About Petrus
Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, I studied Sports Science and Sports Massage.
My active background saw me compete in a variety of sports including: Rugby, Tennis, Cricket and Cycling. In addition to this, I also competed in and achieved provincial colours in triathlons, duathlons and hockey. Here in the U.K. I have also competed in several marathons, half marathons, triathlons, half and full ironman triathlons and swimming events.
Qualifications:
1998 - 2001
HND Sports and Exercise Technology and Sports Massage, South Africa
2009 - 2010
M.A.T. (Muscle Activation Techniques), Denver Colorado
2001- 2015
NSCA – CPT Personal Trainer
ASA Level 1 Swimming Coach
Middle Distance Road and Walking Instructor
Hockey Coaching Course
Extreme Kettlebell Instructor
Performance Boxing Instructor
I have also coached athletics, middle distance running, swimming and hockey. In both South Africa and here in the U.K. I have worked in various gyms and clinics offering Personal Training services, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage and MAT.
Currently I work on selected days at The Third Space Gym and Medical Centre in Soho and have some Corporate and freelance clients.