As General Manager of Spa Operations at Sea Island Resorts, Root recently directed the opening of the new Spa at Sea Island, a portion of the $500 million renaissance to the property, including the rebuilding of The Cloister hotel. The Spa at Sea Island is a 65,000-square-foot spa and fitness facility dedicated as a resource for health, fitness and well-being. He also oversees the Sea Island Beach Club, Sea Island Stables, Shooting School, Naturalist Programs, Yacht Club and Tennis Club.

Jim serves as chairman of the International Spa Association, the leading worldwide professional organization of the Spa Industry. He received a B.S. from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, class of 1977, and is a long-standing member of the Cornell Hotel Society.

Jim and Meg, his wife of 21 years, are the parents of Jimmy, 7, and Chris, 4.

Chef Laurie’s enthusiasm for the culinary world continued to grow as she studied dance at the Boston Conservatory. Her instructor introduced her to the importance of food and energy and their influence on her performance.

Erickson studied Nutrition, Exercise Physiology and Communications at Assumption College and Northeastern University. Chef Laurie apprenticed in several fine dining restaurants throughout New England and also worked as a chef during college. Her gift for inspiring people to cook became apparent while teaching cooking techniques to guests at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.

One of her first noteworthy accomplishments was starting her own business, Holistic Fitness Center, a center for Health, Fitness and Wellness. Since then, her recipes have appeared in Family Circle Magazine, The Boston Globe, Spa magazine, People magazine’s new publication Your Diet, Canyon Ranch Cooks and Restaurant News. Her work has also been featured on NBC’s Today Show, PBS and the Travel Channel’s Epicurious. Chef Laurie most recently created recipes and cooking tips for the New York Times top-selling hot new book, “Ultra-Metabolism.”

She enjoys staying informed with the latest news and nutrition information by reading and referring to her huge collection of cookbooks, reference manuals, and journals.

Chef Laurie agrees with Hippocrates, who said, “Let thy food be thy medicine.” She has been greatly influenced by Julia Child, Andrew Weil, Jethro Kloss and Dean Ornish. Most of all, she has been inspired by her three healthy and talented children, Bonnie, 25; Maya, 24; and Jake, 21.

Erickson’s mission is to help people find their way back to the kitchen, where she believes true health begins. She hopes to encourage and inspire people to cook again with a focus on easy, quick, nutritious and satisfying meals, one dish at a time.

Since May of 2005, Randy Myers has served as the Fitness Director for Sea Island Resorts. For 15 years, Myers has worked specifically with golf and the golf community as a highly respected expert on the benefits of overall fitness in relation to the golf game. He serves on the Titleist Performance Institute Board of Directors and as a professional advisor to Golf Digest and Golf For Women, sharing his knowledge with both professional and recreational golfers.

During the past two years, Myers has been instrumental in the planning and development of the new 65,000-square-foot Spa and Fitness Facility. Myers works with nationally recognized teaching professionals Todd Anderson, Morris Pickens and Mike Shannon instructing students of the highly acclaimed Sea Island Golf Improvement Schools.

During the past two years, Myers has been instrumental in the planning and development of the new 65,000-square-foot Spa and Fitness Facility. Myers works with nationally recognized teaching professionals Todd Anderson, Morris Pickens and Mike Shannon instructing students of the highly acclaimed Sea Island Golf Improvement Schools.

Myers works with numerous top touring professionals, including Davis Love III, Lucas Glover, Jonathan Byrd and Charles Warren. Although he works closely with more than 100 PGA, LPGA and Senior PGA tour players, the majority of his experience is in training amateur golfers in the fundamentals of weight training flexibility, including work with many collegiate golf programs, including the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, University of Kentucky, Wake Forest University, Vanderbilt University and Florida State University.

In May of 1992, Myers completed his Masters degree in Leisure Studies at Pennsylvania State University. His thesis topic, “A strength training and flexibility program for recreational golfers,” helped establish the standards for golf exercise and conditioning. Myers has created golf specific exercise programs for thousands of golfers and was named the first recipient of “Golf’s Top Fitness Trainer” by Golf Digest.

Myers formerly served as the Director of Fitness and Personal Training at PGA National Resort and Spa from 1992 through June 2005. Randy works as an educator for the PGA of America, has developed the Randy Myers Golf Stretching Pole and is a nationally recognized presenter at fitness and golf seminars. Myers and his wife, Pam, live on St. Simons Island with their three children, Madison, 10, Jacob, 7, and Colton, 5.

Scott’s life-long passion for athletics led to his being a competitive rugby player and trained Jeet Kune Do fighter. He has trained professional natural bodybuilders, Hall of Fame catcher for the New York Mets Gary Carter, and beach volleyball stars. He has also spent time studying under and gaining useful insight from Jay Caulfield, trainer for hockey legend Mario Lemieux.

Today, his primary focus is fitness assessment and golf stretching. He has trained golfers on the Golden Bear, Nationwide and various other local tours. As an Optimal Performance Training Specialist, he assists those looking to lose weight, develop a fitness plan for healthy living and sharpen their golf game. Scott has many notable certifications from A.C.S.M, A.F.A.A., N.S.C.A., All-American Pilates and Fitness Institute.

Scott received a degree in Exercise Physiology from Slippery Rock University, where he was an avid rugby player. Scott and his wife, Angie, live on St. Simons Island with their son Will, 14 months.