Welcome to Stretchlab Wicker Park

Bright is in pursuit of becoming a Physical Therapist. Graduating from North Park University with a degree in exercise science, he’s a pre-physical therapy student with an extensive background working as a Physical Therapy assistant, mentor, and basketball trainer. With a passion for athletics, strength training, and keeping physically fit, Bright has experience in helping patients ranging from age 18-90.

Peter has a Bachelors in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign and is a certified personal trainer. He firmly believes that learning about human movement is a never ending pursuit. An accomplished athlete, Peter played basketball, was captain of his high school swim team, and a marathon runner. He recently competed in his first amateur boxing competition and plans to pursue more, all this while training for his first Chicago Triathlon and pursuing a Master’s degree in education at the North Park University. He ultimately wants to become a high school PE teacher. During his tenure at StretchLab he plans on accomplishing a lifelong goal of his: attaining the splits!

Having trained in competitive and concert dance from a young age, Ariana has extensive knowledge in somatic practice and experiential anatomy. In 2023, she obtained her Bachelor's degree in dance from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London. She is a 250 hour registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga and Ayurveda Center. Ariana possesses thorough understanding of bodily mobility and function, and having rehabbed two hip labrum tears, she takes a special interest in hip and pelvic issues. Today she teaches and choreographs for dance educational programs, and aims to spread a life of health and wellness to as many individuals as possible.

Mia developed a love of movement through her experiences playing organized sports as a child. Her interest in athletics and science then led her to study how the human body moves and performs in motion, and after earning her B.S. in Kinesiology she has held a variety of roles in the fitness community. Through her experiences as a college athlete, trainer, and coach she has seen the impact that good mobility and flexibility have on wellbeing. Mia is passionate about using her knowledge of physiology to help improve the lives of those she has the opportunity to work with.

Andy Holsteen is a certified yoga teacher and personal trainer. He originally went to school for journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, but decided to transition into the health and wellness world after yoga helped him recover following a bike accident. His goal is to help people be and feel their best. Outside of StretchLab, Andy runs an indie publishing company and plays in a couple local bands.

Layla is a very established fitness professional with an extensive background in personal training and is a licensed massage therapist. Having helped 100s of women reach their fitness goals, Layla brings to StretchLab a very strong understanding of human body mechanics, nutrition, and performance evaluation.

Sasha, from Indianapolis, Indiana, went to Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!) and graduated with a degree in Fitness and Wellness. She fell in love with dance at 8 years old and continued to dance until she was 19 years old. She earned her yoga certification and studied kinesiology throughout her time at IU. She loves working with others and being able to make a difference in someone’s day. She loves cracking jokes and says her goofy side comes out more often than not! She believes health is wealth and that taking care of mental and physical well being is the best thing one can do to make themselves happy. She is super excited to be able to help people reach their flexibility and mobility goals here at StretchLab Wicker Park!

Annaliese, from Toledo, Ohio, grew up as a competitive dancer making her no stranger to movement and mobility. In 2022, she graduated Western Michigan University with a BFA in Dance focusing on performance as well as kinesiology. Once relocating in Chicago, she began her professional dance career. Annaliese believes that movement is medicine, and everyone can benefit from maximizing their mobility. She is excited to be a part of the StretchLab family and help our members reach their goals!