Our Fit Buddha Family

The greatest thing about Fit Buddha is the circle of souls who have come together to share the mission with our clients. Our amazing trainers create an environment that is ideally designed to make every person who enters our studios feel a part of something special.

Marcus Kettles

Co-Founder

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Eva Kettles

Co-Founder

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Sherri Silva

Ventura Certified Megaformer Trainer + Client Relations

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Stephanie Chenoweth

Santa Barbara/Ventura Certified Megaformer Trainer

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Autumn Graca

Ventura Certified Megaformer Trainer

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Kyle Ybarra

Santa Barbara Certified Megaformer Trainer

Kelsey Bardfield

Santa Barbara Certified Megaformer Trainer

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Johnny Jones

Santa Barbara Certified Megaformer Trainer

Kimberly Spiewak

Santa Barbara Certified Megaformer Trainer

Rebecca Fischel

Santa Barbara Certified Megaformer & Megacycle Trainer

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Joshua Berry

Ventura Certified Megaformer Trainer

Veronica Taylor Black

Santa Barbara Certified Megaformer Trainer

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MARCUS KETTLES

As a third generation Californian, Marcus naturally grew up with a love of the ocean and the outdoors. He combines his love for fitness with a deep faith and caring for all of humanity. He believes that we can all thrive and live a life of abundance and health. Marcus brings to his training a focus on joy! His goal is to enliven the room with his passion for life and to inspire Fit Buddha clients with a sense of how working out on the Megaformer can help you achieve your fitness goals and a greater sense of peace and symmetry for your body, mind, and spirit.

Marcus has done many things in his life. With a love for athletics, he was a national collegiate athlete on the Crew Team at USC and he’s competed as a triathlete and Master Swimmer. During his many years as a Lagree Fitness Megaformer Trainer and advocate, he has seen the positive results of consistent training to be healthy and whole.

After college, Marcus lived in Washington DC where he worked for a national trade association. He later moved to New York City to work for an international monetary bank. While in New York, he became a holistic psychotherapist, actor, and producer before moving back to his native California with his wife, Eva. Together, Marcus and Eva have a beautiful daughter named Shanti and the family resides in Ojai, CA.

“Living in Ojai allows me the space to breathe and recharge so that every class and private session I teach is vibrant, fun, and a creative endeavor.” — Marcus Kettles

WHY I BECAME A FOUNDER AT FIT BUDDHA:

Throughout my life, my fitness and spiritual life have always been important to me. As an NCAA College athlete and Triathlete, I always enjoyed the challenge of performing at a high level. When I first got on the Megaformer, it kicked my butt and I was hooked. At the time, I was working for my family’s business in sales, but I was looking for more. I was used to doing my own thing, having created a production company in NYC, producing theater and special events, in addition to being an actor and singer.

Fit Buddha allows me to combine my passions and talents and brings me great joy. I wanted to share the love I have for the Megaformer with my community. We named our business, Fit Buddha because we believe that the world is ready to be filled with spiritually conscious, compassionate people, who ALSO have a rocking, fit body.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

I bring a sense of excitement to my teaching, as I believe so much in this workout. My creativity, my humor, and sense of fun are evident in the routines I create. I am fully present when I am teaching, because of my commitment and desire to help people evolve and transform their body, mind, and spirit.

You will have fun.

You will sweat.

You will succeed.

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

Love Life. Be Passionate. Care. Let Go and Let God.

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

I love the Spoon. It can be done on either side of the Megaformer. I love it because it engages the upper and lower body and the core and can be completed by doing a move I call the Floating Buddha, where you are on top of the handles with legs folded in a lotus position seemingly floating in mid-air.

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

Music is a huge part of the workout for me. Every year I have new favorites, but the enduring most favorite song would have to be: Disco Inferno. (always gets me going!) . Burn baby burn…..

EVA KETTLES

Eva has always been a lover of a vital body and subjects of spiritual nature. Born and raised in Germany, Eva finished Business School in Switzerland before becoming a Holistic Medicine Practitioner with Naturopath. She ran several successful holistic practices in Munich, Germany and Lucerne, Switzerland offering a wide variety of alternative therapy disciplines and specialized in Bio-Photonic Light Therapy (by Darbic, Dr. Acquillera, France), Frequency/ Electrotherapy (megawatt 150), Color acupuncture, Regenaplex Cellular Therapy (Switzerland), Karma work, Hypnosis and Forgiveness work.

Eva has traveled all over the world and also lived in Greece before her journey across the Atlantic Ocean to California. “Living in such a beautiful sunny country warms my heart,” says Eva. “I enjoy the ease of communication here and love America wholeheartedly. I feel very blessed to live here and to be able to take my passion for fitness and evolution with Fit Buddha to a whole new level. Fit Buddha is not only serving our clients as a transformational platform, but it also serves me and my husband, Marcus, to evolve daily into a bigger concept of deepening our understanding of who we are and who we can be.”

To learn more about Eva’s other services, please visit https://www.divinealchemy.co

WHY I BECAME A FOUNDER AT FIT BUDDHA:

I am dedicated to transformation on all levels and Fit Buddha allows me to implement my gifts and share them. I couldn’t be more honored to serve the evolution of the individual journeys our clients are on. I thank each and everyone for your trust and love towards me and Fit Buddha.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

Precise alignment in each and every move – with deep intervals

Fast transitions with routines that are crackin’ and reshaping your body from within

Reminders to embody our true selves and love the here and NOW.

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

Hugs Heal – Smiles lighten the load and a compliment changes how we feel!

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

Heavy squats with standing outer thigh pulses mixed to the gazoo

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

Shakira: Try Everything

SHERRI SILVA

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

The reason I wanted to become a Fit Buddha instructor was because of my love for both fitness and community. I enjoy keeping my body strong and fit and would love to help others achieve the same goodness for their bodies. It’s a good feeling to make a difference in another person’s life.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

Three things that a client can expect from my class are energy and fun, good tunes, and a workout that makes you feel good all over. (Even if it is a little painful).

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

My motto in life is 3 B’s: Be Bold, Be Beautiful, Be Better! Coincidently my kiddos are also the 3 B’s: Brooklynn, Blake, and Braden

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

The Mega Donkey Kick. It feels soooo good!

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen or any song that makes me want to get up and rock out or dance!

STEPHANIE CHENOWETH

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

I am a Lagree and nasm certified trainer. I have been a sports and fitness enthusiast my entire life and have tried everything from barre to Pilates to cycling to traditional strength training to yoga. And while I love different components from all of them, nothing lifts my seat or tones my obliques quite like Lagree!

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

A client taking my class should expect to work their entire body from head to toe, get a deep burn and hopefully quite a few shakes, and leave the day’s stress behind as they focus mind and body on moving with intent and purpose.

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

My motto in life is to embrace all the little moments and be present (a work in progress ?).

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

Can’t pick just one! Heavy squats/skating and French twist to twisted pike to plank.

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

Right now, Sweet Sensation by Flo Rida

AUTUMN GRACA

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

I was ready to take my health and wellness to the next level while being of service to others and deepening my relationship with myself. I love a good challenge especially when it comes to personal growth.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

High vibes, fun, and appreciating our strengths while challenging our weaknesses.

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

I choose to see the Divine in everything. Let go and let God.

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

2 favs! Spider and Reversed Oblique Crunch with Thread the Needle.

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

Flames by David Guetta and Sia

KELSEY BARDFIELD

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

Since first setting foot in the studio in 2013, Fit Buddha changed my life – in mind, body, and spirit. Each class leaves me feeling stronger, happier, and more confident thanks to the incredible trainers and community. I’m ecstatic to share that passion with others as a Fit Buddha trainer.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

High energy, a supportive environment, and a lil dancing.

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

You can’t take care of everything else if you don’t take care of yourself first – prioritize your mental and physical health.

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

Bunge kicks – it’s a love/hate thing

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

Wale always brings a good vibe

REBECCA FISCHEL

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

I love the family atmosphere, friendly clientele and, of course, the kick-ass workouts. I love that I have always been encouraged to be, unapologetically, my loud and crazy self. Fit Buddha has felt like home since the moment I wandered in 7 years ago and I am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to share and grow with the community in this sacred space.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

Loud Music, Laughter, and Lots of Sweat ?

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

The path to happiness is discovered through compassionate service and generosity ?

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

Jackknife!! ?

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

Make it Bun Dem by Damien Marley and Skrillex ?

VERONICA TAYLOR BLACK

Hello, I’m Veronica Taylor Black. Mom, wife, wardrobe stylist, and now I’m proud to say Lagree instructor! When 20+ years of Pilates led me to Lagree Fitness Method I knew I’d found something I loved. And now the student has become the teacher! I love the challenge of the Megaformer, I find great joy in teaching, and I can’t wait to share this transformative practice with others in the community.

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

When 20+ years of Pilates led me to Lagree Fitness Method I knew I’d found something I loved. And now the student has become the teacher! I love the challenge of the Megaformer, I find great joy in teaching, and I can’t wait to share this transformative practice with others in the community.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

My classes will be challenging, high energy, and fun. Even at 6am I love to get those heart rates pumping and make sure I get at least one smile out of my students while I challenge them to go beyond their comfort zone.

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

Stay on your own mat. Stop comparing yourself to the person next to you. Concentrate on your own practice.

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

5th lunge, tricep extension, french twist

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

I love music! Anything from Whitney Houstons “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” to Otis Redding’s “Love Man”… I love to keep things grooving.

Play a part in the Evolution of Fitness, Become a Lagree Certified Instructor!

A Fit Buddha Megaformer Instructor is enthusiastic and passionate about fitness in general but truly understands what Lagree Fitness has to offer. You love to inspire people to become their best. You are confident, reliable and radiate passion for health and wellness. You are caring, genuine and flexible, are quick to learn and a good team player. You love to live a life of purpose and your energy reflects inner harmony, joy, and creativity. You understand that consistency is key on the path of evolution to create results and can inspire others to live a healthy way. If you feel you are a “Fit Buddha” – please send us your resume in form of:

Please submit a 60-90 second video on how you intend to inspire others. Email submissions to eva@fitbuddhafitness.com.

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
– Attend a weekend instructor training course in Burbank with Lagree.
– Observe and take classes taught by our current instructors
– Shadow current trainers while teaching
– Teach mock classes until you feel ready
– Audition to be placed on the schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:
– Availability to teach at least 2 classes a week
– Availability to attend team meetings and workshops
– Prior fitness experience a plus
– Experience with the Megaformer a plus

JORDAN DOCKENDORF

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

When my NCAA Division 1 tennis career ended, I lost a huge part of my identity. Becoming a Fit Buddha trainer is a piece of my journey that I believe is not only helping me reconnect with my love for fitness and self-worth but ultimately how I can best contribute to the world and those around me. Joining the Fit Buddha community and working to grow it so we can build each other up to become better versions of ourselves is one of the main reasons I became a trainer.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

Good energy and positive vibes

Challenging routines built on foundational Lagree moves because it’s all about effective pairings and that flow

Attention to the correct form and tempo because that shake is so good

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

Keep evolving — Have a positive attitude, an open spirit, think outside the box, believe in yourself, and be thoughtful in what you do and how you treat others because I believe all of those are important pieces in the evolution of your personal journey.

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

Flying scrambled egg

MY FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

I have a new favorite song every week but one song I can always get into during a cardio session is Rolex (Flex Remix). My normal go-to’s are pretty mainstream – almost any feel-good pop on today’s top hits mixed with a little bit of gangsta rap is a good playlist to me ha! Music can make or break a workout in my mind – if the music is good, I can almost guarantee I’m working harder and smiling through the burn.

EVA MARIE

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

Lagree had become such a fundamental part of my days that I decided becoming a trainer wouldn’t be the furthest stretch.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

I want my workouts to be effective and in line with the Lagree method. Therefore, you can expect a focus on moving slowly, while maintaining good form. As well as some “sick beats”.

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

Send it.

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

I love bear in any variation because it instantly gets my heart beating.

MY FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

Currently, Work it by Marie Davidson, remixed by Soul Wax

SISSY ZOGRAFOU

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

I became a trainer at Fit Buddha because I believe that in life everything happens for a reason! I was at a phase in my life where I wanted to find a new studio closer to my house and not have to drive downtown for my work. Eva, the owner of Fit Buddha, was trying at the same time to find new instructors for the Ventura studio! We met, we talked and we discovered that we have so many things in common such as the way of thinking, culture and even the same Greek friends!

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

The things that my clients must expect in my class are: Be ready to do a non-stop full body work out, build their stamina and endurance and have fun!

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

A healthy body leads to a healthy mind and soul!

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

The moonwalk exercise

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

Sweet Dreams from Beyoncé!

TERRANCE BROWN

Hello, my name is Terrance Brown . I am a personal trainer and fitness instructor in Santa Barbara, California . My goal is to transform people’s lives into a better lifestyle. I love utilizing my natural gift to encourage people to get and stay in shape both as a fitness instructor and as a motivational speaker. My ultimate goals are, to teach and inspire individuals to transform their lives while having fun doing it.

I understand that being fit isn’t just about the number on the scale: it’s about a lifestyle. It’s about believing that you deserve to be healthy. Therefore, dedication and hard work is the key. I bring this infectious passion for health wellness, and most importantly, self-love, to every class that I teach and every person that I encounter.

Browns “Soul Cycling”- is a rhythmic dance/spinning class…accompanied with great music!!! It is a group-exercise session in which participants ride stationary bicycles at varying speeds and resistance settings. Just imagine transferring your dance moves from the dance floor to the spinning class!

Benefits of attending Terrance’s Soul Cycling class:

There are numerous benefits and improvements with this spin class: burning calories, building muscle tone, increasing cardio endurance, relieving stress, reducing risks of injury, and super important > having fun!

CARINNE HAWLEY

My journey into physical fitness began with a dog. I did not grow up playing sports or doing anything more active than walking the mall, but after I got married my husband and I got a dog and someone had to walk it; that someone was me. But the dog didn’t want to walk, the dog wanted to run. So I chased the dog. Then I caught up to the dog and we started running together and slowly I began to build endurance and became a distance runner. I have completed 10 marathons and many half-marathons, and shorter distance races over the years. Part of my cross-training became Pilates and I found that while I do not enjoy mat classes I love the reformer and the changes I can see and feel in my body. I’ve been practicing the Lagree method for about 6 years and absolutely love it! It never gets easy…why doesn’t it ever get easier?! I’ve only recently become certified as a trainer and I hope I can help the clients of Fit Buddha get as much joy out of their classes as I do.

Professionally I trained as a dental hygienist locally at Oxnard College and got my B.S. from Northern Arizona University. After working private practice for a few years I began teaching dental hygiene at Oxnard College and USC. After receiving a Masters degree in Public Health form UCLA I left dentistry for a while and worked as a research coordinator for the VA and UCSD. I eventually found my way back to dentistry and started a dental hygiene school in San Diego and worked as the director there until I gave birth to my son Saul. Our family then moved home to Ventura County and I have since given birth to another child, a little girl we call Samira.

WHY I BECAME A TRAINER AT FIT BUDDHA:

Though I started practicing the Lagree method while living in San Diego, it wasn’t until I came to Fit Buddha that I really fell in love! All the trainers bring their own experience and personality to the workouts and Eva and Marcus are so warm and welcoming that as a client I never felt intimidated. Fit Buddha has helped me get back in shape after the birth of both my children and I love when my body feels strong! Maybe it’s the endorphins, but over time I felt like I wanted to share my passion and enthusiasm with others as a trainer and so became certified.

3 THINGS CLIENTS CAN EXPECT IN MY CLASS:

Some knowledge of kinesiology, a warm smile and hopefully a slow burn!

MY MOTTO IN LIFE:

Flock with the Eagles!

MY FAVORITE MEGA-MOVE:

Inner-thigh squats

FAVORITE SONG TO WORK OUT TO:

I love music, so hard to choose just one! But this song is heavy in the rotation right now, Somebody Else by Jeff Bridges. I know, weird, he’s a movie star, but when it’s good it’s good!

Our Fit Buddha Family

Marcus Kettles

Eva Kettles

Sherri Silva

Stephanie Chenoweth

Autumn Graca

Kyle Ybarra

Kelsey Bardfield

Johnny Jones

Kimberly Spiewak

Rebecca Fischel

Joshua Berry

Veronica Taylor Black

Ready to Make a Change?

MARCUS KETTLES

EVA KETTLES

SHERRI SILVA

STEPHANIE CHENOWETH

AUTUMN GRACA

KELSEY BARDFIELD

REBECCA FISCHEL

VERONICA TAYLOR BLACK

Play a part in the Evolution of Fitness, Become a Lagree Certified Instructor!

JORDAN DOCKENDORF

EVA MARIE

SISSY ZOGRAFOU

TERRANCE BROWN

CARINNE HAWLEY

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