Spencer Institute Faculty
Mark Teahan
Wellness Consultant
Mark Teahan brings 25 years of industry experience to the Spencer Institute, serving as its Director of Education Programs. Mark began his journey with The Spencer Institute in 2007, attributing his success to completing his undergraduate course work at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Mark launched a successful career in both the fitness and coaching industries while excelling in the field of instructional design, developing world-class coaching programs for online environments.
Mark served in the role of Wellness Coach for several organizations in the mid-Atlantic region, as well as in California. His diverse client list includes Coca-Cola Enterprises, Baltimore Aircoil Company, Roadway Freight, Conway Freight, xPedx Paper, DOT Foods, DelMarVa Broadcasting, and The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers in Washington, DC. Mark was fortunate to gain access into the Corporate Wellness industry during its formative times and has contributed to the process of refining the corporate wellness training processes for Corporate Wellness Coaches. Mark has successfully applied his coaching skills and expertise to help many employees in the workplace improve their health, using highly refined coaching techniques that inspire change and reduce risky behaviors while delivering results.
Scott Gaines, PhD
Director, Senior Vice President
Scott Gaines has over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is the Senior Vice President of the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) as well as a professor of Anatomy & Physiology and Biology at Concordia University, Irvine. Scott oversees the development of NESTA’s continuing education programs for fitness professionals and is the author and contributor to many of them. He is a national speaker on fitness in areas such as biomechanics and cardiovascular program design. Scott’s education includes a Doctor of Philosophy from Curtin University, a Master’s Degree in Human Movement with an emphasis in Corrective Exercise from A. T. Still University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. He is also a 4th-degree black belt and Certified Master Instructor (Sa-Bom) in the traditional Korean art of Tang Soo Do.
