Welcome to StretchLab South Sarasota

Meet our Lead Flexologist George! He is Crossfit level 2 certified and a former Crossfit Gym owner. He is also a retired NYPD police officer and Detective. He has extensive experience in Strength/Conditioning and specializes in optimizing human performance. When he's not in the studio he enjoys spending time with his children, biking, and training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, in which he holds a brown belt!

Paula comes from a gymnastics and dance background. She is an Illinois state champion gymnast and has performed with The Lyric Opera of Chicago. In almost 30 years at Lyric, she has been contracted as a dancer, acrobat, actor, stunt woman and choreographer. She is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute and has been in the fitness industry for 17 years taking great pride in finding the program that works for each and every client. Her clients' ages range from 10 to 85. She looks forward to helping her StretchLab clients find their joy in movement.

Meet our Flexologist Craig! He is NCSF, NASM and TPI (Titleist) Certified as a Personal Trainer and Golf Fitness Specialist. Growing up around the many golf courses of Florida, his specialty in golf fitness has helped many players stay flexible in their swing. He also holds an NMT certification in massage therapy. What he enjoys most about being a part of StretchLab is the team effort! Beyond helping StretchLab customers stay flexible, he enjoys swimming, golf, time with family, and he plays the drums with local-favorite “Shell & The Crabs!”” band.

Olivia Huseonica is a professional dancer, choreographer and movement instructor local to the Sarasota area. She is also a 200-hour certified Hatha yoga teacher who runs a private practice called Liv Thru Movement. Though her work, she enjoys helping young and old students alike find the joy that comes from connecting with their bodies. She graduated with Honors from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City in 2023, earning a BFA in Ballet and a Minor in Nutrition. Afterwards, she took a job with Azara Ballet, a company that performs locally and values inclusivity and authenticity through dance. She enjoys implementing all of the techniques that have helped her retain longevity and lasting health into her career at Stretch Lab, aiding clients who which to recover from injury, relieve pain and/or find the flexibility for whatever moves them.

Marea has been teaching yoga since 2017 and practicing for more than 20 years. She completed her 200-hour RYT certification with Davannayoga and has led private sessions, group classes, and international retreats. In 2025, Marea expanded her expertise by training as a Flexologist at StretchLab, where she offers specialized assistance for muscle imbalances and overall mobility. This growing focus allows her to combine her deep yoga knowledge with targeted flexibility training, helping clients move better, recover faster, and feel stronger in their daily lives. She enjoys supporting StretchLab clients on their journey toward greater flexibility, balance, and well-being. Most recently she published Healing Our World, a vibrant children’s book inspiring environmental stewardship and kindness, featuring hands-on activities to engage young readers.

I’m a Life Holistic Coach, Personal Trainer specialized in glutes and nutrition, and a Flexologist. My purpose is to guide people on their journey toward complete well-being. As a Flexologist, I combine the power of stretching with holistic coaching and personal training to release tension, improve mobility, and restore vital energy. My mission is to make every session a transformative experience—where the body grows stronger, the mind finds calm, and each person feels reconnected with their own life.