Kawan Karadaghi

Owner

Kawan is a fitness professional with over a dozen nationally accredited certifications. He recently left an established fitness brand where he was in the top percentile amongst fellow personal trainers. Kawan in his purest form believes in changing lives through fitness as you can see through his countless client success stories and his own personal fitness journey. Many people would consider Kawan a renaissance man based off his hobbies and interests. If Kawan is not at the gym working out or at the beach doing yoga odds are you can find him at home reading, watching classical films, or on the golf course trying to keep the ball in the fairway.

Daniel Sussman

Owner

Dan is a fitness industry professional who has worked with the top national fitness brands for over 15 years. Dan was born in the big apple and raised in southern California where he played soccer up to the collegiate level. Dan has always been about leading a fit and healthy lifestyle. His dream has always been to own his own gym where he can provide the tools to empower members and guests to live a fit and healthy life for themselves! When Dan is not at the gym he loves to get away to beach destinations around the globe. On Dan's days off from the gym you will likely find him at home enjoying a delicious breakfast burrito and watching shows about poisonous animals.

Joshua Benjamin

Staff

Joshua “BenJAMIN” Pettis was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas where he grew up next Tejano singer “Selena”. In 2003, he graduated from “The North East School of the Arts” where he double majored in Dance and Musical Theater in San Antonio, Texas. While he was still in high school he performed on the ABC Family T.V Show “Dance Fever” where he became a dance contestant. In 2004, Joshua was asked by MTV Producers to choreograph an episode of “Made.” In 2005, Joshua moved to California to pursue his dance career and was signed to “DDO Artist agency” in Beverly Hills. In 2009, Joshua began to perform as a female illusionist under the name “La Fierce.” In 2014, Joshua established his first performing arts studio called “Legends Performance Academy” in San Diego. Joshua has won over 70 1st place awards as a solo entertainer for national dance competitions. Come join Josh's dance class! Get a great workout and figure out how to perfect your moves in the process!

Katie Corey

Trainer

Katie is an easy going, fun personal trainer who is committed to help clients thrive in health and wellness. As a recent transplant from Boston, Katie brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and Precision Nutrition Coach. Plus she has a year of training with The International Institute of Sport and Movement in Boston. Her focus is on functional strength training to help clients become stronger and healthier in and outside of the gym. She is known for her encouraging teaching style and attention to technique. Her group classes will work hard and have fun- if you’re going to do a plank she’s going to get you to smile through it! Katie is a life-long athlete and loves all types of workouts. When she’s not in the gym, you can find her in a yoga studio, an outdoor bootcamp class, or in a spin class. If you know any good work out classes, coffee shops or great beach spots to check out, let her know!

Candice Jackson

Trainer

William King

Trainer

alan nogier

Trainer

Alan is a charismatic trainer who will get you into shape when it comes to your physical fitness and overall health! He is a certified nutrition specialist and versed in functional training and physique competition posing, hypertrophy and prepping. Alan comes from Venezuelan background speaking English, Spanish and French. In his free time he loves playing music, working out and going out to dance!

Katrina schechter

Trainer

Katrina is a San Diego native whose love of fitness came at a very young age. Whether she was competing in gymnastics or doing a triathlon, it was clear she had a passion for fitness, and helping others. She worked as a gymnastics coach and gym manager for several years and competed many times as an NPC National Figure Competitor. A devoted trainer, Katrina is extremely personable and creates each workout to fit the client’s specific needs. Strength training, conditioning, and mobility are her specialty. Whether you are training for a race or competition, working to get stronger, desire a prenatal workout plan, or to simply get in shape. Katrina will help you get there and have fun while you do it. Katrina is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and NASM Performance Specialist and holds a BS in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. When she is not at the gym, which is rare, she can be found riding horses, playing at the beach with her dog, or running a Spartan race.