Mike Sanchez is the founder of livingfitoc.com, he has been in the fitness industry for 15 years as a notable martial artist and personal trainer. Mike has worked at the prestigious South Coast Spa and Fitness Club as lead Boxing, Kickboxing, and Self Defense Instructor. He has created fitness and self defense programs for gyms and independent trainers, and is the owner of a personal training company in Orange County. Mike believes in living a healthy lifestyle, and wants to help others do the same.

Kim Somer is our inspirational writer for livingfitoc.com.  Kim  has a degree in Speech Communication Studies from California State University of Long Beach, as well as a degree as an Education Specialist and in culture, language and diversity with a large emphasis on educational psychology. She worked in the field of special education for over ten years in different areas; as a behavior program specialist focusing on behavior modification and life/job skills coaching for adults with extreme behavioral issues, she worked with children doing behavior therapy and applied behavioral analysis and then as a teacher for children with special/severe needs where she also utilized behavior modification, taught life skills, and education. She also worked at a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Kim was a member of toastmasters for 2 years, and has been a producer/host/writer/manager/P.R. person in the entertainment industry, belonging to Screen Actors guild since 1993. She has spoken for many businesses and groups including UCLA, L.A. Parks and Recreation, Park Regency Realty, Belladia Salon, Women Empowered, The Key Club, Paramount Studios, Empowering Your Life In Every Way, and more, and has been an elite expert at The Beverly Hills Health and Fitness Expo, an expert for Sales Coach Now’s Conversations and Coffee Series, a guest on Feel Free In The OC radio show, and has been featured in Scoop LA newspaper among others. Kim leads three mastermind groups, a women’s workshop series and group called, “Willow Tree Women’s Circle in both L.A. and O.C., regular workshops on Discovering Your Life Purpose, regular Women’s Exhilaration Day Retreats, Full Filled in Love Workshops, and is continuously speaking at upcoming workshops and seminars.

Lauren Lopez is one of the talent writers for Living Fit OC. She is a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, and Director of Personal Training for On The Go Trainers. Her life’s passion is helping others achieve their health related goals through fitness and education. She graduated with academic honors from CNI College earning a degree in Personal Training while also interning at Athletic Republic where she trained juniors and specialized in the flexibility department. In addition, she is also the health and fitness writer for Examiner.com having proudly published over 100 articles to date.Sonya Canto, Writer for livingfitoc.com

Sonya Canto is the Style News Editor for Living Fit OC. She received her degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco, CA. Over the past 13 years, in the fashion industry, she has worked in design for Jessica McClintock and the buying offices of Macy’s and BCBG. Sonya decided to change her life’s passion to wellness and has pursued a career in the health and wellness industry. In April 2009, she became a certified yoga instructor through Corepower Yoga, located in Huntington Beach. Sonya has studied Vinyasa Power Flow Levels 1 and 2, Hot Yoga, Hot Power Fusion, and Gentle Yin yoga. She is inspired by serving as a mentor for her fellow teachers and continues to take trainings and workshops to grow as both teacher and student. Currently, Sonya is now the Yoga Director of On The Go Trainers in Orange County.

Sara Campbell was born and raised in Orange County California, has experienced many things that The OC has to offer. As a local business owner, always on the go, she has encountered many people in all types of industries. As a student in college, Sara studied interior design yet she has always had a love for writing. Sara has now found her happy medium, writing about her love for health and fitness. “It has inspired me to share the passion of maintaining a balance of health and wellness among busy lifestyles.” says Sara.
Sara will be experiencing many health and fitness related opportunities that Orange County has to offer. We are sure that through her reports, you too will find your yin to your yang, your time out on a busy day, or your new connection to the workout world.