Mark Baines, BBA, MS, PFT, CSCS, PES, CPT received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) in Business Management in 1993 from Gonzaga University.  He also obtained secondary teaching certification in social studies at Gonzaga and secondary teaching certification in English from the University of Washington. He recently received his Master of Science Degree (MS) in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from the California University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) in the Executive MBA Program at California State University, Fullerton. He currently holds certifications as a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA and holds training and specialist certifications from the NASM (PES), NESTA (CPT), ISSA (CFT), and NCCPT (CPT). He worked as a junior high 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 six 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 instructs the Orange County Adventure Boot Camp in Irvine, CA and continues to work independently with young athletes and teams as a strength, speed and performance coach. He currently instructs NESTA workshops for personal fitness trainers in the United States and Asia, and presents annually at industry trade shows and conferences across the U.S.

 

Geoffrey Myers, BS, CNT has over 20 years experience as an athlete, coach, therapist, and functional performance analyst and advocate. A graduate of Cal-State University at Long Beach with a B.S. in Kinesiotherapy and a certificate in Kinesiotherapy (30 units of 500 level courses plus 1500 hours internship), Geoffrey also holds certifications in Functional Fitness Institute as an instructor and the National Pitching Association on advanced pitching. Geoffrey has 180 units in credited courses (emphasis in the fields of motor function, biology, neuropathology, and psychology), is currently working on his M.S. in Motor Development, and preparing for a national board exam to become a Registered Kinesiotherapist. His athletic résumé includes a record of achievement and excellence in youth, prep school, and collegiate sports such as baseball, hockey, football, and soccer. In addition, he has won awards in most other team and individual sports.

He also specializes in all Four Performance Absolutes (Biomechanical, Physical, Nutritional, and Mental/Emotional realms) and creating parity among them, which sets him apart from most others in the field, and has allowed him to impact numerous athletes' performances from the Olympics, World Series, PGA events, to local parks, rinks, and fields in all most every sport and activity. Serving as strength and conditioning coach for Camp Nolan Ryan was an honor and a tremendous experience that impacts his life on a daily basis.

Geoffrey is very grateful of all the individuals that he has worked with, mentored, and his teachers, coaches, mentors; for they have all helped him in numerous ways. My mentors in the rehabilitation field stressed to remain humble and open minded to learn, because all bodies react uniquely in specific ways. Sharing knowledge is the priority, we all learn from someone or somewhere. His latest encounter with the NESTA organization is proving to be another fortunate experience to work along side with some of the most brilliant minds in the field.

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Administration/Business Development:

Dr. John Spencer Ellis
Each week, over one million people enjoy a fitness and wellness program created by John Spencer Ellis.  His fitness programs are implemented in the top resorts, spas and health clubs. He is the CEO of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association), the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching, and the Get America Fit Foundation.  He is the VP of Business Development for MyNutritionStore.com, and on the Advisory Boards of the National Health, Wellness and Prevention Congress, Exercise TV, Sleep Number Bed, the Medical Wellness Association, Irvine Valley College, Life & Leisure TV and Health Journal Television. He is a Fellow of the National Board of Fitness Examiners, the author of "How Badly Do You Want It? - Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Fitness," and a contributor to "Power of Champions" and "Peak Vitality". He's the former Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine. He created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp system in the world. His TriActive America signature series of outdoor exercise equipment is used worldwide. John has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Reality, SPIKE and ESPN. He is the fitness and lifestyle expert on Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County and Daybreak OC (KDOC news). He hosts The Fit Show, Core 360 Personal Trainer infomercial, PersonalTrainerTV.com , The OC Body, The Spencer Power Hour radio show, and the Ms. Fitness U.S.A and World pageants. He stars in the workout DVDs Playground Boot Camp & Kung-Fu Fitness , created fitness programs used by Cirque du Soleil the U.S. Secret Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard. He consults the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships). John was nominated for induction to the Fitness Hall of Fame.

John holds two bachelors degrees (business and health science), an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He also completed doctoral level studies in naturopathy. He has fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, self-defense, fitness kick boxing, fitness boxing, nutrition coaching, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. John is a member of the American Sleep Association, National Sleep Foundation, and the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, completed the Ironman triathlon, and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships.  His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. John was nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.