About the Club
2777 4th St
Santa Rosa CA 95405
707-526-0529
www.montecitoheights.com

The entire staff of professionals at Montecito Heights Health and Racquet Club is committed to giving you the best possible experience. Our top-rated programs, services, and amenities will surely delight you and your family.

Montecito Heights Health Club opened in 1989 adjacent to the Flamingo Resort Hotel in Santa Rosa. Both club and hotel are owned by Pierre Ehret and the club is managed by Catherine DuBay. Since 1989 Montecito Heights Health Club has maintained the highest standards of professional service and has earned a reputation as one of the leading health clubs North of San Francisco.

The Management Staff
General Manager-Catherine DuBay
Runner, swimmer, Mom (two girls), Wife (Mark Mathewson), Santa Rosa native, cancer survivor, SSU graduate, Montecito Heights staff member since 1989.
"I consider myself extremely lucky to have a job I love and look forward to coming to work just about every day. I enjoy seeing the members come in the doors in maybe not the best mood and then leave an hour later, after a great workout, feeling great about themselves and the rest of their day"
 

Assistant General Manager-Dave Sherman
Dad (3 boys), Husband (Megan), Bucknell Graduate, East Coast Boy, Athlete extraordinaire (any and all sports-especially those with a ball).
"I came from the corporate world (Oracle) and love my job at the club because I can still use my business skills, but also get to meet people and help make a difference in the experience members have while at the club."
 

Fitness Director-Cheri Shoults
Instructor (Yoga and Pilates), Trainer, Mom (boy and girl), Wife (Chad), Santa Rosa Native, Athlete (all sports especially those with water).
"I love educating myself and sharing this knowledge with my students and clients. I enjoy laughing with my clients and making a difference in their lives through fitness and well being."


Group Exercise Director-Lisa Parducci
Instructor (Step, Muscle, Spin, etc.), Cat lover (currently 3 cats), Sonoma County Native, Previous Business Owner (Railroad Square Workout).
"I love working at the club and started here in 1991. I feel very lucky to have such a talented group of instructors working at the club and take great pride in our diverse, educated and skilled group exercise instructors'.

Tennis Pro-Phil Krohn
Dad (2 sons), Husband (Debbie), Tennis Pro, Professional Sports fanatic (especially college football & Horse Racing), Chico Graduate and athlete and fitness enthusiast.
"I belive in hard work, having fun and bringing the very best out of each person I work with. I love fitness and my new favorite exercise with clients is mitt catching. I am a recreation major and make it my life mission to get everyone to get up and move!"


Child Care Director-Kristy Long
Mom (2 sons & 1 daughter), Wife (Brian), chauffeur, tennis player, Santa Rosa Native, Chico Graduate, Educator.
"I love working with kids and raising my 3 has provided me the patience needed to manage our child care! I love to use my skills as a teacher to design programs and camps for the kids at the club. I started working at the club when it opened in 1989 and at that time, my mom was my boss at the child care director!"
(in picture: Kristy's Kids: Kiel, Brydan, Belden)

Bookkeeper-Janette Paule
Mom (1 daughter & 1 son), Wife (Stan), Photographer, Nail Technician, Former Travel Agent, Santa Rosa Native
"I love my job at the club and the chance to interact with so many people. I sometimes have to deal with difficult issues and to have to do it in such a positive environment really makes it manageable."


Spa Director-Mary Lou Chwierut
Mom (2 daughters), Wife (Hap), Grandma (2 boys), Massage Therapist, Skin Care Expert, 49er Season Ticket holder.
"I love working at the spa. I used to own my own spa and the difference working in a spa within a club is so great. The clients understand how important good health is for their well being. I feel very lucky to work with such a great group of therapists."

Facilities and Services

Fitness

• 5,000-square-foot Fitness Center
• Cardiovascular and strength training equipment and free weights
• Extensive group exercise class schedule
• Dedicated cycling studio
• Yoga and Pilates
• Personal fitness training

Sports

• Five outdoor tennis courts
• Half court basketball 
• Leagues, tournaments, and coaching
• Weekly group runs for all levels.
• Triathlon, swimming, running group training.

Aquatics

• Two swimming pools
• Masters swim program and water fitness classes
• Adult and children’s lessons
• Swim Conditioning for Kids

Children’s Facilities

• Children’s Center (ages 3 months - 12 years)
• Kid's Camp
• Kid's Nite Out
• Outdoor play area
• Extensive child and youth programs, lessons, and camps

Services and Amenities

• The Spa at Montecito Heights-Full Day Spa
• Luxurious locker rooms
• Saunas and steam rooms
• Indoor hot tubs in each locker room
• Outdoor hot tub
• Full service dining and bar facilities at the adjacent Flamingo Hotel

Social Events

• Club parties
• Seminars and workshops
• Recreational field trips
• Poolside movies

Our Mission and Core Values:
We enhance and change people’s lives. We do this by creating welcoming environments and enriching experiences that are safe, friendly, and fun. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our members, employees, and communities.

Our Core Values:
We deliver the best -- by providing our members with exceptional service and facilities.
We practice what we preach-out staff is committed to health and fitness and take great pride in keeping ourselves fit
We do what we say we will do -- by demonstrating integrity and professionalism in everything we do.
We believe in each other -- by supporting innovation, initiative and personal growth. We work as a team, treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We reach out to others -- by actively participating in improving the quality of life in our community.
Our individual performance really matters -- by contributing to the continued financial strength of the company.

Club History:
July 19, 1989 Montecito Heights Opened in Santa Rosa

1991: Our first expansion included remodeling the group exercise room and enclosing the upstairs balcony making it our cardiovascular area The club welcomes Lisa Parducci from RailRoad Sq. Workout to Montecito as Group Exercise Coordinator.
1997: Our next expansion included expanding the women's locker room and child care. Also, we added our cardiovascular room downstairs.
1999: Celebrated 10 year anniversary with a pool party. 85 of 100 charter members still at the club.
2000: The Spa at Montecito Heights was built on the basketball court and a new basketball court was built adjacent to the Spa.
Current sq. footage: approximately 20,000
2004: Our Indoor Cycling room was expanded and has room for 19 bikes (increased from 10).
2005: Our new outdoor, 25-meter, 5 lane lap pool was built on the east side of the club adjacent to the Spa.
2005: Men's and Women's Locker Rooms completely remodeled.
2006: Remodeled weight room and cardio room. New floors and new equipment
2007: Resurfaced and reconfigured Tennis courts
2009: Celebrated 20 year anniversary with pool party. 67 of original 100 charter members still at the club.
2010: Purchased new bikes for cycle room
2011: Launced new club software and website