Welcome to Stretchlab Towne Center

Meri is born and raised in Baton Rouge. She has been a certified personal trainer for over 5+ years. As a former track and field athlete, she has always been passionate about fitness. Meri competed in track and field from age 8 until age 22. Before track and field, she did competitive cheer and also danced, so stretching has always played an important role in her life. Stretching has always helped her improve range of motion, flexibility, decreased her injury risks and helped improve her performance on and off the track. She graduated from Loyola University New Orleans where she majored in Business Management, where she competed in both cross country and track & field. Outside of work, she likes to maintain her personal training business, workout, and spend time with friends and family. Meri loves StretchLab because it focuses on promoting a better life both physically and mentally where she gets to help improve everyday quality of life for people.

Calder Reed, originally from Magee, Mississippi, relocated to Baton Rouge five years ago for his higher education at Louisiana State University, and upon graduating, decided to continue to call Baton Rouge home. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in the spring of 2022 with his BS in Kinesiology and is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In addition, Calder previously served as Lead Therapy Technician for a local physical therapy clinic, where he routinely instructed patients on muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises. He states that his passion lies in helping others learn to invest in their own personal health and wellness, and claims that being a Flexologist at StretchLab is nothing short of his perfect job. He has dedicated several years of his life to learning about the human body and its functions, and is excited to use his knowledge to help you feel better, and live longer! Outside of StretchLab, Calder is an avid sportsman, fitness enthusiast, and music lover. He greatly enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family, especially on Saturdays in the Fall when the Tigers are playing. He is very excited to get to know you and help start your flexibility journey!

Brennan Stokes is from Watson, Louisiana, but lives in Baton Rouge now to focus on his education at LSU. He is majoring in Kinesiology and is set to graduate in May 2023. He has hopes of continuing his education in order to become a professor one day. Brennan holds a Personal Training Certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He gained his passion for the fitness industry after a successful weight loss journey of over 150 pounds. He wants to use his experience and sentiment to help anyone, especially at StretchLab! Brennan thoroughly enjoys music of any variety as well as anything and everything football. He is eager to get to know you and help you on your journey to wellness and, of course, flexibility!

Sydnee is from St.Francisville, LA and is currently a senior at Louisiana State University. At LSU she is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Human Movement Science/ Pre-Physical Therapy. Here she has taken numerous anatomy and physiology courses where she has learned an abundance about the human body and its functions. Sydnee has worked as a therapy technician at a local physical therapy clinic where she was responsible for instructing patients through exercises and stretches for their treatment plan. As a former cheerleader, she has always been passionate about the human body and most importantly, stretching and flexibility. The idea of stretching to keep yourself from being injured has played a huge role in her life. Outside of StretchLab she enjoys teaching gymnastics classes where she gets to teach her kids new skills and focus on flexibility training. When she’s not stretching clients or teaching gymnastics she loves spending time with her friends and family, and taking her puppy on walks. She is very excited to get to work with you and help you with your flexibility.

Ryan is from Laplace, Louisiana, and has been in Baton Rouge for about 4 years. He is a former athlete, who has played football and baseball competitively. He attends FranU where he is completing coursework to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. He then plans on going back to school in hopes of becoming a DPT. Ryan loves watching sports and sometimes playing drums with his little brothers when he has some free time. He started off as a sales associate here and has transitioned into becoming a Flexologist. Ryan has a passion for helping others be the best version of themselves. Nothing makes him more happy than seeing someone accomplish a goal they set out for themselves, while also helping him accomplish some of his. He is very excited to begin his journey here at StretchLab and with all of you.

Airiana Jones, originally from Kansas City, MO, relocated to Houston, TX just before high school, currently lives in Baton Rouge, and is now a senior at Louisiana State University. At LSU, Airiana is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with an Athletic Training concentration. Her knowledge of anatomy and the functions of the human body began in various high school sports as a student athletic trainer. Continuing her work as a trainer, Airiana currently works with the LSU football team having responsibilities that include assisting with practices, games, rehabilitation, and treatments. She is very passionate about the importance of body maintenance, is excited about continuing her career in athletics, and is soon to apply for graduate school. Outside of school and work, she enjoys fashion, family and anything sports related. Airiana is excited to get to know you and help you achieve your health and wellness goals.

Raegan is born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana State University in May of 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Dance. Raegan has been dancing since the age of 6 and competed in sports until the age of 19, now she is a consistent weightlifter. As a former athlete and dancer, she understands the importance of stretching and is passionate about helping others understand that also. Previously, Raegan has served as a Physical Therapy Technician in a very established Physical Therapy clinic in the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. Raegan is excited about continuing her education and passion for helping people invest into their bodies and their overall health, soon applying for chiropractor school. Outside of work Raegan enjoys working out, dancing, painting, drawing, spending time with friends, family, and her dog Charlie.

Colby is from Geismar, LA and is currently a personal trainer, certified through ISSA, and a fitness instructor at Regymen Fitness. He has been in the fitness field for the last 3 years. He grew up always playing some sort of sport, but the one he loved most was football. When the time came to get away from college, he fell off on working out, fitness in general, and ultimately decided to make a change and started working at a gym. Colby figured if he worked at a gym he'd have to work out and that’s what happened. Love for the gym grew as he upgraded from front desk to a fitness loving gym head who enjoys helping people find that same love and passion for fitness and wellness for their own bodies. As for his free time, he waits to see what comes his way, whatever fun pops up in the moment, he’s normally onboard for.