Meet Our coaches

Coach Denise Owner/Director

My name is Denise Trujillo and I am the Owner/Director of Stretch-n-Grow of the East Valley. I have worked with children in several different capacities for over 25 years,. My experience includes working as a nanny, teaching children's art classes, working with special needs children and teaching children's fitness and nutrition.

I became the owner and director of Stretch-n-Grow of the East Valley at the end of 2013, and has been passionate about fighting the growing epidemic of childhood obesity ever since. Previous to this I had worked as a circuit trainer at a women's fitness club and taught weight loss and nutrition classes for adults.

I am a certified Youth Fitness Instructor, and am educated in exercise for young children, I am also certified in CPR and First Aid and Caregiver qualified by the state of Arizona. My coaching staff and I are continually educated in motor development exercise and nutrition education for young children.

I have genuine love for children and am dedicated to improving the quality of life for future generations.

Coach Melissa

Hi everyone, I’m Melissa! I’m 23, born and raised in chandler, currently working as a personal trainer and nutritionist as well as Music Stars and Fitness Stars/Camp Fit Coach with Stretch-n-Grow. I am very excited to get to know all of you and your kiddos!

Coach K (Keyanah)

Hello! My name is Keyanah and I have worked with kids for about 8 years now. Seeing kids having fun and learning to be themselves brings me so much joy that I am continuing down that path.

I now have 2 little boys of my own so it’s constant teaching and learning that I am doing everyday. I can not wait to teach and learn from your little kiddos as well!

I teach All Star Cheer.

Coach Lyric

Hello, my name is Lyric! I was born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona and recently graduated from the University of Arizona. #BEARDOWN I happily teach Yoga Stars and Fitness Stars. I am super passionate about health, wellness, meditation, mindfulness, exercise, and fitness! I aspire to foster a positive, empowering, and compassionate environment in all of my classes! I am so excited to meet you all! :)

Coach Sarah

Hi I’m Sarah! I’m originally from Chicago, Illinois and am currently pursuing a graduate degree in school psychology at the University of Arizona. My background in dance includes years of hip-hop, modern, jazz, and poms throughout my childhood and high school years. I’m passionate about working with kids, families, and being a positive role model for them, as my professional work background includes working with children as a behavior therapist and then eventually as an elementary school counselor for the last 4 years. In my free time, I love to read, paint, spend quality time with family and friends, and cuddle with my 2 adorable cats! I also teach Zumba classes at my local LA Fitness on the weekends. I love ALL things dance, fitness, health, and wellness, and I’m super excited to meet and coach your awesome kids! I teach Dance Stars and All Star Gymnastics with Stretch-n-Grow.

Coach Alyssa

Hi! I'm Coach Alyssa, I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I'm currently getting my degree in Elementary Education while teaching Theatre Stars with Stretch-n-Grow, and I'm very excited to meet everyone! I've been in music and theatre since I was little and I've taken lots of dance classes in high school