Welcome to Stretchlab Wheaton

Kara has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, teaching various levels and formats throughout her Career. With Certifications from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Schwin Cycling Classic Instructor Program, CycleBar Instructor Program, Box n' Burn Academy, and TRX Suspension Training, she is able to help others reach their fitness goals! During her free time, she loves to spend time at her lake house, boating, and surfing in the summer. Her other favorite outdoor activities include gardening, hiking, and going for a run. Spending time with her husband and kids makes her happiest! Kara is most excited about working at StretchLab because she genuinely believes she can help others. Helping people feel good about themselves by reaching their fitness goals or enhancing their daily lives has always been her passion. StretchLab truly allows her to do just that! With her athletic background, stretching has always been essential to her lifestyle. She truly understands the value of enhancing your performance and injury prevention!

Aimee holds an International Ballet Barre Fitness Association Certification. She has over 20 years of dance training in various genres. Having completed her Dance Minor at Millikin University, she is now actively working in the dance industry teaching and choreographing! Outside of dance, Aimee can be found exploring new places to walk or hike. She loves all things Performing Arts and actively stays involved in musical theater with choreography and performing. Aimee's career has made her a firm believer in stretching. She understands the importance of taking care of your body. Having a passion in dance and fitness, StretchLab allows her two passions to come alive in one place!

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!

Robyn is an ISSA Fitness Trainer, ISSA Nutritionist, and ACE Group Fitness Instructor! Her passions include raising her son, caring for animals in her little family business, cosmetology and helping others live their best lives! She also enjoys lots of hobbies in her free time, but stays consistent with her weightlifting, hiking, planning road trips, reading, painting, drawing, thrifting, and always being on the search for the next fun filled creative outlet! Robyn chose StretchLab because she enjoys sharing the benefits of stretching! "Since our programs are customizable to each individual, everyone can benefit, at ANY age! The idea that I can literally 'touch' the lives of so many people through 1 on 1 assisted stretching brings me great joy!" StretchLab's values of Freedom, Energy, Growth, Community, and Caring align with all areas of Robyn's life and she can't wait to help you Live Long!

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. 

Ursula comes to us with over 25 years teaching Group Exercise (various formats and levels). She holds an ACE Personal Training Certification, BARRE Above Certification, and a Tabata Bootcamp Certification. Ursula is also a RollModel Method Practitioner (myofascial release), Reiki Master and Graduate of Illinois State University. Outside of work, you can find her dragon boat racing, volunteering at pet therapy, gardening and spending time with family. Ursula became a Flexologist to assist clients improve their quality of life and to move with more ease.

Peter comes to StretchLab with a XPS Strength and Conditioning Certification. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer with NASM, and holds a Nutrition Certification with ISSA. Throughout his career, Peter has worked in the field, and completed a Strength and Conditioning internship with EXOS. He enjoys spending time with his wife and dogs, and gets pretty competitive in board games! His passion lies in the Health and Fitness industry, so StretchLab spoke to Peter because of the amazing way he can help people move and feel better!

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.

Alison has her Bachelor's Degree in Communications, and is also a Licensed Massage Therapist of over 10 years. She loves traveling, especially places she can show off her scuba diving skills! She also loves music and going to concerts with her husband. Alison is a fantastic Autism mom who tries to be the best advocate for her son. She believes stretching is a great complement to other therapies, but she has learned so much more about stretching since joining StretchLab. She loves helping others feel better as she believes everyone deserves to enjoy a great quality of life and be free of pain. "It is a great feeling when I see that stretching helps our clients move with less discomfort!"

Gianna comes to StretchLab with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Science. She also holds a Master’s in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. She is currently studying towards passing her National Strength and Conditioning Association exam in the near future. Outside of work, Gianna likes to train and workout (crossfit), cook with her mom, and travel to other states. As a former college softball player, she likes to play from time to time for fun. Gianna became a Flexologist to help others understand the benefits of stretching and to help them stay fit and live easier during their everyday lives!

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!