Welcome to StretchLab Carmel

Justin's fascination with the human body and its functions has been a lifelong passion. During his childhood, he naturally gravitated towards the sciences in school and enjoyed staying active, participating in martial arts and wrestling competitions. He continued his wrestling journey collegiately at IU while majoring in psychology. Following college, Justin entered the health and wellness industry, working as a personal trainer for the past decade. Alongside personal training, he has also trained others in MMA and pursued a professional career in the sport for the same duration. In his free time, Justin volunteers at his high school to help coach wrestling and indulges his love for comics and all things superhero-related!

Makaila is a personal trainer and an Exercise Science major. She loves taking care of her personal fitness and spending time with her daughter. She is one step away from changing the world and puts a lot of energy into the connections she makes with people in the studio. She loves our team here at StretchLab and the opportunity it gives her to turn someone's day around.

Jackie completed her Flexologist certification with Stretchlab back in 2019 and comes to the Carmel studio with 3 years of assisted stretching experience. She became the Lead Flexologist with the Fort Wright, Kentucky studio back in 2020 and joined our Carmel studio as Lead Flexologist in the Summer of 2022. She has a bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Ball State University and is a Certified Personal Trainer through ACSM. In her free time, Jackie loves to be outdoors and enjoys rock climbing, hiking, going to local farmers markets, strength training and practicing yoga. Her passion lies in helping clients exceed their movement goals through corrective exercise, assisted stretching and the importance of implementing daily movement for longevity

Lucy has a background in personal training and competitive boxing. After completing her Master's in coaching from Ball State, she trained her own boxers as well as working with local pro boxers and MMA fighters on specialized conditioning plans and training camps. This work allowed her to bring knowledge and healing together after injuries and before matches. Wanting to be able to be more accessible to athletes and people of all fitness levels, she found her way to StretchLab. She loves the positive, growth-based atmosphere and how inspiring our clients' own stories of healing are.

Clay has received his degree in Exercise Science and has been an athlete his whole life. He continued his athletic career running track at IUK for the past 4 years. He has extensive knowledge working with active individuals and athletes across any sport. He loves working with clients of any age from desk workers all the way to high performance athletes. He focuses on custom modalities that is tailored towards the individual from deep tissue massage to passive stretching through ranges of motion. Clay loves to combine his certifications with his love of learning and can always be found trying out new things. In his spare time, Clay works as a photographer/videographer, enjoys working out regularly, and spending time with his girlfriend and two dogs.

Olivia is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and recovery specialist with four years of experience in the health industry. Her journey into fitness began after overcoming an eating disorder, realizing her passion for helping others feel good in their bodies. Working at StretchLab, she loves assisting others in feeling more at home in their bodies. A fun fact about Olivia is her participation in powerlifting competitions, where she holds several state records in her weight class. She looks forward to seeing you on the bench!

Ally, a lifelong athlete with a passion for health and wellness, has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Psychology from Purdue University and is pursuing a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri. Drawn to StretchLab for its alignment with OT and focus on client education, she thrives in its positive, learning-filled environment. Ally loves seeing clients progress and become their best selves. Outside of work and school, she enjoys the lake, lifting weights, hot yoga, walking, and outdoor activities.

Oliver is thrilled to help clients with their movement goals through assisted stretching. He received a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness from Marian University, where he played Division 1 Collegiate Rugby. His love for sports and fascination with the human body sparked him to pursue a career focused on helping athletes perform to their full potential and assisting everyday people in getting back to enjoying life without pain. Oliver's career goals include continuing his education in the health, wellness, and fitness field. He joined the StretchLab Carmel team to use his knowledge of the body and fitness to improve people's quality of life. Outside of work, he enjoys refereeing, playing, and watching rugby, as well as spending time with friends and family.

Hadley, who has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from DePauw University, brings hands-on experience from shadowing physical therapists and completing internships in various clinical settings. Her passion for helping others and her own journey with health challenges inspire her approach to personalized care at StretchLab. Hadley’s favorite stretch, the hip flexor, is essential for countering today’s sedentary lifestyle, promoting better posture and mobility. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, yoga, and pickleball, all of which keep her active and enhance her flexibility. In sessions, Hadley tailors each stretch to her clients’ needs, combining her expertise in anatomy with compassionate guidance to help them achieve their wellness goals.