OUR TEAM

At HYBRID FITNESS we believe that true wellness comes from within.
We are proud to introduce the members of our team who through our partnership together will enable you achieve your health and fitness goals. Starting from within and working out.

Victoria Hickmet

Owner/Fitness Instructor

I have always been a very active person; I ran track and played field hockey in school. Later in life I played soccer for a ladies team in England. Fitness was a major part of my life. Once I had children they became my number one priority and exercise took a back seat. Fast forward 9 years and two beautiful girls later, I needed to shake up my routine. My self confidence had nosedived. I was overweight, overwhelmed, and out of condition. I no longer knew the person who looked back at me from the mirror. I joined an outdoor fitness Boot Camp and I was amazed at the physical and emotional changes that took place.After two years as a student, I was given the opportunity to become a fitness instructor and teach Boot Camps of my own. I immersed myself in the course work and studied hard to obtain ACE Certification. During this time I acquired valuable experience teaching group classes large and small. I have since enrolled in the ACE continuing education program which constantly gives me updates and advancements in exercise science. I'm proactive in implementing these changes to enhance my clients experience with HYBRID FITNESS. Challenging my clients is my top priority. I aim to acheive this by teaching varied and different classes every time. Seeing my clients change their lives, take control and become happy, healthy and in charge is my ultimate goal.

Mandy Steinbrenner
Owner/Fitness Instructor

I am a mother of 2 boys, 10 and 13 years old. I have always been an active person, constantly eager to be outdoors. I played in coed softball leagues for many years. I truly believe that a balanced combination of fitness and nutrition are crucial in leading a healthy lifestyle. I have been fortunate enough to have never had a weight issue. However there have been times where I didn’t feel I was at my best. I would work out at the gym for many months and then stop for several. It never kept my interest. In 2007, I joined an outdoor exercise program. After months of dedication and hard work I ran my first 5k and placed 4th in my division. I feel that I am currently in the best shape of my life. After 2 years of enlistment in the boot camp class, the owner gave me the opportunity to train with him to become a group fitness instructor. Under his mentorship and watchful eye I studied hard, trained hard, and earned my ACE certification.
I have been a member of IDEA Health and Fitness Association since July 2009 and with the ACE continuing education program I am constantly advancing my knowledge to bring the very best to my clients. I truly enjoy being a part of HYBRID FITNESS and helping other people achieve their goals.

Shannon Blass
Registered Dietitian
BS in Food Science and Nutrition.

As a Registered Dietitian, I have always has a passion for being healthy from the inside out. Diet and exercise go hand and hand and it is so important that you balance both to achieve a healthy lifestyle. As a mother I know that there are challenges with trying to eat right especially with our busy schedules. It is my mission to help families get back on track with their diets and help make healthy food choices easy. It is all about being prepared and making sure that you are properly fueling your body especially after your workouts. As a teen and young adult I did struggle with my weight but always exercised and was very active. The part I didn't get was that I was either consuming more calories than I was burning or not eating enough and slowing down my metabolism. Once I learned how to balance my diet and exercise I was able to achieve a healthy weight. My goal is to help you do the

same.

Kerry Walsh
Owner/Massage Therapist
Ocean day spa Carlsbad

I have been a Massage Therapist since 1994. After being in the industry for a few years, I knew that I had found what I love to do in life. Since then I dreamed about opening a day spa. My vision was to create a place that I would enjoy working at. A Spa that was clean, comfortable, uplifting, tranquil, and filled with noticeable heart. I wanted my clients to feel welcomed when they arrived and cared for as a person, not a dollar sign. In 2004 I was blessed with the opportunity to manifest my dreams. I have chosen a staff that has helped me bring my vision of a nurturing atmosphere to life. They are all wonderful women that are talented and passionate about their work.