Our Team

Meet our knowledgeable and supportive team of experts who will guide you on the journey to your most beautiful self! Experience the relaxing oasis of Absolute Best where our team will help refresh your mind and rejuvenate your body.

Meet our knowledgeable and supportive team of experts who will guide you through your journey as you unfold into your absolute best self! Experience the relaxing oasis of Absolute Best, where you can take the time to refresh your mind, rejuvenate your body, and lift your spirits.

CLARITA BASSETT

CEO Of Personal Best Enterprises, Inc.
D.B.A. Absolute Best

40+ years experience in the health and wellness industry has driven this fitness expert, dancer, and entrepreneur to create

Clarita’s Absolute Best Wellness Center in San Pedro, CA, is a one-stop shop for self-care.  Forty-plus years of experience in the health and wellness industry has driven this fitness expert, dancer, and entrepreneur to create the Absolute Best experience for you. Clarita maintains her youthful and healthful look by incorporating the healing energies of massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and fitness training into her lifestyle.  This business and facility are the culmination of her life’s endeavors and, she wants to share them with you.    

She recently authored a book, “I AM” Imagination, Action, Memorization – The Way to Your Absolute Best, a step-by-step guide to developing the power that makes your dreams come true. Clarita’s book teaches that goals, discipline, and positive energy are the way to becoming your absolute best.  When you align your purpose with Universal principles, learn to respond positively to the world around you, and take time for self-care, you live a longer, happier, and healthier life.

Nguyen Procare Chiropractic, Inc
DR. SON LAM NGUYEN D.C, L.AC

Owner

Nguyen Pro Care Chiropractic is a chiropractic healthcare provider that delivers a diverse range of holistic approaches to your wellness.  Massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and exercise therapy are among the many modalities that Dr. Nguyen practices at his clinic in San Pedro.

Nguyen Pro Care Chiropractic is an independently owned company

JESSICA CHAPIN

Operations And Benefits Manager

If you need guidance with your insurance benefits, there’s no one better than Jessica to address questions regarding your bills.  Finances should never be an obstacle to your wellness, and Jessica has two decades worth of experience fighting for you and your rights to reimbursements.

She is focused on one mission: Going the extra mile for you and collecting the maximum benefits from your health plan so you can have peace of mind.  Jessica can alleviate the stress of dealing with health care costs while the practitioners at Absolute Best can restore your health.  Through holistic practices like massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, and personal training, you will learn the ways of health and wellness.   

LOIS THORNBURG

Personal Trainer

Mambo Mania® Instructor, certified TRX Instructor, Pilates Reformer, and Yoga Suave teacher – Lois specializes in “GiveMe5forFitness Challenges.” Whatever your fitness level, she’s got your back.

Anthony Fernandez

Massage Therapist

In 1989 I started my passion with massage therapy and exercise rehab training with a medical group that had 9 rehab facilities throughout Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside county, which I worked at all 9 as a rehab rover technician for the most difficult patients and after gaining enormous knowledge with working on patients with pre and post surgical Orthopedic, Neurologic, stroke (GAIT Training) and amputations, I moved on.

Tammy LaMorte

Massage Therapist

I have been practicing massage therapy for 19 years and absolutely love delivering a service that heals and calms both body and mind. My studies at the New York College for Holistic Health Education and Research and the masters I have been blessed to have worked with, taught me to thoroughly listen to my clients specific needs. I provide a combination of Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu and manual lymphatic drainage, among other modalities. Massage is a necessity, not a luxury for our overall health. It is deeply therapeutic on all levels; mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical.

Jacob Lueras

Personal Trainer

My name is Jacob Lueras. I first gained a passion and interest in the fitness industry when I was 16 years old while playing football at Northview High school, APU, and Citrus College. I dedicated myself to understanding the most efficient ways to increase muscle mass and decrease body fat through proper training and nutrition throughout my football career.
My professional journey into personal training began once my collegiate football career ended. I maintained and created my own fitness programs to stay in shape, and I discovered I have a natural ability to motivate and coach others. My programs are easy to understand and manage, and anyone that follows them can gain amazing results.

Dr. Charles Bartleson

Physical Therapist

A graduate of California State University Long Beach’s competitive Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Charles has been awarded and acknowledged for his excellence in his clinical affiliations and the completion of his orthopedic curriculum with a 4.0 GPA. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from California State University Long Beach.