Introducing Our Staff
Lisa
Bond-Nelson,
Owner
Lisa has been the owner of Luna Gymnastics since opening our doors in 2009. Formerly Lamoreem Gymnastics, Luna carries on Lamoreem's traditions and legacy, including staffing the original owner, Wayne Clark. She has been coaching for over 25 years. Lisa was a gymnast for 5 years and a dancer for 45 years. In addition to sports, Lisa is a classically trained musician who sings and plays both piano and flute. Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Honors Program, from UC, Davis and completed one year of graduate school in Social Psychology at San Francisco State University. She also studied Sports Medicine and Athletic Training in college. Lisa has USAG Professional Member status, USAG Safety Certification, USAG Background Check, and Safe Sport Certification.
Wayne Clark, Legend
Wayne opened Lamoreem Gymnastics in 1981 and has been continually coaching gymnastics for 40 years. He now teaches the 2nd generation of gymnasts here at Luna. Wayne is an icon in Moraga and has been an integral part of the Lamorinda Community, literally teaching thousands of children. Wayne attended college at Sacramento State University and was a gymnast for many years. He has USAG Professional Member status, has USAG Safety Certification, USAG Background Check, and Safe Sport Certification.
Kanani Okamitsu, Team Program Director
Kanani has been with Luna and Lamoreem and Luna since 2001. She competed through USAG's JO level 7, and even competed for Luna as an adult! Kanani has worked with all XCel levels as well as all JO levels up to level 8. Aside from coaching gymnastics, Kanani enjoys dancing, hiking, and making music and art. She has an Associate's Degree in Nutrition and has also studied Sports Medicine and Personal Training, and holds USAG Professional Member status, USAG Safety Certification, USAG Background Check, and Safe Sport Certification.
Cami Tarantino, Preschool Program Director
Cami started as a young gymnast and competed locally in the USAG program. Her love of gymnastics led her to become a coach. Cami is a mom, and loves to run her preschool program's ideas with her two sons. Cami also helps so much in the office and parents love chatting with her, adding to the warmth that Luna families hold dear.
Anastasia Yunak, Coach
Anastasia has been a gymnast with Luna for many years, competing in both the JO and XCel programs. She has always been a role model to her team members and now is a fantastic coach. Anastasia loves to work with a variety of ages and genuinely loves the gymnasts and the sport. Anastasia currently is pursuing her college education and comes back to work at Luna for camps and events. We are so proud of her and miss her when she's gone!
Hannah Benson
More to come!
Christina Rago
More to come!
Emme Gerhard
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