ABOUT US

ABOUT MONTECITO FITNESS

We do Personal Training & we do it well.

Montecito Fitness is Montecito’s premier private luxury training studio, built for those who expect more than a typical gym. Designed for those who value privacy, exclusivity, and results, our spacious, high-end facility is dedicated to one-on-one training, ensuring every session is intentional, focused, and built around your goals.

This is not just a gym—it’s a hub for health and performance, where driven individuals come to train with purpose, precision, and expertise. We go beyond the workout, providing the knowledge, support, and technique to help you move better, build strength, and train without pain. With an emphasis on mobility, control, and quality movement, Montecito Fitness is where refined training meets real results—so you can perform at your best, in the gym and in life.

OUR TEAM

Coach Ben

Experience & Education:

BS Exercise & Sports Science (WCU)  |  TPI Cert Golf Instructor  |  Strength & Functional Training | Collegiate & Pro Athlete

With over a decade of elite coaching experience, Coach Ben blends golf-specific performance, functional strength, and real athletic grit. A former collegiate multi-sport athlete and professional high jumper, he brings science-backed precision and high-level discipline to every session—helping clients move better, get stronger, and perform at their peak.

“I believe that consistency and routine are the two pillars of achieving anything. I show up every day to practice those pillars for myself—and to inspire and guide clients to do the same.”
— Coach Ben

🔥 Specialties

* TPI-based Golf Fitness

* Functional Strength & Conditioning

* Mobility, Control, & Movement Quality

* Beginner - Friendly

* Men's Physique Transformation

* All Fitness Levels

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Coach Kaitlyn

Experience & Education:

BS Kinesiology (CBU)  | 

Prehab & Rehab | Strength & Functional Training |

Kettlebell Specialist

With 10+ years coaching women through strength building, transformation, and movement repair, Coach Kaitlyn combines kettlebell mastery with corrective exercise expertise to empower every client. Her approach is grounded in biomechanics, posture, and long-term joint health, ensuring clients feel strong, capable, and confident in their bodies.

“I grew up without truly understanding the power of training or how to fuel my body. Discovering fitness changed my life—and now I’m passionate about helping others do the same. Movement is medicine, and investing in your body through knowledge and support is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.”
— Coach Kaitlyn

🔥 Specialties:

* Women’s Strength & Muscle Building

* Kettlebell

* Prehab/Rehab & Corrective Techniques

*Women Transformation

* All Fitness Levels

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Coach Ibrahim

Experience & Education:

NASM-CPT | Strength & Functional Training

Injury Prevention | Muay Thai & Kickboxing

With 15+ years of experience, Coach Ibrahim combines Muay Thai precision with functional strength and injury recovery expertise. His sessions are focused, and tailored to help you move better, feel stronger, and unlock your full athletic potential.

“Health is true wealth. Physical training transformed not only my body, but also my mind. It gave me clarity, purpose, and connection. Now, I’m here to help others do the same — to become stronger, more confident, and fully capable of living life at their highest potential.”
— Coach Ibrahim

🔥 Specialties:

* Functional Strength & Core Development

* Injury Prevention &

Post-Rehab Movement

* Muay Thai & Kickboxing

*Various Fitness Levels

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Dr. Shannon Barrett

On-Site Physical Therapist at Montecito Fitness

Experience & Education:

We’re proud to offer access to an in-house Physical Therapist at Montecito Fitness, providing seamless collaboration between training and rehabilitation.

* Board certified Doctor of Physical Therapy

* Specializing in holistic pain management

* Certified Trauma Sensitive Provider

* Bachelors of Science, Biology

* 300-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher with 8 years experience