Welcome to StretchLab Knapps Corner

Hi! My name is Mackenzie, and I am so happy to be part of the StretchLab team. I graduated from GVSU with my Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. I am a lover of all things health and wellness, and I have a huge passion for yoga. I plan to train to become a certified yoga instructor soon! I enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors and with friends and family. I am so excited to help others become more flexible, mobile, and pain free within their bodies. I hope to see you in the studio soon!

Hi, my name is Kit. I attended Aquinas College where I got my major in exercise science and minor in communications. While there, I was captain of the track and field team where I competed and achieved All American Honors in high jump. These experiences have led me here to StretchLab, where I am excited to make a positive impact on the community!

Hi everyone! My name is Isabelle Wolf, and I am so excited to be a part of the StretchLab team and help YOU achieve YOUR goals! Stretching has been a big part of my life with being a gymnast myself for 10 years, having been a gymnastics coach and I always emphasized teaching my students the benefits of stretching and having good posture. Back in 2013, I received a spinal fusion in my L4-S1 area, due to having Congenital Spondylolisthesis and causing my vertebrae to slip forward more than 50%. Before having surgery, anytime I would stretch or lay down flat, my whole left leg would go numb, and I would be in immense pain. After having my surgery, I was happy to be able to begin stretching/exercising again with no pain or numbness. To give back and help those who have helped me, I attended Grand Valley State University from 2017-2023 where I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Health Fitness Instructor and furthered my education with receiving a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy can be defined as activities of daily living (ADL) that “occupy” your time throughout your day that are meaningful to you or that you need/want to do to be as independent as possible. Stretching here at StretchLab is a great ADL to engage in to improve your quality of life. When you’re working with me on my bench, my main goal is for you to feel comfortable while getting stretched and to always communicate any concerns you have so I can help you reach your goals of living the best and healthiest life you can! I am so excited to work one-on-one with you and customize stretches that work for you!

Hi! My name is Jordan! I’m beyond happy that my path brought me to Stretch Lab. After graduating high school, I went to community college for three years trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. Nothing felt like the right fit for me, so I took a year off to explore myself. Finally, I came across the Exercise Science program at Grand Valley State University and everything fell into place. I graduated from GVSU in 2023 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Health Fitness instruction. I’m passionate about all things that have to do with health/wellness and love learning about the holistic side of medicine. In my spare time, you can find me hiking, working out, at the beach, rock climbing, or really just anything that involves being active or outdoors! I can’t wait to meet with you and crush any goals you have when it comes to mobility and increasing your quality of life!

Hi! My name is Taylor and I am so excited to be a part of the StretchLab team! I’ve had a passion for exercise and health from a young age. It all started in high school when I joined the powerlifting club. I also played soccer, volleyball, and ran track. Once I was in college I continued to prioritize working out and eating healthy. But, after a year I injured my back while deadlifting, which prompted me to do a ton of research into proper lifting form. I enjoyed learning about exercise so much I decided I wanted to share that with others and became a personal trainer. While I was a personal trainer a lot of my clientele was a bit older so my focus was on corrective exercise and strengthening, as well as more holistic health. In my spare time I enjoy rolling around doing jiu jitsu, playing beach volleyball and playing with my dog. I’m really excited to help others improve their quality of life through increased mobility! Hope to see you soon!

Hi, I'm Alex. I graduated from Aquinas College with a degree in Clinical Exercise Science and a Spanish minor. I played on the Aquinas lacrosse team all 4 years. I am currently applying to DPT programs to further my education and become a physical therapist. When I'm not at work I love to spend time with my family and friends, go for walks, and sit outside and enjoy the sun. I can't wait to meet you and help you reach your goals!

Hi! My name is Amber. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science while playing soccer at Spring Arbor University. I worked as a Physical Therapist Tech for 3 years before moving to GR and finding StretchLab! Now, I’m working towards my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at GVSU. I’m very passionate about health and wellness in all aspects and am amazed by the interconnectedness of all the different parts of the body. In my free time, I like to run, weight lift, try different forms of exercise, hang out on the lake, bake, spend time with friends and family, and try different crafts! I’m so excited to be a part of the StretchLab team and to help you achieve your goals!

Hi! My name is Kendra and I am so excited to be a Flexologist here at StretchLab! I graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology and a minor in Health Promotion. In school I studied the importance of proper nutrition and physical activity as medicine for the body. I love spending my free time outdoors camping/backpacking, water skiing, hiking, kayaking, swimming.. you name it! Mobility is an extremely important aspect of health and I am so excited to help you to feel your best! You deserve it!

Hello all, Grace here and I am so grateful to be a part of the StretchLab Family! I am a recent graduate of GVSU's masters of Public Health program, while also holding a bachelor's degree in Clinical Exercise Science. Growing up playing competitive sports (swim and lacrosse) always had me fascinated by the world of physical health and fitness. Being a part of a team, achieving your goals, and improving your wellness are all amazing aspects of athletics.. expect for the injuries. I have L5-S1 Congenital Spondylolisthesis, which causes my vertebrae to slip forward, and succumbed to an ACL injury while playing lacrosse in high school. Luckily, I had amazing rehab therapists that believed in myself and my goals, which is why I am so passionate about helping others. Although I no longer play any team sports, I am still pretty involved within the fitness and wellness community! I am an ACE certified personal trainer and a group exercise instructor. I have taught a variety of classes including HIIT, cardio kickboxing, weightlifting, and adult swim lessons. My passion for fitness led to my involvement in the American Public Health Associations physical activity section, where I serve as the Vice Chair of programming. While also dedicated to improving community health, I recently got certified as a Health Education Specialist! In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, sewing, and taking my cat, Doja, for walks! I am so excited to help you achieve your goals so you can achieve and maintain the best version of YOU! See you soon!

Hello, my name is George and I am very excited to be working with StretchLab. I recently graduated college with a bachelors in Exercise Science and I am pursuing my masters in Public Health both of which are through GVSU. Originally I am from Oak Park which is a suburb just outside of Chicago. In fact, I lived across the street from the Oak Park StretchLab! In my free time I enjoy rock climbing, both indoors and outdoors, and I have been at that for about 9 years now. I also am passionate about playing ultimate frisbee, which I have been doing since my freshman year of high school, and currently I am playing on a team based in Battle Creek called Toast! I am very lucky to have the opportunity of working at StretchLab and I am excited to get to know the community here in West Michigan!