Personalised care in the heart of the CBD
Habit Health Johnston St brings together premium fitness facilities and a highly skilled clinical team. Our physiotherapists work closely alongside our trainers to support your goals. It doesn’t matter if you’re lifting, recovering, or rebuilding, this is a space where your health comes first.
We are right in the heart of the CBD, 20 seconds from Lambton Quay, and 60 seconds from the waterfront. The train station is just a few minutes away.
Level 1/24 Johnston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Habit Health Johnston St is your premium fitness hub in the heart of the Wellington CBD. It’s a space designed to help you feel stronger, move better, and reach your goals with confidence.
As a member, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to our free-weights area, cardio theatre, sauna and complimentary Wi-Fi. A few feel-good extras will help keep you on track and feeling good, like GHD straighteners, skincare, fresh fruit, and free coffee.
Olaf Stenzel
Elite Personal Trainer
Majestic | Johnston St
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Science, Major in Exercise Science, Massey University Wellington
- Diploma in Exercise Science, WelTec
- Certificate in Exercise Science, WelTec
Professional Experience
Olaf is passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives through effective health and fitness management. With over 15 years of industry experience, he knows how rewarding it is to see the transformation in clients not only on a physical level, but also in self-esteem and confidence.
Not only an expert in helping you to achieve your general health and fitness goals, Olaf is also experienced in injury prevention and rehabilitation, exercise for health conditions including Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, and training performance athletes. His one-on-one training sessions as well as small group clinics offer tailor made solutions based on full movement pattern assessment. His experience covers all ages and abilities.
Specialty Areas
- Strength and conditioning for sports and general fitness
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Exercise specific to health-related conditions
- Core strength and postural corrective exercise
- Weight loss management
- Athletic performance
Jon Serni
Senior Personal Trainor
Majestic | Johnston St
Qualifications
- Diploma in Exercise Science, Central Institute of Technology
- National Certificate in Exercise Science, Central Institute of Technology
- Coaching New Zealand Level 2, Coaching New Zealand
- SAQ Preliminary Award, SAQ International
- IHP Instructor Jr Certification, Institute of Human Performance University
- IHP Instructor Certification, Institute of Human Performance University
- IHP Exercise Specialist Certification, Institute of Human Performance University
- IHP JC's Octagon Certification, Institute of Human Performance University
Professional Experience
Jon’s 25 plus years of experience in the fitness industry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his training methods. His fitness journey started by playing and competing in many sporting disciplines which led him on his career path.
After working in gyms in the Wellington CBD for a few years, Jon moved to London, UK where he ran his own PT business, dealing with high-profile clients.
Through his own personal experience, professional knowledge and extensive and varied client base over the years, Jon excels at being able to offer an individualised training system to cater to your goals. Whether you're a first-time gym user or a professional athlete, Jon will give you the right tools, motivation, and support to get the best out of you.
Specialty Areas
- Strength and Conditioning
- Sports Specific training
- Functional training
- General fitness and wellbeing
- Boxing/Kickboxing/MMA/Self Defence
- Rehabilitation
- Pre/Post Natal
Bailey Hooson
Personal Trainer
Johnston St | Majestic | Evans Bay
Qualifications
- Level 5 Applied Diploma in Personal Training, NZIHF
- Level 4 NZ Certificate in Exercise, NZIHF
- Level 1 CrossFit Trainer, CrossFit
- Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting, Richie Patterson Weightlifting
Professional Experience
Sport and exercise have always been part of Bailey’s world. After undergoing several knee surgeries in her early 20s, she discovered strength training through rehab—an experience that completely reshaped how she viewed movement and fitness. What began as recovery soon grew into a true passion.
Today, you’ll find her training and competing in CrossFit, especially in pairs and team events where performance, connection, and mindset all come together. As a coach, Bailey is driven to help people feel strong, capable, and confident.
She believes everyone deserves to find a style of movement they genuinely enjoy, and she’s here to help you discover what that looks like, so you can feel empowered in the activities you love.
Specialty Areas
- Olympic Weightlifting
- Women’s Health and Fitness
- Strength and Conditioning
- Functional fitness for quality of life
Tanya Richards
Personal Trainer
Johnston St | Majestic | Evans Bay
Qualifications
- Corrective Exercise Specialist Course, The Biomechanics Method
- Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting, Richie Patterson Weightlifting
- Level 1 CrossFit Trainer, CrossFit
- Certificate of Personal Training Level 3 and 4, New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness
- Professional Experience
Tanya began her personal training journey in a CrossFit gym after experiencing firsthand the benefits of working with a coach. She is a passionate trainer who brings a lot of energy to both group and one-on-one training sessions. Tanya understands that everyone is unique, so she focuses on you and encourages correct form and good technique to help you move well, not just in the gym but in your daily lives.
She has worked with clients from 12 to 72 years old and developed a reputation as the go-to coach for injury prevention and rehabilitation, working closely with physiotherapists and other health professionals to build a holistic approach to training.
Utilising previous work experience as a nanny, Tanya knows how to motivate and support even the most reluctant individuals through encouragement and positivity. Always eager to learn, Tanya enjoys exploring new skills and training methods to better support clients of all ages, abilities, and injury histories.
Specialty Areas
- Women's Health and Fitness
- Strength and Conditioning for General Fitness
- Postural Realignment
- Olympic Weightlifting
- Gymnastic Strength Training
Paris Christie
Personal Trainer
Majestic | Johnston St
Qualifications
- Exercise Consultant Level 4, Skills Active New Zealand
- Strength System International Certification Level 1 & 2, Clean Health Institute
- Corrective Exercise Specialist, The Biomechanics Method
- Diploma in Sports & Exercise Nutrition, Shaw Academy
Professional Experience
Paris has a unique background in both Personal Training and Wildlife Conservation. After completing his PT qualification in 2016 he split his time between coaching in NZ and conducting research in Africa, until both passions came together when he had the opportunity to build remote gyms and train Anti-Poaching Rangers working on the front line in Kenya.
Paris has also dedicated himself to upskilling as a coach, having studied extensively throughout his career. He specialises in injury rehabilitation, working closely with the Physio team at Habit to provide his clients with tailored programming to support their recovery.
His career in personal training has also presented him with opportunities in the entertainment industry; working for celebrity clients and contracting for multiple roles on the Avatar movie franchise.
With over 10 years in the industry, Paris has the passion and expertise to guarantee results. Reach out to start your journey toward a stronger, healthier, pain-free you, today.
Specialty Areas
- Injury rehabilitation & corrective exercise programming
- Strength training & powerlifting
- Fat loss & muscle building
- Boxing & general fitness
Monday to Thursday 6.00am - 8.30pm
Friday 6.00am - 7.00pm
Saturday & Sunday 8.00am - 2:00pm
Public Holiday Hours 8am - 2pm
*Sauna access ends 15 minutes before closing time & doors will automatically lock one hour prior to closing.
At Habit Health Johnston St, wellbeing goes beyond the gym.
You’ll find our physiotherapy team right here at Johnston St, ready to support you.
From injury rehabilitation, pain management, and post-surgical care, to pelvic floor support, our expert team creates personalised plans to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay healthy.