Welcome to Stretchlab Santa Fe

Please meet John, one of our newest Flexologists! John is a lifelong traveler, adventurer, and fitness junkie. He’s been to all fifty US states, Machu Picchu, Mount Everest, and backpacked Western Europe. John trained in meditation at a Himalayan monastery and got his 200 hour yoga certification at a school on the banks of the Ganges River in India, The Vinyasa Yoga School. He has several years of teaching experience in yoga, as well. In his spare time, he is building an off-grid homestead here in New Mexico. We are so happy to have John on our Team at StretchLab Santa Fe!

Please help us welcome Silke (pronounced Silka) to the StretchLab Santa Fe Flexologist Team! Silke spent the past twelve years living in France and is new to Santa Fe. A little bit of history about Silke: she received her BA in Social Work and been practicing and teaching yoga for over 20 years. She earned her 300 hour yoga teaching certification through ParaYoga®. Additional studies include anatomy and myofascial movement with Gary Carter and pranic meditation and subtle body anatomy with Dr.Swami Shankardev. Silke has led yoga retreats internationally & is a guest presenter at yoga teacher training programs annually, teaching Sanskrit for yogis (i.e. the effects on vibration on body/mind). Silke’s most recent passion & commitment is pole fitness/dance and aerial arts. Her personal philosophy: each of us are endowed with incredible life force and that energy is meant to thrive. The human body is a remarkable design, and the heart and mind equally are allies -- and anyone of any age can embrace, enjoy, and enhance their capacities.

Xander is an ACE certified personal trainer who has been working for 2 years focusing on Strength Athletes. Currently going to school at CNM, Xander will continue to UNM and plans to get a bachelors degree and possibly Doctorate in Exercise Science and Wellness/Kinesiology. Xander is extremely passionate in all things fitness and would love to help you reach your goals!

Katia has a Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Physical Therapy and has plans to attend PT school next fall. She currently works as a Therapy Technician assisting patients with general exercises and therapeutic modalities. She loves connecting with anyone she interacts with and will try her best to lighten the mood. Katia has been a year round athlete since grade school and loves to stay active now, whether in the gym or on a hike!

Please meet Samantha! She was born and raised in Santa Fe NM! Samantha comes from a medical background specifically Nursing. She also has a background of sports medicine being a D1 collegiate athlete for 2.5 years at the University of New Mexico. She is currently enrolled full-time in ethology. She is determined to help all clients meet their stretch needs and goals. She also loves to cook and try all different types of food, Samantha enjoys spending her free time with friends and family and stays busy with furthering her education. Make an appointment with Samantha today!

Introducing Ashley! She is an Army veteran with a background in behavioral health, hospitality, and healthcare. Ashley has well-rounded experiences in helping others, and with her extensive experience in bedside manner, she has great compassion and comfortability in the forefront of her mind. Ashley values the overlap between mental and physical health. Being an advocate for the two has lead her to the Health and Wellness industry! Ashley is a NASM certified personal trainer and is currently working towards a group fitness instructor certification. When she’s not journaling, outside, or attending group fitness classes, Ashley can be found spending time with family and her fur baby. Book a stretch with Ashley today!

JD has more than 18 years of experience in Massage Therapy with everyone from Olympic Sprinters to X Games medalists. He specialized in trigger point and deep tissue massage and enjoys incorporating some of those techniques into his stretches. When he isn't stretching, he can be found cycling, motorcycling, or painting. He looks forward to helping you reach your potential.