Sports and fitness has always been a part of Kalani Ng's life! Born into an athletic family and raised on the Windward side of O'ahu, he began playing soccer and basketball at the age of five, continuing on to earn the Presidential Fitness Award during high school.

While serving in Irag, Kalani won the 2004 First Annual Kirkuk Grappling Tournament and was awarded the Army Physical Fitness Patch every time he was tested. He also enjoys boxing, wrestling, and kickboxing, and currently coaches wrestling at Radford High school. Kalani now trains in mixed martial arts for the Jesus Is Lord grappling team.

Shanna Ng was born on the Big Island and like Kalani was raised on the Windward side of O'ahu. For 3 ½ years, Shanna was devoted to teaching and caring for children at the Castle Medical Center Child Development Center. Now, ready for a new adventure, Shanna joins Kalani and brings her own natural energy, enthusiasm, and motivating attitude to help people achieve their fitness goals. Drawing on her experiences caring for young children, Shanna's patience and encouraging nature compliments Kalani's drive.

Support Staff

John Spencer Ellis has been a fitness educator for over 14 years. In this time, he has trained over 2,000 clients and 40,000 fitness professionals.

The combination of John's formal education, practical experience and fun approach to exercise, have made his camps very exciting and popular.

"John is a combination of Tony Robbins & Jack Lalanne."
- The New York Post

"I look forward to having you experience this unique fitness adventure. There is truly nothing quite like it!" - John

John has been involved with health and fitness since the age of twelve and has become one of the most diversely trained fitness professionals in the United States. He holds two bachelors degrees; one in business and the other in health science, an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He has more than fifteen certifications, which include being a certified massage therapist, plyometric instructor, self-defense instructor, fitness kick boxing instructor, water fitness instructor, exercise rehabilitation specialist, golf conditioning specialist, Pilates instructor, personal trainer, clinical hypnotherapist, master PACE circuit training instructor, and yoga instructor. John has a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, has completed the Ironman triathlon and finished 5th in the U.S. National Biathlon (run/bike) Championships. He has extensive training in mind-body fitness and alternative health. John is the author of "How Badly Do you Want It? - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," a contributor to "Power of Champions," and the Fitness Editor of OC Flair magazine. His fitness articles and interviews have been featured in over 30 publications, and he is a frequent consultant to the world's media on health, fitness and lifestyle topics.

His medical training includes being a licensed radiological technologist, certified medical assistant, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation exercises. He has worked in fitness centers, medical clinics, and has promoted sporting events in CA.

In addition, John is on the Advisory Board for the American Association of Personal Trainers and is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners. He oversees operations at his facilities; Spencer Escape Fitness Resort and Spencer Wellness Center, both located in CA.

John was recently nominated for the CA Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.

Each week, over one million people around the world enjoy a fitness program created by John Spencer Ellis

Christina Lucy teaches the 9:00 a.m. boot camp in Orange County, CA. For over 14 years, Christina has taught aerobics and group fitness classes for many prestigious fitness clubs and spas throughout the country. She has undergone training in challenge course administration and safety. She is a facilitator for the rope's course at Spencer Escape in Big Bear. She is certified by NESTA as a personal trainer and holds a PACE circuit training instructor certification. Christina is also a running coach and has developed the EZ8 Women's Running Camp. She has been featured in 3 fitness videos, and soon to be in the upcoming fitness video "The OC Body".

You may also ask Christina about her circuit training class at the Spencer Wellness Center. Space is limited.

Mark Baines received his degree in business management in 1993 from Gonzaga University where he also obtained secondary teaching certification in social studies. Mark is completing his Masters degree in exercise science. He holds certifications as a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA and holds personal training certifications from the NASM, NESTA, ISSA, and NCCPT. He worked as a teacher, high school basketball coach, cross country and track coach for more than five years before working as a personal trainer and strength coach for the last five years. He taught social studies, English, math and computer applications for four years in Seattle, WA before moving to southern California to train for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Mark ran at the collegiate level at Gonzaga University, but his times fell short of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials. He still trains today in the 400 and 800m dash. He now trains independently with his business, One Way 2 Fitness, and works with athletes and non-athletes of all levels. He has been teaching personal training certification courses for the past two years and will continue to teach, coach and instruct in some capacity. Mark instructs our Irvine Adventure Boot Camp.

Bee Eschenwald~ Coaching Consultant

Bee has been coaching multi-sport athletes individually since 2002. Since training with Dave Scott, she has helped more than 100 novice athletes achieve some very impressive goals as part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training (TNT) program.

Bee coaching career has also included swimming at Irvine Novaquatics. There she trained children in the 8 and under division. She studied under Dave Salo, Head Coach for Nova and the USA Olympic coach for 1990 & 1994. Bee also coached Volleyball for Neuman College in Pennsylvania in 1990 and for Saddleback College in California in 1991.

Bee has a BA in International Business from California State University, Fullerton and certifications which include ASCA (The American Swimming Coaches Association) Level One coach, CPR, Water Safety, and Spinning Instructor by Johnny G. She also teaches spinning classes for www.OCBootcamp.com.

Bee was coached by Joe Friel associate, Gordo Byrn for 3 years for her Ironman achievements. She has completed her tenth Ironman in 2005. She has competed in countless 10k races, ½ marathons and marathons, including the Boston marathon in 1999. She completed a few sprint triathlons in 1990 & 1991 and got back into racing in 1999 when she signed up for the Vineman ½ Ironman.

“I believe the key to staying fit is to find a sport that you really enjoy and make it part of who you are”
~ Coach Bee