Testimonials
"When looking for a coach to help me progress further in the gym and become a better athlete, I wanted to find the best. Anthea was highly reputable and someone I had looked up to when getting into fitness, so she was naturally my first call in comparison to many other personal trainers and coaches.
Anthea really helped me pull back from overtraining and understand that persistence, patience and structure are key to progression, and that I didn’t need to over exert myself to achieve my goals.
I have been taught so much about training and myself. I have had all the support I need and more. I have been pushed to go the extra mile when I can, and held back when it’s worth reserving some effort and energy. Anthea makes sure I am my priority. I have achieved so many things with Anthea‘s coaching and guidance and I don’t think I could trust anyone else to be so invested in my success as her client and as a person."
- SAbrina
"When I first came to Anthea in June 2019, I was extremely uneducated about nutrition and training, I was binging almost everyday on foods that didn’t make me feel good, I didn’t work out at all, and when I wasn’t at work, I was doing one of two things - eating or sleeping. After reaching an all time low, I was eager to make a change. I was scared to get started with a coach, as I was worried I would be judged or put myself down if I wasn’t able to do something I was told during a training session. Anthea had been such an inspiration to me for so long now, and getting her as my coach was the best thing I ever did.
Our 1:1 sessions are the best, she makes me feel so confident in the gym - that even when I train by myself, I do my own thing and couldn’t care less about what the people around me think. During lockdown, the training plans she provided made me feel as if it was one of our sessions in person, every workout was so effective and I’d always feel great.
She has taught me so much about nutrition and training and with Anthea’s constant support and guidance in the past year, I’ve sustainably lost 11kg. I’ve adapted a healthy lifestyle, one that I enjoy, one where I don’t feel restricted from living my life. Anthea has increased my awareness on the importance of staying active everyday, which has helped me so much physically and mentally. When I first started, I thought I would obsess over what I looked like physically, but as time goes on, I’ve shifted my focus to feeling strong, the physical changes are a bonus ;). Apart from the great weight loss in the past year, my confidence has grown so much, and so many good things have come along with this great journey. Thank you Anthea!!!"
-Javan
Just do it, you will not regret this investment; coaching with Anthea has been the best money I've ever spent.
When I first started with Anthea (Feb 2020) I was clueless in all areas of training and nutrition, I experienced guilt after eating, had an emotional attachment to the number on the scale (it would literally dictate if I had a good or bad day) and was going around in circles with what diet to try next. I really wanted to take a leap and dig deep, I knew there was a better version of myself itching to get to the surface, I just needed some help in trying to find her (Thank you Anthea <3).
Through Anthea's guidance my main objective was to transform my physique, which I have done, but I didn't realise the impact her coaching would have on my mindset and I believe that has been my biggest (and proudest) transformation.
By having Anthea as my coach, she has helped me achieve many strength goals, body composition goals and even career goals.
Anthea's style of coaching is so unique; mental wellbeing is always #1, she is extremely supportive, knowledgeable and considerate. My favourite part is probably check-in day because of the amount of support and in-depth responses you receive from her always leave you feeling more empowered and motivated to continue to thrive and get stronger 😉. She will push you to reach your full potential, give you some tough love if that's what's needed and challenge you to become the best version of you.
I will forever be grateful to have taken that chance and made that choice to sign up with Anthea. I can’t even comprehend what my life would be like right now without her guidance!!
All I have to say is thank you Anthea and I can’t wait to see what else we can achieve this year xx
- Brooke
"Anthea has been the cornerstone of my health, fitness and personal evolvement.
The confidence I posses today is retrospectively beyond the wildest dreams of my shy and naive 21 year old self.
2.5 years later, Anthea has equipped me to surpass the pedestal of which I placed beneath my highest self. I am achieving more than I ever would have envisioned for myself.
Anthea has nurtured, educated and guided me towards my ability, individuality and power as a woman.
I showcase this through my relationship with food, physical performance and leadership in my business."
- RUBY
"As soon as I met Mona, she not only asked me about my training/strength goals, but she asked about me as a person, what my life looked like, and what I was actually wanting out of a coach. Mona will hype you up and validate you with your wins but also challenge and push you with your losses. I’ve had to be really vulnerable with Mona and address so many of my own insecurities and self-inflicted barriers, but she makes the relationship feel so safe and open that it doesn’t feel hard to do this. Anyone who knows Mona will agree that she is a ray of light, and I feel so blessed to have met her not only as a coach but just as a person.
I’ve gained SO much self-awareness and insight into how I approach training and nutrition (both my strengths and my weaknesses). I feel like I’ve been able to gain such a deeper understanding of this whole process and how it relates specifically to me. I have learnt that we as women are all so different, and comparing yourself to another woman with regards to how they look, how much they can lift, or how their body moves just won’t get you anywhere. Rather, Mona has really celebrated my differences and has always devised programs around me as an individual, rather than trying to make me fit into a pre-set program that doesn’t suit my needs and abilities.
I feel really valued and heard by Mona, and she has educated me so much on things that I had never even considered to be important. More specifically, I’ve gained a whole lot of physical strength, I’ve improved my form on my compound lifts, I’ve seen significant body recomp, and I’ve been able to do things that I thought may not even be possible for me.
It’s an investment, and you’ll get out of it what you put in. But if you’re looking to learn more about yourself, be challenged, change your mindset around training and nutrition for the better, and grow a whole lot mentally and physically, then Thrive is absolutely for you."
-TESS
“Anthea has been my coach for over a year now and has been absolutely amazing! My expectations were that I would simply be provided with a workout program and get stronger, but I have received so much more than that. I have learnt about nutrition and what it means to eat healthy without having to completely cut out the foods I love. I now know what I am putting into my body and understand what different nutrients can give me. I have learnt it’s okay to eat more and surprisingly see the changes I want.
The weekly check ins are super helpful to keep me accountable and she does a great job at making me feel like we are in person. She not only gives me things to work on during the week and how I can improve, but always points out when I have done well and is incredibly supportive. Having a supportive coach is something I value and can be hard to get in other coaches who instead look at what you aren’t doing.
Anthea can always accommodate for any client in different situations. Being a full-time uni student, part time worker - fitting in my training gets hard at times, Anthea gives me strategies for time management and will always do her best to work around your schedule. If you put heaps of effort into your training, nutrition and diary, Anthea will put just as much effort into your feedback, suggestions and support.
Lastly, something Anthea focuses on is mindset, and it is everything. I have fallen in love with being fit and healthy rather than doing everything to get a ‘perfect body’. This mindset of changing my lifestyle has been life changing and these skills that Anthea has helped me acquire is something I will take with me for life.”
- tahlia
“I am so beyond glad I took the step to work with Anthea. She has been so supportive and encouraging throughout my journey. When I first started looking into the health and fitness world, before working with a proper coach, I had no idea what to expect or how to approach it. My first session at the gym was 20 mins on the treadmill and leaving because I was too self conscious and unsure of how to do anything else. That all changed after my first session with Anthea. I felt capable and sure of myself and after a week I was more confident in the gym than ever. Things that I thought were my weaknesses became my strengths overnight.
Working with someone who has knowledge and passion for the field they are in is so important, and that’s why I love working with Anthea. She radiates passion for her job and puts so much care into what she does, that I know I’m in the best hands to improve and succeed.
Not only have I now been able to achieve lifts I never thought possible for myself, but I’m wearing things I never thought I would. I feel so comfortable in the skin I’m in and have achieved new levels of happiness and positivity. Changes in my appearance at this point are just a bonus. What I really cherish is how strong I feel physically and mentally.
I cannot recommend working with Anthea enough. I have so much trust and faith in her and know that she truly cares about her clients.
Thank you so much for everything, Anthea, and I can’t wait to see what we achieve this year!”
- luci
Like most people, I was feeling lost, disinterested and that I wasn’t truly pushing or reaching my full potential in relation to my physical and mental self. I was sick of going around in the same cycles I had for years and never feeling like I was growing or pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I wanted to make a change and search for a coach that aligned with my values, goals and someone that I connected with and that understood what I wanted.
This is where my path crossed with an incredibly insightful, caring and encouraging coach - Anthea.
I truly can’t describe this woman as a coach. She has the perfect balance of nurturing you but also keeping you accountable and responsible for your goals and progress. She is so encouraging however is honest and transparent when feedback is needed and you can trust her information is coming from a place of expert knowledge and practice in her field.
Anthea’s services are so personalised to you as an individual which is something extremely rare to find in a coach. She takes the time to understand your specific goals, discuss and work on any limitations you may have, offer reliable feedback and encouragement throughout the process - every single day!
It’s hard to articulate not only the physical changes and transformation I have had with Anthea but the complete mental and emotional shift she has positively impacted on me.
I am forever grateful that my paths crossed with Anthea and that she is just as invested in my journey as I am.
Anthea is so unique in her field and if you are really wanting to evolve, be strong and push your limits in every possible way than their is no one better to have on your side than her.
- brooke
“I had gym anxiety and an unhealthy relationship with food before being coached by Mona. Mona has helped me to view food in a much healthier light, and has coached me to a point where I am now confident and competent working alone in a gym. I owe the positive mental and physical changes I have already experienced, all to Mona, and cannot recommend her highly enough. If you’re looking for a passionate, fun and understanding coach to assist you in transforming your body, your mindset and your relationship with food and fitness, Mona is your girl. To say that she has changed my life is an understatement”
- NIKKI“After suffering a back injury last year, I was very apprehensive returning to deadlifts and lifting weights in general. Mona took it nice and slow and listened to what my body was telling us. She helped increase my confidence in myself and my strength when lifting too. My macros and tracking has been guided by Mona but she always considers how I’m feeling and responding so we can find what’s right for me. Mona has a great personality, is open minded and adapts training and food etc to fit with your goals/lifestyle and most importantly what your body is wanting. I’ve learnt so much about my body and the power of good nutrition and movement. I am so grateful for Mona and her approach, she’s helped me so much! (Plus, she is a dream coach to have!)”
- MELANIE“I’ve been training with Mona now for about 8 months and absolutely love it! I always struggled when it came to the nutrition side of building healthy habits and thought that I had to cut out sugar or carbs or do some sort of extreme diet to get the results I wanted. Mona has assured me that I don’t have to do any of that and has taught me so much about how to live a healthy lifestyle even with a bit of Nutella every day! She always helps me with any questions I may have and is able to adapt my program to suit my needs. I never used to enjoy training in the past but now with all the lovely people I’ve met in our semi private group sessions, I look forward to training every week! I love the little community and everyone is super supportive and uplifts each other on their individual journeys. I am getting the results I have been after for years and it’s all thanks to Mona’s care and guidance <3”
- CRISTINA