Scott Silveira
Exercise Physiologist, M.S., M.A., ACSM-RCEP, Ph.D. StudentScott’s philosophy is that fitness should be enjoyable and part of a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle. For more than a decade, he has provided guests with training, exercise testing, fitness programming and health education. A committed academic, Scott is completing his Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University. He holds a M.S. from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a concentration in Kinesiology. He is also a Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. In his free time he enjoys road and mountain biking, scuba diving, skiing and surfing.
Jenny Mosely
Fitness Supervisor (NASM-CPT & Registered Yoga Teacher)Jenny is a highly experienced personal trainer bringing with her a unique range of expertise and a sense of fun. Originally from London, England, she is also certified in the following specializations: Fascial Stretch Therapy, Senior Fitness, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Golf Fitness, Tai Chi, Yoga and Guided Meditation. Jenny’s aim is to enable you to reach your personal goals and significantly improve your daily functional movements in everyday life giving you an overall feeling of wellbeing and confidence.
Peter Matthews
Fitness SupervisorPeter brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to empowering others through health and wellness. He holds a degree in exercise science with an emphasis on human performance from California Lutheran University. Previously, Peter was the owner of PDM Strength and Conditioning, focusing on athletic development for clients ranging from youth as young as 10 years old to professional-level athletes. He also served as the head of strength and conditioning and the academic dean at DNA Prep Academy, an accredited institution dedicated to youth athletic development focused on sports-specific excellence for middle school kids.
Rob Cook
Certified Life Coach, Personal Trainer and SpeakerWith more than two decades of service, Rob is a decorated United States Air Force combat veteran. Following his return from active duty, Rob retired, moved to the Los Angeles and transitioned to civilian life. He became a certified life coach through Super Coach Academy, discovering an ideal balance between the mental and physical realms in his work as a coach. Through a dynamic approach, Rob provides open dialogue that enhances the human experience—keeping guests engaged in wellbeing through coaching, podcasts, public speaking, seminars, workshops, and more.
Emmaline Rasmussen
Lead Registered Dietician, M.S.Emmaline Rasmussen is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in integrative nutrition and has worked in clinical, research and private practice settings for nearly 10 years. Emmaline earned her master’s degree in Physiology and Biophysics with a focus on Complementary and Integrative Medicine from Georgetown University, allowing her to practice holistically through an evidence-based lens. Emmaline has a background in research and has been published in Mayo Clinic Proceeding and Nutritional Neuroscience. She is a member of multiple professional organizations including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking healthy food and walking her dog, Luca.
Erika Wong
Registered Dietitian, M.S.Erika is a passionate educator with more than 15 years of helping people understand the power of nutrition. In her role she counsels guests, leads in-person and virtual workshops, and teaches cooking classes in the Feel Good Kitchen. Erika is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Culinary Practice Group, Weight Management Practice Group, and she is a Culinary Ambassador with the Produce for Better Health Foundation. She earned a M.S. from Tufts University with a concentration in Clinical Nutrition while completing her dietetic training at Tufts-New England Medical Center. Her zest for nutrition extends beyond her profession and into her home kitchen where she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.
Therese Farrell
Registered Dietitian, M.S.Therese has been a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator for nearly 20 years. She received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Loyola Marymount University and completed a master’s degree in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship from California State University at Northridge. She is experienced in medical nutrition therapy for chronic diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease and disease prevention. Her passion is helping people living with diabetes learn how to care for themselves. She is an expert in all aspects of diabetes care, including diet, weight control and medication management, as well as being a certified pump trainer.
Hugo Bolaños
Executive ChefChef Hugo believes wellness is closely tied to a sustainable food system. A passionate advocate for eating seasonally, he values cooking with fresh, locally sourced vegetables. Growing up in Guatemala, his family cherished home-cooked meals, frequent visits to farmers markets and a tradition of eating meat only on Sundays. After growing up in Pasadena, California, he has had the privilege of working with some of the world’s top chefs, continually learning, growing and elevating in the culinary field. With over three decades of experience, Chef Hugo now leads our Hotel’s five renowned restaurants as Executive Chef, including the Wellness Kitchen. Outside the kitchen, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, and channeling his passion for wellness into art.
Andrew Yeh
Wellness ChefAndrew believes in a balanced approach to wellness, with a focus on moderation. He sees value in both indulgence and simplicity, especially when it comes to food. Early in his career, Andrew worked as an Emergency Medical Technician. However, it was his passion for the culinary arts and time in the kitchen that led him to study and graduate from Oxnard Community College’s culinary program. Upon graduation, Andrew spent time working in Nîmes, France. He later returned to the U.S. and joined the team at Four Seasons Westlake Village as a line cook. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys weightlifting, regenerative farming, gardening, and sustainable land stewardship, believing in the importance of nurturing the earth as it nurtures us.
Julie Frumin
Life Balance Counselor, LMFT, M.S. Clinical PsychologyFor more than a decade, Julie has provided mental health support services to individuals, couples and families. As a licensed therapist, she helps clients identify what is working in their lives and what areas need attention. Julie has developed and led a variety of Stress Management workshops for Fortune 500 Companies and social group retreats, with themes of Life Balance, Improving Focus, The Power of 10 minutes, and Mindful Living. She has also focused her work on childhood development and was previously an Adjunct Professor at California Lutheran University where she taught and created the curriculum for the “Psychology of Sex & Gender” class, as well as teaching 'Theories of Counseling'. Julie holds a M.S. from Pepperdine University in Clinical Psychology.
Cyndi Horwitz
Life Balance Counselor, LMFT, M.S Clinical PsychologyBlending a thoughtful and compassionate approach, Cyndi provides counseling services that focus on mind-body connection. Her work helps guests find effective ways to address issues and concerns that are negatively impacting their lives. By carefully weaving together elements from her personal background, theoretical application, advanced training in trauma, and yogic philosophy, Cyndi creates a unique and customized therapeutic experience for each guest. Southern California was home for her education where she earned a M.S. from the University of Southern California in Clinical Psychology and a B.A. from the University of California Santa Barbara while studying Sociology.
Dr. Heather McCloskey Beck
Energy Healer, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, Life Transitions Coach, Ph.D.As an international author, lecturer and keynote speaker, Dr. Heather Beck teaches her clients how to become the boss of their own bodies, thoughts and life. Through the application of somatic energy healing, hypnotherapy, and life transitions coaching, Dr. Beck guides her clients to finding joy, purpose, meaning and personal peace. Within her therapeutic processes, she guides clients in releasing what no longer serves the being (trauma, limiting beliefs) while moving toward that which calls. Dr. Beck earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Analytical Depth Psychology from Somatic Psychology. She is certified in Reiki Healing, Hypnotherapy, Life Transitioning and Creativity Coaching, Metamorphic Energy Healer and is a Neuro-Linguistic Program Practitioner.
Dr. Marc Milstein
Lecturer, Ph.D.Dr. Marc Milstein focuses on cutting-edge brain science topics from sleep, memory, stress and emotions to how our DNA and trillions of cells work in concert with our environment to determine our health. He earned his Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry and his Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology from UCLA. Dr. Milstein has researched topics including genetics, cancer biology, neuroscience and infectious disease and his work has been published in multiple scientific journals. Dr. Milstein has been quoted breaking down and analyzing the latest research in popular press such as USA Today and Huffington Post. He can also be seen on TV’s Dr. Oz show explaining the latest scientific breakthroughs that improve our life.
Sam A. Kashani | M.D., Sleep Medicine
Dr. Sam A. Kashani is a board-certified Sleep Medicine specialist who practices at UCLA Health. His clinical interests include chronic insomnia, pediatric sleep disorders, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias and the associations between sleep, obesity and metabolic health. Dr. Kashani completed his residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Southern California, where he worked with the medically underserved population of San Bernardino County with plans of becoming a primary care physician. Upon completing his residency, he chose to pursue his interest in Sleep Medicine and completed fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Edith Matilda Moses | M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist and Art Healer
Edith’s mission is to create a safe space for her clients, a space where they can express themselves verbally and nonverbally through art making. The art serves to reveal unconscious material that may otherwise remain unknown and helps deepen the therapeutic process. You do not need any artistic skills to participate in art therapy. Edith ensures her clients feel seen and heard, which she believes paves the path towards growth, self-awareness, insight and healing.
Dr. Robert Maurer | Lecturer, Ph.D.
A published author, academic and lecturer, Dr. Maurer’s work focuses on how individuals, families and organizations sustain their excellence in health, relationships and work. His work as a clinical psychologist has resulted in an extensive series of programs designed to meet the challenges of building and sustaining excellence and wellbeing. Dr. Maurer is the founder of The Science of Excellence, a consulting firm. A Los Angeles Times article profiled Dr. Maurer’s seminars on creativity. His book on creativity and change, entitled, One Small Step Can Change Your Life, was published in the fall of 2004 and is now in fourteen languages.
Nancy Wile
Yoga and Mindfulness Specialist, American College of Sports MedicineNancy is a certified personal trainer, registered yoga teacher, and the founder of the Yoga Education Institute. She believes in the power of presence and mindfulness through restorative yoga practices. Yoga Education Institute is a registered yoga school with Yoga Alliance, offering a variety of in-person and online yoga teacher training programs (RYT 200, RYT 500, Children's Yoga and Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training), workshops, and continuing education programs. The programs, as well as one on one trainings, focus on meeting the individual needs of each student and helping each person realize their own unique potential.
Jill Dyck
Yoga and Mindfulness SpecialistKindness and joy are major themes in the way Jill teaches both yoga and meditation. She began her personal practice of yoga as a compliment to her active lifestyle of running, skiing, and hiking. Jill knows that both yoga and meditation are wonderful means to consciously connect with one’s true nature and to release stresses and strains. Certified in several practices, she holds a 200ERYT through Yoga Alliance and has a focused her study in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self Compassion.
Camille Coss
Meditation and Mindfulness SpecialistMeditation is a way of life for Cami. The self-discovery that comes from looking inward transformed her and became her calling to teach. Included in her certifications and teachings are: Sound Meditation, Reiki, Power Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Hot Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga for Children. Cami comes to you with an open mind, and a willingness to meet you where you are.
Dr. Lisa Benya
CEO and Co-Founder, CURE MedicalLisa Benya, DO, founded CURE Medical with the purpose of offering comprehensive medical care for individuals of all ages and health concerns. At CURE Medical, her focus is on preventive and wellness-oriented approaches to deliver the highest quality of care. Dr. Benya received her graduate degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio, and completed internal medicine training at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. She maintains her advanced credentials to stay abreast with the latest trends in internal medicine and addiction medicine. Dr. Benya is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine and is a licensed osteopathic physician in the state of California.
Victoria Nickle
Executive Director of the Center for Health and WellbeingWith over three decades of experience in the luxury wellness and spa industry, Victoria has honed a deep expertise in leading high-end wellness operations. Victoria’s career includes more than a decade with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where she directed spa and wellness operations as a Senior Spa Director across multiple properties. At Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, she is responsible for the full wellness center including a 40,000 sq. ft. Spa, Medical Center, Teaching Kitchen and extensive Fitness and Wellness programs and facilities. Victoria has demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence and a passion for creating innovative wellness experiences that set new standards in the industry. She has a passion for all things wellness-related, is an avid hiker and enjoys HIIT workouts in her spare time.
Lynne Hite
Spa DirectorWith a variety of influences and experiences in the luxury and spa industry, Lynne has cultivated a profound passion for creating exceptional guest experiences and leading high performing teams. Beginning her career in Hawaii during an exciting time of resort spa openings, she developed a deep appreciation for the transformative power of wellness. In 2002, Lynne relocated to Bend, Oregon to oversee the operations of the newly opened Spa at Sunriver Resort, where she built a reputation for operational excellence and guest-focused innovation. In 2018, Lynne expanded her career to Southern California, bringing her expertise to a new market renowned for its discerning clientele and focus on wellness. Now based in Westlake Village, she draws inspiration from the growing interest of both local residents and global travelers in wellness experiences that enrich their lives. Lynne loves to cook, read and travel.