Welcome to StretchLab Laguna Niguel

Ever since she was 3, Erin always loved dance. Trained in jazz, tap and hip hop for 17 years really continued to grow her passion in it. As her father worked in Hawaii, Erin had the desire to learn hula since a young child. At age 12 she joined a halau (hula school) danced professionally until 24 years old… she always loved expressing her passion for dance and hula with others. In May of 2019, Erin was hired at LA Fitness teaching Water Aerobics and a cardio/weight/core class! The joy of teaching and dance combined with being with good friends and other amazing instructors is truly a beautiful source of stress relief. It’s a wonderful way to forget about your outside life and take care of yourself emotionally and physically! Free time outside of work includes travel, good food and being with her 3 kiddos!

Adventurous traveler and skilled photographer. Committed student on the path to obtaining a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation, dedicated to learning psychology and healing techniques. Driven by a profound desire to make a positive impact, seeking to empower individuals and enhance their overall well-being through compassionate care. Always seeking new experiences and perspectives, with the ultimate goal of helping people feel and live better

Rachel combines her background in physical therapy and fitness with a passion for mental health. She has experience working with post-op patients, adults with neurological disabilities, taught kickboxing classes and was a mental health volunteer for NAMI. Rachel holds an Associate’s degree in Kinesiology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Her goal is to integrate physical wellness practices into mental health treatment, creating a holistic approach to healing and well-being.

Sydney graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Ballet Performance in 2021. She then went on to dance professionally with the Ballet Theatre of Maryland in Annapolis, Maryland. Upon her departure from a career in dance, she began working as a physical therapy aide. She has been working as a physical therapy aide for two years. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and holds a CPR/AED certification. When she isn’t working, Sydney enjoys running and spending time with her dog and cat.

Is a Chiropractor who practices part time; A “week night athlete”who plays basketball, beach volleyball, and occasionally golf; and most importantly a girl dad to 2. Movement is key to living life. Stretching is one of the best ways to achieve that. I’ve learned this the hard way over my years as an athlete and working with athletes professionally. StretchLab is a great introduction and key element of that movement life skill. I love meeting and sharing knowledge of the body with people and in helping them move through life with greater ease as a result of the stretching techniques used at StretchLab - those same techniques that have improved movement in my own life.

Jacob graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology focusing on Clinical Movement Science. In addition to being a Flexologist, he also is a Physical Therapist Aide, allowing him to engage closely with patients who have a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. His passion for biomechanics, injury prevention, and patient care drives his goal to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Jacob's athletic background includes competitive basketball and football, but he enjoys playing and learning new sports across the board! In his spare time, he likes to weight train, play on team sports, cook, explore AYCE restaurants, draw, and goes to the movies. What Jacob loves about StretchLab is being able to witness the consistent joy and relief clients experience after a stretch. He says, "It’s rewarding that I get the privilege to help others’ bodies recover, feel better, and move freely!"

Christie is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She comes to us with a love of sports and fitness that began when she was in high school and started playing tennis. Now, you can find her on the pickleball court or training others at the gym. She takes great pleasure serving people at Stretch Lab where she helps people embrace gradual progress, improve their mobility, prevent injury, and achieve their long-term health goals.

Growing up here in OC, Nic was always playing sports and became heavily involved in the surf/ skate/ snowboard world of action sports through art and photography. Nic did yoga teacher training at the Center for Yoga in LA. He would later use all he had learned to recover from a serious auto accident that took four years and would have been impossible without flexibility, body awareness, and mindfulness practices. Nic then completed advanced yoga therapy level 2 at Loyola Marymount University and getting a B.S. in Kinesiology- Clinical Movement Science at CSU Fullerton. He his currently completing his Master of Arts in Yoga Studies with Yoga Therapy C_IAYT certification at LMU. In his spare time, Nic likes to hike trails near Aliso Canyon or go to the beach with his dog Buddy. StretchLab allows Nic to share his passion for health and wellness and gain experience working with people from all different fitness levels and backgrounds.

Dani grew up in Santa Cruz surrounded by a community of holistic living. She is passionate about healing the mind, body, and spirit. Dani has her 200 RYT certification, and is pursuing further education in Yoga to dive deeper into somatic kinesiology and therapeutics. With a background in holistic health, experience working alongside M.D’s, and personal studies of somatic work, herbalism, and meditation ; she aims to spread wellness to the community!

Lindsay graduated Westmont College with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She is also a certified Phlebotomist and EMT. She has a passion for coming alongside others in their pursuits for a healthier lifestyle. She loves integrative medicine and hopes to become a Physician Assistant one day. She loves hiking, running, playing board games, and trying any new activity she comes across. Working at Stretchlab allows her to build meaningful connections and celebrate the big and small wins of her clients.

Suraj graduated from Cal State San Marcos with a bachelors in Kinesiology and an emphasis in exercise science. In addition to being a Flexologist, he also has experience as a Physical Therapist Aide. He currently is attending Stanbridge University to become a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Suraj’s athletic background includes competitive basketball and baseball. He also enjoys weight training, cooking and spending time with his dog.

Ryan is a dedicated fitness professional who has positively impacted clients as an Independent Personal Trainer and at 24 Hour Fitness. Ryan's background includes experience at a senior living facility, where he assisted residents with their daily needs and fostered a supportive environment. A former high school athlete, he was recognized as the Most Improved Player in Varsity Basketball. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Ryan is committed to helping clients achieve their fitness goals and is fluent in Spanish.