Leah Turano
One of two proprietors, Leah, and her husband, Eric, opened up Family Wellness Studio to empower busy families and individuals to connect through mind body and spirit. Leah, a professional chef turned Marriage and Family Therapist, uses her varied professional and personal experiences to bridge the gap between community, fitness, and balancing family wellness.
Angela Lerner
As a dance instructor, fitness instructor and DJ, Angela intuitively empowers by guiding and supporting individuals to connect with their body and emotions through movement and her consciously curated music mixes. Before her current role as a mama, Angela was a fitness instructor and national ambassador for Soulcycle, Lululemon, Reebok, Nike and Splits57, to name a few. She is a DJ (@DJAngel_a) at clubs, retail stores, and hotels, and for private events in LA, Chicago and NYC.
CJ Walsh
CJ is a lover of health & fitness. He's been a fitness coach in El Segundo since 2004 and has coached clients from ages 5 to 88 years old. He currently teaches 5 boot camps, 5 yoga classes, and runs a nutrition meal plan and supplement company. He’s known as Mr. Green Drink. He is an author and his book is called, “Saving The Planet One Green Drink At A Time. CJspecializes in yoga, nutrition, functional training, and inspiration. His energy and humor will keep you coming back for more.
Sara Dee
Sara is a Clinical Music Therapist and Songwriter. She holds a degree in Music Therapy from Chapman University and has been providing music programs for early development, mental health, and special needs for over 15 years. Her career has served hundreds of families both locally and internationally. As an artist herself, she has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe to perform her two albums of original music as well as an acclaimed children’s album.
Zsuzsi Steiner
Zsuzsi Steiner is the owner and photographer of Zsuzsi Photography. She has been in business for 8 years and her favorite subjects to photograph are families and children. As a mother, she knows the importance of having quality photos of her family. She has photographed over 2000 children with her school portrait business and has helped over 400 families have professional images with authentic smiles. She is the feature family cover photographer for Culver City Neighbors Magazine and Westchester Living Magazine. Check out Zsuzsi's work at zsuzsiphotography.com
Eric Kenas
The other proprietor, Eric, has over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. He is a research and marketing expert with a proven track record. Most recently, he was the Market Director of Research at Cushman & Wakefield, and led the research functions for six offices in the Greater Los Angeles region, overseeing budgets, HR, and public relations. He is passionate about visualizing the world spatially, making profound impacts on customers and expanding business relationships. He brings all of this experience to Family Wellness Studio.
Sarah Gonzalez
As a former dancer and gymnast, Sarah understands the connection between precision movement and strength training.
For the past 12 years she has pursued dance fitness as her exercise outlet and learned from instructors in NYC and LA.
Her favorite dance styles are pop, hip hop and musical theater.
She believes the best workouts shouldn't feel like a chore, but leave you feeling challenged and empowered in body and mind.
Kevin Neighbors
Kevin Neighbors is an award winning Playwright and Actor for his two character driven solo productions VERSATILE and #RIPJonathanXavier.
Kevin Neighbors is also filmmaker and acting coach working on independent films as a cinematographer, actor, consultant, director, and acting coach.
Kevin is also a board member for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and Programs Manager for the Hollywood Fringe Festival. He employs his voice and experience as a mixed- Black queer man, adopted out of the foster system, to connect with, collaborate and empower artists young and older.
Tamora Dorso
Initiating my journey as a doula in 2009, I am trained in diverse birthing environments and a certified Integral Coach, focusing on holistic life transitions. A devoted mother, I cherish family, art, and nature, which enrich my professional practice, creating balance. My diverse skills and experiences equip me to support families comprehensively during the transformative process of birth and beyond, ensuring they feel empowered and supported. My commitment is to guide families through this significant life transition, blending professional knowledge and personal insight to provide nurturing support to each unique family I work with.
Scott Waldman
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Scott Waldman has been teaching guitar, bass, and songwriting classes to children and adults of all ages for over thirty years.
After graduating from the University of Michigan in 2003, Scott Waldman made the brave trek out to LA to pursue his own rock and roll dreams, and has been here ever since. In late-2003, he began playing in The City Drive, a pop-rock/pop-punk band with an ardent fan base. In 2004, the band signed with Sony and began a whirlwind of touring and playing music. After 4 years with The City Drive, Scott decided to part ways and develop his own project, Currently, you can find Scott passionately teaching guitar, performing in backyards and on stages at private parties and events, or at home spending time with his family.