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.
COACH PHIL
Who am I?
Phil is a CrossFit Level 3 trainer with 16+ years in the game. International coach and gym owner. His sessions blend purpose, progression, and intensity; all backed by deep experience and a sharp eye for technique. Expect structure, sweat, and support, with every move designed to get you closer to your goals. Also: big fan of a post-workout bench chat and a heavy HWPO playlist.
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 LEAH
Who am I?
Leah is a strength and functional training coach who helps clients build power, confidence and skill. Her coaching is rooted in technique and consistency, with a focus on what your body can do, not just how it looks. With experience coaching around the world, Leah brings a thoughtful, supportive style that meets you where you're at and helps you move forward; stronger, every session.
COACH TOMAS
Who am I?
Tomas is Nova’s bodybuilding and physique-development specialist, with over 20 years of experience and titles including Mr. Universe, Mr. World and Mr. Europe. His career reflects a lifetime of precision, discipline and deep technical expertise. His coaching is calm, focused and highly intentional. He specialises in muscle building, body shaping, isolated strength work, posture correction and long-term structural improvement. As a certified nutritionist, he also creates customised plans for sustainable results. Tomas meets every client where they are, guiding them with clarity and patience toward measurable, confidence-building progress.
COACH MATT
Who am I?
Matt is Nova’s strength coach and nutrition specialist, with over 13 years of experience. He began as a university nutrition coach and has since helped countless people achieve their fitness goals through a scientific, personalised approach. He delivers strength classes focused on form, progression and long-term capability, and leads nutrition workshops that make evidence-based guidance clear and actionable. Matt empowers every client to train smarter, fuel better and see meaningful, lasting results.
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.
Chef Sebastian
Who am I?
Chef Sebastian brings a passion for flavour and performance-focused nutrition to every plate at Nova. Drawing on international culinary experience, he designs meals that balance nourishment with creativity — turning healthy eating into something guests look forward to each day. His menus are built around whole foods, vibrant local ingredients, and the belief that recovery starts in the kitchen.
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.
COACH PHILL
Who am I?
Phill is a CrossFit Level 3 trainer with 16+ years in the game. International coach and gym owner. His sessions blend purpose, progression, and intensity; all backed by deep experience and a sharp eye for technique. Expect structure, sweat, and support, with every move designed to get you closer to your goals. Also: big fan of a post-workout bench chat and a heavy HWPO playlist.
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 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 LEAH
Who am I?
Leah is a strength and functional training coach who helps clients build power, confidence and skill. Her coaching is rooted in technique and consistency, with a focus on what your body can do, not just how it looks. With experience coaching around the world, Leah brings a thoughtful, supportive style that meets you where you're at and helps you move forward; stronger, every session.
COACH TOMAS
Who am I?
Tomas is Nova’s bodybuilding and physique-development specialist, with over 20 years of experience and titles including Mr. Universe, Mr. World and Mr. Europe. His career reflects a lifetime of precision, discipline and deep technical expertise. His coaching is calm, focused and highly intentional. He specialises in muscle building, body shaping, isolated strength work, posture correction and long-term structural improvement. As a certified nutritionist, he also creates customised plans for sustainable results. Tomas meets every client where they are, guiding them with clarity and patience toward measurable, confidence-building progress.
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 better. 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 university nutrition coach, he has since guided countless individuals toward their fitness goals through evidence-based programming and now delivers strength classes at Nova that prioritise form, progression and long-term capability, along with nutrition workshops that make complex science clear and actionable.
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.
Chef Sebastian
Who am I?
Chef Sebastian brings a passion for flavour and performance-focused nutrition to every plate at Nova. Drawing on international culinary experience, he designs meals that balance nourishment with creativity — turning healthy eating into something guests look forward to each day. His menus are built around whole foods, vibrant local ingredients, and the belief that recovery starts in the kitchen. Sebastian is also Nova's certified Muay Thai Coach.
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.