Alexandra (Alexa) Staats-Tobin

“Writer, Adventurer, Smartass.”

Alexa Staats in Nashville, Tenn.

Interests and Expertise

Alexandra Staats-Tobin is a sharp-witted content creator and ghostwriter whose work spans the human body, psychology, plants, animals, and food—pretty much anything that piques her curiosity. With Greek and Dutch blood in her veins, she inherited a love for precision in language and a no-nonsense approach to storytelling from her parents. Think of her as a modern polymath with a pen and a penchant for pushing boundaries.

 

A Plot-Twist Leads to Writing

Alexandra’s been crafting stories since she was a kid scratching out tales in 1992, landing her first published piece by 18 in 2002. She carved a niche in health and wellness, snagging an ACE Personal Trainer certification in 2006, before diving into hospitality management in 2009. By 2014, she’d fused her knack for words and wellness into a powerhouse career, earning quick accreditation from the IAPWE once she went full-throttle into writing. Along the way, she’s turned spa teams into multimillion-dollar machines—proof she’s as good at building as she is at breaking down ideas.

 

Educational Background

Dual Bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Management, and English from Saint Leo University (cum laude) fuel her ability to blend creativity with strategy. Her studies in health and wellness didn’t just stay on paper—they shaped her life and work.

 

Some Highlights

  • Transformed spa teams into multimillion-dollar successes through grit and leadership.
  • Conquered peaks like Mt. Hood and chips away at the Appalachian Trail, one section at a time.
  • Rolls on the mats as a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
  • Daughter of Dewayne Staats, future Baseball Hall of Fame sports commentator—talent runs in the family.

 

Inspiration

She draws fire from a eclectic crew: her late mother, Demetra Staats; mentor and Marine Maureen Vipperman; gonzo legend Hunter S. Thompson; comedy queen Madeline Kahn; and the indomitable Helen Mirren.

 

Favorite Weird Fact

Albert Einstein stayed silent until age four. Alexandra? Same deal—her first words at nearly four were a cheeky “I do not recall.” Coincidence? Maybe. Destiny? You decide.