Welcome to StretchLab Hughes Landing

Melanie "Lanie" has a bachelors degree in Kinesiology and with a minor in Health from Sam Houston State University. She was also a competitive cheerleader for 11 years and continued cheering at college at Navarro College and Sam Houston State University. She has been a cheerleading coach for a year and taught stretch classes there as well. Lanie has been stretching for most of my life and really understand the importance of stretching as a part of physical wellness to completment her degree. She loves being able to combine her love for stretching while educating others on the benefits.

Kenisha has a degree in Exercise Sport Science and is currently working on a second degree in Nutrition. Her background includes working in injury prevention with High School athletic trainers. Also in various sports track and field, gymnastics and volleyball. Stretching has always been a part of her background an helping athletes. She also participates in the University of Houston Gymnastics Club Team. She also enjoys working out and living a healthy lifestyle. She joined StretchLab to help people of all ages feel better but also because of the extensive training and continuing education if offers. She truly loves being part of a team that loves helping people feel better!

Jonathan has dedicated the past seven years to the fitness industry, driven by a personal quest for change. His fitness journey started when he was over 315 lbs. Through determination to reclaim his health, he lost over 100 lbs. That journey inspired his career as a personal trainer, earning certification from ISSA. His mission is to empower others to achieve what they once deemed impossible. That includes mobility and flexibility. As a Flexologist, he helps clients facilitate remarkable results and fostering a deeper connection to their bodies using the Nationally Certified training from StretchLab. He uses his personal training as well to customize sessions for each client, guiding them with at home stretches to ensure results and that they fee better. He loves the atmosphere at StretchLab and how it also helps his clients unwind, escape their stresses, and heal their bodies. During his time away from the studio he enjoys weight lifting, playing video games and loves eating out to try out different cuisines.

Vanessa grew up playing soccer in club, Olympic development, semi-professional, and on collegiate levels. She used the love of soccer to fuel her passion and receive a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. She learned through playing Soccer the need for self care and preventing injury. She used that knowledge working as a rehabilitation technician and patient care assistant in the healthcare field. She has worked in several clinical settings for pediatrics and geriatrics such as outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehabilitation, cardiac intensive care, acute care, and outpatient sports. She enjoyed caring for clients in a rehabilitation environment and assist them on improving their lifestyles. She joined StretchLab to work one on one with clients and improve their wellbeing and help them feel better in their everyday lives.

Aysis holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a focus on wellness management from Houston Christian University, where she was also on the women’s golf team. With 12 years of golf experience and a background as a junior golf intern at The First Tee Dallas, she brings a deep understanding of athletic performance to her practice. Aysis has also worked as a physical therapy technician, further honing her skills in rehabilitation and movement therapy. Her passion for helping others overcome self-limiting beliefs through movement stems from a personal experience. After sustaining a low back injury as a teen, she discovered the transformative power of physical therapy, sparking her dedication to guiding others toward a better connection with their own bodies. The personalized approach at StretchLab resonates with her belief that every person’s journey is unique and that movement can be a powerful tool for breaking through physical and mental barriers. It’s a space where she can help others feel their best, both physically and mentally, which is what drives her passion for her work every day.

Deavin has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. He played football for 13 years, one year at the collegiate level at Sterling College (KS). After having multiple injuries and going through rehab, he quickly learned the importance of taking care of your body. Deavin is excited to join Stretchlab because he can help clients improve their wellbeing while educating them and ultimately connecting with them one on one.