Welcome to Stretchlab Oakland

Derek is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and graduated from California State University Northridge with a B.A. in Deaf Studies.

Maile has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science. Before working with StretchLab, she was a physical therapy aide. She is very passionate about helping people with a holistic approach and is currently a graduate student, pursuing a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Maile hopes all of her clients can walk out of the studio with smiles and relief.

Joseline graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.A in Dance. She is a dancer, choreographer, and stretch therapist. She loves to travel and go on adventures. She is passionate about wellness and loves to make people feel good about their bodies one stretch or dance at a time!

Ina has a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Florida International University and practiced as a registered Physiotherapist in Jamaica for over 17 years. She has represented Jamaica as an elite cyclist and triathlete and currently has her Level 1 World Triathlon Coaching Certificate. In her career, she has utilised the PNF technique for professional and amateur athletes, which has proven to be very useful for recovery and rehabilitation. In 2021, she travelled to Lima, Peru as the Team Manager for the Jamaica Elite Track Cycling Team, which competed in the Pan American Track Cycling Championships

Domi is a trained massage therapist with an interest in all things holistic and continuing education in bodywork. She spends her free time on creative projects like jewelry making, string art, or playing violin.

Juan Jose is a professional massage therapist. He enjoys trail crossing, snowboarding, climbing, boxing, and riding bikes,

Jessica is a certified Yoga Instructor with 700 hours of training in Iyengar and Vinyasa traditions, as well as 20+ years as a Yoga practitioner. She loves geeking out over anatomy and has a passion for helping people live with a greater sense of ease in their bodies. Jessica enjoys working with people from all walks of life, whether you're stretching for the first time, looking to improve athletic performance, or simply seeking to move more freely. When she's not refining her craft in yoga and bodywork, Jessica spends her time hiking, cycling, backpacking, rock climbing, spiritual journeying, and food adventuring.

Dr. Debra graduated with a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West. With a passion for optimizing movement and well-being, Dr. Debra will guide you toward newfound flexibility and balance. She/they bring a holistic and heart-centered approach to your care. Beyond StretchLab, Dr. Debra embraces life's adventures. Whether backpacking through nature's wonders, hitting the slopes for a thrilling ski session, or belting out a song in karaoke, she/they embodies a vibrant and active lifestyle. Booking a session with Dr. Debra is a personalized experience where science meets the art of stretching. Your body will thank you!

Oskar graduated from Cal State East Bay where he received his bachelor's in Kinesiology. He has a background in fitness coaching. In his free time, he likes to watch sports and do photography.

Haitao studied Kinesiology at the Shanghai University of Sports and is a Sports Management Graduate from the University of Georgia. He is a former Student-Athlete in Rock Climbing (China), and a NCAA Division II Badminton Tournament Player. He has over 10 years of experience in Athletic Training and Stretching. Haitao is dedicated to helping clients unleash their best potential through personalized flexibility programs.

Branda is a certified personal trainer, nutrition specialist, and group fitness instructor. Branda has a B.S. in liberal studies from Portland State University and an M.A. in environmental studies from University of Illinois at Springfield. She is a former science teacher and health coach. Branda is a native Oregonian, so she spends most of her free time outside hiking with her dogs. She also enjoys traveling outside the U.S. to find other fun places to explore. Branda loves to help people work towards the best version of themselves and their health goals; she can’t wait to meet you!

Oscar has his B.S. in Exercise Science from Cal State University Northridge. He is an ACE-certified personal trainer and also has over 3 years of experience working in physical therapy clinics as a PT Aide. He is currently working towards obtaining a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland. Outside of work and school, he trains in kickboxing, enjoys the outdoors, and trying new foods.

LaNokia is originally from Alabama. She has a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She was a cheerleader for ten years and spent two years teaching gymnastics. She aspires to be a strength and conditioning coach for the NBA which is why she decided to become a Flexologist. In her free time, she likes to cook healthy meals, hike, and go to museums. As a Flexologist at StretchLab, she enjoys meeting and getting to know different people from every walk of life, helping them improve their quality of life through stretching.

Yi brings a background in massage therapy and creative life coaching to StretchLab, where they are excited to help clients move more freely in their body and their life. Yi graduated from the National Holistic Institute for both Western and Eastern massage and has also pursued additional training in oncology massage, massage for TMJ issues and percussive therapy. Outside of work, Yi enjoys finding new ways to move, make art and adventure with friends. Yi has completed a long time dream of spending 80 days hiking, kayaking and climbing in Patagonia, and is now excited for more outdoor adventures back in California.

Michael trained 500 hours of Massage Therapy at Mckinnon Body Therapy Center in Oakland, CA. He loves practicing qi gung, dancing, enjoying the gifts of nature, playing music and drinking tea. He helps his clients increase their body awareness to feel, move, and live better.

Carrie has a background as a hatha-based teacher incorporating vinyasa, Iyengar, and power styles with specialty training in Therapeutic Yoga, prenatal, and Yoga Baby® (newborns through toddlers). Carrie also received Thai Yoga Massage and Yogic Nutrition training from the Integral Yoga Institute in New York. In addition to yoga, she enjoys running, TRX and CrossFit as forms of fitness training. She became a certified Flexologist in 2021 and appreciates how flexologist sessions enhance athletic recovery and performance.