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David-Dorian Ross, aka “Dr. Tai Chi.”

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“To get what you’ve never had, you have to do what you’ve never done.”

David-Dorian Ross is the Master Trainer and head coach at Full Circle Fitness. He is also the creator of the Full Circle Coaching Method™, a unique style of coaching that weaves together specially designed verbal coaching and physical movement rehearsal. David-Dorian personally conducts the unique Full Circle 5-step assessment for every new client, and creates a customized year-long program for each client. His greatest passion, however, is working with his coaching clients at Full Circle, and around the world. “Transitions in life are hard for everyone. That’s why for me almost nothing is more thrilling than helping someone take the next step in their journey of life,” says David-Dorian.

David-Dorian is a one-of-a-kind coach and trainer. In addition to his long career in both the fitness and personal development industries, he is the only American – and the only non-Asian – to win 7 U.S. National T’ai Chi gold medals, a world silver medal and two world bronze medals. The wit and will-power it takes to be a world-class martial arts champion are the same skills you need to succeed in both health and personal life.

David-Dorian is a 30-year veteran of the fitness industry. He has been an executive committee member of National council of governors’ boards on physical fitness and sports, and a consultant to many of the most elite clubs and spas in the country. He is the former Wellness Director of the prestigious Montage Spa in Laguna Beach, CA, and a current faculty member of the International Sports Medicine Association.

David-Dorian has produced more than a dozen award- winning wellness dvds. He is the author of four books: The Tai Chi Companion; Power, Freedom and Flow; Exercising the Soul and The Yoga Teachers’ Toolkit, and has written dozens of articles for health and fitness magazines. His newest manuscript is called Make Life a Choice.

He was the executive producer of “24 Hours of World Peace,” the first ever live global coverage of World Tai Chi Qigong Day. His weekly internet show “Chi Chat Live” is watched by thousands of T’ai Chi enthusiasts around the world. David-Dorian is also the founder of T’ai Chi Connect – the “Facebook” of T’ai Chi (www.taichiconnect.com). ?

David-Dorian has presented at dozens of conferences and retreat centers. He is a national team trainer for Systematic T.O.U.C.H. Training, a faculty member of the International Sports Medicine Association, and has been a certified continuing education provider for the American Council on Exercise. David-Dorian is the creator of the Mind/Body Personal Trainer certification, the Wellness Coach certification, the T’ai Chi Teacher Level 2 and the Yoga Teacher Training Level 2 and 3 programs for American Aerobics Association International/International Sports Medicine Association.

David-Dorian has a degree in kinesiology from San Francisco State University, and has done graduate work in Education, Physical Education and Chinese (Mandarin) language. He is also a certified Life Coach, and has multiple certifications in hypnotherapy, T’ai Chi, yoga, personal training, Pilates, aqua fitness, indoor cycling and kickboxing.

De Anna Holloway, aka “Zen Girl”

“Girl Power!”

De Anna is the owner of Full Circle Fitness and one of our life/business and wellness coaches. De Anna is no stranger to self development, having spent 20 years as a Human Resources Professional who helped many understand and reach their goals in both their career and personal lives. Most recently she has taken on the role of life coach using the Full Circle Method™ with the intent to work with women in transition. She offers a wide range of coaching services from – personal whole life coaching to executive coaching to business coaching for women who want to start their own business.

De Anna has experienced a wide variety of transitions in her own life over the last five years, which has taught her the importance of balance and empowerment. Prior to hanging out her coaching shingle, De Anna spent 12 1/2 years as a Senior Executive at Quiksilver Inc., working in many facets of the business: Human Resources, Facilities/Security Management, Risk Management, Payroll and Benefits and extensive M&A projects. She was a part of the team that took Quiksilver Inc. from 34 million to 1 billion in sales.

In her life coaching she helps women identify their bliss and how that can function in their current everyday life, focusing on helping them to find balance and meaning in their roles as women in today’s society. Passionate about Full Circle and its possibilities, De Anna is reaching out to a variety of Women’s support groups and organizations to help provide her services for women of all generations that are searching for who they really are.

De Anna Holloway holds a degree in Human Development with a Psychology minor from Cal State San Luis Obispo, and was recently certified in Life Coaching through CTI. She also is a facilitator of the Full Circle Coaching Method™.

Sam Wellington III, aka “‘Rilla”

“Let loose, have fun and find the freedom of your body.”

Sam is the inventor of the Jungle gym exercise method – finding your inner animal and letting it loose in your workout. Jungle gym workouts can be physical, powerful, wild and challenging, but they also set free your intrinsic beauty, simplicity and magic. According to Sam, each of us has a unique reservoir of strength, vitality, and skill. Find that inner reservoir, and exercise becomes a thrilling and empowering experience.

Sam’s positive energy is infectious, and he loves to make your workouts just a ton of fun. “Every visit is a surprise,” says Sam. He applies his intuition and feelings into his training. He likes to look into the eyes of his clients and assess how they feel that day to determine what happens in each session, whether it is a walk on the beach for a chat, or a kickboxing session, or just a relaxing massage.

Sam is expert at many different exercise styles, but he has a special love of the martial arts. He is our boxing and kickboxing expert, and he has introduced the Joy of Punching to men, women and young athletes alike. And yet, Sam definitely has a softer side; he is also our resident massage therapist.

Sam has more than 10 years of martial arts experience in a variety of styles, including Capoiera, mixed martial arts, and kickboxing. He is also Certified Massage Therapist in the State of California, a Reiki Practioner, and a graduate of the Healing Hands Holistic Institute.

Scott Succardi, aka “The Wolfman”

“If you crave a goal…. you should relentlessly pursue and attain it!”

Above all else, Scott believes in having fun in the studio – like you’re working out with your best friend (fitness friend, anyway). He likes to challenge his clients by mixing different modalities of training into a workout, using kickboxing, plyometrics, isometrics, calisthenics, weight training, and yoga, among others. Mixing it up, Scott says, makes it fun and enjoyable to exercise – and you’ll get fit at the same time!

Scott has been passionate about fitness and health since childhood. Here is Scott’s promise: “I’ll not only physically train you, but I promise to educate you, motivate you, encourage you, and help you stay disciplined in order to realize and embrace your greatest potential.”

Scott has a degree in Psychology and Philosophy from San Diego State University.

He is also certified through ACE (American Council on Exercise) and the NCCPT (National Council for Certified Personal Trainers) in Personal Training, Yoga, Diet and Weight Management, and CPR.

Jenny Ziegler

As a Certified Personal Trainer, Jenny brings more than eleven years of experience with her to Full Circle Fitness. Jenny is an All-American Track and Field runner, former collegiate Cross-Country and Track coach, and holds certifications in USA Track and Field© Level 1 and Level 2 – Endurance, and Johnny G Spinning©. Jenny knows what it takes to be successful—dedication, commitment, hard-work and fun! She also believes that it is never too late to begin a path towards positive change, and helps her clients take the ultimate first step.

Jenny specializes in everything from Pilates and yoga to boot camps and strength training. As an avid and active athlete herself, she is always seeking new and exciting opportunities of fitness, nutrition and wellness.
Jenny holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Health Science from Aquinas College.