Lakeside Women’s Wellness Retreat 

I am a nutrition and health coach, personal trainer, x-healthcare ​administrator, and holistic practitioner for Operation Warrior ​Resolution. It has been my mission to empower people to take ​control of their mental and physical health for the past 20+ years.

Our healthcare system in America is set up for sick care, not ​disease prevention or getting to the root cause. We are in an ​epidemic of mental health, obesity, cancer, and chronic ​diseases.

I am here to restore true health, happiness, and vitality to ​thousands of people and families across the globe. I personally ​battled severe health issues from debilitating asthma, allergies, ​anxiety, and depression. I left the corporate world and traveled ​the world for answers, after trying it all….

My discoveries, tools, and methods are what you will discover ​at We Rise Retreat. A transformation that lasts, that ​is true to your soul, and brings you back home to good health ​and an empowered you.

Alex is a dedicated Health Supportive Chef with a rich and diverse background. Prior to his culinary journey, Alex served as a US Marine, gaining skills and discipline that now inform his approach to health and wellness. 

Alex's passion for cooking led him to the Institute of Culinary Education in California, where he honed his craft and developed an interest in health-supportive foods to heal. He has traveled the globe, immersing himself in various cultures and their cuisines. His experiences include visits to some of the world's renowned blue zones, where he learned the dietary secrets of the longest-living people.

Specializing in anti-inflammatory and health-supportive foods, Alex is committed to helping individuals transform their lives through nutrition. He focuses on creating delicious, nutritious meals that can aid in reversing diabetes, chronic health issues, and promoting overall wellness.

In his free time, Alex has an adventurous spirit, he enjoys traveling all around the world with his family, diving, kiteboarding, and exploring new culinary traditions, and is always seeking to expand his knowledge and expertise to better serve his clients.

After working several decades in corporate America as an IT project manager in NY/NJ, AnnMarie was suffering from hemiplegic migraines, which resulted in a disability in 2014.  She eventually found a study that Florida was the best place to live to help alleviate symptoms, so in 2018 she moved with her 16 year old son and service dog to Venice, Florida. 

This fresh start brought her significant healing along with connecting her to her purpose of serving veterans, first responders and all those in need.  During her healing journey, she began to follow her passions as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, a Reiki Master and Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor.  Annmarie now works with Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy (SMART) helping people find healing through the power of horses.  

Those who meet Annmarie say they can immediately sense the joy, care, and gratitude that emanates from her. When Annmarie is not working with the horses, teaching or learning you can usually find her outdoors near the water, in a hot yoga class or spending quality time with her mom, family or friends. 

Tiffany is a combat veteran who has found a profound passion for holistic health and wellness. Her journey towards healing began after she returned home from overseas, facing numerous challenges and feeling let down by the traditional care systems. The struggles she endured sparked a determination within herself to seek alternative methods of healing and ultimately led her to discover the transformative power of holistic wellness.

In her quest for healing, she stumbled upon a therapeutic riding program for veterans. Riding horses became a cornerstone of her recovery, providing her with both physical and emotional rehabilitation. This experience was so impactful that she started volunteering with the program, which ignited a new passion within her—to help others heal through the same powerful connection with horses. Today, she is proud to serve as a therapeutic riding instructor, guiding others on their path to recovery and wellness.

In addition to her work with therapeutic riding, she is a certified personal trainer. Her holistic approach to fitness and wellness is rooted in the belief that true health encompasses the body, mind, and spirit.

In her free time, you can find her hanging out with her dog, riding her horse, being outdoors, trying new things, traveling, or doing Jiu Jitsu.