Welcome to StretchLab Pavilions

Nielle has been working, and studying massage therapy and bodywork for 9 years. She's currently on a path to healing and restoring her own body through stretching, exercise, massage, and other modalities that promote homeostasis. StretchLab excited her desire to expand her own physical abilities and the opportunity to teach others to do the same is the best benefit of all as they will be learning from someone who can truly attest to the benefits of the service offered by StretchLab. In her free time, she enjoys napping, playing video games, or reading a book are just a few of the ways she likes to unwind.

Geo is a Sac State Alum who believes flexibility is the component of fitness that is the most neglected. Having a place that helps people improve their flexibility and get educated on the importance of it, is what drew Geo to StretchLab. His passion for movement made him pursue a degree in Kinesiology and become a personal trainer. With his background, StretchLab was the perfect place to be able to impact people’s lives daily through movement. In his free time, Geo likes to hike, bike, read and take naps. Geo is also challenging himself regularly by doing OCR races, along with training for a full marathon.

Josh has a degree in Exercise Physiology and is a NASM certified personal trainer. He wishes he could teleport so he doesn’t have to wait at a red light, stand in lines and could travel the world in the blink of an eye! Obviously his dream job is working at StretchLab Pavilions! A very close second is to open his own Wellness Clinic working with a wide variety of clients meeting their exercise and fitness, nutrition and rehabilitation needs. Working at StretchLab gives Josh the “opportunity to work alongside clients and assist in their growth and development to reach their personal goals.” He enjoys working out (in the air-conditioned indoors), watching sports and spending quality time with friends and family.

Joe has a background in fitness and health, holding a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and working as a physical therapy aide. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, playing video games, and engaging in soccer and basketball. He believes that stretching is crucial because it enables people to achieve things they couldn't before, and he's passionate about helping others reach their fitness goals. Additionally, his favorite video game character is Donkey Kong, particularly from "Super Mario Strikers," his favorite game.

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Inessa holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sports Medicine from Northern Michigan University, where she developed a strong foundation in health and fitness. Passionate about personal well-being, she emphasizes the importance of stretching as a way to relax and release bodily tension. Outside of her professional interests, Inessa enjoys cultivating her garden, finding joy in nurturing plants and watching them grow. She is also an avid participant in local trivia nights, where she loves challenging her knowledge and engaging with the community. A dedicated fan of the Wizarding World, Inessa dreams of visiting the actual Hogwarts castle, not the theme park version. Experiencing the magical elements, such as the moving staircases and enchanted surroundings, would be a dream come true for her, reflecting her long-time admiration for the Harry Potter series.

As a newly certified personal trainer, CJ's fitness journey sprouted from his love for basketball. During high school, he was introduced to weightlifting and found joy in refining his form and experimenting with various workouts to maintain his fitness. Currently, he's engaged in military physical training to further challenge himself. Outside of fitness, CJ relishes spending quality time with his family, hitting the basketball court, refining his barbering skills, and savoring delicious meals. Stretching holds significant importance to CJ, as it enhances his everyday life and aids in his athletic performance while preventing injuries. Moreover, his admiration for Wukong from League of Legends stems from his upbeat, confident, and witty persona in conquering adversaries.

Jennifer's interest in fitness began as a child, watching her father lift weights at the gym. During her teenage and young adult years, she worked out regularly but didn’t realize the importance of stretching, which led to frequent injuries. Her recovery experiences in physical therapy sparked a deeper fascination with human movement and mobility. In 2020, Jennifer earned her personal training certification through NASM and continued her education through various courses. She also gained valuable experience working as a physical therapy aide. Currently, she coaches functional strength and conditioning classes, prioritizing proper form, controlled movements, and a strong foundation built on mobility. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, strength training, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Stretching has significantly improved her performance, helped prevent injuries, and relieved tension. Now, she’s passionate about helping others experience the same benefits, regardless of their lifestyle.

Wendy has been in the health and wellness industry for five years, with a background in personal training, nutrition coaching, and chiropractic care. She enjoys working out, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends. Stretching is essential to her active lifestyle, helping her move pain-free, push her limits in training, and maintain a balance between rest and recovery. Her favorite video game characters are Mario and Luigi, as she grew up playing their games the most.

Sierra started her career in biochemistry. Apparently, the lab coats and mixing potions is not the calling she was looking for. She wants to be a trophy wife or be a teleporter - no flying Southwest for this aspiring aerial arts enthusiast (think cirque du soleil). In her spare time, when not honing her skills as an aerial acrobat, she loves to read comics and smutty novels. Her other love is learning about the body and how to heal and maintain health which is why leading the charge at StretchLab Pavilions is the perfect spot for her!

Steven a certified personal trainer working on his Kinesiology degree at Sac State. If he could have any superpower, it would be to have a “photographic and permanent memory of any information I chose to keep!” This would help him in school and remember all the recipes to try (this guys loves to eat!). His dream job is to be a physical therapist with being a food tester for every Michelin starred restaurant a very close second! Steven loves working at StretchLab because it’s an outlet for him to learn and help people for his future career. It allows him to spread information and teach individuals about their bodies in a meaningful way where he feels like he's making a difference in the world. He also loves the interactions and relationships that he’s building. He is a competitive power lifter and food lover so he’s working out or eating in his spare time. A word of advice…do not ask him about food unless you’re prepared to drop everything and go get food!

Mariza’s background is in massage therapy with an emphasis in the advanced neuromuscular program. Her wish is to have the power of healing with a touch (which I think she may have considering her background in massage therapy). Marita thinks easing pain instantly in others, both emotionally and physically, would be incredibly rewarding! Her dream job is to work as a professional cat cuddler or something equally creative and healing to help others stay calm and relaxed. StretchLab is the place for her because it’s a unique space where she can help people feel better in their bodies and focus on wellness, improve mobility, and improve quality of life in a hands-on, supportive way. In her spare time, she loves spending time cuddling with her cat/pets, working on creative projects (organizing, decorating and crafting) and reflecting in mediation and journaling about her personal growth.

Kevin has a Bachelors’ in Kinesiology and Masters in Occupational Therapy. With all his education and making Dean’s list (multiple semesters) he still wishes he was telekinetic (so he can have the TV remote come to him)! While his dream job is to be an occupational therapist, a Flexologist is a very close second! In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer – you can find him playing pick up games at a park nearby. If that’s too far, come to our studio to see him working at his 2nd dream job!