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Stacey Cooper is a Certified Personal Trainer and Biomechanics Specialist at Conditioning Specialists Elite Personal Training Studio in downtown Santa Barbara. She has been training locally and in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area for the last six years. Stacey is certified as a personal trainer through the International Sports and Sciences Association (ISSA) and is also a certified Biomechanics Specialist through the National Endurance and Strength Training Association. She is also currently studying with the National Academy of Sports Medicine as well as with the Youth Fitness Program through the ISSA. Stacey has a wide range of clientele that includes everyone from beginners to athletes and well known swimsuit and fitness models. She has been taught by some of the world's most renowned personal and athletic trainers, doctors, physical therapists, and nutritionists. Stacey is dedicated to leading the industry in cutting edge training and group fitness through her continuing education and research with the Conditioning Specialists team and BootyCampSB.

Stacey works hard to create a balanced fitness program and ensures expert advice and instruction concerning all your exercise and nutrition needs. No goal is too small or too big. She is committed to creating successful results-oriented programs that will give clients that extra motivational edge to not only take control of their eating habits or optimal performance nutrition, but also to continually challenge them to take their workouts to the next level, and ultimately push them to reach all of their fitness goals.

Melanie graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a major in Sociology and a double minor in Exercise and Health Science and Fitness Instruction/Personal Training. Melanie also has certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and National College of Exercise Professionals (NCEP) in personal training and holistic nutrition. Melanie also completed in pre/post natal training through Fit4Mom, as well as a variety of certifications and continuing education courses for group fitness instruction. Melanie's passion for fitness is evident in the planning and education she puts into each class that she teaches. From goal setting within each class to modifications and constant variety, Melanie makes sure to it that each individual is getting a functional and fun program that will not only benefit them aesthetically but also benefit their mental well being. Melanie is very energetic and personable which makes the members of her classes feel comfortable about their bodies and excited to reach their fitness goals. "I feel that I can never know enough about fitness and I am excited to continue my education and help others reach their fitness goals physically and mentally."

Elizabeth Iliescu is thrilled to be joining the Booty Camp SB team. As a Certified Personal Trainer with the International Sports and Science Association (ISSA) and a Certified Kickboxing Instructor through Hapkido International, she comes to us with an extensive list of fitness experience. Elizabeth fought as an amateur boxer for 3 years, winning 4 out of 7 prize competitions primarily in Queens, NY. She was fortunate enough to train under some of the best coaches, nutritionists, athletic trainers, and physical therapists New York had to offer, and it was from them that her passion for fitness exploded. Upon moving to Santa Barbara, she put her boxing career on hold to focus on Hapkido, a Korean Martial Art. In addition to studying Hapkido, she also teaches Cardio Kickboxing, Resistance Training and is a Personal Trainer at Conditioning Specialists. She knows what it takes to get from where you are to where you want to be, and the measures needed to get in performance shape. She strongly believes that "no goal is too high, and with the right direction and guidance, every dream is obtainable." Her unyielding and determined motivation for her clients comes directly from seeing her own body change with fitness, and she knows how to guide her clients on that same path to health and prime condition. Furthering her education, she is currently studying with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as well as with the Performance Nutrition Program through ISSA.

Cori has been working in the fitness world and teaching group fitness for 9 years. A Santa Barbara local who loves the outdoors, she has become quite adept at utilizing SB's many natural locations as her gym. As a BootyCampSB assistant trainer, she is excited to bring her fitness knowledge to us. Cori has recently graduated from The Professional Fitness Institute in Nevada and has finished the accredited two-year Personal Training Program at Santa Barbara Business College. She is also certified through NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and trains locally in the Santa Barbara area. She has been a personal client of Stacey's for almost two years. She has studied closely with her to bring you that special something to your workouts and enhance her own expertise. She is committed to providing you continued motivation and ultimate success in each and every one of your BootyCampSB workouts!

Marisa Ericson will be the camp's main nutritional consultant. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, from National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and has a certification as a Nutrition Specialist through Lifestyle Management Associates (LMA). Marisa works as a trainer and nutritional consultant at downtown Santa Barbara's Conditioning Specialists Studio. Receiving college degrees in Psychology and Health and Exercise Science from University of California at Santa Barbara, Marisa takes a comprehensive and realistic approach to health and fitness. She stresses that in order to reach one's goals, one must look at the big picture, incorporating exercise and proper nutrition.