Levity Health

Dr Richard Moore

B.Med, B.App.Sci (Osteo), B.Sc (Hons), Grad. Dip. (Acupuncture).

Richard’s personal and professional goal is to provide the most effective and ethical healthcare that his training will allow. Richard finds fulfillment showing patients how to regain and maintain optimal health.

Richard has studied through ACNEM (Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine), is a Registered Medical Doctor, Osteopath and Acupuncturist and is one of the principal practitioners at Levity Health in Bondi Junction.

His passion is combining the healing principles of East and West to best aid his patients on their path to recovery.

Using Manual Therapy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, Medicine and Acupuncture he teaches clients how to support their bodies while also identifying possible environmental factors or stress that is having a negative impact on overall well being.

Peter van der Sande Lacoste

C.H.E.K Practioner III, C.H.E.K HLC III, Dip. Ex Science, Dip. Therapeutic Massage, F.F.T. II, Dry Needling Plus 1

Peter began his professional career after extensive training in the fields of Specialised Musculo-Skeletal Therapy.

His studies include: Clinical Neuromuscular Therapy, which is advanced clinical massage therapy for acute & chronic pain conditions and rehabilitation. Structural Visceral-Manipulation which ensures normal movement of the organs and frees restrictions that can potentially cause ill health or distorted posture.

Peter is qualified as a C.H.E.K III and HLC III Practitioner through the C.H.E.K Institute in San Diego, California.

Peter is currently studying Psycho-Somatic Therapy (Mind / Body Therapy) and is an accredited Dry Needling Plus Level 1 Practitioner.

Peter uses his extensive knowledge and hands on clinical experience in combination with the “Survival Totem Pole” (as created by Paul Chek, Founder of the C.H.E.K Institute), to help clients resolve complex physical problems and release emotions from the body to resolve physical and mental stress.

He works extensively with our Exercise Specialists to ensure clients’ exercise programs are safe and effective for their unique needs.

James Menage

C.H.E.K Exercise Coach, C.H.E.K HLC II, C.H.E.K Golf Biomechanic.

James’s drive is to be the living example of the principles he uses to coach clients to success.

His career in Health began in 1998, working with two of the most exclusive health clubs in the heart of the West End of London. He continued on to study with international specialists in Golf Biomechanics, Exercise, Nutrition and Rehabilitation.

James has gained practical understanding of what the body requires to truly be healthy having experienced many health issues of his own. The experience of health challenges allows James to compassionately understand and work with clients at their pace.

Qualified as a Golf Biomechanic, James has worked with many golfers to improve their handicap by helping them improve their rotation, showing them how to improve spinal mobility, helping to correct muscle imbalances and improving golf-specific movement patterns.

James specialises in Exercise, Nutrition & Lifestyle coaching and is the creator and presenter of our Nutrition and Health seminar series.

Emily Bowie

C.H.E.K Practioner I, C.H.E.K HLC I, BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise, NSCA, Dip. Remedial Massage.

Emily began her career in the health industry six years ago working with health clubs in Bristol in the United Kingdom. She moved to Australia two years ago to pursue her dream lifestyle and satisfy her love for the outdoors! Her passion has always been with the human body and coaching others how to use their bodies in the most natural way possible.

She approaches her work with clients with absolute dedication and skill. Her personality and knowledge fit perfectly with the industry and we have often joked that if the roof was to collapse in the middle of any of Emily’s sessions, she wouldn’t notice.

Emily’s knowledge of Bio-Mechanics allowed her to make a full recovery from a back injury early in her career. Discovering that a nutritional imbalance contributed to her injury, she was inspired to continue her study of the human body from a Nutrition and Lifestyle perspective. Studying these two important areas of health gave her the missing pieces of the puzzle and she now combines the two to ensure clients get the best of both worlds.

Her perception of what it really means to be Healthy is continually changing as she discovers more about herself and discovers that as you get healthier, your life experiences and relationships also get healthier!

Benjamin Weale

C.H.E.K HLC III, C.H.E.K Exercise Coach.

Ben’s study of health began when he was very young, with a continual curiosity of anything to do with life.

Ben enjoys coaching people to truly understand how their body works, and how to use this knowledge to maintain and improve themselves for the rest of their lives. He believes that everyone has the design for their perfect body within them - all that you need to do is provide yourself with the right tools and environment and your body will show you what you are truly capable of.

He began his study of biomechanics to help improve his own body and ability in dance. Realising early that studying the muscular system alone would not allow him to work with a holistic model for well-being, he moved on to study the areas of Nutrition and Lifestyle. Working with Gwinganna Lifestyle retreat on the Gold Coast allowed Ben to implement his skills and share his knowledge with clients from all walks of life.

Ben enjoys helping all clients integrate realistic and permanent changes into a busy modern lifestyle.

Christina Christou

Christina has been studying and practicing the art of healing and meditation since 2000. She started studying meditation in Sydney with an ex-Buddhist monk. The training included guided meditation focusing on silence and the breath. His teachings included Chi Gong.

Her international journey began in New Mexico when she received permission to live with some medicine women who were practicing the native traditions. They shared with Christina some of their teachings and medicines.

Christina later travelled down to Mexico and into Guatemala where she met the shamans of the region where they shared with her their knowledge and teachings.

In 2004 Christina returned to Guatemala where she obtained the 3rd and final level of Reiki called Shinpi Dan. (Level 3 allows you to teach Reiki.)

Christina then travelled to Peru where she spent time studying with some of the healers of that region - Mainly in Cusco and in the Amazon near Iquitos. From there she travelled to Brazil where she continued to study new methods of healing. Since 2006 she has completed further energetic healing courses in Australia to compliment her skills.

Her studies include a variety of healing techniques:

• Meditation
• Reiki
• Shamanic Healing
• Crystal Healing
• Massage
• Plant Medicine

Sarah Luck

Have you noticed how many people seem to be suffering from some type of hormonal imbalance? Sarah is dedicated to helping people achieve healthy hormone balance. Hormonal imbalance is often the culprit behind:

• Acne and other skin problems
• Stubborn weight gain
• PMS and period pain
• Fertility problems
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Fatigue
• Poor concentration
• Bloating and fluid retention
• Migraines

She also has a special interest in digestive and immune problems and works with parents and children:

• Building strong immune systems
• Allergies
• Frequent infections including colds and flu
• Reducing reliance upon antibiotics
• Recovery from antibiotics and surgery
• Sleep problems due to allergies, coughs, colds and sinus etc
• Skin problems
• Digestive problems – constipation and diarrhoea

Sarah uses a combination of food, homoeopathic remedies, specific nutrients and herbal medicine. She also used massage therapy to address chronic stress and anxiety and has practiced pregnancy massage for the last 10 years. She is passionate about using food as medicine wherever possible.

Maria Kodzoman

Maria has relocated to Bondi from Byron Bay.

As seen in the Learn to Surf Guide and Yoga Expo 2008, Maria runs Surf Yoga retreats and has run her own practice from Burleigh Heads and Duranbah Beach.

Now at Levity Health, Bondi - Maria teaches Free Flow Yoga and Surf Core Classes. Free Flow Yoga provides a sports practice, designed with the sports person in mind but is suitable to all.

Maria has an avid surfer following, of all age groups and a "Surf Core" class is available. Interested in attaining peak surfing performance? These classes are ideal for surfers but as the exercises are widely varied many use them as cross training for any athletic activity.

With a love of the ocean, Maria supports various organisations such as SurfRider Foundation and Orca. Contributing to the awareness and well-being of our environment.

"Keep Riding the wave of Free Flow Movement"

Contact Levity 02 9389 0278 or Maria on 0450 162 943 to book in!

See Free Flow Yoga on our Services page for a more "user friendly" timetable.

Monday - 10am Free Flow*

Tuesday 6:30am Surf Yoga**

Wednesday 8:00am Private Session Avail****

Wednesday 10:00am Free Flow*

Wednesday 12:00pm Lunchtime Yoga***

Thursday 6:30am Private Session Avail****

Thursday 4:00pm Surf Yoga**

Thursday 6:15pm Free Flow*

Saturday 8:00am Private Session Avail****

Saturday 9:30am Free Flow*