Welcome to StretchLab Mequon

Tara has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor for several years with experience in nutritional education and is currently working on her NASM Nutrition Coach certification. Previously, Tara was a gymnast for fifteen years and played and coached collegiate softball. Tara has two children, Taron, age six and Landon, age two, husband Aaron and her dog, Flex. In her spare time, Tara enjoys camping, boating, spending time up north Wisconsin in her family cabin and loves being with her family and friends. She also has a big sweet tooth, loves to bake but really enjoys baking her “healthier” treats. She loves helping people to get stronger and to feel better physically and mentally. She is looking forward to stretching members and building a great community in StretchLab Mequon.

James is a certified personal trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. His experience includes working with high school, college and pro athletes. He has been a personal trainer since 2010 in that time working with a wide range of clients. He sees a major need for improved mobility and flexibility in most people. Whether clients or members have goals related to athletic performance, fitness improvements, reducing joint and muscle aches or just want more flexibility, James looks forward to helping them achieve that. He is from Milwaukee and went to University of Wisconsin-Platteville where he played baseball. He still plays and coaches baseball and is a fan of all Wisconsin sports teams. He likes to travel, spend time with friends and family and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible in the summer.

Kathi received her 200 hour RYTT yoga certification in 2017 through Yoga Medicine-an anatomy based curriculum. She teaches weekly vinyasa flow /Hatha classes to groups and individuals and works with teams and athletes. Kathi loves to help people move better in their daily lives and to help athletes move better in their sport and help them avoid getting injured, work through injury, and address imbalances. Kathi has run numerous marathons and many shorter distance races, has participated in many triathlons, and plays numerous sports including tennis and volleyball. Kathi loves to spend time outdoors and often walks and hikes with friends and any of her three Boston terriers and enjoys biking on our beautiful paths and roads. Traveling is also a passion and she is currently trying to hike as many national parks as possible. She also loves youth soccer and coaches club and high school soccer. Kathi is married and has two daughters.

Amy is passionate about health and wellness and believes the body benefits from movement while the mind benefits from stillness. She is a certified Yoga teacher and Barre instructor, teaching several styles of classes with offerings to all levels. Amy is Reiki 2 certified working towards being a Reiki Master. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her family, working out, walking her dog and always hoping to catch a yoga class. Amy enjoys connecting with people on their wellness journey and is excited to help her clients reach their wellness goals through assisted stretching. What she likes most about StretchLab is their commitment to improving quality of life for a wide range of people!

Kaylyn is a person who has a passion for all things health and wellness. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology Exercise Science from The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. After college she went on to get her Personal Training Certification and Sports Nutrition Certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She uses these certifications for her own business as an online personal trainer and nutrition programmer. In her free time she shows her love for wellness by participating in Mud runs, Spartan Races, and bodybuilding; you can always find her in a gym. For fun Kaylyn enjoys going to music events, spending time with her family, and going on long rugged hikes. She also enjoys spending a lot of time in the kitchen, always finding new recipes to try and finding ways to turn typically unhealthy foods into healthy ones. What she loves most about StretchLab is the opportunity to connect with people and assist them through their health and wellness journey.

Carly is a Licensed Athletic Trainer and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training and a Minor in Sport and Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University. She also attended Graduate School at Concordia University of Wisconsin. She now works with high school athletics but has experience working with DI and DIII athletics as well. She has a great passion for health and wellness and loves being able to help her athletes to compete at the highest level they can. Carly enjoys being active as she still participates in playing hockey, soccer, and volleyball. She has two dogs that she loves running, walking, and hiking with. Being a part of StretchLab Carly really feels that she will be able to help people move, feel, and perform better in their fitness and lifestyle journeys.

Sage completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Urban Om in Milwaukee and is currently studying in Blue Sky’s medical track massage program in Grafton. She combines her background as a yoga instructor with her knowledge of body mechanics to help clients improve flexibility and mobility while creating a safe and supportive environment. Sage is excited to be part of StretchLab where she can help you feel more connected to your body and achieve your wellness goals. Outside of work, Sage enjoys strength training, traveling, and crocheting.

Del is a recent college graduate, where he majored in Exercise Science and minored in Athletic Training. He loves sports, playing rugby most of his life and throughout college, but has also played baseball, football & basketball. He's passionate about working hands-on in rehabilitation and is excited to use those skills as a Flexologist helping clients at StretchLab. In his downtime, he enjoys weight training, making music & spending time outdoors. He's also a new Wisconsinite, keen on adventure and is looking forward to discovering everything the city has to offer.

N​icki is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and​ is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology at Concordia University Wisconsin. ​Her lifelong interest in the human body and its potential for improved health has driven both ​her education and career path. ​S​he is passionate about helping others and continuously seeks opportunities to expand ​her knowledge so ​she can better serve those ​she work​s with. ​Nicki's experience spans a variety of rehabilitation settings, including nursing homes and cardiopulmonary rehab units in hospitals. In ​her free time, you’ll likely find ​h​er in the gym, walking outdoors, or playing tennis. At StretchLab, ​she enjoys the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, applying the skills​ she's developed to help them reach their goals and lead healthier lives.

Kristin is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, certified NASM personal trainer, and former professional dancer with over 15 years of experience performing in Disney productions and touring internationally. She earned her BFA in Dance from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and has a strong foundation in movement, stretching, and injury prevention. After overcoming a chronic back injury, Kristin understands how muscular imbalances and injuries can affect overall well-being, yet she has proven that recovery is possible through consistent flexibility, and mobility training! Kristin has been with StretchLab for many years, and it’s the people and relationships she’s built that make it such a special place. Her experience here also inspired her to return to school to become a PTA. Kristin is passionate about helping clients improve their mobility, strength, and overall movement in order to live life to the fullest! Outside the studio, she enjoys traveling—she’s visited 19 countries so far—exploring local coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.