Meet Coach Smilie;)

Coach Smilie, MEd CPT LMT

Masters in Education 

Specializing in Athletic Coaching 

Certified Personal/Group/Youth Fitness Trainer | Certified Exercise Recovery Specialist

Born and raised on the island of Kaua‘i, 

Coach Smilie is a passionate and dedicated health professional with a Master’s in Education and over two decades of experience in the wellness and fitness industry. As a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), he has developed a specialty in sports massage therapy, creating a unique performance massage approach that integrates multiple modalities and advanced tools. This custom method is designed to enhance athletic performance, improve joint mobility and flexibility, correct posture, reduce injury risk, and boost overall functional strength. Coach Smilie is also a Certified Personal/Group/Youth Fitness Trainer and Exercise Recovery Specialist, offering a holistic approach that supports both physical and mental resilience. His deep-rooted Christian faith plays an important role in his lifestyle and approach to coaching, guiding his commitment to helping others thrive through discipline, integrity, and purpose.

An active competitor in marathons, triathlons, ocean swim meets, surfing, spartan races, racket sports, martial arts and stand-up paddle-boarding events, he leads by example—living the same balanced, performance-driven lifestyle he promotes and believing that Higher Levels of Recovery will optimize training and smooth body movements. Above all, Coach Smilie is a devoted father to his two sons,(Po’okela Punzal attending Saint Louis High School) and (Ka’eo Punzal attending Kamehameha Schools) driven by family values and a mission to make a lasting positive impact in the lives of those he serves. Coach Smilie will always welcome you with a Shaka and a Smile. Aloha and Great Day