MEET THE TEAM THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE
MEET THE TEAM THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE
At Nova Fitness Retreat, our team is more than just trainers and staff: we’re a community of coaches, nutritionists, and wellness professionals dedicated to helping you transform your body and mind.
Each member brings expertise, energy, and genuine care to guide you through your journey.
At Nova Fitness Retreat, our team is more than just trainers and staff: we’re a community of coaches, nutritionists, and wellness professionals dedicated to helping you transform your body and mind.
Each member brings expertise, energy, and genuine care to guide you through your journey.
FOUNDER NICK
Who am I?
Nick’s journey began with his own weight loss transformation — a personal mission that became the foundation for Nova Fitness Retreat. After turning his health around through discipline and mindset, he set out to help others do the same. His philosophy is simple: real change happens when fitness, nutrition, and community come together with purpose.
COACH STEVE
Who am I?
Steven is a versatile coach known as the “Swiss Army Knife” of the Nova team. He brings energy, positivity, and experience to every session, delivering training that is both dynamic and purposeful. With 15 years in competitive distance running, including competing at a high collegiate level in the USA, he understands the demands of building both physical and mental resilience. Steven works across strength and conditioning, functional fitness, muscle building, and endurance. His approach blends multiple disciplines with a strong focus on mindset, nutrition, and long-term performance.
COACH LIA
Who am I?
Lia is Nova’s movement and mobility coach, leading playful classes and outdoor adventures. With a background in gymnastics, dance, and strength training, she helps people reconnect with their bodies through mindful, functional movement. Her coaching blends technique, body awareness, and fun: challenging you to move better, feel stronger, and enjoy the process.
COACH JOSIE
Who am I?
Josie is Nova’s HYROX Coach with six years in the fitness industry, a HYROX Certified Coach, Level 3 PT, Level 5 Nutritionist, and 3x HYROX World Qualifier. Her science-led approach is shaped by her own journey of building strength and confidence through performance. After a career in corporate nutrition brands, she moved into coaching and won HYROX Bangkok in her first Pro race. Her mission at Nova: help you get stronger, faster, and more confident for the long run.
COACH FRANCESCA
Who am I?
Francesca is a functional movement coach focused on helping you move better, feel stronger, and train with intention. Her approach centres on building stability and connecting strength across the body for more controlled, natural movement. With a background as a competitive alpine skier and a degree in Exercise and Movement Sciences, she combines high-level experience with a practical, down-to-earth coaching style. Francesca has worked with a wide range of clients, tailoring her approach to fit individual needs. Her focus is on building sustainable, integrative strength that supports both training performance and everyday movement.
COACH JAŠA
Who am I?
Jaša is a strength coach with over a decade of powerlifting experience, starting at age 13. A national champion, he focuses on building real strength and sustainable muscle through a results-driven approach. With a background in boxing and MMA, he specialises in powerbuilding—combining strength and hypertrophy—while helping clients achieve long-term body recomposition. Jaša has coached everyone from beginners to competitive athletes, emphasising strong fundamentals, smart progression, and lasting confidence.
COACH MICHAEL
Who am I?
Michael is a passionate coach with years of experience helping people build strength, confidence, and balance through movement. Formerly a professional fitness coach in Switzerland, he specialises in strength training, functional fitness, endurance sports, yoga, and mobility. An avid endurance athlete who has competed in triathlons and Ironman events, Michael brings discipline and mindset into his coaching. His sessions focus on helping clients feel stronger physically and mentally while enjoying a sustainable approach to training.
COACH MATT
Who am I?
Matt is Nova’s strength coach and nutrition specialist with 13+ years of experience helping people train smarter and fuel efficiently. With a B.Sc. in Sport and Exercise Science and an M.Sc. in Industrial Biotechnology, he combines scientific expertise with a personalised approach to performance and wellbeing. He started as a nutritional coach for women’s university netball teams and has since helped countless people reach their fitness goals through evidence-based programming. At Nova, Matt delivers strength classes focused on form, progression, and long-term capability, alongside practical nutrition workshops.
COACH SEBASTIAN
Who am I?
Sebastian is Nova’s Muay Thai Coach, leading energetic sessions that focus on authentic technique, conditioning, and building confidence for all levels. He’s also our Head Chef, bringing a passion for flavour and performance-focused nutrition to every meal. Drawing on international experience, he creates vibrant, whole-food menus designed to fuel training and support recovery throughout the retreat.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Whether you're with us for a week, a month, or a full season of growth, Nova Fitness Retreat offers more than stronger muscles.
You'll leave with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of self, shaped not just by the work you put in, but by the people you share it with.
Let’s rise together.
FOUNDER NICK
Who am I?
Nick’s journey began with his own weight loss transformation — a personal mission that became the foundation for Nova Fitness Retreat. After turning his health around through discipline and mindset, he set out to help others do the same. His philosophy is simple: real change happens when fitness, nutrition, and community come together with purpose.
COACH MATT
Who am I?
Matt is Nova’s strength coach and nutrition specialist, bringing over 13 years of experience in helping people train smarter and fuel efficiently. With a B.Sc. in Sport and Exercise Science and an M.Sc. in Industrial Biotechnology, he combines scientific expertise with a highly personalised approach to performance and wellbeing Starting as a nutritional coach for women's university netball teams, he has since guided countless individuals toward their fitness goals through evidence-based programming. Matt now delivers strength classes at Nova that prioritise form, progression, and long-term capability, along with nutrition workshops that make complex scientific research digestible and actionable.
COACH LIA
Who am I?
Lia is Nova’s movement and mobility coach, guiding everything from playful beach workouts to outdoor adventures. She teaches dedicated mobility sessions at Nova and also leads the range of Nova’s signature activities — including group hikes, kayaking outings, and even the occasional dance class — all designed to help people explore movement in joyful, accessible ways. With a rich background in gymnastics, dance, and strength training, Lia supports people in reconnecting with their bodies through mindful, functional movement. Her coaching blends technique, body awareness, and fun: challenging you to move better, feel stronger, and genuinely enjoy the process.
Coach Sebastian
Who am I?
Sebastian is Nova’s Muay Thai Coach, leading high-energy sessions that combine authentic technique, conditioning, and an encouraging environment for all levels. His classes focus on building confidence, improving fitness, and helping guests develop real Muay Thai skills while enjoying the training process. Alongside coaching, Sebastian is also our Head Chef, bringing a passion for flavour and performance-focused nutrition to every meal. Drawing on international culinary experience, he creates vibrant, whole-food menus designed to support recovery and fuel guests throughout their retreat.
COACH JAŠA
Who am I?
Jaša is a strength coach with over a decade of powerlifting experience, starting at age 13. A national champion, he focuses on building real strength and sustainable muscle through a results-driven approach. With a background in boxing and MMA, he specialises in powerbuilding—combining strength and hypertrophy—while helping clients achieve long-term body recomposition. Jaša has coached everyone from beginners to competitive athletes, emphasising strong fundamentals, smart progression, and lasting confidence.
COACH JOSIE
Who am I?
Josie is Nova's Hyrox Coach. With six years in the fitness industry, Josie is a HYROX Certified Coach, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Group Instructor, Level 5 Nutritionist, and 3x HYROX World Qualifier. She brings a science-led, performance-focused approach to coaching, shaped by her own journey overcoming diet culture and rebuilding confidence through strength and performance. After a career in the corporate and nutrition brand world, Josie followed her passion into coaching — a path cemented when she won HYROX Bangkok in her first Pro race. At Nova, expect to work hard, sweat, and push beyond what you thought possible. Josie’s mission is simple: help you get stronger, faster, and more confident — for the long run.
COACH JOSIE
Who am I?
Josie is Nova's Hyrox Coach. With six years in the fitness industry, Josie is a HYROX Certified Coach, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Group Instructor, Level 5 Nutritionist, and 3x HYROX World Qualifier. She brings a science-led, performance-focused approach to coaching, shaped by her own journey overcoming diet culture and rebuilding confidence through strength and performance. she won HYROX Bangkok in her first Pro race. At Nova, expect to work hard, sweat, and push beyond what you thought possible. Josie’s mission is simple: help you get stronger, faster, and more confident — for the long run.
COACH MICHAEL
Who am I?
Michael is a passionate coach with years of experience helping people build strength, confidence, and balance through movement. Formerly a professional fitness coach in Switzerland, he specialises in strength training, functional fitness, endurance sports, yoga, and mobility. An avid endurance athlete who has competed in triathlons and Ironman events, Michael brings discipline and mindset into his coaching. His sessions focus on helping clients feel stronger physically and mentally while enjoying a sustainable approach to training.
COACH STEVE
Who am I?
Steven is a versatile coach known as the “Swiss Army Knife” of the Nova team. He brings energy, positivity, and experience to every session, delivering training that is both dynamic and purposeful. With 15 years in competitive distance running, including competing at a high collegiate level in the USA, he understands the demands of building both physical and mental resilience. Steven works across strength and conditioning, functional fitness, muscle building, and endurance. His approach blends multiple disciplines with a strong focus on mindset, nutrition, and long-term performance.
COACH FRANCESCA
Who am I?
Francesca is a functional movement coach focused on helping you move better, feel stronger, and train with intention. Her approach centres on building stability and connecting strength across the body for more controlled, natural movement. With a background as a competitive alpine skier and a degree in Exercise and Movement Sciences, she combines high-level experience with a practical, down-to-earth coaching style. Francesca has worked with a wide range of clients, tailoring her approach to fit individual needs. Her focus is on building sustainable, integrative strength that supports both training performance and everyday movement.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Whether you're with us for a week, a month, or a full season of growth, Nova Fitness Retreat offers more than stronger muscles.
You'll leave with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of self, shaped not just by the work you put in, but by the people you share it with.
Let’s rise together.