Shawn Parcells

Personal trainer and wellness coach focused on exercise and nutrition utilization to help people achieve weight loss, mental/physical wellness and overall longevity. Particularly focused on helping those with chronic medical conditions and improving those conditions with fitness and nutrition. Expert in metabolic health and understanding how to improve metabolic health to improve longevity. Has extensive knowledge of the human body and is passionate about wellness optimization.

Lead Recreation Instructor - FCI Sandstone - Sandstone, Minnesota

(2023-10 - 2025-08)

• Responsible for teaching classes for the facilities recreation department, including but not limited to, nutrition, healthy weight loss, & understanding the human body
• Instructed and lead workout groups of all levels to assist individuals in achieving their wellness goals & plans
• Demonstrated & explained how to perform various exercise & routine to minimize injury and improve fitness levels

Adjunct Professor - Rockhurst University - Kansas City, Missouri

(2016-08 - 2017-05)

• Taught human anatomy lab science & assisted in teaching human cadaver dissection in human gross anatomy
• Created a positive learning environment through development of student curriculum
• Developed teaching methods for hands-on learning in human anatomy lab, with anatomical models & cadaver demonstration
• Held open office hours to help facilitate & engage student learning

Adjunct Professor - Johnson County Community College - Overland Park, Kansas

(2015-08 - 2016-05)

• Taught human anatomy, physiology, human pathophysiology, & human genetics
• Developed new curriculum with an updated textbook
• Used best practice methods for teaching pedagogy to influence & enhance student learning
• Developed teaching methods for hands-on learning in human anatomy lab with anatomical models & video instruction

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences, emphasis in Biology and Chemistry - Kansas State University (1998 - 2003)

Master of Science - Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction; emphasis in teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology at the college and graduate levels - Northeast College of Health Sciences (2013 - 2014)