Sam Wood denied bail on DV charges after allegedly choking wife

Prominent fitness influencer and reality TV star Sam Wood has been denied bail on domestic violence charges.

His lawyer told the Maroochydore Magistrates Court today Mr Wood "may be entitled to the self defence argument".

"Mr Wood's depression is regarded as extremely severe," Mathew Cuskelly told the court, citing an affidavit by Professor Ian Coyle, a forensic psychologist.

"He ought to be given the chance to engage with mental health professionals to try to salvage something of his professional reputation and career, which is taking a hell of a beating at the moment."

Police allege he choked his wife

Police allege Mr Wood became involved in a family argument in Noosa on Saturday night before he assaulted and choked his wife.

"The victim refers to she thought she was going to die, and she was in fear of her safety," prosecutor Sergeant Jeanette Grigoris told the court on Thursday afternoon.

Sergeant Grigoris told the court the complainant's video recorded statement was "strong evidence".

"She does articulate there's choking … banging of her head on the floor, she couldn't breathe. The defendant only stopped when one of the children called out," Sergeant Grigoris said.

Mr Wood's adult stepdaughter made a Triple Zero call to police to report the alleged incident, the prosecution told the court.

"He essentially agrees with the prosecution's case but minimises the offending … He's essentially victim-blamed."

In opposing bail, the prosecution tended photographs of the victim's injuries as evidence, as well as a statement from a responding paramedic.

Sergeant Grigoris said the complainant is "in support of the criminal charges".

"[Mr Wood] was here on holidays … there is that risk he will not return to face the charges before the court," she told the court.

"He does have the resources to essentially flee the jurisdiction."

Mr Cuskelly said his client has "no prior criminal offending".

"At 46 years old, this is his first interaction with the criminal justice system."

Mr Wood appeared via video link from custody.

He was unshaven and wearing a dark green long sleeve shirt with his sleeves rolled up.

He sat quietly with a neutral expression throughout the hearing, before sitting with his head bowed while the magistrate spoke.

When the decision was delivered, Mr Wood put his head in his hands.