Welcome to Stretchlab Kahala

Sarah was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Oahu to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is currently working on obtaining her degree in Health and Exercise Science. Growing up, Sarah played water polo and swam for a competitive swim team which is where she found her love for fitness. Sarah has obtained her personal training certification, 500 hour comprehensive Pilates certification and is currently working on her level one nutrition certification along her yoga certification. She also loves trying new foods, online shopping, and working out.

Hannah was raised in Niu Valley. She grew up surfing, hiking, and everything outdoors throughout Maunalua Bay. She was track and field state champion out of Kaiser High school and competed throughout college in the heptathlon at Biola University. Hannah is a graduate of Western Oregon University with a bachelors degree in Exercise Science and Psychology. She spent time in Oregon as a health coach and group exercise instructor while her husband finished up his schooling before moving back home. If she’s not at work, the majority of the time she is running, surfing, or enjoying creation in some way!

With over two decades of experience in the health and fitness industry, Stacey is driven by her passion to guide clients towards holistic well-being. Stacey’s goal is to help empower individuals to move and live with renewed vitality. Stacey’s academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a pre-physical therapy emphasis and a minor in Psychology from Pacific University. She also holds multiple certifications, including Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist from NASM, and Certified Personal Trainer and Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery from Precision Nutrition. Overall well-being is the cornerstone of her approach.

Jack is really enthusiastic about helping people move more, move better, and move with less pain. After majoring in Finance and working in the field for several years, he decided to find a career that was more personally meaningful. He obtained an Associate's degree in Therapeutic Massage, a certification in neuromuscular therapy, and a certification in Active Release Technique (ART) as well. Soft-tissue work and stretching helped immensely in recovering from shoulder labral tears that he experienced in college; so he can speak personally to the benefit of both, and wouldn't practice any technique on anyone else that he hasn’t already done on himself. Jack also worked at a StretchLab franchise on the mainland. In his spare time, you can primarily find him picking up heavy things and putting them back down (weightlifting), rolling around on the floor (BJJ), and squeezing in quality time with family and friends.

Lauren is originally from Columbia, South Carolina and received her B.S. in Exercise Science from Lander University. After graduating she worked as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Lexington Medical Center for 5.5 years and obtained her ACSM Certified Personal Training certification. Before moving to Hawaii, Lauren worked as a Flexologist at StretchLab Destin, FL. When Lauren is not stretching, the majority of the time she is spending time with her spouse, fur-family and exploring new hikes, beaches, and restaurants.

Meghan comes to us by way of Baston, Massachusetts. She went to school for Sport and Movement Science and played NCAA women’s ice hockey. Before moving to Hawai’i, she worked at a Sports Performance fitness center. Once she arrived on island, Meghan worked at a physical therapy clinic working with stroke patients and balance rehabilitation. In her freetime, she loves hiking, running, yoga or playing pick up hockey at the Ice Palace.

Cleo is a movement enthusiast from Los Angeles. His background includes professional dancing, 500hr RYT certified, NASM certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, and flexologist. He enjoys helping people build a relationship with their bodies through movement and mindful connection.

Avery, a Connecticut native, cherished his summers working in kitchens on Block Island while pursuing an engineering degree at UCONN. However, after his job went fully remote during Covid, he knew he really needed a change. After moving to Hawaii for some soul searching, he discovered his passion was making people feel good and teaching them how to get more in tune with their body. He pursued this calling by moving to Paia and enrolling at the Maui Academy of Healing Arts and became a Licensed Massage Therapist. When Avery isn’t reminding people to breathe into the stretch (at work), you can find him relaxing by watching football and getting outside.

Ziggy was born on the island of Zakinthos, Greece, and raised in Northern California. She has spent the last three years working as a personal trainer in Honolulu. She is very excited to grow as a coach at StretchLab. Her hobbies include tennis, volleyball, and strength training. Her passion is helping women feel strong, both physically and mentally. She loves to read, swim in the ocean, play with her kitty, and hang out with friends. She holds certificates in NASM CPT, UFC, Senior Fitness, and TRX.

Ren was born in the Philippines, raised in San Diego, CA and the Island of Guam. He has called Oahu, HI his home for over 20 years. Ren is a proud Army Veteran/Retiree (CPT). He received his BA in Psychology from UH Manoa. He is also a certified personal trainer with American Council on Exercise (ACE). He holds Specializations in Sports Fitness, Functional Training, Senior Fitness and Tactical Training Systems with Exos. His heart felt passion is to help others reach their optimal well-being in fitness and recovery goals using various techniques and methods. He loves spending quality time with his Family and enjoys walks with his dogs Zoey and Coco.

Elaina was born and raised in the New York City metro area. Working in the tech industry and living in the city she grew tired of the daily grind and hustle. Seeking a warmer climate and an even more active and outdoorsy lifestyle she moved to Hawaii in 2017. Elaina, an athlete from a young age, has always had a passion for staying fit and sharing that passion with others. She always knew she wanted to incorporate fitness into her professional life so in 2022 she applied to a Pilates Certification Program and in 2023 the National Personal Training Institute after which she took the NASM CPT exam. Elaina’s goal as a fitness professional is to help her clients move better and feel stronger in their body.

Warm is orignally from Bangkok Thailand and has nearly a decade of experience as both a Yoga and Pilates Instructor. She is certified by All Yoga Thailand and STOTT Pilates. She earned a Masters Degree in Applied Communication from the National Institute of Development Administration. When she is not working, Warms hobbies include walking, hiking, pilates, yoga, cooking and exploring nature. As a Flexologist, her intention is to deliver full benefits of stretching to every clients. She is hopeful to help everyone achieve a healthy life.

Isabelle was born in Connecticut and raised in Northern California as well as Phoenix, Arizona. She has been living in Hawaii for the past few years attending University of Hawaii at Manoa, pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences. While at UH, Isabelle competed as a diver on the universities’ Swimming and Diving team. She has also worked as a volunteer assistant coach at Iolani School, as well as a Gymnastics camp coach back home in Phoenix. She is passionate about coaching, more specifically, helping people to push themselves to achieve their goals.

Stephen has lived in Texas and Florida before permanently moving here to Oahu. His background has been in the health and wellness industry for the past 14 years. He has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine (Miami), Bachelor's in Exercise Science from Florida Gulf Coast University, is a Licensed Massage Therapist, and a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. He has a wide range of clientele from Elite athletes such as the Boston Red Sox, pediatrics from working for Chris Chambers of the NFL, rehab with a Neuro-recovery from Brooks Hospital, and outpatient orthopedics. For fun he loves anything outdoors from hiking to paddle boarding, and as a hobby has become a sound healer and working with vibration medicine.

Sammi was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and returned home after graduating from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania in 2015. Sammi is a certified yoga and sculpt instructor and has been teaching yoga since 2017, and yoga sculpt since 2023. She also graduated from the William S. Richardson School of Law and became a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association in 2020. During her free time, Sammi loves to hike, practice yoga, bake and travel!

Geo, short for Giovanni, is a dedicated yoga instructor and Reiki master with a passion for healing and community. Having called Hawaii home for the past eight years, Geo is deeply connected to the island's spiritual essence and natural beauty. His ultimate aspiration is to establish a commune of healers in Hawaii, where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together to cultivate wellness and harmony. Geo's love for travel and genuine desire to forge connections around the globe drive him to explore new cultures and build meaningful relationships wherever he goes. With a heart full of compassion and a spirit of adventure, Geo continues to inspire others on their journey towards holistic well-being.

Nikki has a deep connection to wellness in its many forms, with a background in functional movement & yoga, her priority is longevity & quality of life. She is a certified trainer through NASM & AFAA & specializes in manual lymphatic drainage, massage & most recently graduated in esthetics. Aside from fitness & body work she can be found in the mountains or the ocean. She hopes to improve every client’s well-being with her touch & authentic approach to life’s greatest commodity - our health.