Welcome to Stretchlab Thornwood

I have been a Massage Therapist for 17 years. Outside of the studio I enjoy biking, soccer, and fitness classes. I love being part of StretchLab because I love helping people feel better!

Stephanie graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Kinesiology degree and nutrition minor. She has experience in personal training with a NASM and USAW level-1. While in high school she joined track and now coaches for a local high school track team. She enjoys running and ran her first marathon in May. Stephanie is looking forward to being part of StretchLab because she enjoys educating people on the importance and benefits stretching.

Natalia holds a 500-hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Certificate and has been on a journey of untangling the connections and interrelations of our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. She enjoys connecting with Nature and integrating all lessons it has to offer. Her life purpose is to stretch people on a physical, emotional, and mental level. She absolutely love connecting with clients on the bench where we can together access the secrets of the human body.

Patricia is a certified Personal Trainer and coaches a national volleyball level team in Deerfield. When not coaching, she enjoys working out and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to be a part of Stretchlab to help give people relief from stresses of daily life.

Haley graduated from Mercyhurst University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a certification in Organizational Leadership. She currently dances with a Chicago based performing arts company. In her free time, Haley enjoys getting outside and catching up with friends and family. She is excited to be a part of StretchLab, connecting with her clients and help them reach their goals.

Gabriella has been practicing yoga for over 7 years. She earned her 200 hr certification in the last year. She will start working on her Pilates mat certification this fall. When Gabriella is not in the studio she can be found enjoying the outdoors. She loves to bike, hike, kayak and long walks along the beach. Gabriella loves working at Stretchlab because it connects well with her yoga and Pilates career. The Flexologist training has given her a greater understanding of the human body and how she can better help her clients feel amazing. Gabriella loves making people feel better and help them achieve their fitness goals.

Marc has worked as a personal trainer as a part time job for a number of years. He has taught martial arts for over 5 years. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family as well as continued training in his martial art form. Marc is looking forward to helping his clients gain better range of motion through stretch, keeping them active in their lives.

Arian has been a massage therapist for 9 years. When not at Stretchlab, she loves spending time outside hiking or camping. She loves helping people have a better quality of life through stretching.

Michael has a background in personal training and enjoys helping his clients learn how to move better in everything they do. He has relocated to the area from the west coast where he worked as a flexologist in a Stretchlab.