TESTIMONIALS
“Life-changing, truly. This is how I feel about my transformation physically, mentally, and energetically, and it’s all thanks to Anthea.
Anthea is the coach. I have never met such a down-to-earth, caring, and genuinely generous soul. Her coaching is unmatched. I had never experienced such an in-depth, thoughtful, and personalised journey like this before.
I came to Anthea with a clear mission:to feel confident and strong from the inside out. As a Pilates teacher, I advocate self-love, movement, and confidence, and I knew I had to practice what I preach. I craved feeling my absolute best so I could truly show up for my own clients. At the time, I was lacking motivation and direction, and I knew I needed accountability, discipline, and a clear plan.
Thrive Stronger is the place to be. Anthea completely rewired my perception of health, training, and overall wellness.
The highlight of my week was my weekly check-ins. Anthea had a way of leaving you feeling inspired, nurtured, empowered, and motivated for the week ahead. Every single week felt personal. This isn’t your typical program. It’s tailored to you and your life.
This is not a quick fix. Anthea equips you with the skills, education, and understanding to make change sustainable for life. My relationship with training and food completely shifted. She debunked every toxic myth and the overwhelming noise of the fitness industry. It was such a relief to understand the power of nourishing whole foods paired with strength training and consistency.
Progress isn’t linear — because life isn’t. Anthea empowers you to make it work no matter what season of life you’re in
Six months later, I am at my absolute best. I feel educated, confident, strong, and deeply equipped with knowledge and tools that will stay with me forever. If you’ve ever considered investing in a personal trainer, I urge you to invest your time, money, and energy with Anthea at Thrive Stronger. You will never regret an investment like this.
And to leave not only transformed, but with a friend, is a true testament to the kind of coach Anthea is. 🤍”
zara
“Before joining Thrive I struggled a lot with consistency and knowing what to do in the gym. I’d start routines but never really stick to them, and I felt pretty unmotivated and unsure about training and nutrition.
The biggest change has definitely been my confidence and consistency. I feel so much stronger, healthier and more motivated, and I actually enjoy training now instead of seeing it as a chore.
I’ve loved how supportive Zoe is. Having guidance, accountability and a positive environment has made such a difference and made it way easier to stay on track.
I’d honestly say just do it. It’s such a supportive environment and you never feel judged or out of place. It’s helped me build confidence, healthy habits and feel a lot better in myself overall.” - Genevieve
“Before joining Thrive, I struggled to stay consistent and build new habits into my busy schedule. I knew what I wanted to do, but I couldn’t quite make it stick on my own.
Joining Thrive changed that. The biggest shift has been the confidence I’ve built in my ability to stay consistent and stay on track with my goals. With support from Mona and now Zoe, I’ve built real momentum and developed strategies that fit into my life even when motivation drops. That consistency has carried over into every area of my life in such a positive way!!
What I’ve loved most about Thrive is how personalised the coaching is, and learning to approach my behaviours with curiosity instead of self-criticism. No doubt I’ve gotten stronger in the gym, but the biggest change has been mindset.
To any woman considering joining Thrive: for me, the biggest difference was having support and accountability around me. Behaviour change is hard, and recognising that you don't have to do it alone can be an important step in itself. Having both a coach and a supportive community with the girls in Semi Private made a huge difference to my ability to stay consistent. Beyond the physical results, the habits, mindset shifts, and nutrition knowledge I’ve gained have had a lasting impact on many areas of my life. It’s also really special being part of a community where everyone is on their own journey to better themselves while genuinely supporting and encouraging one another along the way.”
Elle
“Working with Anthea and the Thrive team has truly been the best decision I’ve ever made. For most of my life, I struggled with body image, food, and feeling comfortable in my own skin. I used to push myself through extreme HIIT workouts, hours of cardio, and completely cut out carbs. But I knew I needed a change, and having followed Anthea for a while, I decided to take the leap.
This journey has completely transformed my life. I never imagined that I’d be eating more carbs, fats, and food overall, while seeing such a dramatic improvement in my body and overall well-being. Anthea and her team have supported me every step of the way, answering all my questions and crafting a program tailored to my body and lifestyle.
Now, my workouts are just an hour, I’m eating more than ever, and I’m leaner and stronger than I’ve ever been—an absolute dream come true. I owe it all to Anthea and her incredible team for their unwavering guidance and support. If you’re considering starting this journey, trust me—it will be the best decision you make. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, and I couldn’t be more grateful to Anthea for helping me unlock this version of myself”
SOPHIA
“I began coaching with Anthea in December 2024, after coming out of nearly two years of unintentional dieting. I was under-eating, training hard, and didn’t fully understand what my body actually needed to be healthy and fuelled.
At that time, I was really struggling with body image and body dysmorphia. I was training five days a week, feeling overwhelmed, and one of my biggest intentions was to heal my relationship with my body.
From the very beginning of working with Anthea, I developed a genuinely positive relationship with my body for the first time. My body image improved, and my relationship with the scale changed significantly. It no longer held the same emotional weight because I began to understand why my weight fluctuates, especially as a woman, and gained a much deeper understanding of my hormones and overall health.
A huge part of this journey has been Anthea’s coaching and the way she gives feedback. She is incredibly clear and supportive when it comes to technique and form, and it completely changed the way I train. Through her guidance, I was introduced to powerlifting, including squats, bench press, and sumo deadlifts - movements I genuinely fell in love with. Without her support, I never would have had the confidence to try these in the gym, let alone feel strong and capable doing them. My strength has increased more than I ever thought possible, and I feel so empowered in my body.
During this journey, I was also diagnosed with endometriosis, and Anthea’s support has been incredible. She helped me navigate training, nutrition, and my body with far more patience, care, and self-trust, which helps me feel deeply supported.
While my relationship with my body has strengthened so much, I still face challenges at times because I’m human. But whenever those moments come up, I know I have Anthea in my corner to support me through them, which makes all the difference.
Beyond the physical changes, the emotional and mental shifts around training have been wonderful. I’ve learned to trust the process, lean in, and surrender. I’ve learned that every season does not need to be about weight loss, but about prioritising health, getting stronger, and honouring different phases.
While we’re still on this journey and still have goals to work towards, I feel incredibly blessed to have Anthea by my side. Her support goes far beyond the physical, and I’m deeply grateful for the growth I’ve experienced with her as my coach.” - Danielle
“To say that my journey coaching with Anthea has been life-changing is an understatement.
Anthea is so much more than a personal trainer/ online coach. She tracks every aspect of your health and looks at everything as a whole. Anthea puts your overall well-being as the top priority. She examines the connection between sleep, stress levels, and hormones and emphasises the importance of managing them for your overall fitness and health. It’s not just about the gym or the macros, Anthea has become one of my people.
With the help of Anthea, my whole lifestyle has changed - I am less stressed, I am sleeping better, I love & look forward to training and I have an unbelievable relationship with food that I never would have dreamed of prior, after 10+ years of struggling with a balanced lifestyle, diets/restrictions etc. I can finally say I have the healthiest relationship with food & training that I have ever had in my life.
But overall my greatest achievement while working with Anthea has been regaining a regular period after 10 years of amenorrhea & with almost little to no symptoms.
I can’t thank Anthea enough for coaching me to get where I am at today. I can well and truly say I am the happiest I have ever been and living my healthiest best life thanks to her. ❤️”
ELLA
“Four years ago, I made the decision to put my health first and invest in a coach to help me with my training, nutrition and mindset in the gym. Becoming a client of Anthea’s was a no brainer for me - I loved her style of training and was drawn to her focus on women’s health and creating a realistic, healthy lifestyle.
Over the years, Anthea has transformed my relationship with food, shifted my mindset around training, helped me understand my body more and encouraged me to see the bigger picture. Training has become an outlet - something I look forward to every day and do purely for myself. I’ve embraced lifting weights, learned to love my body in every season, and found a way to manage stress & mindset through movement.
As a shift worker with a busy lifestyle, people often ask me how I stay so consistent and show up every week for my fitness goals. Anthea has helped me create a lifestyle where fitness and moving my body everyday isn’t a chore but in fact a privilege and something I’ve learnt to never take for granted.
The Thrive community is filled with like minded women who uplift and support one another in achieving their biggest goals. It is privilege to be an apart of such a beautiful community. If you choose to do one thing for yourself, get yourself a coach like Anthea. Investing in your health is priceless and one of the best things you can do.”
emma
“Being under Anthea’s guidance and part of the Thrive Stronger community has genuinely been the best decision I’ve made. Words fail to capture the profound impact Anth has had on my life, not just in strength training but in my overall well-being. She surpasses mere coaching, and has transformed all aspects of my life. Over a year of training with Thrive has not only helped shift my mindset from wanting to stay as small as possible to getting jacked + juicy but has also remarkably improved my overall wellbeing and relationship with food beyond my wildest expectations. She teaches you so much more than just how to lift, but long term habits that will stay with me. I entrust her with my entire being and couldn’t recommend the investment more ! If your looking for a sign this is it, f*ck around and find out 🧚🏽♀️🍒💌”
Sera
“Over the 6 years I worked with Anth, we went through so many phases of life together - finishing my uni course, starting my career as a teacher, 3 surgeries, a chronic health condition, loss and grief, injuries, an engagement, and 4 powerlifting competitions. As a 20 year old who was terrified of stepping foot in a gym, I never would’ve thought that health and fitness would become such an impactful and constant influence in my life now at 26.
As a reflective person, I’ve learnt to look back on growth when times get tough. Through working with Anth, as well as the Thrive and Husla communities as a whole, it’s incredible to see how strong and resilient I’ve become. While there may be a surface level change; from struggling with goblet squats, having never stepped foot in a gym, to deadlifting almost double my body weight, there has also been a significant shift to my life as a whole. Previously, my image of what ‘healthy’ looks like was skewed and heavily influenced by social media, but now, I’m more mindful, more confident, and more knowledgeable about my own body (strong is sexy!) I’ve learnt to deal with the curveballs of life, understanding that things cannot always be perfect. And it’s also helped me cook up some incredible food and not feel guilt around it!
For anyone who has been tossing up whether or not to take that step and work with Thrive, I could not recommend it more. It’s given me a community, a completely different outlook on life, and a support system that has helped me become the woman I am today. 🫶🏼💕”
SARAH
“After trying to go to the gym, doing random workouts and eating with little to no knowledge about nutrition, I finally decided to get a coach - and it was by far the best decision I made for myself!
Anthea is the best coach ever! I’ve seen a huge difference in my body and am so much stronger physically and mentally! The feedback I’ve received has improved my technique, and I’ve gained so much knowledge on nutrition and the body.
My relationship with food has shifted and it’s all thanks to Anthea! She’s taught me how food truly fuels your body, especially carbs, fats, and protein. I would have never thought that eating more and increasing my calories (esp carbs) would change my body the way that it has! I’m eating way more than I ever have before and looking more toned 🤯 food is your friend and eating more isn’t a bad thing!
Even on my low days, when I couldn’t be bothered going to the gym, or when I was sick or injured, Anthea was always there to encourage me and was super understanding of whatever situation I was in. She even made a whole new program cos I fractured two fingers and helped me through that! We ✨overcome and adapt ✨ I’ve learnt that consistency is KEY, you just have to lock in and get shit done!
I’d highly recommend Anthea - she is beautiful inside & out and so so knowledgeable!! I can’t thank her enough for the knowledge, support and all the laughs all my the way!”
krystal
I didn’t know that a collaborative coaching style was a thing until Anthea either. Engaging in a collaborative approach was pivotal for my health and fitness journey. This was the first experience I’d had where I felt heard, valued and that I could achieve what I wanted in a sincerely personalised way. Anth has led and educated me in a manner which has led me to not only learn about health and training… but about myself.
Anthea has led and inspired me through so much on my journey. From educating me on how to build my foundations for training and nutrition, through multiple muscle gaining, fat loss and maintenance phases, building my strength to levels I never thought possible for me (including squatting 100kg and deadlifting 140kg), competing in a sanctioned powerlifting competition to supporting me in becoming a coach myself.
I know for a fact that had I made my investment into coaching elsewhere, I would not have had the love, support, lessons, experiences, growth and wins that I have achieved with Anthea by my side.”
“My investment in Anthea’s coaching has been one of the most valuable I’ve ever made, so much so that its duration goes beyond 4 years.
When I signed up with Anthea at 19, my goals were to clean up my lifts and learn from someone who demonstrated knowledge and a skill set I wanted to have. I wanted a sisterly figure who was passionate for training hard to push me harder, but with a gentle energy to help me develop and grow on my journey. I didn’t think I’d actually find this til I found Anthea.
In my years with Anthea, her guidance and support has never fallen short of 100% genuine and honest. She truly acknowledges that training coexists with life and encourages me to seek balance in a way that allows me to always be progressing towards my goals without running myself into the ground. However, when life has run me into the ground, she’s been there to help me keep going, as a coach and a friend.
SAB
“From the beginning, Anth has inspired me to unlock my training potential whilst encouraging me to grow and develop as an individual. My body composition has transformed dramatically over the past year, which is credit to the programming and guidance of a well educated and passionate professional!
Anth has provided me with education and tools to sustain this lifestyle long-term. I have noticed such a positive shift in my mindset and perspective, specifically, my relationship with nutrition and training. I have learnt to embrace the process instead of fixating on and becoming consumed by the end goal. It's been essential to have realistic expectations in order to build trust and confidence in myself and the journey. This shift has given me a clearer lens to determine where my priorities lie, and reduced unnecessary stress and pressure I used to place on myself. I have learnt to be proactive and take responsibility for the things that I can control, and have learnt that at the end of the day, I am the only one that can get me to where I want to be.
I have experienced multiple flare-ups of glandular fever whilst working with Anth, and she has been so considerate, supportive, patient and reassuring when I have lost motivation and felt defeated. It has been so important to become more compassionate towards myself, as I can often be very critical and self-diminishing. Hence, being transparent and communicating when times are a bit harder has been the most efficient way to address inconsistencies and challenges that have presented themselves.
Anth and I both place value in psychological development, and I appreciate her own self-awareness, perspective and willingness to understand how my own experiences have shaped me into the person I am today. I feel seen and understood on a personal level, which positively translates into the relationship we have as coach and client.”
lucy
“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, body composition 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!!”