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• Dani

  Flexologist

  Dani is a Flexologist and a yoga instructor with over 200 hours in teaching Iyengar based flow yoga. Dani is excited to bring her knowledge and techniques to stretching.

• Ivan

  Flexologist

  Ivan has a NASM certification in Personal Training and Nutrition; and a Certification for Advanced Massage Therapy. Ivan has worked as a Personal trainer. As well as being a Flexologist at Stretchlab Encino, Ivan is also a freelance Massage Therapist.

• Kassy

  Flexologist

  Kassy is a Flexologist. Kassy graduated with her Bachelors in Kinesiology from CSUN, and is currently working on finishing her Masters in Kinesiology at CSUN as well! Her Masters has an emphasis in Applied Physical Activity, so she has lots of experience working with people with disabilities. She is currently conducting research analyzing the effects of modified cycling on energy expenditure in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Stretching people and helping maintain or improve your activities of daily living is something Kassy has lots of experience with and is happy to help you with!

• Lilly

  Flexologist

  Lilly is one of our original Flexologists at StretchLab Encino. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science option. Lilly also has experience as a physical therapy aide at an outpatient clinic. Lilly enjoys doing resistance training and working on improving her flexibility through yoga.

• Manny

  Flexologist

  Manny is one of our original Flexologists at StretchLab Encino. He spent 3 years in the military and enjoys an active lifestyle. Manny went to CSUN where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science. Manny also works as a Personal Trainer and Physical Therapy Aide at a busy outpatient clinic in Northridge.

• Mike

  Flexologist

  Mike is one of our original Flexologist at StretchLab Encino. Mike (@MikeBerina) is a certified Yoga Tune Up teacher with 6 years of experience helping clients erase pain and tension through self-myofascial releasee, self-massage, and corrective exercise. Mike specializes in hip and back relief after learning to heal his own hip and IT band pain from his time at UCLA.

• Zach

  General Manager
• Kim

  Owner
• Cara

  Flexologist

  Cara has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, specializing in Applied Fitness and Lifestyle Development, from CSUN. She started my career in personal training through volunteer programs at 3 WINS Fitness and Triumph Foundation. At 3 WINS Fitness, Cara gained experience in group and individual fitness coaching and exercise program management. With Triumph Foundation, Cara focused on modified fitness training for individuals with paraplegia. After completing her degree, Cara became a Session Coach at OsteoStrong Studio City, where I specialize in skeletal-strength-conditioning using biohacking technology. With a strong educational background and practical experience, Cara has developed extensive skills in kinesiology and fitness coaching. In summary, Cara has an unwavering dedication in empowering individuals to keep moving, adopt healthier lifestyles and achieve wellness!

• Richard

  Flexologist

  Richard is a Flexologist and a Massage therapist certified through the National Holistic Institute, College of Massage Therapy with over 1350+ hours. Richard is looking forward to helping you all reach your flexibility needs!

• Aiden

  Sales Associate/Membership Coordinator

  Aiden manages the front desk at StretchLab Encino. Aiden enjoys working at StretchLab because the culture here is unlike any where he's worked in the past. Everyone that works here at StretchLab, genuinely enjoys and takes pride in helping our members.