The University of Oklahoma

Office of Compliance

University Health Club
1000 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: (405)271-1650
Fax: (405)271-6633


Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
6:00am - 7:30pm

Saturday & Sunday
10:00am - 4:00pm


*Aquatics area closes 30 minutes early each day.


**Steam Rooms close 45 minutes early each day.


***Identification is required for check-in.

Kelley Spelman - Director

About me: I earned a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a Ph.D. in Health Promotion Science from the University of New Mexico.  In addition, I am a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified Group Exercise Instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine, and a American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor.

My background includes a variety of experiences in administration, management, marketing, promotion, public speaking, teaching and public relations. Over the past twenty five years, I have worked with corporations, universities, and community populations in Oklahoma, Maryland, and New Mexico.

In 1995, I was responsible for directing the construction and development of The Center for Healthy Living at OU MEDICAL CENTER, a multimillion dollar facility that served thousands of people each year. In addition, I have served as chairman of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, directed Corporate Challenge, the largest business-to-business athletic competition in the State of Oklahoma, United Way Chairman and raised money for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce for over a dozen years.

In April 2008, I was responsible for opening and directing the operations of the University Health Club at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The mission of the University Health Club is to provide the best possible experience for the students, faculty, staff, and community members to achieve their optimal health, improve physical and mental performance, and enhance their lifestyles through excellence in teaching, research, creative activity, and service to the state and society. In December 2016, I had the opportunity to open and direct the operations of our 24 hour facility, The University Research Park Health Club.

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a place of excellence and the University Health Club is no different.  The University Health Club is in the best position to provide everything the OUHSC community needs to be fit and healthy.  As we strive to incorporate the latest research, technological advancements in fitness and wellness, the health and well-being of the OUHSC community will continue to advance.

Over the course of my career, I have tried to expand my thinking of who a health care provider is and what they can do.  I am interested in establishing new standards in the continuum of healthcare, disease management, wellness programming, clinical program integration and outcome measurements. 

I have always been energetic.  In high school, I participated in every sport I could.  I was not very good at any of them but I loved being active. This exposure to sports and exercise lead to my understanding that wellness would be a richer way of life.   I knew that if I maintained a healthy lifestyle I could compress the onset of disease and enhance my quality of life.

The truth is I just love to exercise!  Recently, I purchased a Specialized E-Bike and have enjoyed evey ride.

Brian Phillips, Senior Administrative Manager

I earned my Master’s degree in Wellness Management in 2010 and my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Fitness Management in 2006, both from the University of Central Oklahoma. I am certified as a personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I am also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.

I have been surrounded by the sports and fitness world as long as I can remember. I started swimming at an early age not knowing about my mom’s secret efforts to treat my asthma with exercise. Thanks mom! I had fun and learned a lot of lessons playing football and tennis through high school. Although I have always enjoyed sports, I never really understood the importance of peoples’ physical health and the impact that exercise can have on their lives until I was in college. It was then when I decided to focus on health and wellness in order to better myself, family, friends, and community. Now I motivate myself to exercise by playing a variety of sports, entering different types of road races, mud runs, competing in dragon boat leagues, whatever sounds fun and challenging!

I began my career here in 2006 as an intern when we were known as the OU Medical Center’s Center for Healthy Living. In 2008, we were welcomed to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and I was able to help with our transition to the University Health Club. I have been fortunate to experience seven different job positions during my employment here at the health club. Now, as manager, I enjoy the variety my job offers and highly value the responsibilities I am given. I am happy to help put together special events, plan and implement policies and procedures, lead fitness classes, personal train with clientele, and generally help people achieve their health and fitness goals. With the right attitude, you can achieve anything!

Lindsay Pettis, Coordinator

Hometown: Shawnee, OK

Favorite food: Veggies!

Favorite season: Winter

Favorite part about working for the University Health Club: I enjoy the people I work with and the sweaty environment!

Favorite vacation spot: Skiing in the mountains.

About me: Began working at the University Health Club on Valentine's Day in 2012. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2007 and my Master's degree in Wellness Management in May of 2019. I have always been an active and competitive person. In high school and college I participated in sports. Now I like to run and play outside. I have been a personal trainer since 2009 and love teaching people what I know about health and fitness. I was surprised with the honor of being the Health Science Center campus's employee of the month in August of 2017. My degree in Psychology has helped me relate with clients and understand that it’s not always just about weight loss. I enjoy pushing people to limits they never knew they had. I am proud of every one of my clients! I enjoy my boot camp class because it's like being part of a team. People cheer each other on and are always supportive of one another.

Shawn Ogle , Fitness Specialist

Hometown: I was born and raised in a small town in Oklahoma called McLoud.

Favorite pastimes, hobbies, & sports: Taking care of my pup is big hobby of mine. Molly is a 1-year old yellow lab and she needs constant attention. I also love going to the movies! Soccer is a real passion!! I also love the outdoors, I.e. camping, rafting, hiking, kayaking, boulder hopping, etc. Love playing pretty much anything with a ball. Volleyball, football, baseball, and others! OKC Thunder and any OU Athletics!

Favorite food? Pizza is number 1!

Favorite vacation spot: First choice, Lake Tahoe, CA! If not, then pretty much anywhere in Colorado!

About me: After receiving my Associate's degree in Liberal Studies from Rose State College, I transferred to The OU where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science. I will soon graduate with a Master's degree in Human Relations from OU. I have been an athlete my entire life. I was a multi-sport athlete by the time I was 6. In high school I competed in Football, soccer, power lifting, and wrestling. I continued my soccer career to the collegiate level where I played for both the Rose State Men's soccer program, as well as the OU Men's soccer program. I hold a US Soccer sanctioned E Soccer coaching license. After graduating from OU, I became an Assistant Coach for the Rose State College Soccer programs where I specialized in the team's Goalkeeper training.

What is your fitness philosophy? Someone very close to me once told me something that I have tried to follow my whole life. "It should not be "practice makes perfect". It should be "perfect practice makes perfect". If you practice something completely wrong to perfection, all you are going to do is....do it "perfectly wrong"".