Dr. John Spencer Ellis
President & CEO

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 Television 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 held the post of Fitness Editor for OC Flair magazine, and created Adventure Boot Camp, the largest fitness boot camp program 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. 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. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, has 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.

Al Sargent

Al Sargent is an author, researcher and international trainer. Prior to entering the field of intellectual research and personal growth, he was a golf professional and later gained corporate experience working for U.S. West Corporation.

Based on his research in the field of neuro-emotional science, his book The Other Mind's Eye: The Gateway to the Hidden Treasures of Your Mind, documents the basic cognitive functions of our brain as they relate to our ability to be proactive in all aspects of our lives. In The Other Mind's Eye, Al explains how to access the information in both hemispheres of our brain, on purpose. This technology, known as Hemispheric Integration™, has developed techniques at the leading edge of resolving internal conflicts and goal setting.

Along with his extensive teaching experience, Al's love for bringing more enjoyment and success into a person's life through increasing their skills has carried over into his advanced format of training. Approachable and credible, Al's knowledge and humor create presentations designed to generate a safe atmosphere for learning. His passion is to teach groups and individuals how to be proactive in getting what they want in both their personal and professional lives. Al is also a certified Master Practitioner and Trainer in the field of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a member of the Institute for the Advanced Studies of Health.

Marilyn Sargent

Marilyn Sargent has a passion for teaching and is currently conducting NLP and Hemispheric Integration™ training internationally. A Certified Master NLP Practitioner and Trainer and a member of the Institute for the Advanced Studies of Health, Marilyn has a degree in Psychology from Antioch University and maintains a full time consulting and coaching practice for individuals, organizations and corporate clients.

Marilyn's specialties include stress management, conflict resolution, decision making and learning strategies. Her business clients often request her expertise in teaching negotiating skills as well as how to improve presentations and create productive company meetings. An expert in educational development, Marilyn has also helped improve the learning skills of those diagnosed with dyslexia, ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), while assisting them in overcoming the social and emotional difficulties associated with these disorders.

By understanding the deep structure of an issue, then breaking it down into manageable size components, Marilyn is able to facilitate learning while participants are having fun and experiencing success. Her teaching style is clear and precise and she has a gentle compassion for others. Marilyn's mission is to support others in being the best they can be, through providing excellence in teaching, mentoring, and coaching to make a positive difference in the world!

Christopher Wayne Morrison
DCH / Certified Sports Hypnotist

Topher is a professional Hypnotherapist, Master Practitioner and Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Since 1989, "Topher," as he is known to his friends and colleagues, has trained tens of thousands of people worldwide including Olympic athletes, and is acclaimed as a dynamic presenter on a wide array of topics ranging from personal growth to sales training. Dr. Morrison is internationally recognized for his columns on personal development, keynotes, and leadership training. Creative and prolific, Topher is the creator of the MusicTrance series - music specifically created for the profession of hypnotherapy. His first book on human potential will be released in 2004.

Topher maintains a rigorous schedule traveling throughout North America, Australia, and the UK teaching people the importance of hypnosis and the role it plays in overall mind/body health. His unique style is at once informative and entertaining, demonstrating Topher's instinctive ability to convey the most sophisticated topics to his audience in an easy to understand manner.