Welcome to StretchLab Gateway

I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist with over seven years of experience in the wellness industry. I also own Empowering Your Body, where I provide in-home personal training and nutrition coaching to help clients build strength, confidence, and lasting healthy habits. My goal is to help people overcome obstacles, gain confidence, and feel empowered in their own lives. StretchLab is the perfect fit for me because I believe flexibility and mobility are the foundation for strength, confidence, and freedom of movement. I love guiding clients through personalized stretches and mobility routines that help them move better, feel stronger, and enjoy life to the fullest.

I’m Chelsea Snyder and I am a health and fitness enthusiast. I played volleyball from the age of 12, traveling nationally to compete. I continued my volleyball career into college, with a four year full scholarship, to play Division 1A volleyball at Eastern Kentucky University. After college I worked for USA Volleyball at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, working under the Director of Sports Development. After my time at the OTC, I then became the First Assistant Volleyball Coach at The University of Rhode Island and also coached 18, 16- and 12-years old on Junior Olympic girls teams. In each of these positions I acquired extensive experience in strength, conditioning, stretching, health and wellness. I am an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and hold specializations in Group Personal Training and Group Resistance Training as well as co-owning a local fitness company, Home Turf Fitness, where we travel to our clients locations and work them out within Prince William County. I wanted to become a Flexologist at StretchLab because I look forward to the opportunity of inspiring others to improve their own quality of life and health, as well as working towards their personal goals for long term lifestyle changes. Mobility and flexibility decrease significantly as we age and as our society becomes more stationary, in their movement, these two areas are key to living a mobile, somewhat active, healthy and fulfilling life. Keep Moving!!

With a passion for movement and fitness, I bring experience in certified health coaching, goal setting, and dance to my role as a Flexologist. My background as a ballet instructor and flexibility trainer informs my personalized, assisted stretching approach—helping clients improve mobility and support recovery. At StretchLab, I strive to create a welcoming environment where clients can experience the benefits of tailored stretching and feel more confident and capable in their everyday movement.

Marcus is a former high school and college stand out athlete. Marcus studied exercise science at Salisbury University on the Eastern shore of Maryland and has an extensive background in personal training, bodybuilding, and powerlifting. He was a former track and field and cross country coach at Shenandoah University, Kettle Run high school and Battlefield high school. He brings knowledge and experience of the human body from an athletic perspective and has a solid understanding about the recovery and hands on care that the body needs. Marcus chose to work for StretchLab because of his passion for fitness, the constant learning about the human body and teaching that information to others.

When I joined our StretchLab family in November 2024, I came to the team with more than 25 years of yoga practice and teaching, and 10 years as a marathoner/ ultramarathoner. As a RYT-200 teacher, I treat every client, every stretch, with the same empathic approach as I do my yoga practice: with patience, curiosity, and compassion. With decades of "on the mat" experience, yoga has taught me that movement is not simply about flexibility or strength—it is about awareness. Each ache, tightness, or imbalance carries information about how we move through the world, and why. At the studio, my goal is to help my clients develop a stronger mind–body connection so they can be more aware of what, and how, their bodies are communicating. Rather than pushing through discomfort, we learn to interpret it together. Through mindful joint mobility work and thoughtful muscular engagement, I share with my clients the tools they need to identify and manage their own patterns of tension and restriction when they are away from the studio. Empathy sits at the center of my work as I appreciate that every body is different, every story is unique, and every session begins with listening. I strive to create a supportive space where clients feel safe exploring their movement, rebuilding trust with their bodies, and discovering sustainable solutions for joint health and muscular mobility. I commit to working with each of my clients to cultivate mind-body awareness, restore ease of movement, and build a collaborative path toward long-term holistic health, as our overall well-being starts with our minds.

Eric Ferrufino is an Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) certified through the American College of Sports Medicine, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from George Mason University. Rooted in a background spanning physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation, he currently works with cardiovascular patients at a Warrenton, VA-based hospital, designing evidence-based exercise programs that support recovery and lasting heart health. He is actively pursuing AACVPR certification and also holds hands-on experience in myofascial techniques to help patients improve mobility and overall function.

Evie Curtis is a seasoned personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and CrossFit coach with more than 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She specializes in weight management, body composition transformation, functional strength training, core stabilization, balance, plyometrics, and overall wellness. Evie is known for her positive energy, results-driven coaching style, and deep commitment to her clients’ long-term success. She believes that true progress happens when training, recovery, and lifestyle habits work together. Throughout her career, she has emphasized the importance of recovery, mobility, and injury prevention as essential components of sustainable performance. Because she consistently incorporated recovery and mobility work into her clients’ programs, Evie chose to expand her expertise by becoming a certified Flexologist. This allows her to support clients not only through effective training, but also through assisted stretching and mobility work that enhances recovery, improves range of motion, and helps clients move and feel their best. Evie holds a Fitness and Nutrition Career Certification from Northern Virginia Community College and is a Certified Personal Trainer through AAAI, ISMA, and ISSA. She is also certified in TRX® Suspension Training, Group Fitness Instruction, and is a CrossFit Level 1 Coach.

My name is Elizabeth Hipp, and I have been working with StretchLab for a little under a year now! I have a degree in Health and Exercise Science where my passion is helping individuals live healthier and guiding those seeking rehabilitation post injury. I also have a background in working with athletes or individuals who are seeking recovery via PEMF therapy, contrast therapy, Live O2 therapy, and Sensory Deprivation therapy to name a few. I’m a certified Fexologist and love helping people work toward the best version of themselves.

Greetings, my name is Khadijat Shodeinde. I earned my bachelor’s degree in biology on the pre‑medical track, and I’m currently pursuing my master’s in kinesiology with a concentration in exercise physiology. I’ve always been passionate about the connection between human physiology, movement science, and patient‑centered care. My long‑term goal is to work as an exercise physiologist and medical assistant during my two‑year gap before attending medical school, where I plan to specialize in either sports medicine or physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). I chose to join StretchLab as a Flexologist because it allows me to provide hands‑on care that genuinely helps people move better and feel better. Supporting clients through pain relief, improved mobility, and greater comfort aligns perfectly with the work I hope to do throughout my career.

Beth Varni is a Licensed Massage Therapist with a passion for helping people move better and feel better through assisted stretching and therapeutic bodywork. She trained at the American Massage and Bodywork Institute and brings hands-on experience in mobility-focused techniques including PNF stretching, myofascial therapy, trigger point therapy, fascial nerve work, and deep pressure massage. Beth loves working with clients of all activity levels—from people looking to relieve everyday tension to those wanting to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall performance. Her sessions focus on increasing range of motion, reducing muscle tightness, and helping clients feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies. Beth joined StretchLab because she believes assisted stretching is one of the most effective ways to help people maintain mobility, prevent injury, and support long-term wellness. She enjoys the one-on-one connection with clients and the opportunity to help them see real improvements in how their bodies move and feel. Known for her supportive and attentive approach, Beth is dedicated to creating personalized stretch experiences that help clients move with greater ease and maintain long-term wellness.

Hi, I’m Raquel! I’m a Flexologist at StretchLab with a degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. I have a background in competitive dance and currently focus on strength training, which has shaped my passion for functional movement and body awareness. I’m passionate about longevity and pain-free movement, especially in today’s increasingly sedentary world. I joined StretchLab to help clients improve mobility, support strong, healthy bodies, and move well for the long term. My future goal is to become a Physical Therapy Assistant, and I enjoy continuing to grow my knowledge to better support clients’ wellness journeys.

Jennifer is excited to bring her experience as a dance, acro, and yoga instructor to StretchLab. With certifications in Aerial Arts, Acrobatic Arts, Yoga, and Dance Masters of America, she offers a well-rounded, anatomy-informed approach to flexibility, strength, and mobility. Jennifer is passionate about helping her clients reach their individual goals and helping them move with greater confidence and body awareness.