Welcome to StretchLab Folsom

Shawn is a certified personal trainer and have my BA in Kinesiology. He considers his specialty being able to work with clients with long-dated injuries, regardless of age. For Shawn, mobility is the ability to safely and comfortably perform day to day and in extracurricular activities. My current hobbies are martial arts and learning to play the piano.

Rachel has been with StretchLab Folsom since their grand opening in 2021. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology as well as a specialization in corrective exercise. Rachel is passionate about educating her clients about the importance of self care and helping them reach their fitness goals. Outside of work she enjoys staying active in the gym, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family.

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.

Dina has been in the health and wellness industry for 10 years. She has been leading teams for 16 years. Through her personal transformation, continued education, and passion for people and movement she creates a culture of care, compassion, collaboration, and healing. She believes movement is medicine. She has an MBA and is Certified through NASM as a Personal Trainer and Behavior Specilist. She specilizes in Strength and Conditioning, leading bootcamp style classes, and facilitating mobility clinics with both small and large groups. In addition, to coaching clients one on one to improve performance, stability, mobility, weight loss, and overall health mentally and physically. When she is not working, she is getting stretched or stretching, working out, and experiencing life. Live long and Get Stretchy...

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.

Here's a shortened version of Noah's bio: Noah graduated from CSU, Sacramento in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology-Athletic Care and has prior experience working in a posture clinic. He is passionate about maintaining proper body mechanics and overall wellness. An enthusiast of physical activities like skateboarding, combat sports, hiking, running, and weightlifting, Noah understands the demands of an active lifestyle. Through his personal journey, he has learned the importance of mobility and stretching for peak performance. At StretchLab, Noah uses his expertise to help clients enhance their flexibility and achieve their fitness goals. He is committed to empowering clients to improve their quality of life through personalized guidance and education.