
Eric Viskovicz
Position at LIFE: President
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, PA
School/Degree: University of Pittsburgh; Economics and biology 7
Credentials: fitness certifications; certified nutritionist 9 personal training certificates
Eric Viskovicz is the fitness mastermind behind some of the world’s most renowned individuals. He has trained everybody from well-known actors, actresses, and models, princess, kings and queens of countries from all over the world. He has trained the Dodger Organization, Bette Midler, Chris Doughtry, Jessica Beil, Angela Basset, Cedric the Entertainer and Olympic gold medal winners, among other high-profile clients. He has a tremendous passion for his work and cares deeply about every client that comes to his fitness camp. And even when they leave, he continues to offer them support and guidance, helping them with their struggles as they continue on their journey. He has grand visions for life wanting to explore as many avenues as possible, to offer people the means to make the lifestyle changes necessary to be healthy and fit for life. His ventures include a healthy food distribution company, Web site offering nutrition and fitness information in a variety of downloadable formats, an allergy-based nutrition program, and a camp for obese kids, among many others. He assures clients that LIFE is a lifetime worth of dedication, science, and expertise above and beyond any other in the world.

Sarah Sventek
Position at LIFE: Executive Vice President
Place of Birth: MN
School/ Degree: Santa Monica College; University of Wisconsin; Degrees in child development and concentration in human development
Credentials: CPT, Certified Weight Management specialist, and pre-natal and postpartum exercise
In her current role as Executive Vice President she is vital to the operations of the company. Throughout the years, she has been the lead Reservations Coordinator, encouraging countless people to trust in to the LIFE Program. Early on at the company, she developed the meal plan and nutritional aspects of the program – at one point even cooking the guest’s meals. She also has worked with guests as a personal trainer and weight management specialist. Her specialty has been working with women and children in the following areas: fat reduction; lifestyle change for fitness and nutrition; body sculpting; childhood obesity and fitness; heavily obese women; and prenatal and postpartum exercise.

Joel Lyftogt
Position at LIFE: Vice President
Place of Birth: AZ
School/ Degree: University of Southern California; Bachelor’s degree in Cinema-Television
Credentials: Rescue diver certified-PADI
His decision to stay and grow with the company was further cemented when he observed Eric Viskovicz maintaining contact with former clients, helping them push through to meet their goals and making sure they continued their success individually. This genuine sincerity and desire in wanting to make people’s lives struck a cord with Joel in his final decision to work for L.I.F.E. Joel would love to help grow this company from what some refer to as a live-in-fat camp into a community of people seeking the change they want to see in their mind and bodies. With thousands of fad diets and TV infomercial scams, the opportunity to create a real product that is both effective and exciting has been the engine fueling L.I.F.E. With the obesity epidemic taking the nation by a storm, he feels that we need to take Eric’s message to a broader audience. Among others, his initiatives include making school cafeterias a healthier place for kids, and making health and fitness knowledge accessible to everyone.

Nicola Gibson
Position at LIFE: Program Director
Place of Birth: Cornwall, England
School/ Degree: Saltash College; Associate degrees in business, finance, and interior design.
Credentials: Certified in massage therapy, NCCPT, ISSA, CPR, AED, LIFE certified
By working closely with the president, Eric Viskovicz, for the past nine years, she has learned the philosophy and vision of the company as it has come to fruition. Losing the weight nourished her newly found confidence leading her to seek a career path as a certified trainer, and in turn she has been able to help others through her profound understanding of their struggle. She started with L.I.F.E. as a boot camp instructor, and now holds the position of Managing Director overseeing the Marina Del Rey facility. She looks forward to being a part of the continued growth of the company.

Laura Samimi
Position at LIFE: Bookeeper; Human Resources
Place of Birth: El Paso, TX
School/ Degree: Court Reporting
Credentials: Accounting
After giving birth, working at L.I.F.E. helped Laura whip her body back into shape in a short amount of time. Laura met her husband at a gym and the two of them incorporate many of the strategies, and programs she has learned at L.I.F.E. in her own family dynamics. She says that her time at L.I.F.E. has been priceless in the vast amount of knowledge she has accumulated about staying healthy. L.I.F.E taught her that eating proper nutritious meals is something she must use daily at home and something she will take with her for the rest of her life.

Rey Vasquez-Solis
Position at L.I.F.E.: Operations Director
Birthplace: Callao, Peru
School/Degree: University of Massachusetts, Boston
Credentials: BS Business Administration
His role at L.I.F.E. is to be a lightning rod for all situations and oversee quality of service so that our clients have the best experience during their stay. Rey works to ensure that everyone that comes to L.I.F.E. reaches their goals and is here to personally assist in anyway he can.
When Rey isn’t attending to the needs of others, he leads an active lifestyle and enjoys spending time outdoors. He loves scuba diving, reading, writing short stories and books, marathons, cycling, tennis and kickboxing. His passion for sports and his desire to make fitness a part of his life was one of the most attractive benefits of joining our company.
As those that work with Rey will tell you, he is a wonderful asset to our team. He is full of energy, drive and motivation.

Adam Locke
Position at LIFE: Reservations Coordinator
Place of Birth: Monterey CA
School/ Degree: Fresno State, CA
Credentials: CPR, AED, Business
Adam is fond of the idea that he can impact peoples life by simply picking up the phone and letting them know how L.I.F.E. was the answer for him, and how it could be the answer for them too. The fact that every second of the day is dedicated to helping individuals is what motivates him to come to work. He feels he is now in sync with the L.I.F.E. vision that Eric created for health and fitness. Adam is excited about the company’s growth and sees its massive potential to help everyone who struggles with their weight. Being part of this life changing experience and a thriving member of LIFE’s community is where he sees his future and the future of the company.

Omari Bernard
Position at LIFE: Head of our training department, Exercise Physiologist
Place of Birth: Miami
School/Degree: Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology
Credentials:
Omari says that fitness has always been second nature to him. Growing up playing football, soccer, track, cross-country, tennis, and basketball his love for sports has carried over into his adult life and it has become part of the reason he loves working at LIFE. Omari excelled in sports with a natural passion for athletics. He has an innate drive to succeed and step out of his comfort zone to continuously improvement. He admits that this the reason he loves to get clients to step out of their comfort zone. He believes this takes clients further along in their journey at LIFE and pushes them to the next level. He has mastered the ability to enable them to gain confidence, improve their attitude, and self worth. Omari’s clients say that he is one of the most motivational trainers they have worked with. With his upbeat and positive personality he manages to keep them focused on their long term goals, success, and their journey.

Arleigh Thorp
Position at LIFE: Coach
Place of Birth: Walnut Creek
School/ Degree: Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology with an option in secondary education, from Long Beach State.
Credentials: NCCPT, CPR, AED, and L.I.F.E. instructor. Her honors include: receiving an athletic scholarship to play softball at Long Beach State; being collegiate softball team captain for two years; and playing on an All-Conference team.
Continuous learning and growth is important for Arleigh and working in the environment that L.I.F.E offers has made her evermore knowledgeable about health and fitness. Being around other knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainers has made her a well-rounded coach at large. She shares Eric Viskovicz vision for the future of L.I.F.E and wants to be a part of building the company, so that they can continue to transform and change people’s lives infinitely.

Cherise Mosiman
Position at LIFE: Trainer
Place of Birth: Santa Cruz
School/ Degree: University of California, Davis, Exercise Biology
Credentials: NASM
Cherise’s passion for athletics began early on in her childhood. She played basketball and softball as a child and always enjoyed applying the things she has learned and experiences in her life to her job and to help her clients achieve their goals. She takes pride in establishing early on the foundation and the small steps that clients need in order to succeed and have a full transformation of their minds and bodies. LIFE has proven to be a community that she is proud to be a part of. The fitness camp is filled with wonderful clients and excellent staff that she not only encourages but that they in return inspire her to be a better individual.

Marco Roman
Position at LIFE: Trainer
Place of Birth: Mexico
School/ Degree: National Autonomous University of Mexico
Credentials: CPT, CPR, AED, LIFE certified
Marco’s philosophy towards his clients’ wellness is building strong relationship based on trust. His sincerity, warmth, and humility make it easy for clients to quickly feel comfortable. His compassion allows him to see each person as special and deserving of the opportunity to become healthier, once they’ve made the decision to do so. From there, Marco has the pleasure of giving clients the motivation to bring about change intrinsically. He feels it’s a privilege to work with L.I.F.E. team members in applying the philosophy of Eric Viskovicz regarding fitness and nutrition that focuses on lifestyle changes for lifelong wellness. One of the many aspects that attracted Marco to L.I.F.E. is its holistic approach to wellness. Getting rid of fad diets and gimmicks, and reaching clients in a healthy way is a good fit for Marco. He looks forward to working with each client as they create new, healthier lifestyle and is honored to share in their journey towards wellness.

Schuyler Yancey
Position at LIFE: Trainer
Place of Birth: Atlanta Georgia
School/ Degree: Marymount Manhattan College; BFA Acting and communication
Credentials: CPR, NCCPT
Schuyler comprehends the importance of truly understanding that every client has distinct personalities and motivations, thus this allows him to design a different personalized approach for their weight loss goals. He has mastered the art of navigating from one client to the next and is able to quickly refine his technique and style appropriately. The most gratifying part of his job he states is the reaction clients get when they reach their goals. He is very artful in getting the most out of his clients and pulling out their inner strength. The most important part of keeping his clients motivated is not allowing them to stop or foster the mentality that they can’t achieve. He is a firm believer that there is a point where they need to stop listening to the voice inside their heads and start listening to him, thus forcing them to believe that they are capable of a lot more than they think they are. Clients are the biggest reasons he comes to work every day; in fact he states there really is no other reason but them.

Sye Conteh
Position at LIFE: Trainer
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, CA
School/Degree: AMCI Exercise Physiology
Credentials: NCCPT, CPR, AED, LIFE Certified
Sye enjoys helping others make lifestyle changes to ensure they reach their full potential and goals. His strong background in athletics is what has taught him that a healthy body and mind are keys to a great future. The most gratifying part of his job he believes is helping people reach their goals. He believes that there is nothing more satisfactory than when a client sees the results they were seeking. Sye admits that he has a natural ability to work with people in helping them find that inner strength and fire that many don’t believe that they have. He is a firm believer that many of LIFE’s clients need to readjust their perspective on their lifestyle, and that everybody and anybody has the ability to tap into that inner strength, they just need that extra push and mental aspect to take themselves to the next level. In accordance to his experience the best way to do this is to gain an intimate understanding of his clients needs and motivations, communication is key.

Ryan Ready
Position at L.I.F.E.: Coach
Birthplace: Pasadena, CA
School/Degree: Naropa University, BA Traditional Eastern Arts
Certifications: Institute Integrative Nutrition NY
Credentials: ISSA Personal Training and Sports Performance Nutrition, Level 1 Wing Chug Kung Fu Martial Arts
Ryan started his journey to become a L.I.F.E. coach at an early age. His mother died of cancer and his dad had other illnesses. He knew he wanted to go into a career that would allow him to help others and to help with illness prevention. At 18, he started working at Paramount Studios Gym and moved his way up in his career until he was a certified personal trainer at the same studio. He worked for Paramount for 13 years.
Ryan believes that nutrition and exercise is the key to longevity and overall well-being and weight loss. He believes that “you are what you eat” and that everything is affected by nutrition. When he saw the nutrition program at L.I.F.E. he knew he had found a home where his belief systems were being put into place for helping people. He felt that the L.I.F.E.’s wellness retreat and weight loss center were a perfect match for him and his belief that health and fitness is where one begins to change their direction in life.
Ryan comes to L.I.F.E. from a variety of life experiences. He loves meditation, martial arts, running, hiking, playing guitar, stick fighting, soccer, skate boarding and Japanese flower arranging. He tries to incorporate mindfulness into his exercise. He trained several famous musicians and went on tour with several bands and has helped bands like Greenday to stay healthy on the road and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Ryan believes that his mission at L.I.F.E. is to come to work everyday and make a difference in the lives of clients so that they can loose weight, get into shape and start leading a healthier lifestyle.

Jennifer Katz
Position at L.I.F.E.: Nutritionist
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
School/Degree: BS Psychology and Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkley; Post Bachelor Clinical Nursing New York University
Credentials: 8 years experience at Nutritionist
Jennifer studied at Berkley to be a nurse and she watched as many patients came to the hospital because of the poor nutritional habits they had developed in their lives. She also saw many patients leave the hospital without getting the necessary tools needed to be successful in the life. She wanted to follow a career path that would enable her to help people with their nutritional profile before they entered into a hospital because of their eating habits or poor nutrition.
Jennifer believes that it takes an entire team to get someone healthy. She relates the ancient African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child and that taking that same philosophy to health, she thinks it also takes a village or a team to get someone who has taken the wrong path in their life with regards to fitness and nutrition to get back on the right path.
She understands the importance that Nutrition plays in successful weight loss but says that is only one component. She believes that the team that has been assembled by L.I.F.E. is a great to help others get their entire body healthy again and she is thrilled to be part of the team. She says the L.I.F.E. approach for building the foundation to help people make dramatic changes in their life is something anyone can accomplish and that her job is to help clients make their journey at L.I.F.E. a success.
Jennifer enjoys dance, running, yoga, cooking, crossword puzzles, reading short stories, hiking, biking, reading, hip hop and taking fitness classes. She says that eating right should not being about saying “never eat this or never drink that” but more about learning a new way to maintain your baseline and enjoy your life in a way that is beneficial to your health.

Leo Flowers
Position at L.I.F.E.: Life Coach
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
School/Degree: BS, MA Counseling Psychology Ball State University
Leo played college football on a scholarship. He uses the skills he learned in football to help clients. He knows that those skills will also help clients set and reach their goals. He believes in one step at a time and understands that the steps are in place for a reason. He knows that by helping clients take each step they will be able to achieve their weight loss goals and any other goals they have in their life. He wants to help L.I.F.E. clients move to the next stage in their life and he believes that by helping clients communicate better with themselves and with others than all their dreams and goals can be realized.
Many clients come to L.I.F.E. having slacked off in some aspect of their life that caused them to gain weight. He believes that if someone slacks off in one area that most likely they are slacking off in other areas. His job is to help clients create an action plan and to carry though on that plan. He wants to help others focus on where they are right now and where they want to be in the future.
Leo says that before every season of football the team had summer camps and intensive football boot camps. He believes this fostered camaraderie and was “all football all the time.” He chose L.I.F.E. because it is the same; clients are in a boot camp for fitness. It is “all fitness and all good nutrition all the time.” He knows from experience that many need this type of boot camp to jumpstart them on the right path. He knows this will help clients develop new habits and a new way of thinking.
Leo is a natural athlete and in addition to playing football his entire life, he also played racquetball and basketball. Leo loves cooking and he especially enjoys cooking Italian foods from scratch. He loves to travel and enjoys being outdoors. He likes kayaking, biking, archery and trying new things. He also enjoys the simple things in life like hanging out with friends.

Mike LoSardo
Position at LIFE: Executive Chef
Place of Birth: Los Angeles
School/Degree: I.C.I.F. Italian Culinary Institute for Foreign Professionals
Credentials: MS in Culinary Arts
Michael continually shows his passion for food, in the transcendent quality he produces for his clients. Taking fastidious care to learn each individual’s predilection, he customizes each dish to meet the client’s dietary requirements. Michael is committed to insuring the clients enjoy their meals. He offers weekly cooking classes, working one on one with clients, teaching cooking techniques and proper portion control.

Seong Hwang
Position at LIFE: Chef de Cuisine
Place of Birth: Los Angeles
School/Degree: associate’s degree in culinary arts, bachelors of Science in electrical engineering
Credentials: CPR-certifies, and serve-safe certified
L.I.F.E allows him to combine his passionate love for cooking and creating with his desire to help others. Seong hopes to play an intricate role in the starting and growth of the company restaurant as well as providing nutrition’s and delicious meals on a nation-wide scale.

Josh Haskel
Joshua’s take on the American diet is that it is a distorted version of what real food and a balanced meal is all about. He makes it a priority to give people direction towards a better beneficial and sustaining diet. He wants others to recognize and understand that food can be delectable without it being tainted by preservatives and refined sugars. He has a mastery over what he calls real food; nutritional food that tastes great. Although many of the entrees and meals they serve may seem complex, Josh assures his clients that they are simple, familiar dishes that anybody can make at home. However, these same dishes are infused with that healthy balance of nutrients that LIFE chefs specialize in.

Sarah Brito
Position at Life: Chef
Place of Birth: England
School/degree: associates degree in culinary art
Credentials: went to school in Art institute of Washington graduated top of the class summa
Sarah enjoys working with the team at LIFE to promote a healthy lifestyle and great eating habits. She is adamant about portion control and believes discipline is essential. Her best advice to clients is to limit their intake and not to over indulge. Sarah is a firm believer that there is no reason you should not be able to eat delicious food everyday and still meet your goals of weight loss and health.

Jeff Bird
Position at LIFE: Chef
Place of Birth: Long Beach, CA
School/Degree:AS Culinary Arts, Long Beach City College
Jeff has been working for L.I.F.E. as a chef and he loves the job and the people he works with. He says that he really loves to serve other people and make others happy. He says that L.I.F.E.’s approach to low calorie meals that have a balance of carbohydrates and proteins and that contain low sugar and sodium is a hard job but it is a very rewarding adventure. When he started working at L.I.F.E. he was inspired to start loosing weight himself and lost over 80 pounds. Jeff says that seeing the results that the clients make every week motivated him to start his own journey to a healthier life. He loves taking Eric Viskovicz’s nutritional profile for clients and watching the clients devour their food with a smile and feel satisfied after each meal.
He loves to watch the progress of clients as they loose weight and hopes that his role in this process is helping others live a longer and healthier life.
Jeff also enjoys daily exercise, running, swimming and playing music. Jeff plays the piano, guitar and drums and is a former choir director and was a musical composition major. However, Jeff says that his passion has always been cooking. Jeff says that he loves working at L.I.F.E. and watching so many clients progress in their journey to loose weight, get healthier and make positive changes in their lives. He wants clients to know that he is here for them and always available to help them in anyway he can. Jeff says the best way that people can learn to eat healthy is to visually look at what you are going to eat and the portion size of that meal and think to yourself, “Is this good for me and is this good for my body.” He advocates that when someone eats a meal, they should always think about their health and their future.

Dr Sadeghi
Position at LIFE: Medical Advisor
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, CA
School/Degree: Western University of Health Sciences/C.O.M.P.Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Homeopathy
Credentials: Physician and Clinical Facilitator at UCLA Medical Center; Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences; Physician’s Association for Anthroposophic Medicine and International Post-Graduate Medical Training for Anthroposophic Medicine; Member of Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation and American Holistic Medical Association
Dr. Habib is a firm believer that medical treatments are investments in your health and longevity; the energy and stability, the balance, peace and joy that come from sustained well being, are assets of immeasurable value. He believes the most dynamic approach to well being incorporates prevention and education. It is easier (and more economical) to prevent disease of the body than to deal with disease after the fact. His philosophy is that through prevention we can maintain the greatest quality of life. Additionally, Dr. Sadeghi is an Attending Physician and Clinical Facilitator at UCLA Medical Center and Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. His philosophy is that through prevention we can maintain the greatest quality of life.

Dr Hans C. Delfo
Thousand Oaks, CA
Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, Doctor of Chiropractor Degree
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Hans is dedicated to the health and wellness of the clients at LIFE. A graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles he has worked former Olympians andprofessional sports athletes, celebrities, and has been helping guide clients through theirweight loss journey for several years.Dr. Hans uses his vast medical training to helpremove interference from his patient’s nervous systems to allow for optimum healing andperformance for the clients.
Dr. Hans not only works to help alleviate back pain but works with extremities andchronic pain conditions such as arthritis and headaches. He employs the full bodyapproach to wellness believing that everything in the body is connected and the sourcepain does not always originate where the pain is located. Dr. Hans Delfo is eager toaddress any of the client’s questions or concerns about their health and well being helpinggive guidance for a healthier future!
Dr. Hans has a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from CCCLA and a Bachelor of Artsdegree from the University of California at Santa Cruz.

Silvina Montes
Position at LIFE: Front Desk/Administrative Assistant
Place of Birth: Los Angeles CA
School/Degree: Glendale Community College

Carmen Navarro
Position at LIFE: Maintenance
Place of Birth: Los Angeles CA

Grace Bogdan
Bel Alton, MD
Front Desk/Administrative Assistant
New Jersey Institute of Technology, BS of Architecture
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Masters in City and Regional Planning, MCRP

Maria Cumatz
Position at LIFE: Maintenance
Place of Birth: Los Angeles CA

Hector Osorio
Position at LIFE: Maintenance/Housekeeper
Place of Birth: Puebla, Mexico

Xochiti Lopez
Position at LIFE: Housekeeper
Place of Birth: Mexico
School/ Degree: Tailor Degree

Faye Garcia
Position at LIFE: Assistant Account Bookkeeper
Place of Birth: Belize, Central America

James Rosales
Position at L.I.F.E.:Creative Director
Birthplace: Guatemala City, Guatemala
School/Degree: Art Institute of California, Media Arts and Animation
Credentials: Certificate in Graphic Design, Photography and Multimedia design
James and Eric Viskovicz have been on quite a journey through their seven years of collaboration. Together they have accomplished a lot for the company’s marketing strategies. James is happy to be on board with Eric in his mission to help others attain lifelong health. He looks forward to helping the company with their visual production needs, as they expand their services to incorporate L.I.F.E. programs on DVDs, live video, and motion graphics.
James enjoys reading, going to the movies, traveling with his wife, photography and Shaolin Kung Fu. He loves capturingspecial moments on film that change daily like sunrises and sunsets. He plays the drums and guitar and he and Eric have been known to get a band together for company outings.
James holds a graphic design certificate from the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, and a multimedia and design certificate from Santa Monica College. James has been with Eric for the majority of the time Live In Fitness has been operating and he loves working for a company that does wonderful things for people’s lives.
