Born into a family of Spa Professionals in Northern California, Damien Craft knew that he would be involved in the spa industry at a very early age. Craft quickly became a certified Massage Therapist and held lead positions in day spas and health clubs throughout the Central Coast of California. Moving into management was a natural progression and Craft showed great success in senior management positions at Bacara Resort & Spa, Chumash Casino Resort, Grand Wailea Resort, La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West, and Sawgrass Marriott. Now a Regional Spa Director of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Craft oversees eight spas but is based out of Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, the largest spa in the Four Seasons brand. Here, he oversees every aspect of our 14,000 square-foot facility, including our 28 treatment rooms.

With more than 30 years of experience, Paulette is a nationally recognized expert in weight management, diabetes, heart disease prevention and cardiac care, cancer prevention and management, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, supplements, sports training and more. With such a depth of knowledge, she has a profound ability to translate the latest scientific medical research in nutrition into tips and strategies easily understood by consumers. As the Director of Nutrition, Paulette develops the nutrition and culinary programs and protocols for individuals and groups. She is also a sought-after public speaker for corporate meetings and conferences and has lectured extensively for the American Diabetes Association. Paulette’s passion for delicious food and cooking allows her to create recipes and teach classes in the Wellness Kitchen that provide guests with real tools to implement healthy eating habits.

Diane is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree from Clemson University.  She is the former Director of Nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center, Santa Monica, California. Diane has been educating individuals and groups on nutrition for over 30 years.  Her areas of expertise include cardiovascular disease, hypertension, weight loss, type 2 diabetes, children’s nutrition, pregnancy and sports nutrition. She is the co-author of the book, The L.A. Diet, an eating plan designed to help individuals achieve permanent weight loss by making lifestyle changes and choosing healthier foods, not by deprivation or restricting calories. She has contributed her expertise to a variety of magazines including Prevention, Shape, Fitness, Self and Men’s Health as well as TV shows such as Alive and Well, The Home and Family Show and CNBC.  She has also shared her cooking and nutrition knowledge as a contributing author to a children’s cookbook, The Sleepover Cookbook.  She is an avid runner and has maintained her own weight loss of 50 pounds for over 30 years by adopting a lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise.

Alison Ross is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in eating and body image. Earning her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University she has served on the executive board of the Los Angeles Chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and assisted in the launch of the Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program.  As an activist in the prevention of eating disorders, Ross is a regular guest speaker at UCLA on the topic.  She serves as a faculty member for CHLI’s newly launched Weight Loss Your Way program and lectures on topics such as How Stress Effects Hunger & Cravings, Mindful Eating, A Healthy Mindset and Moving Forward with Focus.  Ross is a local to the Conejo Valley with her husband, two children and two dogs.