Our Team

Lisa Vonnegut, CSCS
Ceo, co-founder

Lisa has been a trainer and a coach since 2000. She first got the travel bug in 2007 on a solo trip to the Amalfi Coast. She was inspired to create Body Synergy FitCation as a way to integrate her passions: travel, and health and fitness. Her experience working in clinical psych and acute rehabilitation settings has led her to facilitate a nourishing and motivating environment in her training sessions. In addition, Lisa is studying the application of neuroscience to training in Z-Health Performance and Next Level Neuro, bringing another unique and innovative facet to her coaching. She is currently living as a digital nomad, dividing her time between the SF Bay Area and Southern Germany.

Peter Lewis
co-founder

Peter Lewis is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and California National Guard. In his thirty years of experience he has commanded at the company and battalion levels. He has managed training, logistics, and equipment for large scale units and training exercises. Peter has travelled extensively both for pleasure and for the Army. Peter’s role is to ensure that all the minutiae of vacation planning are taken care of so that your FitCation experience is carefree.

Francesco (Frank) Carpegna
co-host: Amalfi Coast fitcation

Our Guy in Italy: Frank has been a tour guide along the Amalfi Coast for twenty years. He is an expat from New York who fell in love with the history of Italy when he was nine years old. He is an expert in the history and geography of the Amalfi Coast. Frank is fluent in Italian and English. He is a licensed Regional Guide under The Italian Association for Professional Nature and Walking Guides (AIGAE). AIGAE demands the highest standards of skill and professionalism in all aspects of guiding in Italy. As such, Frank is our expert on the ground for all things Italian.

Frank’s Philosophy:
Passionate about the discoveries I have made of the Amalfi Coast and its environs , it was a natural progression that ultimately I would want to share these with guests who have been drawn here for various reasons.
What began as casual conversation over luscious southern Italian meals and its elegant wines has grown into a personal adventure with which I have chosen to share with others.
I am devoted to providing our guests an authentic and intimate experience of an unusual and exciting nature… my local knowledge is your personal guide.

maia rubashvili
co-Host: AMalfi Coast fitcation

Maia, an Armenian lady, born in Georgia, ex Soviet Union, travelled first time to Italy in 2003, she fell in love with this amazing country and settled down in one of the best regions - Campania, in Salerno. Maia was an English teacher in Tbilisi, she went on teaching it in Salerno, then she got her second degree in Languages at the University of Salerno and started tutoring foreigners who are in love with the Italian language. Maia enriched her career becoming an interpreter and a cultural mediator as she is good at English, Italian, Russian, Georgian and Armenian. In January 2004 she visited Amalfi Coast for the first time and has been exploring it ever since. In 2018 she got a Tour Leader license and has been leading various tours throughout Amalfi Coast and surroundings. Have a look at her Instagram & Facebook pages @amalficoastbymaia to know more about the Divine Coast.

sophia gottlieb
Co-host: Sicily FitCation

Sophia has been guiding active tours and planning vacations up and down Italy since 2011. A California native with a background in wine, food and events, she first fell in love with Italy when she came for a winery job in 2008. Now officially relocated to the heel of the boot, Sophia is fluent in Italian and specializes in itinerary planning, hunting out the best trails, history guides, tastings, meals, and scenery Italy has to offer.

LIZ DUNCANSON, BODY TEMPLE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Co-host: Hawai’i fitCation

Liz Gillem Duncanson is a Licensed Physical Therapist, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Owner of Body Temple PT and Yoga in Oakland California and author of the upcoming book: CULTIVATING A SUSTAINABLE CORE – A Framework Integrating Body, Mind and Breath into Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (Singing Dragon 2023); she specializes in integrating modern sports medicine with the ancient healing practice of yoga.

INES PALAC
co-host: Croatia fitcation

Croatian-born, with significant involvement in the travel industry, Ines is able to access the most in-depth local experiences through her relationships and connections in the country and the region.  Her personal history also brings a notable understanding and appreciation to this remarkable destination.  Early in her life, Ines was a war refuge who returned home before the war ended, appreciative of fitness and strength, she became an accomplished athlete and national champion of Taekwon-do in her country, while simultaneously completing her education in economics - business management. She is a borderline perfectionist who loves equally nature and sport, which the region offers so much of.

Ines is recognized as a highly professional and knowledgeable travel partner, having held key positions in respected European companies long before she and her seasoned partners began Adriatic Allure. Well traveled, and an enthusiast for understanding and experiencing the amazing riches of this area, Ines brings a wealth of knowledge and deep connection to creating a bespoke journey for keen travelers.

LISA ALBERT
Co-host: Croatia fitcation

Lisa has years of experience in the travel industry, with a particularly deep understanding and love for Croatia and the surrounding region.  She applies her extensive knowledge and insider connections to create unique and personalized travel experiences for clients and friends interested in exploring these magical places. Her passion for the region began during her graduate studies in the former Yugoslavia, where she was captivated by the natural beauty, friendly people, delicious cuisine, and rich culture of the area. As a seasoned traveler with over 50 countries visited, 8 countries lived in and 6 continents explored - she has a wealth of knowledge and talent  for planning exceptional memorable journeys.  Lisa believes that immersive travel experiences provide the best insight into our world and ourselves.

Caitlin Fry
operations manager

Caitlin is a creative content storyteller and team and project manager who loves to immerse herself in new places and cultures through travel and reading. A former competitive soccer player, Caitlin appreciates the balance of movement and wellness with indulgance and self-care while one is on vacation. Caitlin’s role is to ensure that the day-to-day operations are running smoothly and efficiently so the executive team can focus on crafting spectacular FitCation experiences!