About ANCHOR life + fitness in Kennett Square, PA

We Built our Gym
Around You

ANCHOR life + fitness is our dream, built with you in mind. Our coaches are highly skilled professionals with top-tier communication skills and elite programming. Each coach brings a unique energy and skillset, but they all create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

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ABOUT ANCHOR life + fitness

This is Our Team

We are a group of committed full-time professional coaches, here to help you take your fitness and health to the next level. Through intelligent programming, encouraging instruction, and real-talk accountability, our coaches guide you from where you are to where you want to go.

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Our Coaches

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Charlene Richardson

Founder

Certifications

M.Ed Exercise Physiology
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
StrongFirst Elite
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Titleist Performance Institute Certified
Yin Yoga Teacher
As the founder of ANCHOR life + fitness, Charlene Richardson believes it is her responsibility to help her members become stronger and healthier so that they can live their lives to the fullest. A passionate advocate for a holistic approach to health, fitness, and wellness, Charlene has turned her dream...

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BA Psychology
BS Dietetics
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
Leigh Anne is a certified personal trainer with over 20 years of professional experience. Her interest in fitness began at an early age through her participation in various sports that continued through high school, where she ultimately earned a scholarship to play lacrosse for the University of Delaware. After graduating...
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Leigh Anne Emrich

Manager
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Debbie Ross

Coach

Certifications

StrongFirst Level I
StrongFirst Level II
Debbie is a dedicated small animal veterinarian who has practiced for 41 years. For physical and mental exercise, she pursued martial arts in 2010. Over the following several years she achieved her second-degree black belt in tae kwon do, forms and weapons. She continued her studies and became a children’s...
Abbey began her career in the health insurance industry in 2014, where she spent over a decade helping her clients navigate a complex and often frustrating system. Through that experience, she saw firsthand the gaps in a reactive healthcare model, which fueled her growing passion for nutrition and fitness. In...
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Abbey

Coach
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Dominick Martino

Yoga Instructor, Massage Therapist

Certifications

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200)
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
As a licensed massage therapist and yoga instructor, Dominick’s background gives him a unique perspective on movement. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he has developed his own approach to massage incorporating varying styles into his manual therapy and bodywork, including deep tissue, myofascial, trigger point work,...

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Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200)
After several brief encounters with yoga as an adolescent and young adult, Eryn finally gave in to her calling in May 2019 when she ventured to Rishikesh, India to complete a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Atri Yoga Center. At ANCHOR, Eryn seeks to create a calming environment to...
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Eryn Krivansky

Yoga Instructor
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Nicky Webber

Coach, Reiki Master

Certifications

Reiki Master
StrongFirst Level I
Nicky’s career began in 2011 as a Licensed Practical Nurse, working her way to earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Chester University in 2018. In her post in the cardiology unit at a local hospital, her passion for helping others has taken a more holistic path focusing...

Certifications

StrongFirst Level I
StrongFirst Level II
Brian began his kettlebell training at ANCHOR life + fitness in late 2019 and earned his SFGI certification from StrongFirst in early 2021. Growing up, he wrestled and was deeply involved in martial arts, achieving a 2nd-degree black belt in Aiki-Jujitsu and teaching at the Yorkville Judo Club for five...
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Brian Matlock

Coach
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Dawn Thomforde

Yoga Instructor

Certifications

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200)
Dawn’s commitment to the Art of yoga has been unwavering. Under the expert tutelage of Susan Smith at Yoga Secrets in Kennett Square, PA; she successfully completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Recognizing the multi-faceted nature of yoga, Dawn extended her knowledge by earning certifications in Yin Yoga & Restorative...
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Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard

At ANCHOR life + fitness, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line equipment to ensure our clients achieve their fitness goals.

Strength Equipment – Outfitted with Rogue Fitness and StrongFirst gear — barbells, kettlebells, and resistance bands — so every lift, swing, and pull is supported by equipment.

Active Recovery Space – A dedicated area for yoga, joint mobility, and restorative movement — because recovery isn’t optional, it’s part of the program.

Group & Personal Training Spaces – Built spaces for ANCHOR Fit classes and small-group personal training, designed so every member feels coached and supported.

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A Facility Designed for
Performance & Community.

ANCHOR life + fitness facility stands apart through its modern, spacious design in a professionally interior designed vintage firehouse. Featuring full service locker rooms adorned with showers, AVEDA products, towels, hair dryers and more. The gym space has a modern yet rustic feel that is bright and inviting.

Active Recovery – We offer a space for our Active Recovery Classes – Yoga, Joint Mobility & Strength, Nervous System Regulation, and more.

Modern Amenities – Our locker rooms are clean and fully equipped with showers, towel service, and AVEDA products.

Member Perks – You’ll have access to free Wi-Fi and Coffee in our beautiful kitchen to hang out and connect with other members.

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That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!

We’ve had a blast telling you a bit about ourselves. But this isn’t about us, it’s about you. Your journey, your goals, your results. So let’s get to know each other, set some life-changing but attainable goals, and welcome you to our supportive community.

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