My name is Peter Valabek – the owner of MediGYM.

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I have extensive experience and qualifications in health, fitness and rehabilitation. I am a level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach and hold a Certificate IV in fitness. I have studied rehabilitation and sports injury treatment using the Active Release Technique, including dry needling. I have also studied massage therapy and hold a Bachelor of Law degree from Slovakia.

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I am passionate about strength and rehabilitation training. I originally started out in the Slovakian Special Police Force where I developed a passion for strength and fitness conditioning. I then moved to Australia and built an extensive personal training client base and pioneered the ‘Fertility Fit’ program for Sydney IVF. Over the last ten years, in addition to fitness training, I developed and ran the Mosman Sports Injury Clinic.

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I specialise in functional training which is important for mobility, balance, strength and flexibility; particularly in over 50’s and completely understand the changing needs of our bodies.

My name is Niki Fort, I am a certified Personal Trainer with certificates III and IV.

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I grew up in the Czech republic with a passionate interest in fitness and sport. This started at the age of 4 with gymnastics until I was 15 years old. From then I moved into fitness and bodybuilding for 5 years before becoming a personal trainer.

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I moved to Australia in 2004 to learn English and continue my career as a personal trainer. I have extensive experience working with a range of clients from young athletes through to older clients wanting to keep fit, strong and flexible. Having studied nutrition and cooking, I enjoy combining my knowledge of this with fitness routines for clients who are looking to improve their lifestyle and potentially lose weight as well.

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When I am not working, I am kept busy with my two kids and my tennis coach husband and I enjoy cooking traditional Czech cuisine.

My name is Louiza Menzel, I am a Level Two Certified Exercise Professional.

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I have been passionate about health and fitness from the age of 16, with a particular love of strength / weight training.  I have been exercising in various modalities of exercise for 40+ years and understand the importance of functional strength and mobility exercise, especially for people over 50.

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I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience through my personal trainer of 23 years, Dr. Tony Boutagy. Tony is a premier coach and educator for the fitness industry and I have completed several of his courses and one-day education sessions over the years.

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I have a keen interest in nutrition and enjoy cooking. I love to keep busy and in my spare time I enjoy playing golf, going for walks, reading, and enjoying family time, among other things.

 

My vision is to help people, at whatever stage or pace of life they are at, to use exercise to improve their physical health, to get them moving and feeling better, as well as to build confidence in a nurturing and fun environment.