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  Carla

  Flexologist

  Hi, my name is Carla, I am a personal trainer and a certified flexologist at StretchLab. I am originally form Brazil, and there I worked as a Physical Therapist for 20 years. here in the US I decided to be part of the SL family because I believe that stretching should be part of people's daily lives. The best benefits of stretching is improvement of joint range of motion and muscular flexibility. These are crucial parameters for a good development of muscle strength desired during sports activities. As well as better performance of movement in daily life.

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  Jennifer

  Flexologist

  Hi! My name is Jenn and I am originally from upstate NY. I have been a life long athlete with my passions being road cycling, running, tennis and strength training! Besides being a Flexologist with StretchLab, I work as a indoor cycling instructor and personal trainer. I have always found the value in assisted stretching to help with the restorative process for better functional movement for everyone-

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  Richie

  Flexologist

  Hi, I'm Richie and I'm from Cliffwood Beach, NJ. Ever since I was a kid I've been interested in Fitness and Health! Sports and the mechanics of our bodies has always played a major role in my life and utilizing our muscles to the best of their ability is a passion of mine that I can't wait to learn more about and share with everyone.

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  Emma

  Flexologist

  Hi, I’m Emma! I’m a certified flexologist, yoga teacher, marathon runner, former dance student, and lifelong gymnast at heart. I’ve stretched my whole life, and came to stretching others after years of building regular stretching into my client’s routines, and seeing the big impact even small changes can make! Outside of StretchLab you can find me soaking up the shore I live by, paddling with my pet pug, and walking in the woods.

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  Riley

  Flexologist

  Hi, my name is Riley, I'm from Middletown NJ. I am a dancer and have always been passionate about fitness and finding a balance in life! I decided to help people feel better through stretching because stretching has been a part of my life forever. Helping others and seeing individual progress gives me a positive feeling in return!

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  Michelle

  Flexologist

  Hi my name is Michelle, I am an educator, yoga instructor and a Flexologist. I have always lead a very active lifestyle. With every activity stretching became part of my daily routine to keep me mobile, flexible, reduce post workout soreness so I could continue to participate in any form of exercise. It brings me joy to help others feel their best. I am very grateful to be able to support others in their healthy life journey.

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  Karen

  Flexologist

  My name is Karen DeMatteis and I am very excited to be part of the StretchLab team. I have been practicing and teaching yoga for almost 20 years. I completed my 500 hour Bikram Yoga Certification in Los Angeles CA in 2005 followed by a 200 hour Vinyasa Certification here in New Jersey in 2013. I also completed certifications through Kula Kamala (a non profit organization) to specialize working on veterans, persons with disabilities and addiction issues in 2014. My academic background is in Anthropology, focusing on archaeology and working with primates at San Francisco State University. Aside from yoga, my previous work experience includes management, sales and hospitality. I have also worked as a health coach helping people achieve their personal health/weight loss goals. My passion is working with and healing people and I am excited to be working as a flexologist here at StretchLab.

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  Don

  Flexologist

  Hi my name is Don; I am a NASM certified personal trainer with a deep passion for strength and mobility training. I also studied to be an MRI technologist at the American Institute of Medical Science. I worked in that field for a several years, but I wanted to take a more hands on approach to helping people here at StretchLab.