Meet Our Staff

Richard Sarkies holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) from the University of Wollongong, Certificate IV Personal Training, and also lectures at Sydney TAFE across a broad range of health and fitness subjects, including the Certificate IV in Personal Training. Richard has been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years, and ran a successful personal training business in Hong Kong, before returning to Sydney to establish Hooked on Health. He is a keen runner, and was recognised as one of the top distance runners in Hong Kong. In Sydney, he runs as a preferred runner in many local fun runs including the City to Surf.

Richard's recent results include:

07/08/11 Bay Run Fun Run 7km: 6th Male 40-49
19/06/11 Minimos Marathon 10km: 3rd 40-49 Male, 15th Open Male
09/04/11 Australian Running Festival Canberra, 10km: 3rd Open and 1st Male 40-49
27/06/11 Sri Chinmoy Centennial Park, 7km: 3rd Under 50's
04/11/10 Run4Fun, Homebush 10km: 8th 40-49 male
03/07/10 Gold Coast Airport Marathon 10km event: 5th 45-49 male

Kirsten Todd has over 10 years experience working in the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer, massage therapist and nutritionist, and has been a keen sports participant from a very young age. From her previous life in corporate management she brings a sharp edge to the business, with immeasurable energy, focus, and a personal touch that's second to none. As a proprietor of Hooked on Health, Kirsten provides a multitude of skills, holding a BA, Certificate IV in Personal Training, Certificate IV in Remedial Massage, Diploma of Nutrition, and is a qualified Pilates Instructor. She is a member of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (member no. 16267). Kirsten has competed at a high level in a number of sports including Rugby Union, beach sprint and surf boat rowing. She came to age group running after giving birth to her second child.

Kirsten's recent results include 5th 40-49 female, Minimos Marathon 5km 2011 and top 40 category finishes in Canberra Half Marathon 2011 and Gold Coast half marathon 2010. She runs most of the local fun runs with her sons Wilson (7) and Saxon(4).