Welcome to Stretchlab Wheaton

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. 

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!

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.

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!

Carmela comes to StretchLab with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She also completed her personal training certification through ACE with a specialty in nutrition. Outside of work, she spends a ton of time with her family, going to the gym and traveling! Carmela has management experience with people and numbers, but working with clients has always proven to be the most rewarding!

Aspen comes to StretchLab with a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Science and Performance (Programming) from Arizona State University. In addition, she has an Associate's Degree in Dance and in Exercise and Wellness. Aspen has spent many years working with supplements and teaching dance! You can also find her hiking, cycling, running, and watching movies in her free time. Aspen loves StretchLab because it allows her to gain one-on-one experience in hopes of pursuing Physical Therapy in the future. It also allows her to assist clients in their wellness journeys by helping them improve their range of motion for performance and everyday function! 

Darren comes to StretchLab with knowledge in many fitness industry categories! He is a certified group fitness instructor, coaches aqua-strength and bootcamp classes, and is versed in silver sneakers weight management. He is working on his cancer exercise specialist and precision nutrition specialist certifications! Outside of work, you can find Darren hiking, kayaking, weightlifting, in a yoga class, cooking healthy meals, or painting and building electric guitars! Because of his passion in fitness and nutrition, Darren has found himself at StretchLab to help others in their health and fitness journey!

Cristian comes to StretchLab with a Personal Training Certification from NASM. He also graduated from UIC with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. Outside of work, he enjoys powerlifting, kayaking, rock climbing, and skydiving! Cristian loves StretchLab because it provides him with the tools, education, and environment to meet his clients' fitness needs and help them out!

Tim comes to StretchLab with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Aurora University. He also attends the Perform Better Function Training Summit and listens to the Huberman Lab Science Podcast for additional knowledge. Outside of work, you can find Tim lifting weights, and playing tons of volleyball! Tim loves StretchLab because it gives him the opportunity to help others reach their health and wellness goals!

Rilie comes to StretchLab with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Lewis University. She has worked as a Rehab Technician for over 2 years while studying. Outside of work you can find her weight training, bike riding, spending time with family and friends, and watching her favorite TV shows! Rilie loves StretchLab because it allows her to apply her knowledge to help people move and feel better in a positive environment.

Mike comes to StretchLab with over 20 years of experience in various parts of the fitness industry. From coaching high school football and track, to being a Certified Zumba Instructor, and a 200 Hour RYT Yoga Certified Instructor, he has found a home here at StretchLab. Outside of work, you can find him teaching yoga and hosting journaling workshops. He also likes to explore the city of Downtown Chicago, finding small coffee shops and cocktail bars he's never visited before. Mike loves StretchLab because he strongly believes in the power of stretching and being able to stay in tune with your body.

Andrew comes to StretchLab with a Personal Training Certification from ISSA. He also has certifications with NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness), and FMT (Functional Movement Training). Andrew has 5 years experience in strength and conditioning coaching, and helping clients as a mobility specialist. Outside of work you can find him boxing, kickboxing, and running. Andrew loves StretchLab because he is able to give people who really need help to feel comfortable in their bodies!