Welcome to StretchLab Folsom

Darina has her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and has prior experience as a personal trainer. She’s been working at StretchLab since 2022 and continues to expand her knowledge on how she can better stretch and care for her clients. Her strengths as a Flexologist lay in her ability to guide clients through a relaxing experience, listen to their bodies needs, and educate them on how they can further care for themselves outside of the studio. Her goal is to help her clients take control of their bodies health and well-being for them to be able to live a pain-free and mobile life.

Nicolas graduated from Sac State majoring in Kinesiology. He has prior experience working at an outpatient physical therapy clinic as an aide. His favorite sports to play growing up were soccer and running track and field. Keeping his body in the best shape possible is important to him! Nicolas enjoys running and going to the gym. Being a flexologist means he gets to help people move to the best of their ability.

Justin is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist. He strives to provide the highest quality of coaching for anyone to reach their goals, based on their individual needs. His passion for fitness started as a teenager, training and competing in sports such as Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His initial focus was purely on performance, but during his years in the fitness industry, he has become passionate about other aspects of fitness, including mobility and nutrition. This passion extends to helping others live their best lives, and he believes that fitness plays an important role for each of us, whether it’s for improving longevity, performance, or aesthetics.

Christy Lara has been in the health and wellness industry for over 12 years. Having experienced her own weight loss journey, she developed a passion for helping others feel good in their bodies. Christy previously worked as a cook and Dietary Manager for a Skilled Nursing Facility. Currently, she works part-time as a personal trainer and enjoys her role as a Flexologist at Stretch Lab. She is also studying Kinesiology and is working toward earning her doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Sam graduated from Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, and has prior experience working in a physical therapy clinic as an aide assistant. As a runner, she understands the importance of stretching and mobility training and has implemented it in her own life. She is passionate about helping her clients live their best lives physically and mentally, and believes that movement plays a key role. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with her two dogs.