Meet Your Wellness Team

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STACI

With more than three decades of experience coordinating events for luxury brands throughout the Southeast, Staci Watkins brings a refined eye for detail and a passion for creating seamless, memorable experiences.

Based in St. Augustine, Florida, Staci is the founder of Wildcat Travels, where she specializes in corporate and affinity group travel, family vacations, cruises, luxury leisure travel, and thoughtfully curated destination experiences.

Her background in luxury events and travel gives Staci a unique ability to anticipate the details that transform a getaway into an exceptional experience. Through Ancient Shores Wellness Retreat, she brings those worlds together, thoughtfully curating an experience designed to give guests the space to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy each moment without worrying about what comes next.

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KRISTIE

With more than 25 years of experience in aesthetics, cosmetic surgery, and wellness, Kristie brings extensive industry knowledge and a deeply personal approach to helping others look and feel their best.

A licensed cosmetologist, Kristie is VASER liposuction certified and has completed multiple advanced skincare certifications throughout her career. Her experience extends beyond hands-on aesthetics and includes consulting on the development and opening of four medical spas, giving her a unique perspective on both the clinical and client experience within the aesthetics industry.

Kristie believes that confidence begins with caring for ourselves from within. By combining her experience in aesthetics with a thoughtful approach to health, wellness, and self-care, she is passionate about helping others feel refreshed, empowered, and comfortable in their own skin.

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MACKENZIE

With a background in competitive gymnastics and collegiate baton twirling, Mackenzie has always had a strong connection to movement. Her journey with yoga began in 2023 during a stressful and uncertain season of life, when she was searching for a way to support her mental well-being while finding a form of movement she genuinely enjoyed.

What began as a yoga class quickly became a daily practice and, over time, a way of life. Drawn to the intentional connection between breath and movement, Mackenzie primarily practices Ashtanga yoga and continues to deepen her appreciation for the philosophy and traditions behind the ancient practice.

In 2025, Mackenzie earned her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) certification through Yoga Den. Today, she is passionate about sharing the practice that has brought greater balance, mindfulness, and intention to her own life, helping others discover the benefits of yoga through movement, breath, and connection.

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MEGAN

With more than 23 years of experience in Ballroom and Latin dance, Megan brings a lifelong passion for movement, fitness, and personal expression to her approach to wellness.

Certified through Silver level in DVIDA, Megan has taught at Dance Alday since 2013. Prior to joining the studio, she owned and operated her own dance studio and taught at Arthur Murray in Tallahassee. Since 2013, she has also competed in and served as a judge for local Dancing with the Stars events, bringing both performance and technical expertise to her work.

Her background in dance, fitness training, and competition has shaped a wellness philosophy centered around strength, confidence, balance, discipline, and joy. Megan encourages others to see movement not simply as exercise, but as an opportunity to connect with themselves, build confidence, and create a more active and fulfilling way of life.

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CARRIE

With more than 30 years of experience in fitness and personal training, Carrie brings a powerful combination of professional expertise, competitive achievement, and a lifelong passion for helping others become stronger, healthier, and more confident.

A championship bodybuilder, Carrie was ranked among the Top 10 nationally in NPC/USA Professional Bodybuilding in 1997 and has earned titles including Miss Buffalo, Miss New York, and Miss USA Junior Nationals. Her experience also includes training U.S. Marines and Navy personnel in combat-focused fitness and conditioning.

Carrie is NOFFS and TRX certified, an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, and Red Cross CPR Certified, with additional specialized certifications in children’s fitness and dietary nutrition guidance. She specializes in developing personalized, sustainable fitness programs for a wide range of ages and ability levels, with an emphasis on strength, mobility, confidence, and lifelong wellness.

Carrie believes fitness should support the way you want to live, not simply what you want to achieve. Through a practical and individualized approach, she helps others discover ways to incorporate movement and strength into their lives in a way that feels achievable, empowering, and sustainable.

RAJ

With 30 years of experience as a practicing pharmacist, Raj has built his career around integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to quality and patient care.

His education and professional journey have taken him from England to the United States, providing him with a broad perspective on pharmacy, healthcare, and the evolving wellness landscape. He is currently a licensed pharmacist in Florida, Georgia, and Michigan.

Through his work with Omega, Raj brings extensive pharmaceutical knowledge and a commitment to rigorous standards. Omega operates as a 503A pharmacy with USP <797> and USP <800> compliant facilities and pharmacy licensure in six states. His approach reflects the principles that have guided him throughout his career: consistency, trust, quality, and putting people first.

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Ancient Shores Wellness Retreat

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