Dave Shamash has been a professional personal trainer since 2001. His Bachelors of Science degree in Physiology and Neuroscience, combined with his wide-ranging exposure to competitive sports and exercise styles, has helped form a unique approach to assisting each client achieve their individual goals. Dave continues to educate himself in sports medicine and physical therapy principles in order to ensure safe, challenging, and effective workouts for clients of all ages and abilities. His exercise philosophy focuses on building strength while improving flexibility, range of motion and balance in order to promote proper posture and healthy movement patterns. As President and CEO of Kailo Fitness, Dave has built a team of talented individual trainers, yoga instructors, and massage therapists to complement his training style. As Fitness Director of Hotel Casa del Mar and Shutters on the Beach, Dave develops wellness programs integrating the Santa Monica environment with Kailo’s core fitness values. He also specializes in adapting to a wide variety of workout environments – designing public and home gyms in any space, indoor or out. His passion for organic movement and training techniques that utilize minimal equipment move beyond the standard gym experience to ensure a unique workout for all clients.
