Welcome to Stretchlab Boulder

I was a gymnast for 18 years, including two years in college at the University of Vermont. There I earned a Bachelor’s of General Engineering with a focus in Biomechanics and biomaterials. I later switched career paths to become a yoga teacher and apply for physical therapy school. I have a passion for movement and hope to use movement to heal and prevent injuries in both body and mind. I love working at StretchLab because I am able to directly help people improve their day to day lives through stretching. “Motion is lotion” is what I always say. I love that I get to create a program for each of my clients and play an active part in their movement recovery. In my spare time I teach and practice yoga, rock climb, hike, ski, rollerblade, and I love to bake and cook. I have a fluffy pup named Lucy who I love to take on walks. 

I earned a Bachelor's in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 2021. This foundational education laid the groundwork for a career dedicated to understanding and improving human health. My professional journey has been marked by a commitment to working alongside a diverse population dealing with various injuries and diseases. This knowledge is a foundation for my work, allowing me to approach challenges holistically. Working at StretchLab in Boulder enables me to make a positive impact on people's health. In August, I am set to embark on a new chapter in my journey by pursuing my doctorate in Physical Therapy in Oregon. I enjoy spending time with my fantastic wife and two dogs in my free time. I also like skiing, hiking, and strength training.

I grew up in Chicago and obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale where I also received training in exercise based cancer rehabilitation. I moved to Colorado in 2021 for graduate school and recently graduated with my Master’s degree in High Altitude Exercise Physiology from Western Colorado University. I have nearly 10 years worth of experience with strength training and interned for Yale University as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach where I worked with up to 32 Division I teams in the weight room. I am extremely passionate about strength training and I know flexibility plays an important role in training as well as general wellness. I strongly support the idea of using various methods to help people increase their performance in training, sports, and general movement. In the future, I plan to pursue a career with NASA working in their exercise physiology department to assist astronauts with staying healthy during long duration space travel.

From the moment I first slipped on my ballet shoes at 8 years old, I've harbored an insatiable passion for moving my body and exploring various forms of movement. 10 years ago, my entire life took a drastic turn when severe mold toxicity transformed my body into a kind of prison, restricting me from the movement practices I loved. During my long road to recovery, yoga transformed my body from a source of immense pain into a vehicle of freedom. Because of this experience I pivoted my entire career, becoming a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer, with the intention of helping others to feel a greater sense of freedom in their bodies. I'm dedicated to enhancing flexibility, mobility, and increased vitality with everyone I work with. My mission is to empower individuals not only during our sessions but to instill a lasting sense of body awareness and self-care, fostering a supportive environment where clients feel motivated and inspired on their journey towards lasting well-being.

I was born and raised in Chicago before moving to Texas where I attended Baylor University and earned my degree in Exercise Physiology. I started working with StretchLab in Kansas City where I was able to continue my passion of impacting others with healthy movement. When I moved to Colorado, I was excited to be able to continue my work as a Flexologist. I love to be active but I am a geek at heart. Health and fitness is the best preventive medicine and it is my goal to assist everyone to becoming more confident in their movement. I am always open to any conversation and I look forward to getting to know you and helping you move your very best!

It's been my mission to help others rediscover and maintain new, healthy, lifelong habits and routines. And we'll have some fun along the way. I care about my clients, and there's nothing more important to me than helping somebody go through an experience that makes them happy and feel good in their body. My background is in personal training and nutritional coaching by helping people grow stronger and more confident in their bodies in a healthy fashion. I love learning new skills and ways to help people furthermore. Seeking interest in wellness, I joined StretchLab to help learn other approaches to make long lasting changes that make the body feel good, and increase performance.

I was born in Romania and raised in America since I was 3 years old, where I pursued a Bachelors’ Degree in Kinesiology at Michigan State University along with a Minor focus in Health Promotions and Injury. I have been a private one-on-one Personal Trainer and Health Coach, focusing on education and exploration of one's own body and mind. I recently moved to Colorado to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Engineering where I plan to take my knowledge of the health sphere and create new technology to aid individuals and medical professionals. StretchLab has given me the opportunity to connect with others one-on-one to provide an educational and fun environment, while learning hands-on how our day-to-day life can affect us. I am very excited to hear your story and be there every step of the way to reaching your new goals!