Hi, I’m Chris, a Stretch Therapist at The Stretch Space. My journey into stretch therapy began as a personal exploration to address my own imbalances, chronic injuries, and movement limitations. Over the years, this journey has evolved into a deep passion for helping others achieve freedom and find greater movement in their bodies.

With years of experience as a tennis coach and an active lifestyle that includes volleyball, tennis, hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, Animal Flow, yoga, and Pilates, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how the body moves—and what it needs to perform optimally. Currently, I’m expanding my expertise through a biomechanics certification course, which enhances my ability to address imbalances and improve movement efficiency.

In our sessions, I use hands-on assisted stretching techniques to focus on the breath and create space in areas of tightness. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of your body’s imbalances and work to restore harmony. Every session concludes with guided movement practices you can take home, empowering you to build strength and mobility on your own.

Stretch therapy is more than just physical—it’s about restoring harmony to your entire system. Whether you’re an athlete looking to enhance performance, a desk worker struggling with tension, or someone simply seeking to feel better in their body, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work toward a more mobile, balanced, and rejuvenated you.

I look forward to partnering with you on this journey, see you in the studio!

Hi, I’m Chris, a Stretch Therapist at The Stretch Space. My journey into stretch therapy began as... Read More

Cian Dalton is a certified level 3 Fascial Stretch Therapist, Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor, Breathwork Facilitator and Personal Trainer. Cian holds Certifications in Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) and Functional Range Assessment (FRA) and utilizes his athletic background along with therapeutic techniques.

He is a passionate martial artist having competed as a professional middleweight boxer in the USA. Cian was a high level soccer player in his youth and still enjoys playing soccer, distance running and trail running.

Once upon a time, Cian worked in an office as an engineer for the renewable energy sector but his undeniable passion for movement and athletics called him to break free from the desk. Never shy from personal and physical challenges, Cian understands what it takes to push the human body to its limits and uses all of his past experiences and education to help his clients achieve their personal bests. 

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Mikaela Ellis

Mikaela began training with The Stretch Space in 2024 — first through the Breathwork Facilitator Program, then through the Assisted Stretch Therapy trainings. What started as a curiosity about breath and the body’s natural rhythms quickly evolved into a passion for fascial and somatic work.

Currently studying Psychology at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Mikaela brings a calm, thoughtful presence to her sessions. She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies through breath, stretch, and nervous system support.

Outside the studio, Mikaela regularly practices dance, yoga, breathwork, meditation, and cold exposure as part of her ongoing study of the body. She is working toward becoming a somatic therapist and is known for her grounded energy, patient touch, and ability to help clients feel safe and at ease.

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Kestrel was first introduced to Fascial Stretch Therapy in 2018, after booking a session at the Stretch Space as recommended by a friend. She could not believe the striking difference compared to years of massage and other hands-on therapies.

With a background as a professional dancer, Kestrel has always been passionate about restorative practices, a tool learned out of necessity from her many years of high intensity dance training. She knew how powerful consistent body awareness modalities were in bettering not only her artistic craft but day to day living. Fascial Stretch Therapy was the missing piece.

Kestrel holds a BFA in Dance from Simon Fraser University and has performed professionally. She is trained in Level 2 Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) through Stretch to Win Institute as well as Soft Release Therapy (SRT) and is currently continuing her education as a Corrective Exercise Specialist through National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Her interests as a therapist lay in educating her clients in small practices that make big differences. She is passionate that everyone is a born mover and is committed to helping clients find ease and new possibilities in their bodies.

When not at the Stretch Space you can find Kestrel enjoying a coffee while taking in the beautiful Vancouver oceanside, or at the gym trying to master her pull-ups.

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Carolyn Schmidt has been devoted to the study of human movement, fascia, and embodied healing for more than a decade. As a Stretch Therapist, Somatic Movement Educator, Breathwork Facilitator, business owner, and mother, she brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and lived experience to every session, class, and workshop she leads.

Carolyn’s professional journey was shaped by her own experience recovering from years of dance-related injuries and the physical and emotional impacts of over two decades of intensive training and performance. Through this process, she discovered the transformative power of nervous system-informed movement, fascial health, and somatic practices. Her personal healing journey evolved into a lifelong commitment to helping others move, feel, and live with greater ease.

In 2017, Carolyn became a Certified Fascial Stretch Therapist and has since achieved the highest level of training in the Fascial Stretch Therapy system. She has also trained extensively in Myofascial Release with John Barnes and completed the Fascial Fitness Trainer Certification, deepening her understanding of the body’s connective tissue network and its essential role in movement, resilience, and overall well-being.

Known for her keen observational skills, intuitive approach, and nurturing presence, Carolyn combines hands-on therapy with movement education to create lasting, sustainable change. Her work is grounded in the belief that the body has an innate capacity to heal when given the right conditions, support, and awareness.

Over the years, Carolyn has studied a broad range of movement and somatic disciplines, including breathwork, Bio-Energy Healing (Michael D’Alton), Franklin Method (Eric Franklin), Anatomy Trains Body Reading (Tom Myers), Laban Movement Analysis, Countertechnique, Alexander Technique, Body-Mind Centering (Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen), yoga, Pilates, Contact Improvisation, and other embodied practices that inform her holistic approach.

As co-owner of The Stretch Space, Carolyn has worked with thousands of clients ranging in age from 3 to 93, including athletes, dancers, professionals, parents, and individuals seeking relief from pain, stress, injury, or movement limitations. Whether working one-on-one, facilitating intimate group experiences, leading retreats, or teaching larger workshops, her goal is to empower people with a deeper understanding of their bodies and the tools to move through life with greater freedom, confidence, and vitality.

Carolyn Schmidt has been devoted to the study of human movement, fascia, and embodied healing for... Read More