Welcome to Stretchlab Wheaton

Liz comes to StretchLab after a successful corporate career. She spent time away from the workplace to raise her kids, and decided to pursue her passion for wellness and her love of working out. She got her group fitness certification through the American Council of Exercise (ACE). That led her to a number of certifications including boxing, TRX, cycling and more. In 2016 she completed the comprehensive Pilates training program under the Pilates Method Alliance umbrella. In her free time, Liz enjoys boxing, lifting weights, walking, golf, pickleball, reading and listening to podcasts. She spend a lot of time with her kids and friends. You will often find her traveling, going to concerts and attending sports events. She is excited to be a part of the team to bring StretchLab and PNF stretching to Wheaton. She is eager to watch people connect their flexibility and range of motion to and improved quality of life!

Lora comes to Stretch Lab with 15 years experience in healthcare as a Rehab Assistant and has worked in wellness as a Personal Trainer for high risk populations. Lora is a Licensed CNA through the State of Illinois, and a CPT and WFS through AFAA and NASM respectively. Lora enjoys long power walks with her 11 year old Bichon Poo, Butterscotch, the visual arts, music, community service and trying out new gluten free and vegan recipes! Having recovered from prior back injuries, Lora firmly believes that stretching is an essential part of the wellness triad that often gets overlooked. She is excited to be a part of the Wheaton team in sharing her passion of minimizing pain and movement restrictions, and improving her clients overall quality of life! "Live long, live strong!''

Elise comes to us with a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Ball State University. She is also a certified Health Screener who travels around the Midwest for different health fairs. She likes to hang out with her friends and boyfriend, oftentimes downtown Chicago, biking or walking along the lakefront. She also loves to binge different tv shows and movies. Elise decided to join the StretchLab team because she knows the importance of stretching and wanted to share it with her clients! With a personal training background, she wanted to be well rounded in all things essential for the human body. 

Jessica comes to us with a 200 hour RYT Yoga Certification, and an 800 hour IAYT Yoga Therapy Certification. She has also completed other 200 hour courses to expand her yoga knowledge, including ‘Power Moves’, ‘Advanced Chakra’, ‘Body Image’, ‘Yoga 30 Hours’, and ‘Yoga for Psychology’. Outside of Yoga and StretchLab, you can find Jessica hoop dancing, slacklining, hiking, playing with her dogs, and practicing her aerial skills! Jessica wanted to work at StretchLab because she loves applying her yoga knowledge in a more personal (one-on-one) setting!

Madison comes to StretchLab with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She is also currently enrolled in a Doctoral Program to become a Physical Therapist. Outside of working and doing schoolwork, you can find Madison on a walk, bike ride, or at the Zoo (she goes so often that she has a membership)! She joined the StretchLab family to help people keep their bodies active and healthy, while getting a better understanding of how the human body works.

Zuhair comes to StretchLab with an Exercise Science Degree from Benedictine University. He is starting Physical Therapy school in January at North Central College. Outside of work, you can find Zuhair playing basketball or in the weight room. He decided to join our StretchLab family to gain experience and share his current knowledge of working with the human body! Live Long!

Luke comes to StretchLab with both a 200-RYT Yoga Certification and a TEB-92 Certification. Outside of work you can find Luke playing pickleball, practicing yoga and playing guitar! He loves working at StretchLab because it combines his passion for fitness and helping others all in one place!

Megan comes to StretchLab with her Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from Iowa State University. She is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Megan enjoys working out in the weight room and jamming out during a good spin class. She also loves walking her Goldendoodle, Oliver and finding new state parks to take him hiking. In her down time when she is not moving around, you can catch her watching a good show on Netflix. She loves being a Flexologist because she loves watching her clients reach their goals, start to feel comfortable in their bodies, move freely and she loves meeting/building great relationships with a ton of new people.

Alejandra comes to StretchLab with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She also has her Master's in Occupational Therapy, and is currently pursuing her Doctorate. Her past experience in Massage Therapy and 8 years of working in a rehabilitation setting set her up for success! Outside of work you can find Alejandra playing tennis, hiking, or weight training. She loves StretchLab because it allows her to help others meet their health and flexibility goals!

Joey comes to StretchLab with a Bachelor's Degree from Aurora University in Athletic Training. He has worked in the Physical Therapy setting for over 10 years, and continues to be passionate about working with athletes! "If you have a body, you are an athlete". Outside of work, you can find Joey playing baseball (which he has played for over 25 years), watching sports, and trying new restaurants! Joey loves StretchLab because it allows him to connect and educate people about health and wellness. He is able to help others reach their goals, while fulfilling his own goal; giving strength to those who need it!