Welcome to StretchLab Mission Viejo

I have been active in the fitness field for about 4 decades. My work has included Group X Instruction, Massage Therapy and Personal Training. I have also participated in competitive Bodybuilding, Cardio Training and Aerial Training. I graduated from CSU Long Beach with a BS in Physical Education. Strength Training and Stretching is a passion that has definitely increased my quality of life.

Thanks for your interest in the StretchLab! My name is Lauren. I have been in the Fitness and Wellness Industry for over 30 years as a Group Fitness Manager, Instructor, Master Trainer and currently a hot yoga teacher. I am nationally Certified by AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America), ACE (American Council on Exercise) and am an RYT 500 (Yoga Teacher). My goal as a Flexologist is to make flexibility and mobility accessible to everybody! Using assisted stretching and breath work I hope to improve the client’s quality of life. I aim to give clients an avenue to explore self-knowledge, self-love, awareness and physical well-being.

Audreyiana obtained her BS in Kinesiology from Vanguard University in 2018 and has been working as a physical therapy aide ever since. She is passionate about helping others prevent and recover from injuries by increasing mobility and regaining muscle strength through stretching and exercise. In her free time she enjoys sketching portraits, trying new food spots and spending time with loved ones.

Diego is a certified Master Trainer and Nutritionist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He has a passion for helping others reach their health and fitness goals through a comprehensive holistic approach. He LOVES working at Stretch Lab also because it allows him to help "heal" others and improve their quality of life!

Branden is an E-RYT 350 Yoga Teacher of 10 years, a Reiki practitioner, and is currently enrolled in school for Certified Massage Therapy & Holistic Health Practitioner. His emphasis in all of his healing modalities is mindful breath. He will actively guide you through breathing in conjunction with the PNF cycles we utilize to help maximize your stretch experience. His favorite part of being at StretchLab is being able to combine his existing knowledge of the human body and how it moves and share that through the stretch with his clients to help them attain their goals.

Gerardo has a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science from Cal State Fullerton and have three years of working as a Physical Therapy Aide. His favorite thing about working at StretchLab is the learning experience he can gain from clients. He loves to learn about the human body and learning how to make it function better. He will try to gain a deep understanding of what is happening to your body and how it's affecting your daily life so he can create a plan to help you focus on your goals. He believes that your stretching experience is more than just stretching, it’s also how you connect, the professional yet hand-in-hand relationship, and the drive to collaborate. He believes that those are the defining moments where you can feel your potential. When he is not in the studio he enjoys lifting weights, hiking, playing soccer, and watching UFC.

Ashley is a recent graduate from San Jose State University where she received a bachelor's degree in dance. She is a former division I collegiate athlete from the SJSU Dance Team. Ashley grew up as a dancer where she performed for the Harlem Globetrotters, in the Disneyland parade as well as various stages throughout Disneyland and California Adventure. Currently, she is a teacher where is she coaches students of all ages from minis to adults. On her downtime, she enjoys playing with dogs, hanging out with her friends, and looks forward to traveling more.

Ariana began her professional fitness career in 2015 teaching aerial arts. As an aerialist, she dedicated a lot of her time to improving her flexibility through stretching. In 2017, she became certified as a personal trainer through NFPT, and during that time, she was introduced to PNF stretching. Later that year, she became certified as a manual stretch therapist through Flexibility First Academy and used this stretching method on many of her clients, students, and fellow aerialists. She went on to perform professionally with a touring circus throughout the United States and parts of Canada. Although she no longer performs, stretching and fitness remain a large part of her life, and she loves to share her knowledge with others to help improve their quality of life.