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Little Rock

Keynote Speaker

Meet our 2012 Go Red for Women Luncheon speaker:


Sheila Cluff

Owner, The Oaks at Ojai/Fitness Expert

Sheila Cluff, internationally-known fitness expert, owner, and founder of The Oaks at Ojai health and fitness destination spa is an inspiration because the 75-year-old mother of four and grandmother of seven lives and looks the lifestyle she teaches. The former star and host of her own fitness shows on NBC and KABC in Southern California, Cluff has touched the lives of millions.  Cluff was named “Woman of the Year” by the City of Hope Foundation. She is a founding member of the Committee of 200, an organization of preeminent businesswomen that capitalizes on the success, power and influence of women in the global economy.  She is a former board member of the International Spa Association (ISPA) and a member of the College of Sports Medicine, Ojai Village Association, as well as Ojai Film Festival Board.  Cluff was the recipient of the ISPA Visionary Award, demonstrating her astuteness and dedication to the industry, and the Eve Award presented by the Mannequins Auxiliary of Assistance League of Southern California for her philanthropy and commitment to community outreach.  Additionally, in May 2002, SPA magazine recognized the graduate of Ottawa Teachers College as a pioneer of the American spa industry with a “Trailblazer” tribute.

The former professional figure skater and high school physical education teacher is considered a fitness pioneer in the health and fitness industry among her peers. Cluff introduced “cardiovascular dance” to the world in the 1950s. Today, we know this groundbreaking exercise simply as “aerobics.” As a motivational speaker, the author of four books, producer of four fitness videos, and leader of more than 40 fitness and beauty cruises, Cluff personally helps participants attain individual power through healthful living. In addition, Cluff publishes the “Spa Update,” a newsletter with 50,000 circulation.  After four decades of great success, Cluff still makes time to teach at least five classes per week at her popular California-based fitness destination spa and know her guests by name.

In 2005 after a 45 year absence, she returned to figure skating as Mrs. Santa Clause in Holiday Magic on Ice and helped raise $6400 for Ventura County Foster Children.  The past three years, 2006 through 2009, Cluff competed in the Ice Skating Institute Adult Skating Championships and came in first in her age division for freestyle skating.  Most recently, Cluff has become a contributing author for Recovery Magazine, a publication designed to help those in recovery from physical or emotional difficulties by extending support and encouragement.