Meet the Body Project Australia Team
Brendon Nicholas
Fitness Director
Brendon has a wealth of experience and knowledge in fitness and nutrition, and has worked with personal trainers, nutritionists, body builders and professional athletes over the last five years.
A cycling enthusiast, Brendon competed at a national level for eight years as a road and track cyclist winning numerous club, state and country championships. He created Body Project Australia with the vision to coach, advise and encourage individuals to take responsibility for their health, through educating them about the benefits that a healthy and active lifestyle can bring. Brendon’s goal is to take on and address Australia’s obesity problem by providing the highest quality and affordable fitness services to the community.
Brendon has recently studied in Fitness and Sports Nutrition and has a background in Business and Information Technology. With over eight years experience in online business development he has worked for a variety of public and private companies across Australia gaining experience in the health, travel and education sectors.
Leigh Torrance
Health and Lifestyle Director
Leigh has a keen interest in health, nutrition and anti-aging therapies and holds degrees in Business (Public Relations & Marketing), Health Sciences and is currently completing a Bachelor of Naturopathy. A fitness enthusiast, she enjoys working out daily, competing in charity fun runs, researching and writing health and nutrition articles and enjoys working with individuals to understand, plan and advise them on their dietary needs.
She has high-level experience in health sciences, marketing and public relations, having worked in these industries for over seven years. Leigh began her early career in the higher education sector working with senior researchers to seek funding for medical research projects.
Leigh has worked in a variety of roles including Health Promotions, Health Services Management and Public Relations. Leigh’s greatest passion has always been in the health industry and it is what embarked her on the journey to study Naturopathy and work with Body Project Australia and to become a qualified Naturopath.