Welcome to StretchLab Lincoln Square

Garrett is a powerlifter and a physical therapy tech with a BS in Exercise Science from Aurora University. He’s been very serious about his own health and fitness for years and is excited to now be hands on in helping others along their own health and fitness journeys.

Lupita graduated from Universidad Del Valle de Atemajac in 2017 with a Bachelor's in Medicine. After University, Lupita started working in Orthopedic Clinics where she decided to go back to school to become a Physician's Assistant. Currently, Lupita is an ISSA certified Personal Trainer and working on completing a Yoga Certification.

Eryck is a graduate from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy. Eryck continues his education in physical sciences and is in pursuit of admission into a physical therapy program. Eryck looks forward to helping others in their search for an improved quality of life through assisted stretching.

Cole is committed to a body building lifestyle. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and a Master’s of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from University of Kansas. Throughout his career he has worked as a physical therapy assistant, fitness center manager, human cadaver lab instructor, and a cancer researcher. Currently, Cole has been working as a personal trainer & massage therapist for the last 4 years.

Ariana is currently a senior at UIC and will be receiving a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2024. After graduating, she plans to continuing her education and becoming a Physical Therapist. Ariana has a passion for learning about the human body and its functionality. She is looking forward to continuing her education in helping others reach their best potential physically and mentally.

Brian has a B.S. in Psychology which he received in 2014 from Carthage College. After finishing his Bachelor’s, Brian continued his education at Fox College and in 2017 received an A.A.S. in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Brian’s focus is to become a Physician’s Assistant in an Inpatient Rehabilitation setting.

Carly has been a professional mover since 2017. She has her BFA in dance and has been teaching barre since 2019. Carly is a certified group fitness instructor through ACE and is working on her personal trainer certification through them as well. Carly has 20+ years of dance experience, some professionally, and as a child was a figure skater for 12 years. She’s excited to come back to StretchLab to help her clients understand their own bodies and feel better with every stretch!

Alaina is a graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she earned her degree in Kinesiology. Passionate about fitness and dedicated to helping others achieve their goals, Alaina is committed to furthering her education in physical or occupational therapy. Her academic background and love for human movement and health make her a driven and compassionate advocate for wellness. She is excited to share her knowledge and help her clients move and feel better.

Auden has 14 years of experience competing at the national level in Taekwondo and 7 years as a martial arts instructor. Auden's background in both competition and coaching sparked a passion for fitness and flexibility. They love empowering others to achieve their fitness goals and gain confidence in their bodies. Currently, Auden is pursuing their NASM personal training certification to deepen their expertise and continue helping clients on their fitness journeys.

Gabe graduated from Occidental College in 2023 with a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and a Minor in Latino/Latina American Studies. Gabe has been driven to expand his knowledge of the inner-workings of the body through first hand experience learning along-side physical therapists. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys exploring the city on his longboard and diving into a wide assortment of books. His goal is to continue his education and become a Physical Therapy Assistant to help even more people in the future.

Originally from sunny Southern California, Cameron’s passion for fitness and an active lifestyle has been part of her journey since childhood. She started playing soccer at the age of 4 and earned a scholarship to New Mexico Highlands University, where she graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. After relocating to Chicago, Cameron became a NASM-certified Personal Trainer, combining her love for fitness with a deep commitment to educating others about maintaining a healthy, active body. She’s always been fascinated by the incredible ways the human body functions and the challenges it can overcome. Currently, Cameron is working toward her Nutritionist certification to expand her ability to help clients achieve their goals through personalized health and wellness strategies. Whether it's optimizing movement, enhancing performance, or promoting overall well-being, Cameron is passionate about empowering others to feel their best.

James is both a Flexologist at StretchLab Lincoln Square as well as StretchLab's national brand Master Flexologist for the Chicagoland area. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance in addition to a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification in personal training and group fitness. James enjoys getting to know his clients on a deeper level in order to help them achieve goals as simple as alleviating daily aches and pains to more advance skills such as training them to properly perform the splits.