StretchLab

Bios

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  Drake Law

  Flexologist

  Drake is a certified Physiologist graduating from Truman State University. Since graduating college, Drake has been working with people to get stronger and more flexible to help prevent and overcome injuries or chronic pains. After overcoming his own reconstructed ankle surgery from a college sports injury, Drake has dedicated himself to helping people with different issues like arthritis, sciatica, bulging discs, and many other types of injuries and chronic pains. In his free time, Drake likes to play sports, like volleyball; spend time with friends and family; and learn more about the human body. Drake says that the best thing about being a member of StretchLab is being able to help reach all different backgrounds of people and impact their lives in a positive way through health and education.

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  Makayla Rogers

  Flexologist

  This is MaKayla Rogers, She went to McKendree University for her Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science and Sports Performance, She also has a Masters Degree in Athletic Training. In her free time; she goes to the gym, hangs out with her dog, and is a gymnastics coach. What she loves about StretchLab is helping people achieve their fitness goals, overcome their weaknesses, and seeing progress in each individual.

• Barb

  Flexologist

  Barb has a B. S. and M. S. In Exercise Science as well as a M. S. in Physical Therapy. She loves the outdoors! Gardening, hiking, camping and kayaking are among her favorite leisure activities. StretchLab offers opportunities to meet and work closely with so many fascinating people! Barb gains satisfaction from helping clients reach their personal goals.

• Cathryn

  Flexologist

  Cathryn graduated with a B.S in Exercise Science from Lindenwood University in 2020. She is currently getting a Masters in Sport Science and Rehab from Logan University. Cathryn is a dancer and dance teacher. In her spare time Cathryn likes to take her dog to the park and watch Netflix. Cathryn enjoys being part of StretchLab because of the great coworkers, clients, and all the opportunities there are.

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  Ethan Martin

  Flexologist

  I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. degree in Exercise Science in 2021. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Psychology from SIUe while working here at Stretchlab. Stretchlab's environment has been the ideal place to put knowledge into practice and make a real difference in the health and fitness of our clients. When I am not at Stretchlab or at school, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and anything active!

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  Josh Funk

  Flexologist

  Josh is a 15 year US Army veteran, and has been active in the physical training of service members for the majority of his military career. Josh also has a BS in Exercise Science with a special emphasize in tactical athletes. Josh also has utilized his education and experience to train competitive adaptive athletes and prides himself on assisting those athletes succeed in the sports. In his free time Josh goes hiking and enjoys exercise, but also is forever trapped by homework as he works on his Master's Degree from Saint Louis University. Josh enjoys working at Stretch Lab, because of the one on one connection between the flexologist and the client. Helping someone reach their fitness goals, and watching them reap the benefits of flexibility and mobility makes Josh feel warm in his heart and helps him sleep at night.

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  Reid Spencer

  Flexologist

  Reid has a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Lindenwood University. His hobbies include golfing, fishing and watching cardinal games. Reid's favorite thing about being apart of Stretch Lab is helping people achieve their goals.

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  Taijhan Nelson

  Flexologist

  This is Taijhan Nelson. He attended Millikin University and got a bachelor's degree in Health, Fitness, and Recreation with a focus in exercise science. He is also certified in personal training as well. Things that Taijhan likes to do in his free time would be running and playing basketball whenever he can. The big thing that he enjoys about being apart of stretch lab is that he can impact people's lives in a positive way with in his words, "a preventative aspect", which is important to him.

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  Tara Trent

  Flexologist

  I have always had a passion for helping people, holistic healing, and spreading positivity. I started my journey in health and wellness at a very young age, when my family began telling me I had gifted hands and would ask me for back rubs. At 19, I started college to become a massage therapist and I fell in love with holistic healing. I began donating my free time offering compassionate touch for people who were going through Chemotherapy. For, the past 15 years I have worked in many different forms of healthcare, from home health care, to mental health, to being a pharmacy tech, but I always find my way back to hands on, touch based health and wellness. And that is why I am so thankful to be working for Stretchlab. I am so excited to expand my knowledge, while meeting new amazing people, and following my calling to help people! I spend most of my time with my 2 daughters. We love nature and hiking in the different state parks. In the summer months we spend a lot of time finding new beautiful places to explore. During the cooler months we enjoy staying in and watching movies from the 80's, like Gremlin's, The Never Ending Story, and Ghostbusters. When I'm not with my kids I am either spending time with cat, playing Dungeons and Dragons, or looking for new adventures.

• Daliyah Gardner

  Flexologist