training in Myofascial Ashiatsu barefoot massage, teaching Range of Motion Stretch Therapy to licensed massage therapists, and Yoga Tune Up®, allowing her to create customized stretching experiences that help clients feel their best. When she’s not in the studio, you can find Ashley soaking up the outdoors—whether it’s hiking, spending time at the beach, or learning how to garden. She loves being part of the StretchLab team, surrounded by like-minded professionals, and is always excited to learn new ways to incorporate stretching and movement into both stretch routines and daily life!

Jillie moved here from Indiana after obtaining her masters in medical and sport massage therapy. She developed a passion for healing through movement when she injured her knee playing college basketball. Jillie loves to nerd out about the body and educate people on the importance of stretching. She is big on using the power of the breath to bring people of out their head, into their body and the present moment. She has a servant heart and loves to leave people feeling better than she found them. When Jillie isn’t working she loves anything outside especially rollerblading and anything water related.

Ashley is from Santa Ana, California and holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. She driven to pursue a Master's in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Her personal journey with clubfoot, coupled with extensive physical therapy, ignited a passion for helping others overcome physical challenges. In her role at StretchLab, she extends this commitment by assisting clients in improving their flexibility and overall well-being. Outside of work, Ashley loves going to the beach as well as many outdoor activities.

Michael has certifications in Yin, Ashtanga, and Anatomy Yoga with emphasis on yoga assist through Mysore Yoga internship & apprenticeship. He is currently working towards his 200 hour Yoga therapy certification and works as a Martial Arts instructor for kids and adults; holding a 2nd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo! Michael got into the fitness industry through a personal experience that showed him how stretching and breathing can fix you and better your life. To help, heal & bring relief into someone's life is truly his passion. He believes that stretching with the breath is one of the most beneficial things a person can do for themself and his favorite stretch is the supine lumbar rotation twist. Outside of StretchLab he likes to focus on his personal yoga practice, self care and doing anything outdoors with his beloved Pedro. A fun fact about Michael is he used to live in Sweden!

Athena grew up playing soccer and found a love for sports medicine through her trips to the athletic training room. Her passion for rehabilitation led her to earn an Associate’s degree in Kinesiology before graduating from UC San Diego with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health. She is pursuing a career in physical therapy and enjoys showing people the power of stretching and movement. Outside of soccer, Athena likes spending time at the beach, playing guitar, making cafe drinks, and thrifting.

Giovanni earned his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science from California State University, Long Beach. He is also the owner of a private personal training business, where he helps clients improve their strength, mobility, and overall quality of life. Having been an athlete his entire life, Giovanni has experienced firsthand how injuries can impact performance and everyday life. Those experiences inspired his passion for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and helping others move pain-free. He believes stretching is an essential part of maintaining a healthy body by improving mobility, reducing the risk of injury, and enhancing overall quality of life. His favorite stretch is the pigeon (piriformis) stretch. Outside of StretchLab, Giovanni enjoys surfing, hiking, reading, attending concerts, and going to sporting events. A fun fact about him is that he was born in Germany!

As a Kinesiology student with a deep passion for human movement and recovery, Bahar believes true performance isn't just built in the gym, it's built through intentional recovery. Her knowledge of biomechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy, functional movement, and corrective exercise lets her take a science based approach to helping your body perform at its highest potential. She focuses on accelerating muscle recovery, improving mobility, correcting everyday postural imbalances, restoring healthy movement patterns, and preventing tightness before it leads to pain or injury. Every session is tailored to your body's needs, with the goal of helping you move more efficiently, recover faster, and feel stronger, whether you're an athlete or simply looking to move through everyday life with greater ease and confidence.