Welcome to Stretchlab Pittsford

After competing in track and field throughout college, Gabby was introduced to how beneficial and important recovery and stretching is. As her passion and education in recovery grew, her philosophy became that you have to give more than what you ask for from your body. After graduating from Merrimack College with a dual major in Biology and Business Management, she worked in a private high school outside of Boston, MA. There, she coached strength & conditioning, flexibility training, as well as volleyball and track. Outside of coaching, she also trained athletes of all ages and sports specializing in agility, linear/ lateral movement and jumping mechanics. Along with being a certified Flexologist, she is also a NASM certified nutrition and stretching/flexibility coach. In her free time, Gabby enjoys strength training, climbing, and being outside with her friends and family. 

For Natalie, movement is medicine. Natalie is a dancer, circus performer, teacher, learner and dreamer new to the Rochester area. She graduated from SUNY Fredonia in 2021 with a BFA in Dance and minor in communication. Since graduating she has performed and trained across the Northern hemisphere. Throughout her journey Natalie has discovered her passion for teaching. She currently teaches at Pure Barre. Stretch lab is the perfect blend of movement and instruction. Natalie dances her way around the bench, celebrating the body in all its glory.

After working 7 years in mental health, Maria found her true inspiration through perspiration. Maria started her career in the fitness and wellness industry over 15 years ago and has never looked back. In 2009 she opened a boutique fitness studio, Bounce Aerobics, with our GM Christine, inside Marketplace Mall. The facility ran successfully for 10 years before they decided to close the doors and Maria shifted her focus from group fitness to personal training. Maria is both AFAA and ACE certified, a mindfulness coach with Alignment Essentials, holds a black belt in several fighting arts and has additional certifications in a multitude of specialties. Maria is an advocate for the importance of physical, mental, and emotional wellness and believes they are the cornerstones to living a joy-filled life. Maria is overjoyed with the opportunity to share her love and knowledge of this industry with members at StretchLab. When she is not at the studio, she is either sipping her brewmaster husband’s latest creation, watching her 2 step children compete at AQ’s mission bouts, listening to her oldest daughter rock out on the guitar or watching her youngest crush the ball at her softball game.

Julie is a Yoga Alliance certified RYT-200 Hatha yoga teacher trained in Yin and Restorative Yoga, children’s yoga, and trauma sensitive yoga. She is also trained in yoga for all bodies, Thai yoga massage, yoga dance, meditation, and yoga philosophy. Julie has discovered that the integration of yoga perspective and assisted stretch technique has opened-up a whole new way of helping people move towards wellness and compassionate self-care. Julie has a rescue pup and an old cat to love up at home, and three amazing children and a grandchild who inspire her to be the light that they are to her.

Alisa was born and raised in Richmond, VA. She received her bachelor’s degree from VCU and then began a career in radio and television. She left that career after her husband, who is originally from the area, wanted to move back to upstate NY to raise their family. Since 2013, Alisa has been a personal trainer and coach. She is a professional powerlifter and received that status in 2021. She is currently ranked #1 in the world for her IPL division and currently holds 4 World Records, 4 National Records and 21 NYS records in powerlifting for squat, bench, and deadlift. She also enjoys the strength sport of Strongman and is nationally ranked top 7 in two federations. She recently started competing in arm wrestling and has qualified to compete at Worlds. Alisa came to StretchLab because she wants to increase her knowledge of how stretching can help individuals recover to achieve a better quality of life. She enjoys how StretchLab can benefit people from all walks of life including the mom juggling a busy schedule with kids to the elite athlete needing to recover so they can improve in their sport.

Betsy is a 15 year veteran in the Health and fitness industry. Her journey started at 232pds when she fell in love with fitness. As she worked her way down 100pds, She knew then she wanted to reach others and help them with their goals. She currently holds Group fitness and personal training certifications, as well as Zumba, pilates and other formats that she teaches regularly. Betsy is excited to be a part of the StretchLab team as she can bring knowledge to our clients on how beneficial and important stretching is for preventing injuries and recovery.

Lorenzo received his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management with a minor in Kinesiology in May of 2021. Lorenzo also completed the massage therapy program at Onondaga School of Massage Therapy in June of 2019. Lorenzo also works as a physical education teacher assistant at University Preparatory Charter School. In this position Lorenzo supervises students assigned to his PE class and assists them with a variety of physical activities. In the summer when school is not in session, for the past several years, Lorenzo works with the City of Rochester Department of Recreation as a Recreation Assistant. Lorenzo assists with conducting activities and overseeing several recreation programs for children that reside in the city of Rochester.

Maggie has been dancing ever since she could walk. She learned to communicate through movement early on when she still had a sever stutter. Since then, Maggie has danced competitively, pre-professionally at Draper, and professionally with NYSB and RCB. The relationship between ballet and stretching is very intimate, and Maggie knows how important the role of flexibility is for the body’s overall well-being. Since 2018, Maggie has shared the years of knowledge and experience she’s gained with the next generation of dancers in the Rochester area. In 2020, Maggie completed NASM’s personal training course to provide both herself, and her students, proper training techniques to prevent injuries, build strength, and improve coordination. Maggie believes that flexibility is a key factor in strengthening the mind/body connection. At StretchLab, she hopes to help each unique client live their lives fully, without aches and pains to hold them back. When Maggie is not stretching or teaching, she is in school pursuing an Associate’s degree in applied business sciences or playing with her high energy rescue pup, Dash!

Taylor is a 200hr RYT certified Yoga instructor. Taylor took her first yoga class as a freshman at Utica University in 2015. In 2019, Taylor was on her way to Peru to attain her 200hr yoga certification in Mystical Vinyasa and Hatha. When Taylor came back, she was offered a yoga teaching position in the art gallery at her university. In December of 2020, Taylor graduated with her bachelor of science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. Taylor also has clinical experience working in 3 long term care facilities throughout Rochester.

Shane is a Navy veteran of 8 years which is where he found his love for health and fitness after serving as a command fitness leader. After he separated from the Navy, Shane went on to achieve his bachelors degree in kinesiology from SUNY Brockport. When he is not working, he is kept busy spending time with his wife and 5 children. Shane has a thirst for knowledge and loves to share that knowledge with his clients.

Brittani graduated from Medaille College in Buffalo, NY with a bachelors degree in Biology and a minor in psychology. After her own transformation journey, losing over 100lbs, Brittani dedicated her career to helping and inspiring others. She is a holistic coach, group class instructor and a personal trainer. She understands the importance of mental, physical and spiritual health. When Brittani is not working with her clients, you can find her cooking in the kitchen, practicing yoga, hanging out with her cat or expanding her spiritual knowledge.

Stevie became enamored with movement at her first ballet performance while living in Amsterdam. Her serious study of classical ballet began soon after, though dance and academics always worked in tandem – she holds an undergraduate degree in Chemistry & Kinesiology from the College of William & Mary and a Masters of Fine Arts in Dance from NYU/Tisch School of the Arts. She continued to combine passions as a wellness advocate while a member of the team at the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries in New York City, and most recently through faculty positions at Skidmore College, SUNY Brockport, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, and Nazareth University as well as through national guest teaching opportunities. In 2018, she received the Dance Educator Award from the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science for her dedication to the innovation of dance teaching. As Stevie shifts to the pursuit of her Doctorate of Physical Therapy, StretchLab provides the perfect blend of her wellness interests. She hopes to help others enjoy easeful & efficient movement for all stages and phases of life, facilitate thoughtful & targeted recovery for weekend warriors and professional athletes alike, and, most importantly, support joy in an empowered body.

Elise earned her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry and spent the next several years searching for the right career fit. It wasn't until rekindling her passion for movement that she found the right path by venturing in a new direction, fitness and health. Preventative health and living pain free, both physically and mentally, is what drives her forward and led her to becoming a 200-hr certified yoga instructor in 2020. From there, she went on to earn her group fitness instructor certification and coaching behavior certification through ACE and is always looking forward to expanding her knowledge of movement and mental health. When not in the studio, she is trying to do everything she can, from teaching vinyasa, working on her art business, playing video games or experimenting in the kitchen, walking in nature, or discovering music just to name a few of her hobbies.

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Martha is a licensed Occupational Therapist and Yoga Alliance Certified RYT-200 yoga teacher. Graduating with her masters in 2020, Martha dove right into the therapy world working across the lifespan from birth to 100. She has worked in skilled nursing, long-term care, and the neuro rehabilitation setting for 4 years; alongside 2 years of early intervention and pediatrics. Throughout her experiences, she gained a passion and interest in preventative healthcare and holistic wellness. This encouraged her to obtain her yoga teaching certification to incorporate functional movement and grounding during her sessions with her clients. In her free time, Martha loves hiking, biking, kayaking, and anything outdoors. She lives in her camper in Bloomfield, NY with her husband and sheep-a-doodle pup, Luna.