Why We Exist
“Our purpose is to change how people relate to wellness and taste — breaking down the myth that health is bland, boring, or only for some. We exist to create a sense of belonging in wellness, inviting everyone to enjoy daily pleasure and elevated rituals through bold, herb- and spice-powered experiences that nourish the body and excite the senses.”
The Spiced Up Mission
“At Spiced Up Smoothie Bar, our mission is to make wellness bold, joyful, sophisticated, and accessible — crafting herb-powered, spice-driven smoothies that awaken the senses, nourish the body, and bring elevated health and pleasure to everybody, with every sip, every day. By blending herbal wisdom with modern taste innovation, we invite everyone to savor the refined excitement of wellness and break free from the idea that health is limited, exclusive, or boring.”
What We Stand For
1. Boldness + Taste — Leading with daring herbs, vibrant spices, and unforgettable flavor.
2. Wellness for Everyone — Elevating health for all bodies and backgrounds, without exclusivity.
3. Innovation with Integrity — Blending ancient herbal wisdom with modern creativity.
4. Elevated Rituals, Daily Joy — Transforming everyday nourishment into luxurious, joyful moments.
5. Community + Connection — Building a movement of health, pleasure, and belonging.
Meet the Founders
Travis Pitts
Travis Pitts is the Co-Founder and Owner of Spiced Up Smoothie Bar, a new flavor innovation smoothie shop – crafting herb-powered, spice-driven smoothies that awaken the senses and nourishes the body every day.
Travis’ expertise lies within leadership, development, and manufacturing, which were unearthed and championed by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, LEAN Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, Training Within Industry (TWI) courses and certifications, Job Relations Instructor, and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Even though Travis has more of a technical background for opening a smoothie shop, he like to view himself as more of a Renaissance man, always diversifying himself; from playing the cello, being a comic book style artist, home repairing, and carpentry to list a few.
Travis has a passion for human development and awareness while personally maintaining a naturalist/herbalist lifestyle, love for animals and continual joy in life. Driven to constantly better himself and help others even if it be through an herb-powered Spiced Up Smoothie, having a personal/professional vision statement of:
“To be that self-motivating individual, striving to assist myself and others with equality,
respect, and happiness, for continuous improvement either personally or professionally.”
Martin Van Heerden
Martin van Heerden is the 2nd Co-founder of Spiced Up Smoothy Bar, a Chandler-based wellness brand that blends bold herbs and daring spices into elevated daily smoothies. His vision for the bar grows out of a lifelong commitment to movement, healing, and creating spaces where people feel connected and cared for.
With over twenty years as a professional dancer and choreographer, Martin has explored how movement can tell stories, shift energy, and bring people together. His training as a Certified Movement Analyst deepened this work, giving him tools to study patterns of motion and help others discover clarity and freedom through how they move.
Alongside his artistry, Martin is a Reiki Master/Teacher, integrating energy-based practices into everyday wellness in ways that feel both grounded and accessible. He also works as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), supporting children with autism in developing communication, regulation, and new skills through patience, structure, and creativity.
Across all these roles — dancer, analyst, teacher, therapist and energy enthusiast — Martin is guided by one belief: movement and energy are pathways to growth. Whether through a carefully crafted smoothie, a classroom, or a studio, his work is about helping people find balance, joy, and possibility in their daily lives.
