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 is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer with a background in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of North Dakota. Her education and hands-on experience give her a well-rounded approach to health, movement, and overall wellness. She is passionate about helping people feel better in their bodies and build sustainable habits that support long-term health. Whether working with clients on mobility, recovery, or performance, her focus is always on individualized care and real results. Outside the studio, she enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, and being with her kids and dog. What she loves most about StretchLab is the positive energy and the opportunity to help clients move better, reduce pain, and confidently work toward their goals. Watching people grow and improve is what drives her every day.

Lauren has a B.S. in Kinesiology Exercise Science. She's very passionate about making connections with clients and joining them in their stretching journey. Lauren is a dancer and values the benefits of stretching. What she loves about Stretchlab is the environment it creates and community it has built to improve ones physical health through stretching.

Cristian has over 13 years in the health and wellness industry. His career started with working with post cancer survivors which developed into physical therapy and nutrition specialization. He's passionate about helping champion peoples health and wellness to create long term healthy habits. He's a power lifter and marathon running. His goal is to inspire others to improve their quality of life through exercise and recovery. Cristian loves StretchLab because he's able to build positive relationships with his members and create a positive impact on his community and help people change their lives.

Ellie has a Bachelors in Kinesiology from University of Utah. She has a passion to help people continue doing what they love through pain free movement and with a better range of motion. She loves that StretchLab has an encouraging and uplifting group of flexologists that make peoples livelihoods better.

B.S. Exercise Science (Clinical Exercise & Rehabiliation) I’m passionate about all forms of exercise! I’ve played basketball, baseball, track & field, and powerlifting. On my free time I love to travel and spend time with others. I love building interpersonal relationships and helping others reach their goals of living a happier, healthier and fuller life.

Certifications/Education: B.S Kinesiology Holy Names University, Oakland NASM Certified Personal Trainer Passions: I am an outdoors guy. I enjoy snowboarding, camping, hiking and playing soccer. I also enjoy working on cars. What I love about Stretchlab: I love that we are here to ease your pain and establish long lasting relationships with others.

Certifications/Education: B.S Kinesiology Cal State University Sacramento Golf Specialist Passions: My passion is to golf, photography and working out What I love about Stretchlab: I love the friendly environment we provide. We are here to listen to you and be the lending hand that you may not always have and be there for you.

Rich brings more than 15 years of experience in fitness, movement, and leadership to his role as General Manager. With a background in coaching, studio ownership, and sales management, he understands both the science of movement and the systems required to build a thriving wellness business. Having previously owned his own studio, Rich values discipline, consistency, and strong team culture. He is passionate about helping individuals move with greater freedom while developing a staff that delivers exceptional client experiences. At StretchLab Folsom, his mission is simple: develop people, build structure, and create an environment where clients and team members alike can grow.