Clara Bassett, Leading Fitness Expert, Choreographer & CEO of Personal Best Enterprises, Inc.

Clara (a.k.a. Clarita) is a Havana-born dancer and fitness expert with over thirty years’ experience in personal training, choreography and fitness programs. As the creator of the Mambo Mania™ fitness programs, Clarita combines her Latin flare and Yankee know-how to develop workouts that explode with energy and fun, while providing healthy results you can see and feel. She is a consummate motivator, driven to help people live their Personal Best through smart and healthy living.

Clarita has been dancing since she was nine years old, first as a classical ballerina, and then as a professional jazz dancer. Her television and film credits include the iconic seventies dance movie Staying Alive, national television commercials, and a series of exercise DVDs. She choreographed and co-starred with fitness icon Kathy Smith in her best-selling Latin Rhythm Workout, and has been featured alongside well-known television hosts like Maty Montfort from HGTV’s Smart Solutions.

Dr. Michael Tebo, D.C., Chief Chiropractor

Dr. Michael Tebo has been practicing for over 25 years and enjoys treating patients of all ages—from pediatrics to geriatrics. He is passionate about chiropractic care, partic ularly in conjunction with nutrition and exercise. He takes special care to treat his patients holistically. Dr. Tebo utilizes a wide variety of chiropractic techniques to personalize patient treatment plans with an emphasis on correcting the root of the problem. For more than 15 years, Dr. Tebo has been utilizing Nutritional Response Tests (NRT) to analyze his patients’ nutritional needs. He is highly trained in the use of whole food nutritional products and herbs to balance the body and optimize health and vitality.

Dr. Tebo frequently lectures about different health topics, including thyroid, menopause, skin care, body purification and weight loss, to help educate patients on preventative care and how to achieve optimal health. His personal philosophy is that health is a gift and each day should be lived to its fullest.
Dr. Tebo is a graduate of Southern California University of Health Science in Whittier, CA (formerly known as Los Angeles College of Chiropractic). There, he received academic excellence awards in Bio Science for two consecutive semesters during his scholastic studies. For more than 10 years he has volunteered at Villa Sorrento, an assisted living facility, where he leads exercise classes for the elderly.

He enjoys outdoor activities and sports and loves spending time with his family, friends and his three dogs.

Nelson Santos, D.C., Staff Chiropractor

Dr. Nelson Santos, D.C., is one of two First Level 3 Active Release Technique Providers in Los Angeles. He is certified in upper and lower extremities, spine, biomechanics analysis and Long Tract Nerve Entrapments. He is one of only three ART Elite Providers in California and studied ART Golf Biomechanics at Titlest Performance Institute (TPI) in Oceanside, CA. Dr. Santos is also certified in Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), and Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. He has been a member of the Society of Weight Training Injury Specialists, and the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Visit his website at www.injuryrecovery.info

Aurora Brell, Licensed Paramedical Skin Revisionist

Originally from Romania, Aurora Brell began her career at the renowned Georgette Klinger salon in Beverly Hills, California. Though she has helped many people improve their beauty and skincare quality, Aurora’s true passion developed into the treatment of more serious skin disorders. With a Master’s degree in organic chemistry and years of experience working alongside physicians, Aurora’s expertise extends to the treatment of patients suffering from rosacea, acne, scars, hyper-pigmentation, psoriasis, eczema and more. Her approach is based on the Danne Montague-King (DMK) skin revision concept, which features pharmaceutical and botanical extracts that work on the function and structure of the skin. This supports the removal of dead skin cells that lead to the appearance of dry skin, fine lines and skin discoloration, while protecting the skin from the sun, harsh environmental effects and other harmful free radicals - all factors that cause premature aging. At the same time, DMK also rebuilds living skin cells by providing proteins, amino acids and other vital nut rients that fuel development of healthy, younger-looking skin.

Rich Lorton, M.A., C.M.T.

A 2004 graduate of California Healing Arts College in Santa Monica, Rich Lorton utilizes his bodywork training and education with his in-depth experience and knowledge as a participant in athletics.  Rich’s involvement in sports (Soccer – 1996 USISL Player, baseball, wrestling, volleyball, dragonboat paddling – Currently Team DPW, football, basketball) as a competitor, coach (1990-2004 CYSA Coach/Trainer), and spectator in sports throughout his life allowed him to develop the ability to deepen his connection with what was going on with his aches, pains, and recovery in several areas of his own body.  At age 16, Rich soon became interested in Psychology, making a long-term goal to become a Sport Psychologist.  With a combined approach of Psychology and a variety of massage techniques, Rich has taken the process of connecting mind and body to entirely different level.  Rich has had the great opportunities to work on such athletes as the top Kenyan marathon runners, tri-athletes competing to qualify for Iron Man (2010 Wildflower Triathlon, and is a key member of the AVP Medical Team (2004 AVP Hermosa Beach; 2010 -  AVP Huntington Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach).  With this in mind, Rich will provide you with the best massage modalities that fit your needs, and give you exercises and stretches that you can work on until your next massage appointment.  Rich is a highly skilled Massage Therapist with training in Oscillation, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Shiatsu, and Swedish Massage.  While continuing  to build his bodywork practice, Rich is in the process of completing his PhD. in Clinical Psychology in 2010.

Karen L. Braun, AFAA Certified Fitness Instructor

After 25 years teaching aerobics, step, kickboxing, stretch and Pilates classes, local San Pedro instructor Karen Braun knows the value that physical fitness has beyond the physical body. Karen is certain that people who exercise regularly and take care of their bodies are not only more physically fit, but are also more emotionally fit and happier all around. Karen believes that pursuing forms of exercise that are fun is the key to a lifelong commitment to health. Her mission is to provide a strong, energetic workout while bringing fun and laughter into the mix. She takes great pride in utilizing fitness to make the world a better, healthier and happier place... one student at a time!

Kay Garner, Certified Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer

Born in Niigata, Japan, Kay has been dancing as long as she has been walking. She began training in classical ballet at age three and studied tap dance as a teen. By age 18, Kay was deeply immersed in the world of competitive ballroom dance. After graduating from college, she began teaching aerobics in Tokyo while simultaneously managing several popular fitness centers. Since relocating to the United States, Kay has taught almost every type of physical movement you can think of, including cardio-boxing, Spinning®, aquatic exercise, Pilates and yoga. She is also an active personal trainer, serving clients in West Los Angeles for nearly 10 years.

Most recently, Kay served as lead instructor for several infomercials, including Body by Jake, The Hip & Thigh Sculptor, ATC’s Katami Bar and Windjector by Dosho Design. At the 2009 IDEA Fitness Convention, Kay assisted Clarita with the national Mambo Mania Fitness exhibit. Kay is perhaps best known for her radiance and positive energy!

Rhett Patrick

Rhett graduated from Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans with his Masters in Physical Therapy.

Prior to physical therapy he received his Masters in Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation. He works with a variety of populations, including: pediatrics, geriatrics and athletes.

Rhett treats diagnoses such as headaches, back pain, neck pain, balance deficits, weakness, rotator cuff, hip and knee pain, plantar fasciitis, stroke, poor posture, post operative and much more.

His areas of expertise are in manual therapy (Australian Approach, and the Mulligan Technique), exercise-based treatment and modifications from the ground up (gait pattern and foot position). He is dedicated to quality treatment and invites anyone to call or come visit the clinic for a free consultation.

He enjoys sports and outdoor activities like fishing, scuba diving and boating. He loves traveling and spending time with his wife, family and friends.

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Reginald "Dhahabu" Bellard

Reginald Bellard, known by his clients as (“Dha-ha-bu), which means gold in Swahili; Dhahabu has the golden touch as a professional massage therapist. Certified 2001 in and formally trained, he received his Massage Therapy Certification from The Institute of Psycho-structural; balancing the principle foundation and philosophy that are based on eastern holistic concepts of treating the entire being (mind, body, and spirit). Dhahabu is an avid reader and dedicated to furthering his education as a life long study of the whole being approach through manual medicine (Massage Touch Therapy). He has always been a teacher, by nature; before formally becoming a Massage Therapy Instructor, he took an active role as an intermittent light, leading by example, incorporating good health and wellness into his life. Dhahabu believes in sharing Information with his clients to advance their holistic health and total wellbeing. Since the beginning of time skilled nurturing touch has allowed people to find the innate power to transform their lives, through the body’s natural restorative healing mechanism experienced through Massage Touch Therapy & Holistic Wellness. Dhahabu’s philosophy on health care and wellbeing has always been prevention, his motto; “It’s Easier to Stay Healthy Then to Get Health”. If we identify and manage our stress (dysfunction) before it becomes a disease we will live, happier, healthier, and longer lives.

Dhahabu has worked in many spas and chiropractic offices in the Los Angeles county area and is objectively knowledgeable to the benefits; a team approach has towards client’s wellbeing. Research from (TRI Miami University School of Medicine) has proven that massage therapy supports and aids in total balance of the body, by suppressing the stress hormone (cortisol). Time along with research has also shown that when homeostasis is disturbed or abnormal (stressed) for frequent periods of time and not managed, illness and disease will result. His passion is to educate people about the factual positive balancing effects of massage therapy for stress management and holistic well being. And the aspects of importance of it to the medical community, that it needs to be incorporated into health care because its interchangeable and just as, if not, more as, effective as, diet and exercise for our total health and wellbeing.

He has provided services for many major event, Los Angeles & Long Beach Marathons, United States Tennis Association(USTA), Revlon Run Walk, Agape’s Spiritual Retreats, African Market Place Health Pavilion, Annual KJLH Women Health Forum and RAM to name a few. Dhahabu, along with his students, volunteer regularly at health fairs and community events where he lectures on the importance of stress management, along with exposing individuals to stress management services by providing free chair massages.

Currently Dhahabu is an Instructor at Intercoast Colleges leading the Massage Therapy department since 2006. Dhahabu works at Lifewell Institute, a Wellness spa in Culver City, and he oversees the wellness ministry at the City Of Refuge under the Honorable Bishop Noël Jones where he is one of 18,000 members.

Dhahabu’s entrepreneurial spirit has lead him to create his personalize business “The Right Touch Mobile Massage”, which allows him to bring his services to his client’s homes and offices. Dhahabu has written several newspaper and magazine articles including LA Weekly and Rap Pages magazines and is currently authoring a book on Massage Touch Therapy. He can be reached for booking services at email:

balance4wellness@gmail.com
(323)833-8774