About Us

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Chasen received his BS in Exercise Physiology and a Master in Science in Recreation and Sport Sciences from Ohio University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA); a certified TRX trainer, Les Mills Spin Instructor, Functional Movement Screen Certified and Level 1 Cert.

He loves the Cleveland Browns & the Ohio State Buckeyes. When he’s not at the gym, you can find him at one of the local beaches relaxing with his babies, puppies, & Devin!

Hailing from New Hampshire, Devin is a fitness and community building enthusiast. While she grew up in NH, Hawai’i was always been her second home and has now been on Oahu full-time since 2017. She is a former high school and college athlete who loves group classes, prefers running over rowing, and planning events.

She loves the New England Patriots & a good Netflix documentary. In her spare time she’s at the beach chasing around her babies and puppies with Chasen.

Growing up, Emily competed in gymnastics and played soccer, eventually finding her way to triathlons and functional fitness. She is a Level 1 trainer and BPFA Inclusive FitPro who loves to help others figure out their favorite ways to move their body. In the past few years, she has discovered a love for handstands and hand balancing. Outside of the gym, you can find her on the trails, on the water, and on the sidelines of her 6 year old’s sporting events.

Born and raised in Hawai’i, fitness has always been a big part of his life, from bodyboarding, surfing, spear fishing, hiking, soccer and anything outdoor!! Ethan is an outgoing coach that loves community, skill work, mobility, stretching, and intense WODs. He holds a Level 1 Cert and is a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of fitness.

Mike is a Navy Veteran who was a Navy Fitness Leader for 6 years, grew up playing football & track and field. He holds a Level 2 Cert, as well as certifications in Aerobic Capacity, Olympic Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Powerlifting, Strongman, and Rowing.

When he’s not in the gym you can find him hiking, skating, or spending time in the ocean. Mike is also a big time traveler and has been to over 700 other gyms across all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, India, Thailand, South Korea, & Iceland.

A self-described “exerciser avoider”, Travis finally came to fitness after growing unhappy with the way he looked and felt. Travis became a member at Kuleana Fitness in 2020 and quickly fell in love with the constantly varied movements needed for functional fitness. Realizing that he could help others achieve their fitness goals, Travis signed on as a coach to show others that everyone can choose live their best life.

Originally from South Carolina, Ty has spent much of his life being active in a variety of sports from wrestling to track and field. He was first introduced to functional fitness two years ago and quickly fell in love with the methodology and realized he had found what he was missing from his fitness routine. Now Ty holds a Level 1 Cert and a WAG-L1. He enjoys getting outdoors with his wife and son, making food for family and friends and getting a good laugh out of anything.

Ui is a morning bird that started her coaching career with one-on-one accelerated training sessions covering basic skills such as the air squat, strict press, and the deadlift. These days, she trains group classes though she remains passionate about driving home the importance of solid foundational movements. Ui’s favorite lifts are the Snatch and Deadlift. She holds a Level 1 Cert, Weightlifting L1 USAW L1, and SafeSport Certification.

Born and raised in Thailand, Paul moved to the UK and then came to Hawaii for college. Around graduation time he realized he had gained a bunch of weight from all the onolicious food offered here on the island and decided to make a lifestyle change. Since then he has worked hard at lifting and having a more balanced approach to health and wellness! He loves providing excellent customer service, contributing to our fun atmosphere, and showing care for our members.

Local guy Adam first started coming to Kuleana Fitness over a year ago to make some lifestyle changes and hasn’t looked back. It started with him and friends lifting weights and learning, to now lifting almost everyday and spending hours at a time practicing technique. Functional fitness classes has become a part of his wellness routine in learning more about his body and health.