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  • SOMA GET FIT WELCOMES EDWARD FARWICK.

  • SOMA GET FIT RETREAT.


  • SOMA GET FIT WELCOMES ANDREW WEIR.

  • SOMA GET FIT WELCOMES MAHEE THORAK.
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    SOMA GET FIT DONATES 20 TREES IN HONOR OF EACH RETREAT:

    Your Daily Thread - Tracy Hepler and Lauren Johanson
    ANGELENO - Erin Magner
    CHILL OUT LA - Erin Mahoney Harris
    BROCK DUMONT CONSULTING
    EDWARD FARWICK
    VITAL JUICE LA - Daniel and Jamie Kiffel Alcheh
    ANDREW WEIR
    MAHEE THORAK

    FUTURE TREES:
    JANET RIFKIN
    MARLO EHRLICH

    For more information about Trees For The Future,
    please visit their website.

    STUDIO.

    • Function Integrated Training at SOMA GET FIT

      Whether your goal is to slim down, bulk up, or create long term wellness in your body, a SOMA GET FIT fitness professional will create a custom-designed training regimen specifically designed to deliver the best outcome.


    • Yoga at SOMA GET FIT

      Hatha Yoga is a mind, body and spirit deepening practice to awaken awareness and focus strength, endurance, flexibility, alignment, and balance. Hatha Yoga techniques and practices applied during your SOMA GET FIT sessions holistically tie together vigorous body, skeletal, and muscular toning. The integrity of your body and your being come together and compliment each other on and off the mat.

    • Pilates
      Pilates at SOMA GET FIT

      Joseph H. Pilates developed this system of exercises and a philosophy of using the mind to enjoy moving the body. It is designed to coordinate the body, invigorate the mind, and elevate the spirit through proper breathing and strengthening core muscles. Pilates is flexion, extension and rotation of the spine through activation of the core. SOMA GET FIT uses Pilates as a cross-training method to improve flexibility, endurance, and strength.

    • Cardio-Connection Class.
      Oceanview Pilates & Breathwork.
      SOMA GET FIT Outdoor Challenge.

    • Warrior Workout.
      SOMA Sand Challenge: Bootcamp on the Beach.
      Stand-up Paddleboarding.
      SOMA Mountain to Ocean Hike.
      Kayaking.
      Sailing.
      Biking.
      Swimming.
      Horseback Riding.

    SPA.

    • Chivas Goat Milk Bath Salts.
      Cleopatra’s beauty secret was to bathe in nourishing goat milk. Now you can steal her secret by bathing in our goat milk bath salts, which are made with goat milk powder to nourish, Dead Sea salts to detoxify, blend of bath oils to moisturize, herbs to sooth the senses, and essential oils of Rose Geranium, Roman Chamomile & Ylang Ylang.


      Chivas Walnut Body Polish.
      After your relaxing bath, try our unique walnut body polish, which deeply exfoliates away dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling squeaky clean, smooth and revitalized. Made with walnut shells, jojobal oil & rosehip seed oil.


    • Chivas Pumpkin Masque.
      Our pumpkin masque feels rich, smells yummy and does wonders for your skin. Pumpkin is a rich source of antioxidants & enzymes that act like alpha-hydroxy acid, which have been shown to promote smoother younger looking skin by increasing the rate of cell renewal. Pumpkin also contains more than 100 beneficial nutrients, which may be used to help reverse the signs of aging.

      Chivas Goat Milk Facial Creme.
      After your deep masque cleanse, hydrate with our rich and nourishing goat milk facial crème. Made with aloe vera juice, avocado oil and pure essential oils. 82% Organic Content. Phthalate Free. Paraben Free. Not tested on animals.


    • This is your night to sit back, relax and enjoy a SOMA Spa Party! Our exclusive all-natural line with Chivas Skin Care offers healing products and treatments. You and your guests will be pampered with a fabulously fun night of facials and body treatments including Chivas's walnut body polish, pumpkin facial masque, goat milk facial creme and goat milk bath salts made with high-quality ingredients and amazing essential oils like Rose Geranium, Roman Chamomile and Ylang Ylang


    • Relaxation Massage-Swedish.
      Deep Tissue.
      Sports.
      Compressive Deep Tissue.
      Aromatherapy.
      Visceral Manipulation.
      TMJ.


    • Craniosacral.
      Reflexology.
      Healing Stone.

    RETREAT.


    • Recommended 5-day/4-night minimum stay; options for 7-30 day retreats
      SOMA Sustainable Stay


      Wish working out could feel like a vacation? Where working out simply becomes like playing outside? Turn your exercise routine inside out with a SOMA PLAY-CATION PACKAGE RETREAT by escaping to Santa Barbara, where nature will become your gym and playground. Walk on water while stand-up paddle boarding with a pro, or discover the power of balance training with yoga and pilates. Or challenge yourself to core, cardio or breath training while surrounded by the Mission rose garden, historic architecture and art and sunken gardens or meditating at the Vedanta Temple. Ride a horse through vineyard trails or sail the Pacific along Santa Barbara’s American Riviera coastline. Meet and greet local organic farmers, bakers, and growers at the farmers’ markets and eat the finest farm-to-table organic food, prepared for you by a personal chef. After each day’s outdoor activities, wind down with a relaxing massage and soothing organic skin care treatments. The possibilities are endless: you choose your experience, and SOMA will provide the world's best experts to guide your week, or even longer retreat. Jump-start your fitness, clear your mind and set fire to your creativity--your life may never be the same.

      During your long-term sustainable stay SOMA personally customizes your nutrition program based on your individual needs and desired results. By integrating cutting edge principles of both exercise and nutrition we can quantify your results through measurable heart rate and body composition data that we track during your retreat. As your body transforms, the data quantifiably marks and assists how to change your nutrition plan accordingly for continued results even after your retreat. SOMA sustainable stays include 3 follow-up sessions in the weeks after your retreat to ensure progress and avoid plateaus. SOMA PLAY-CATION PACKAGE RETREAT includes SOMA GET FIT’s mind, body and spirit integration method and personal retreat concierge, consultation, and coaching, in an eco-conscious environment plus:

      - Customized SOMA Nutrition, Fitness Plan, and Training
      - Comprehensive Initial Assessment with Registered Dietitian
      - Santa Ynez Canyon Cruise Tour de Vine
      - SOMA Tri and Track Trainers
      (Personalized Swim, Running, and Bike Coaches)
      - Butterfly Beach Chumash Challenge
      - Romero Canyon Warrior Hike
      - Inspiration Peak Trek
      - Playground Hike/ Bouldering
      - Local Santa Barbara Farmers Market Foray
      - Lunch & State Street Shopping
      - Leadbetter Stand-up Paddle Surfing
      - Solace Sailing/ Special "K" Kayaking

      - Mission Rose Garden Hatha/ Restorative Yoga
      - Sunken Garden Pilates
      - Alice Keck Nature Mobility Circuit
      - Pilates Core (Reformer/Cadillac/Wunda Chair) Studio Training
      - Vedanta Temple Meditation
      - Facial " Body Treatments using all-natural Chivas Skin Care
      - Organic Dinner/Personalized Chef
      - Vineyard Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour
      - Personal Cooking Demo
      - Bodywork (Swedish/ Deep Tissue / Visceral Manipulation/ Aromatherapy)
      - SOMA Get Fit Organic, Green and Reusable gift bags
      - Quantifiable Health and Wellness Results
      - 3 Post-Retreat sessions with Registered Dietician




    • Recommended 5-day/4-night minimum stay; options for 7- 30-day retreats
      SOMA Sustainable Stay


      SOMA WARRIOR SURVIVAL AND REVIVAL RETREAT is an expansion on our PIER-TO-PEAK RETREAT where SOMA draws from our extraordinary team of doctors, physiologists, nutritionists, and trainers to support your drive and motivation to succeed beyond your everyday physical and mental state of survival. Each day of your retreat we challenge the body and mind through the peaks and adventures of all that Santa Barbara has to offer- from the rugged mountain hikes to the most challenging biking trails in the vineyard valleys, and from the Pacific Ocean in a wetsuit, on a kayak, sailing in the winds, or paddling the waves this extraordinary journey is a path to profound transformation to living in health and empowerment as a warrior of heart, mind, body and soul! After each days’ outdoor activities, wind down with a relaxing massage and soothing organic skin care treatments. Each day in itself offers profound insights and physical changes that accumulate throughout the retreat to instill personal power and peace for your health and wellness routine, feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the world! During your long-term sustainable stay SOMA personally customizes your nutrition program based on your individual needs and desired results. By integrating cutting edge principles of both exercise and nutrition we can quantify your results through measurable heart rate and body composition data that we track during your retreat. As your body transforms, the data quantifiably marks and assists how to change your nutrition plan accordingly for continued results even after your retreat. SOMA sustainable stays include 3 follow-up sessions in the weeks after your retreat to ensure progress and avoid plateaus.

      SOMA WARRIOR SURVIVAL AND REVIVAL RETREAT includes SOMA GET FIT’s mind, body and spirit integration method and personal retreat concierge, consultation, and coaching in an eco-conscious environment plus:

      - Customized SOMA Nutrition, Fitness Plan, and Training Method
      - Comprehensive Initial Assessment with Registered Dietitian
      - State Street Spinning Cruise
      - - Santa Ynez Canyon Cycling Tour de Vine
      - SOMA Tri and Track Trainers
      (Personalized Swim, Running, and Bike Coaches)
      - Butterfly Beach Chumash Challenge
      - Romero Canyon Warrior Hike
      - La Cumbre Peak and Connector Trails Trek
      - Playground Hike/ Bouldering/Rock Climbing
      - Seven Water Falls Hike
      - Local Santa Barbara Farmers Market Foray
      - Lunch & State Street Shopping
      - Leadbetter Stand-up Paddle Surfing

      - Solace Sailing/ Special "K" Kayaking
      - Mission Rose Garden Hip-Hop/ Hatha Yoga
      - Sunken Garden Pilates
      - Alice Keck Nature Mobility Circuit
      - Inflict Strength Studio Training
      - Vedanta Temple Meditation
      - Facial & Body Treatments using all-natural Chivas Skin Care
      - Organic Dinner/Personalized Chef
      - Vineyard Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour
      - Personal Cooking Demo
      - Bodywork (Swedish/ Deep Tissue / Visceral Manipulation/ Aromatherapy)
      - SOMA Get Fit Organic, Green and Reusable gift bags
      - Quantifiable Health and Wellness Results
      - 3 Post-Retreat sessions with Registered Dietician




    • Recommended 3-day/2-night minimum stay
      SOMA Succinct Stay


      The SOMA SOLACE RETREAT package is designed to insightfully identify your personal health, fitness, life goals and dreams to find solace in your long term well being. With the SOMA team creatively build and experience your dreams towards self-sustainability in your strength, endurance and power. Designed to combine physical fitness movement with fun and foray around one of nature’s most beautiful destinations. Give yourself the chance to dream, be wild and free as you enjoy horseback riding into the sunset, stand-up paddle boarding above the kelp forests or sunset yoga. Our surefire customized nutrition program is formulated to maximize your results in the least amount of time and to jump start healthy eating for continued progress after your retreat After each day’s activities relax into your massage and pleasure in organic, homemade, soothing skin care treatments.

      SOMA SOLACE RETREAT includes SOMA GET FIT’s mind, body and spirit integration method personal retreat concierge, consultation, and coaching in an eco-conscious environment, plus:

      - Customized SOMA Nutrition, Fitness Plan, and Training
      - Romero Canyon Warrior Hike
      - Local Santa Barbara Farmers Market Foray
      - Lunch & State Street Shopping
      - Solace Sailing/ Special "K" Kayaking
      - Mission Rose Garden Hatha/Restorative Yoga
      - Sunken Garden Pilates
      - Vedanta Temple Meditation
      - Facial & Body Treatments using all-natural Chivas Skin Care
      - Organic Dinner/Personalized Chef
      - Personal Cooking Demo
      - Wine Tasting
      - Bodywork (Swedish/ Deep Tissue / Visceral Manipulation/ Aromatherapy)
      - SOMA Get Fit Organic, Green and Reusable gift bags
      - Quantifiable Health and Wellness Results
      Your Choice Retreat additional options:
      - Comprehensive Initial Assessment with Registered Dietitian
      - Pacific Beach Training Challenge
      - State Street Cycling Cruise
      - Beachside Horseback Riding
      - Leadbetter Stand-up Paddle Surfing

    • Recommended 3-day/2-night minimum stay
      SOMA Succinct Stay


      The SOMA PEAK-TO-PIER RETREAT package is personally created to enhance your physical performance and expand your mind and fitness goals. Whether you’re a novice or experienced adventurer, your peak performance is achieved alongside our team of doctors, physiologists, nutritionists, and trainers. Each day you are supported by the SOMA team charging Santa Barbara’s highest mountain peaks all the way to its pristine Pacific Ocean via biking, hiking, running, swimming, kayaking, paddling, as well as integrating pilates, yoga and meditation training. After each days’ activities relax into your massage and pleasure in organic, homemade, soothing skin care treatments, as well as one-on-one life coaching to create your goals and achievement action plan for your life and body!

      SOMA PEAK-TO-PIER RETREAT includes SOMA GET FIT’s mind, body and spirit integration method and personal retreat concierge, consultation, and coaching in an eco-conscious environment, plus:

      - Customized SOMA Nutrition, Fitness Plan, and Training
      - Butterfly Beach Chumash Challenge
      - Romero Canyon Warrior Hike
      - Local Santa Barbara Farmers Market Foray
      - Lunch & State Street Shopping
      - Leadbetter Stand-up Paddle Surfing
      - Solace Sailing/ Special "K" Kayaking
      - Mission Rose Garden Hip-Hop/ Hatha Yoga
      - Sunken Garden Pilates

      - Alice Keck Nature Mobility Circuit
      - Inflict Strength Studio Training
      - Vedanta Temple Meditation
      - Facial & Body Treatments using all-natural Chivas Skin Care
      - Organic Dinner/Personalized Chef
      - Bodywork (Swedish/ Deep Tissue / Visceral Manipulation/ Aromatherapy)
      - SOMA Get Fit Organic, Green and Reusable gift bags
      - Quantifiable Health and Wellness Results
      Your Choice additional Retreat options:
      - Comprehensive Initial Assessment with Registered Dietitian
      - State Street Spinning Cruise
      - Beachside Horseback Riding
      - Wine Tasting
      - Leadbetter Stand-up Paddle Surfing
      - Personal Cooking Demo

    • Recommended 1-2-day minimum stay
      SOMA Succinct Stay


      Already live or been to Santa Barbara, but have never experienced SOMA or the mind and body integration of SOMA methods? Join our team for a SOMA LOCALS’ RE-TREAT and experience your health and well being, as Santa Barbara’s beauty enhances our journey through movement and new perspective. Whether to find personalized guidance on fitness goals, lifestyle balance, or simply restoration join us for a SOMA succinct stay. Re-treat your inspiration with us for a self-sustainable practice each year or month becoming a SOMA GET FIT "in it for health and life" local!

      SOMA LOCALS’ RE-TREAT includes SOMA GET FIT’s mind, body and spirit integration method and personal retreat concierge, consultation, and coaching in an eco-conscious environment, plus:

      - Customized SOMA Nutrition, Fitness Plan, and Training
      - Romero Canyon Warrior Hike
      - Local Santa Barbara Farmers Market Foray
      - Organic Picnic Lunch
      - Solace Sailing/ Special "K" Kayaking
      - Mission Rose Garden Hatha/Restorative Yoga
      - Sunken Garden Pilates
      - Facial & Body Treatments using all-natural Chivas Skin Care
      - Organic Dinner/Personalized Chef
      - Bodywork (Swedish/ Deep Tissue / Visceral Manipulation/ Aromatherapy)
      - SOMA Get Fit Organic, Green and Reusable gift bags
      - Quantifiable Health and Wellness Results
      Your Choice additional Retreat options:
      - Pacific Beach Training Challenge
      - State Street Cycling Cruise
      - Beachside Horseback Riding
      - Leadbetter Stand-up Paddle Surfing
      - Vedanta Temple Meditation

    • Recommended 2-day/1 night minimum stay
      SOMA Succinct Stay


      Want to experience and share with the press what SOMA GET FIT and our team are all about? Join us for a taste of our SOMA retreats on our SOMA PRESS TO IMPRESS RETREAT where work, play, health, outdoor fitness and adventure unite in harmony with our eco conscious business ethics and highly knowledgeable team. This package is only available for Press Editors and like-participants to deepen their research and media connections for and with SOMA GET FIT.

      SOMA PRESS TO IMPRESS includes SOMA GET FIT’s mind, body and spirit integration method and personal retreat concierge, consultation, and coaching in an eco-conscious environment, plus:




      - Customized SOMA Nutrition, Fitness Plan, and Training
      - State Street Cycling Cruise
      - Pacific Beach Training Challenge
      - Romero Canyon Warrior Hike
      - Local Santa Barbara Farmers Market Foray
      - Organic Picnic Lunch
      - Leadbetter Stand-up Paddle Surfing
      - Special "K" Kayaking

      - Mission Rose Garden Hatha/Restorative Yoga
      - Sunken Garden Pilates
      - Vedanta Temple Meditation
      - Facial & Body Treatments using all-natural Chivas Skin Care
      - Organic Dinner/Personalized Chef
      - Bodywork (Swedish/ Deep Tissue / Visceral Manipulation/ Aromatherapy)
      - SOMA Get Fit Organic, Green and Reusable gift bags
      - Quantifiable Health and Wellness Results

    ABOUT US.

    TEAM.

    SCOTT CRAWFORD

    Founder and Director
    For over a decade, Scott Crawford has dedicated his professional life to promoting and teaching fitness as a lifestyle. Drawing on his extensive education and experience in sports, fitness, psychology, nutrition, and bodywork, Scott has developed a unique approach to personal training—one that holistically integrates body, mind, and spirit by combining acute mental training with demanding but enjoyable physical exercise.

    Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Scott grew up playing sports. Excelling in soccer, he learned that focusing on fitness, health, and self-care led to dramatic gains in his self-confidence and outlook on life. He attended the University of North Texas on a full soccer scholarship, graduating with a B.A.A.S. in Sociology. He holds an M.A. in Theology and Counseling from the Dallas Theological Seminary and has completed doctoral work in Sports Psychology at San Diego University and Somatic Psychology at the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.

    During and after college, Scott played professional soccer for several of the premier clubs in the nation: the Dallas Sidekicks, Texas Lightning and Texas Toros. He had the opportunity to work with some of the top trainers in the country which led him to discover his deep passion for fitness and exercise science. After working as a master/elite personal trainer and group-exercise instructor at 24 Hour Fitness Santa Barbara for several years, Scott joined the teams at Platinum Fitness Montecito/Summerland as a functional trainer and Spectrum Health Clubs as a master/pro trainer and Pilates Master instructor. During this time Scott was also Fitness Coordinator for post-op rehab patients at the Santa Barbara Plastic Surgery Center as well as an ambassador and event-organizer for Lululemon Athletica’s community-outreach athletic programs.

    Scott also served as BACARA Resort and Spa, Wellness Choreographer for Destination Transformation, a customized long-stay wellness program that offers the resort’s guests hands-on guidance in all aspects of health. His deluxe personal-training packages included fitness evaluations, functional training, Pilates, hikes, yoga, nutrition, and bodywork/spa treatments.

    Scott’s current fitness licenses include multiple certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Stott Pilates (Mat, Reformer, and V2 Max), and the Cooper Institute. Scott’s bodywork certifications include The Body Therapy Institute’s 200-hour program in massage therapy, Santa Barbara Bodyworks’ 1000-hour program, CAMTC, and MBLEX national massage license. Scott is also a certified Hatha yoga instructor, having trained at the White Lotus Foundation’s yoga retreat and school.

    Scott’s diverse clientele has included world-class athletes, film and fashion industry celebrities and professionals, corporate executives/lawyers, physicians, and members of international royal families. In an effort to better serve his clientele Scott founded SOMA Get Fit, which provides custom-tailored, goal-specified, integrated training, holistically combined with mental-wellness consulting, Pilates training, yoga, nutrition education, and bodywork—all in single sessions. Catering to all ages and fitness levels, a customized SOMA program begins with an in-depth health and fitness evaluation and can include beach and mountain training, overnight to week-long retreats, as well as life-coaching services. Scott’s goal is to nationally franchise the SOMA Get Fit brand.

    Currently, Scott is a Private Trainer and Pilates Instructor at the prestigious Sports Club/LA in West Los Angeles. He is teaching group exercise classes filling in where needed and looking forward to becoming a part of the elegant Splash Spa. In tandem, Scott works at Ojai Valley Inn Resort and Spa as a mind-body specialist teaching group fitness classes. Scott is also a part of the 2010 Gray Institute Internationally Recognized Gift Fellowship in Functional Movement.

    SOMA RETREATS have hosted Mahe Thorak, Andrew Weir, Vital Juice LA, Chill Out LA, Edward Farwick, ANGELENO, Your Daily Thread, to name a few. For each guest we donate trees in honor of each retreat to give back to the Earth.

    Angelica Lawrence

    Concierge
    Angelica is know to most of her colleagues as the "Hollywood Hostess", her experience in both hospitality and fitness make her a natural with the cultural nuances and the social scene of beautiful Santa Barbara.

    Angelica relocated to Santa Barbara eight years ago. She spent the majority of her career in theatrical management, which contributed greatly to her career luxury hospitality, where she facilitated travel planning, housing, hospitality and transportation. Her clients have included performers, directors, and CEO’s, among other high-profile guests.

    Angelica’s love for fitness developed through training with "Soma Get Fit" founder Scott Crawford who encouraged her to pursue her certification in group exercise instruction in yoga and spinning.

    Angelica is thrilled to share her extensive knowledge of the region’s offerings of local cuisine, wine, art, music, and of course, the best beaches with you.

    Karen Keltner

    Retreat Specialist
    Born and raised in New York City, Karen developed an early passion for environmental, mind, body and soul well-being and sustainability. Karen is a lifetime athlete, outdoor adventurer, and yogi who enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, SCUBA diving, hiking, rock climbing, tennis, beach volleyball, pilates and yoga. Through her adventuresome spirit she has dedicated her passions to integrate personal, educational, and professional interests to create inner and outer renewal, strength, empowerment, and inspiration retreats and healing for individuals, communities, and businesses. Having trained with a wide variety of professionals, athletes, scientists, environmentalists, gurus, monks, and yogis, Karen offers a unique approach of being a life, mind, body and environmental coach for creating and stepping into a life you love powerfully!

    Karen is certified in neuro-linguistics life coaching, Hatha yoga, Wilderness Medical Associates First Aid and First Responder, SCUBA, rock climbing and ropes course instructor and emergency safety, low and high elements team challenges, and American Sailing Association kayak and sailboat instructor. Karen teaches fitness and well being of the body at the Santa Barbara Athletic Club and is the director of the Ambassadors of the Environment nature outdoor, sustainability education programs for Jean-Michel Cousteau around the world in California, Alaska, Hawaii, French Polynesia, Brazil, Greece, and France. At home in Santa Barbara, Karen combines all her passions for retreat, growth, renewal, and empowerment with SOMA Get Fit.

    Jason Campagna M.D., Ph.D.

    Medical Director
    Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised up primarily in South Florida. Dr. Campagna stayed in Florida for all of his secondary education, earning a B.S. in Art History, a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and his M.D., all from the University of Miami. Dr. Campagna completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School, and then went on to do his internship and residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital. After completing a clinical fellowship in Cardiothoracic Physiology also at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Campagna was appointed as an Instructor to the Harvard Medical School faculty and stayed on as staff with the Thoracic Anesthesia Service, while also engaging in basic science research in the physiology of the neuromuscular synapse.

    Dr. Campagna has published peer-reviewed work on human physiology including in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. Prior to moving to Santa Barbara in September of 2005 Dr. Campagna held the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Campagna is the Director of the Center for Clinical Quality and Analytics for the Cottage Health System and holds faculty appointments at the University of California Santa Barbara and Stanford University. Dr. Campagna is a lifelong fitness enthusiast and is an avid sailor, cyclist and surfer. In addition to being our medical director, he is an active trainee in our programs. He lives in Santa Barbara with his two dogs, Coco and Bailey.

    Melissa Beaugrand

    Personal Chef and Nutritionist
    Born and raised in Chicago IL, Melissa Beaugrand now happily lives and works in beautiful Santa Barbara at the Four Seasons Biltmore. She fell in love with food and the magic of mealtimes while cooking with her family for special occasions. Her passion for everything culinary evolved over 16 years of working in the foodservice industry and now Melissa’s interests have broadened from classical fine dining French through ayurvedic cooking, California and spa cuisine. Voted class speaker for her class in Culinary School, Melissa has worked for the Oprah Winfrey show and oversaw a multi-million dollar hotel operation.

    Melissa believes that food is not only nutrition for your body, but also for the soul.

    Lauren Johanson

    Co-Founder of Chivas Skin Care | chivasskincare.com
    Lauren Johanson co-founded Chivas Skin Care with her mother right here in Ventura County, California. She remembers receiving her mom’s first batch of homemade goat milk soap years ago in a college "care package." Her roommates and her loved it. After graduation, she traveled the world and became interested in each culture’s traditions of health and beauty, working on an organic lavender farm in New Zealand and studying Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine in India. These experiences abroad strengthened her passion for environmental and social justice. So, when she returned to California, she started working part-time with Ten Thousand Villages (a non-profit Fair Trade organization) and part-time helping her Mom get Chivas on its feet. Slowly what she thought was just a favor for Mom, turned into a passion for designing new products, learning more about natural health, and working with customers and vendors. She’s proud that she can now blend the principles of fair trade with her commitment to personal health and environmental well-being into her dedication to offering high-quality, natural skin care products for Soma Get Fit.
    lauren@chivaskincare.com

    Chris Gutzeit

    Stand Up Paddle Surfing Instructor
    Chris Gutzeit was born and raised on Oahu's North Shore. He grew up with the ocean in his backyard and salt water running through his veins. To this day the ocean remains to be his playground, his church, and his home. Chris started surfing at the age of three and has excelled in other water sports closely related to surfing like windsurfing, kitesurfing, and now stand up paddle surfing a.k.a. (SUP). Chris is currently sponsored in both kitesurfing and SUP by Dakine, Kaenon, Paddle Surf Hawaii, Blueline, Quick Blade, Rainbow fin Company, Hotline Wetsuits and Caution kites. Chris is also very passionate about his art and often looks to the sea for inspiration.

    Tracy Hepler

    Eco Consultant
    Tracy Hepler is the Co-Founder and Content Editor of Your Daily Thread.com, an online magazine for Green Living in Los Angeles. She has a degree from UC Santa Barbara in Anthropology and Communications and has taught English in Spain, sold pub crawls to tourists on Las Ramblas, and worked in TV and documentary films. She also spends her time consulting and speaking to business and organization about incorporating green habits into their lifestyles. She enjoys writing, traveling, painting, cooking, learning about green living, and exploring everything the world has to offer. Follow her L.A. adventures on Facebook, Twitter, and the Huffington Post.

    Teri Tom

    Registered Dietician
    Teri Tom, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition for the fighting arts. She is the author of Martial Arts Nutrition: A Precision Guide to Fueling Your Fighting Edge. Her clientele includes world champions Manny Pacquiao, Andrei Arlovski, and Amir Khan. Tom graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA, holds a master’s degree in nutritional science from California State University Los Angeles, and completed her clinical dietetic rotations at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She also holds a personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

    Tom is a board member of the Bruce Lee Foundation and a certified Jeet Kune Do instructor under Sifu Ted Wong, with whom she has logged in over 10 years of private study. She pens a monthly column for Black Belt Magazine, and is the author of two other books, The Straight Lead: The Core of Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do and Jeet Kune Do: The Arsenal of Self-Expression.

    Contact / Directions

    Directions by Car Directions by Bus Directions by Air

    To reach SOMA by Rockstar Taxi, take either US 101 North (from Los Angeles) or 101 South (from San Francisco) to the Downtown exit in Santa Barbara. Can't wait to see you!
    Rockstar Taxi SB
    Contact Us

    Telephone: 805.403.1855
    Email: scott@somagetfit.com