Meet the Staff
HEALTH SPECIALISTS & STAFF
Cary Reichbach
Personal Trainer
Hailing originally from Los Angeles, California, Cary began his love of fitness and nutrition in the US Army and further cultivated it as a Miami Beach Police Officer. With a college background from both the United States and Oxford, England, Cary's knowledge is unsurpassed and seemingly limitless.
With his drive to succeed and a totally positive message to deliver about living a healthier, more active life, he has consulted and trained celebrities, professional athletes, and VIP's alike.
Westglow Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the arrival of Cary to further enhance their incredible team of professionals for summer season 2010.
Sandee Altman
Personal Trainer
Born and raised in Lorton, Virginia, Sandee's awareness for health and fitness came while fighting alongside her mother during her fatal battle with breast cancer. She witnessed first hand, that no priority is higher than one's health. Always overweight as a child, and with genetics working against her, Sandee was considered obese by the age of 17. At that point, refusing to be angry or disappointed in herself, she decided to set off on the journey that was to define her life...the journey to self-discovery.
Fast-forward to 2010 and Sandee has flourished, finding her calling in the helping and supporting of others as they embark on personal journeys of their own. With a degree in excercise science and a wealth of knowledge in nutrition, Sandee's training arsenal is full and there is nothing she loves more than using it to educate others. Proving that anything can happen with enough determination, Sandee herself, has competed and won in one of the fitness industry's toughest sports, Women's Figure and Fitness Competitions.
This summer, 2010, Westglow Resort & Spa proudly offers its clientelle the ability to find out for themselves what it's like to train with a true champion.
Marla Gentile, M.Ed NSCA CPT, CSCS
Wellness Director
Degrees & Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor
Master’s Degree, Counseling, University of Miami, Fl
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology/Sociology, City University of New York
NSCA & ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Fitness, Pilates and Yoga Instructor
Marla comes to Westglow with over 25 years of experience in counseling, specializing in substance abuse issues, codependency issues, women’s issues, grief therapy, as well as teaching fitness classes. Marla has always had an interest in physical fitness as well as mental health. She has incorporated her philosophy that true health and wellness is the result of a strong body, mind, and spiritual connection in creating the weight management program and is excited to help guests along on a healthier journey in life.
Laura Benezra, MA, RD, LDN
Registered Dietician and Nutrition Counselor
Degrees & Certifications
Master’s Degree, Nutrition, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Bachelor’s Degree, Health Promotion, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Laura is a Registered Dietician and Nutritional Counselor that helps individuals make lifestyle changes using an integrative health care system that combines both conventional and alternative health approaches. Laura has been with Westglow since 1999. In 1998 she graduated Cum Laude from Appalachain State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion. She then completed her Master's degree in Nutrition from ASU in 2002. During that time she was published in the American Dietetic Journal and the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Along with Westglow, she is also the nutritionist for the faculty and staff at ASU.
Since she received her Master's degree in 2002 she has continued to study many different types of healthcare techniques and modalities. In 2008 she spent time in India studying alternative healthcare therapies, which can help individuals enhance their own body's wisdom to restore health and vitality. Through her knowledge and experience Laura continues to help her clients live happier, healthier lives.
Jason Jarrell
Exectutive Chef
Jason has called the High Country of North Carolina home for the past ten years. He has developed a creativity and palate that fuels his passion for cooking today. A proponent of the slow food movement, he believes using whole, sustainable, and organic products whenever possible, treating ingredients simply and with respect, and considers not only the impact each dish has visually on the diner, but the impact on the environment and world as well. Executive Chef Jason delights guests with his gourmet weight loss cuisine. He teaches the cooking classes and shares his cooking techniques for new as well as seasoned home chefs.
Lana Steen, AFPA
Outdoor Fitness Director
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Group Fitness Trainer
Lana has an intense passion for exercise and she has delighted guests on the trails as one of our hiking guides. She is known for her motivating and inspiring style of teaching and you don’t want to miss her exciting boot camp experience. Lana is a personal guide for our guests on various adventures ranging from hiking and biking expeditions, to luxury camping excursions. Lana’s teaching style is fun, laid-back and challenging, yet accessible to all.
FITNESS SPECIALISTS & INSTRUCTORS
Regina Page
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Certified Yoga Teacher
Amy Berry
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Certified Mat Pilates Instructor
Hilary Pruett
Yoga Alliance, Certified Yoga Teacher
Bliss Warren
Certified Spinning Instructor
