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 30 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 44 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.
Kate
Van Drake
Kate was a top rated gymnast in high school and continued with dance for many years. She owned a dance company before coming to Luna. Kate works with our preschool, recreational, and competitive gymnasts and choreographs routines for our team.
Joyce Wu
Joyce is a graduate of UC, Davis who has a background in gymnastics and track and field. She brings a a great knowledge of body mechanics as she is planning to go to graduate school in physical therapy. She brings a calm, positive energy to her students at Luna.
Emme Gerhard
Scarlett Wells-Feaster
Scarlett was a gymnast and joined Luna after gaining experience working at another gym. She is a graduate of Acalanes High School and we are beyond thrilled she will be starting San Francisco State University this fall for her freshman year.
Ami Serrano-Palacios
Ami is a third year university student, beginning her tenure at UC, Berkeley. She was a high level gymnast who coached at her home gym for several years. Ami is fun, quick, and loves working with our gymnasts.
Sara Sullivan
Sara was a gymnast and has worked as a competitive coach for several years before coming to Luna. Her daughters are gymnasts, one of which is our beloved coach, Scarlett. Sara is excited to join the Luna staff and share her knowledge of gymnastics.