Welcome to Stretchlab Old Town

She is a fitness professional with several areas of expertise including core training, Pilates, weight training and Flexibility. Currently working  as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and corrective exercise specialist. It is her passion to help clients achieve greater mobility and flexibility by identifying compensations in overactive and under active muscles while also creating a customized plan geared towards their specific needs. Mary's objective is to help people achieve their ultimate health and fitness goals by meeting people where they are. She has been a fitness coach for over 9 years, and loves helping others to discover their greatness within. With the valuable knowledge, insight, and skills gained, she is able to help clients of all levels reach their peak performance, flexibility, and strength potential. Outside of personal training and being a flexologist, some of Mary's hobbies include creating natural shea butters with essential oils, working out 4-5 days a week, attending webinars, and CEU courses to gain additional knowledge that will allow her to better assist her clients. Mary has a four year old mixed Labrador retriever who loves to watch TV and drink gallons of water.

Originally from Western Michigan, Connor joined the team at StretchLab after completing his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from North Central College where he also played soccer. He brings a great amount of experience and knowledge relating to athletics and different training styles. Connor is also a personal trainer and Certified Functional Strength Coach. Outside of StretchLab you will still find Connor being active in every way, whether it be spending time by the lake, training for his next Spartan Race, or taking his dog, Kya, for long walks. Working at StretchLab has allowed Connor to learn more about what the body is capable of so that he can better help his clients find long lasting solutions and success with all things health and fitness. 

Nick (he/him) recently moved to the city from Southern Indiana, receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from Ball State University. Here he pursued an emphasis in dance and movement and has embodied that within his work at Stretch Lab. He enjoys moving his body in any way he can. Whether it is running by the lake, working out in the gym, or dancing in a musical. Being at Stretch Lab has given Nick the opportunity to explore mobility and flexibility beyond his own body, but focusing on helping others reach their goals, which has been the most rewarding part of his job here.

Born and raised in the Bay Area, California. Alexa is currently pursuing a masters degree in Philosophy and Bioethics from Depaul University. Prior to Stretchlab, she was a competitive athlete participating in the sports basketball, rugby and golf. Alexa has a background in Physical Therapy and currently hold a group fitness certification. In her free time you can catch her on a plane going on a next adventure or in the streets of Chicago looking for the best food spots! Being a part of Stretch Lab not only allows her to build meaningful interactions with each person that walks into the studio, but also help those individuals meet their goals with mobility.

Pronouns are xe/xyr or they/them. Hannah has been living in Chicago for over a decade now, originally moving here from northern Indiana to study oil painting at the American Academy of Art. Hannah’s diverse career background turned towards body work when they received a certification to teach yoga in 2020. Outside of work Hannah frequently travels, goes backpacking and bike touring, builds custom bicycles and engages in Chicago’s active and varied bicycle cultures.

One of our full time Flexologists, Kendall loves restoring mobility and tending to musculoskeletal imbalances. As a NASM certified personal trainer he uses his experience with corrective exercise to give enjoyable, yet effective stretches to the people that he has on the bench. He's a big fan of self improvement and he's more than happy to help others do the same in whatever way he can! When he's not in the studio he's usually studying languages, studying anatomy, or training in the gym. However, on occasion you may spot him unwinding in the city with his partner and his friends.

(she/her) Emma graduated with her BFA in Dance from The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University. During her final semester, she was recognized as an outstanding senior of the conservatory. Along with her BFA, she has minors in Fine Arts Entrepreneurship and Management. In addition to working as a Flexologist with StretchLab, Emma works as a rehabilitation aide with Athletico, teaches dance classes, and is exploring other performance and choreography opportunities within the Chicagoland area. Because Emma has danced her whole life, she has seen firsthand how movement and stretching changes lives. Being at StretchLab has given Emma an opportunity to help others reach their movement goals and feel better in their everyday lives.