Welcome to StretchLab Long Beach Marina

Charlene has her Bachelor’s degree in geophysics from UC Berkeley and her ACE Group Fitness and Samata Yoga certifications. Charlene got into the fitness industry because she understood the benefits of strategic movement and loved moving to driving music in group fitness classes. She believes stretching is important because it is complementary to all fitness modalities, her favorite stretch is the standing hip flexor/quad stretch. Outside of StretchLab she likes to play beach volleyball, swim, and run. A fun fact about Charlene is she checked out of the country for 6 months and traveled through the South Pacific and Asia!

Chineme has his Bachelor's degree in kinesiology from California Polytechnic State University. He is also currently running track and field and pursuing a second degree in nursing. Chineme got into the fitness industry because he has a love for exercise and athletics. He believes stretching is important because it helps prevent injuries and his favorite stretch is the calf stretch. Outside of StretchLab he likes to go out to the track and train with his club team. A fun fact about Chineme is his fastest 100 meter dash time is 10.52 seconds!

Lauren has her bachelor degree in kinesiology from CSU Long Beach. She is also pursuing her doctorate of physical therapy. Lauren got into the fitness industry because she is a dancer. She believes stretching is important because it improves mobility and promotes healthy muscles, her favorite stretch is the hamstring stretch. Outside of StretchLab she likes anime, video games, and hiking. A fun fact about Lauren practices martial arts!

Yazid is working towards his Bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Cal State Long Beach and has his certification in personal training. He is also working towards getting a doctorate in physical therapy and currently also works as an aide in a physical therapy clinic. Yazid got into the fitness industry because he has always loved playing sports and being active.He believes stretching is important because it helps minimize injuries when performing activities and improve overall daily well-being, his favorite stretch is the upper trap stretch. Outside of StretchLab he likes playing basketball, going to concerts, and discovering new food. A fun fact about Yazid is that he has lived in three different countries!

Charles has his Bachelor's degree in kinesiology from San Jose State University. He is also a data scout for college football/basketball and is currently a coach at Crossroads in Santa Monica. Charles got into the fitness industry because he has a deep passion for sports and improving performance, his favorite stretch is the adductor stretch. Outside of StretchLab he likes to play basketball and watch movies. A fun fact about Charles is that he is the leading male role in a movie his brother made!

David has his certification in fitness and nutrition from NPTI. He also has his Associate's degree from Los Angeles Film and Recording school and is currently an artist and screenwriter. David got into the fitness industry straight out of high school because he enjoys helping clients reach their personal goals. He believes stretching is important because mobility improves the overall quality of life and his favorite stretch is the hamstring stretch. Outside of StretchLab he likes to create, travel, spend time with friends, and enjoy nature. A fun fact about David is he interned for the X-Men franchise!

Melinda has a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from California State University at Fullerton, an Associate’s degree in Web Development from Long Beach City College, and is a Certified Massage Therapist. She is also a Reiki practitioner. Melinda got into the fitness industry because she believes in the body’s ability to thrive at any age when it is given proper care and support; after a hand injury caused her to retire from massage she came to StretchLab to continue helping her clients achieve maximum fitness with a consistent and guided stretching routine. She believes stretching is important because it improves athletic performance, corrects muscle imbalances, and helps the body feel great; her favorite stretch is the seated side bend. Outside of StretchLab she likes to travel, learn foreign languages and play with her poodle, Gracie May. A fun fact about Melinda is that she studied for a year in Germany as a Fulbright Scholar!

Michael has his certificates in Yin, Ashtanga, and Anatomy Yoga with emphasis on yoga assist through Mysore Yoga internship & apprenticeship. He also currently is working towards his 200 hour Yoga therapy certification and works as a Martial Arts instructor for kids & adults; holding a 2nd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do & a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo! Michael got into the fitness industry because through personal experience he has seen how stretching and breathing can fix you and better your life; to help, heal & bring relief into someone's life is truly his passion. He believes that stretching with the breath is one of the most beneficial things a person can do for themselves and his favorite stretch is the Michael has his certificates in Yin, Ashtanga, and Anatomy Yoga with emphasis on yoga assist through Mysore Yoga internship & apprenticeship. He also currently is working towards his 200 hour Yoga therapy certification and works as a Martial Arts instructor for kids & adults; holding a 2nd degree black belt in Tang Soo Do & a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo! Michael got into the fitness industry because through personal experience he has seen how stretching and breathing can fix you and better your life; to help, heal & bring relief into someone's life is truly his passion. He believes that stretching with the breath is one of the most beneficial things a person can do for themselves and his favorite stretch is the supine lumbar rotation twist. Outside of StretchLab he likes to focus on his personal yoga practice, self care & doing anything outdoors with his beloved Pedro. A fun fact about Michael is he used to live in Sweden!

Emma has her degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and her 200 hour yoga teaching certification from Ra Yoga. She is also currently pursuing her comprehensive Pilates teaching certification from Vero Pilates in Long Beach. Emma got into the fitness industry because of a desire to share with others the physical and mental health benefits of movement she learned through her background as a dancer. She believes stretching is important because mobility is key to healthy aging and her favorite stretch is the piriformis stretch. Outside of StretchLab she likes to read, watch reality TV, and cuddle with her kitties George and Blue. A fun fact about Emma is that she is a triple water sign (and she loves astrology)!