Who is Suesan?

I'm Suesan, and I started Tone-Up Santa Barbara in 1996, because I know how hard it is to start a new exercise routine, and how hard it is to stick with it. AND I would NEVER work out alone. We need each other.

I am a teacher, mother of two, grandmother of four, wife, daughter, sister, friend, sailor, AND I have worked in the fitness industry for... well let's just say, a long time. And, YES, I am still teaching!

All this experience has enabled me to know what works: Building a safe community for women to share time together and improve their quality of life!

I grew up in New York, then lived in Santa Barbara, California since 1976 (fifty years!), and for the last twenty years aboard our sailboat, SUGAR, with my husband, Garry. Now, after living aboard, we now live in Nashville, TN, to start a new adventure together.

Our family <3

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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

- Owner of Tone-Up Santa Barbara since 1996.

- Creator of the TONE-UP SYSTEM, the original barre fitness program, and the specialty "small group training."

- Personal Trainer, Resistance Training Specialist & Aerobics Instructor and Dance Instructor in Santa Barbara since 1978.

- Producer & star of DVD/VHS "Be Your Best Body; The Tone-Up Workout"

- Author of "Be Your Best Body; Every Woman's Guide to a Strong and Graceful Body"

- Body Analyst for over 40 years

- Facilitator of a strong community of the most amazing women in Santa Barbara

TEACHING BACKGROUND

- Owner, instructor, TONE-UP SANTA BARBARA '96 - present

- Senior Fitness Instructor, SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

- Director of Aerobics, FITNESS GALLERY, Santa Barbara, California

- Studio Owner, Manager and Principal Instructor, STUDIO FITNESS, Santa Barbara, California

- Director of Aerobics, NAUTILUS OF CALIFORNIA, Santa Barbara, California

Other Dance, Aerobics and Fitness Instructor Experience, Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara Recreation Department, Goleta Activities Project, YMCA, Bodyfirm, Cate School, Santa Barbara Athletic Club, Aerobic Fitness Center, Studio E


- Bachelor of Arts, Dance, University of Santa Barbara, 1978

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