Get to know Pene.

Director/Founder Ma’at Studio Pilates by Penelope Johnston. Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with Pilates International Training Centre (Pilates ITC). Member of Pilates Alliance Australia

My mission is that every client leaves each class feeling balanced in mind and body, improving their quality of life, physical fitness and their general health.

Movement has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. After spending fifteen years in the fitness industry, instructing high intensity group classes, I was suffering from ‘burn out’ and instructed by my naturopath to slow down - to seek a less strenuous exercise regime. So I tried Pilates.

This was the beginning of my love and passion for all aspects of the Pilates method. The immediate results - from the mind-body connection through movement and breath, the strength and flexibility, the physical feeling of ‘long’ and ‘strong’ and the overall balance, I was addicted. I then wanted to share this with every ‘body’! I was amazed at how strong I felt whilst being so gentle on my body.

I decided to become a Pilates instructor after four years of Studio Pilates, to share my passion and assist others to discover another level of body awareness that Pilates creates. In 2019 I completed a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with Pilates International Training Centre in Sydney, and I haven’t looked back.

My love and passion continues to grow as I see transformation of my clients, exhibiting the six key Pilates principles; breath, concentration, control, flow, precision and being centred. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals, Pene

“Breath, concentration, control, flow, precision and being centred.”

  • A range of classes are offered to accommodate beginners to advanced; from semi-privates to one on ones; from mums with bubs to seniors. Click here to see what is offered.

  • Early mornings - we have you covered! Classes start at 6:30am. Afternoons more your thing…. we have those too! Click here to see our days and times.

  • Want to chat first? No problems. I offer a consultation session so we can go over any issues, concerns or just general questions you may have. Click here to get in touch.

  • "If you're looking for a Pilates Studio to join, look no further that MA'AT Pilates Lambton. You will be greeted by the owner Pene, where you instantly feel welcomed. What I love about Pene is that you get a personalised program on your strength and weaknesses and of course injuries. And I must say this has helped me from a rehabilitation point of view as well, with a chronic foot injury. Forever grateful to have joined this lovely studio."

    Michelle

  • "Pilates has been the perfect support I needed to help me achieve my health and fitness goals. I didn't think Pilates was for me. I thought a more traditional gym would be my answer. But now I can say that after 18 months with Pene's classes, I stand taller, have more stability, better balance and posture, and I can jog up and down stairs. I'm definitely more flexible and feel stronger. I would recommend anyone who wants to improve their fitness and core strength to give this a go."

    Jonathon