My name is Puanani Calvillo, MAT, NASM-CPT

I provide spiritual direction, kettlebells focused personal training, and facilitate spiritual care spaces/workshops. I embody qualities that are intuitive, nurturing, integrated and intentional. In addition to training and experience my practices are profoundly shaped by the collective wisdom of my Sāmoan-Pilipina ancestors. My work centers the well-being (mind, body, & spirit) of marginalized communities.

Spiritual Direction

In one-on-one and group sessions, I accompany seekers by listening contemplatively and holding space for them to be present, reflect, imagine, wonder or deepen their connection to sacred self & the Divine. I use embodied practices as a mode of listening to support exploration and meaning making.

Personal Training

I meet clients where they are at in their I current relationship with exercise, life stage, and body journey to co-create sustainable exercise plans that focus on functional strength & empowerment. I use resistance training with kettlebells and bodyweight exercises. I am willing to explore options with clients, as long as they align with my scope of practice. I am committed to continuous learning opportunities.

Education & Experience

I am a former elementary school teacher, mentor and ministry leader. For more than 10 years I accompanied families alongside my partner ,leading El Puente Community Church in Santa Ana, CA.

I have a Master's Degree in Teaching, graduated from Still Harbor Spiritual Direction Program, received my certification in personal training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and specialization in Kettlebell fundamentals. Aside from my own practice, I am a co-educator/facilitator/cohort leader at Liberated Together Spiritual Direction School .

“In collectivist cultures, our elders told us long ago that we carry the stories of our communities in our bodies.”

-Cindy S. Lee