Welcome to StretchLab Surf City

Peter has a Bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton. He went to school and got a hack reactor certification and is pursuing a job as a software developer. Peter got into fitness because he played sports his whole life and got more into the benefits of activity when he started competitively playing badminton. He believes stretching is important so that you don't become comfortable in limited range of motion which helps prevent injury, his favorite stretch is pigeon. Outside of StretchLab he enjoys going to the gym, playing sports, and learning piano. A fun fact about Peter is he takes dancing classes!

Bobby has her BA in Communication from The University of Arizona Global Campus and is a Nationally Certified Medical Assistant from Concorde Career College. She is also currently in school for Physical Therapy Assistant then pursuing her doctorate in Physical Therapy. Bobby got into the fitness industry because she was an intercollegiate athlete, also her father had multiple sclerosis and knows the importance of being physically mobile and flexible. She believes stretching is important because it improves circulation and decreases stress. Her favorite stretch is the ballerina stretch. Outside of StretchLab she likes to travel and workout. A fun fact about Bobby is she likes to work on cars!

Giovanni has his Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with emphasis in exercise science from Cal State Long Beach. He is also currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. Giovanni got into the fitness industry because he has been an athlete all of his life playing a range of sports and has personally faced injuries in his athletic career and has passion for preventing and rehabbing injuries. He believes stretching is important because it helps prevent injuries and full range of motion of all joints can improve quality of life and his favorite stretch is the pigeon/piriformis stretch. Outside of StretchLab he likes to surf, hike, read, go to concerts and sports events. A fun fact about Giovanni is he was born in Germany!

Brent has his Bachelor's degree in kinesiology from California Baptist University and graduated from CNI College for personal training. Additionally, he has certifications as a strength and conditioning coach, a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, a corrective exercise specialist, a performance enhancement specialist, and a human movement specialist. Currently he is pursuing his functional soft tissue transformation specialist certification through the Gray Institute. Brent got into the health and fitness industry because he loves seeing the transformative health he achieved in his own body and life through various health challenges and how he was able to overcome them through fitness and holistic healthy living. He believes stretching is important because as a bodybuilder suffering many injuries earlier on stretching helped decrease pain, increase range of motion, and improve posture the most. His favorite stretch is the QL stretch. Outside of StretchLab he likes to spend time with friends, family ,and his dog Baxter and loves to spend time outdoors hiking or just enjoying the great California weather! A fun fact about Brent is he is a professional auto detailer who has worked on many cars/trucks - exotic cars included!

Michael has his certificates in Yin, Ashtanga, and Anatomy Yoga with emphasis on yoga assist through Mysore Yoga internship & apprenticeship. He also currently is working towards his 200 hour Yoga therapy certification and works as a Martial Arts instructor for kids & adults; holding a 2nd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do & a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo! Michael got into the fitness industry because through personal experience he has seen 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 themselves and his favorite stretch is the supine lumbar rotation twist. Outside of StretchLab he likes to focus on his personal yoga practice, self care & doing anything outdoors with his beloved Pedro. A fun fact about Michael is he used to live in Sweden!

Briyanda holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from California State University Fullerton, as well as a degree in dance and a dance teaching certification. With over 20 years of dance experience, she developed a deep appreciation for movement and body awareness, which naturally led her into the fitness world. She believes that stretching is essential for maintaining joint health, preventing injury, enhancing overall wellness, and reducing pain. Her favorite stretch is the figure-four stretch. Outside of StretchLab Briyanda enjoys drawing, painting, reading, hiking, dancing, practicing Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, and attending live concerts. A fun fact about her is that she loves all things spooky and horror-related!

Skylar has a Bachelor’s degree in Dance with a concentration in Body, Science, and Motion and a minor in Biology from Marymount Manhattan College. She is also currently pursuing her dance career to hopefully one day be in a movie, be a background dancer for an artist traveling the world, or be on TV and in music videos. Skylar got into fitness because she has danced since she was 4 years old and her love for dance really made her become fascinated with how much the body is capable of. She absolutely loves being part of people's fitness journey to help them reach their fullest potential and achieve their goals. She believes stretching is important because taking care of yourself physically also improves your mental and emotional well being, her favorite stretch is child's pose. Outside of StretchLab and dancing dancing she loves hanging out with her family and animals, oing on adventures like road trips or even traveling the world, and learning the history behind everything. A fun fact about Skylar is that she was born on Thanksgiving!

Stephanie has a Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with an emphasis as an exercise and fitness specialist from San Jose State University and her sports rehab therapy degree and massage license from Fremont College. She also works as a massage and bodywork therapist. Stephanie got into fitness and rehab because she was an athlete her whole life and is passionate about keeping people injury free and doing what they love as long as possible! She believes stretching is important to prevent injuries and increasing a person's quality of life, her favorite stretch is the golfer's stretch! Outside of StretchLab she enjoys doing yoga, hiking, and going to sports events and concerts. A fun fact about Steph is she used to work for the San Francisco 49ers!