Laurent’s Specialties
Movement and mobility
Injury Rehabilitation
Athletic development
Transform your movement
Whatever your fitness goals are, movement is at the heart of it. ONI Movement Coaches maximise your movement potential, helping you to live powerfully, without injury.
My Story
I’ve always had a tendency to overwork, overcommit, and overstress myself. As an aspiring athlete in my teens, I was riddled with injuries related to overuse and stress. My first career choice out of high school was to be a chef - but that was short-lived as I burnt out within 2-3 years. Even after a brief stint in the NZ Army Reserves, I continued to struggle with finding a healthy way to live my life.
These experiences drove me to learn more about health and exercise science, with a particular interest in how movement and stress impacts the body. I became a certified personal trainer and mobility coach in 2015, a massage therapist shortly after in 2016, and then started assembling a team of like minded professionals for my own gym studio (ONI) in late 2017.
I’ve learnt so much on my journey and I don’t ever intend to stop. I want to use what I’ve learned through my studies and experiences to help you however I can. It’s incredibly fulfilling for me to feel like I’ve contributed in some way and it’s why I love working with my amazing team as well as my awesome clients.
I want to make an impact.
“It’s incredibly fulfilling for me to feel like I’ve contributed in some way and it’s why I love working with my amazing team as well as my awesome clients.”
- Laurent Pang, ONI Founder
People I’ve worked with
BRETT GIBBS
2 x World Champion Powerlifter
- IPF Open 2015/2019 & Junior 2019
I met with Laurent and the team immediately after partially tearing my quad while squatting one day. They really made me feel welcome at ONI, scheduling me in very quickly and ensured I was doing everything I could to get back to 100% ASAP which was the most important thing for me.
Setting expectations, explaining potential causes and rehabilitation exercises in a clear and concise manner really set me up for what was a hugely successful rehab of the torn quad. A mere 8 weeks later I was able to squat the World Record of 299kg @ 83kg body weight with confidence.
Had I not gone to ONI right away I 100% doubt I would've been able to achieve that result. I want to thank you guys for all of the help and effort you put into sports rehab and development of athletes as a whole.
Tyler Simpson
NZ’s Strongest Man 2019 (105kg)
I've been using Laurent and the ONI team since 2017 (before it was officially ONI). The knowledge and expertise of the ONI crew is outstanding. They have helped with rehab on a couple of injuries that would have taken me out of strength sports, but with correct exercise was able to come back. Also working on prehab and fixing the smaller muscle groups is probably the best thing I could have done.
Luke Fiso
NZ’s ‘Fittest Man’
4 x Crossfit Games Pacific Regionals Individual
Laurent and the team at ONI are awesome, they helped keep our athletes healthy through the CrossFit Open and helped me personally prepare for the 2018 CrossFit Pacific Regionals. Laurent is so passionate about creating good movement and developing world-class athletes.
Jared Beckett
3 X NZ Champion Powerlifter
2 x Oceania Champion Powerlifter
I’m lifting mostly pain free for the first time in months now and it’s thanks to Laurent, and I’m stoked to say I’ll be working with him. If you’re having flexibility or pain issues then hit them up – it’s cool to be hardcore but pain shouldn’t be a feature of your lifting.
Sam Andrews
IFBB Pro
NZIFBB Nationals Overall Men's Physique (Pro Card)
If you're looking to make better movements in training, leading to all round better engagement and effective use of muscle, get in touch with Laurent. I've learnt a ton from him about the importance of mobility!
Michael 'Magic' Mikaere
5 x CrossFit Games Regional Individual
It's been great to be able to get in to ONI and get on the Assault Air Runner in preparation for this year's CrossFit Games Regionals. Outside of the running aspect, we've been working on my movement, uncovering deficiencies in certain patterns, which has been amazing for training so far and ensuring longevity.
Wade Phillips, IPF Powerlifter
It's been awesome working with Laurent. Working on my weaknesses has been one of the best advantages of working with Laurent, aiming to make my approach to Powerlifting the most well-rounded and bulletproof to get me to the world stage in the future.
Sean Howe, International Discus and Shotput
I've been competing at an international level and training as a high performance athlete for many years and I can safely say I have never come across a more helpful, thoughtful team than the personal trainers at ONI. They can cater to a massive range of clients, rehabilitation for injuries, pro athletes, aspiring fitness gurus or just the average person who wants to shed the love handles, you will never find a more "PERSONAL" personal training provider than these guys.
Anyone in the Wellington area looking to better themselves and Become Invincible need look no further. ONI has got you covered.
Edd Gough, Archery Coach
I have been training with Laurent for 6 months now, and have noticed a huge improvement in my strength, fitness, and mobility. I gained movement I didn’t know I’d lost and it’s made my lifts more effective and stopped my lower back pain. My archery has hugely improved in performance as a result as well. Laurent has helped me smash through a plateau I was stuck in for a long time, as someone who isn’t a fan of cardio or running for hours on a treadmill, Laurent was exactly what I’ve been looking for in a personal trainer: committed, knowledgeable, and creative.
Jaden Hamilton, Olympic Weightlifter
First class gym in Wellington. Awesome personal trainers who know what they are talking about, listen to your goals and set you on the best path. The gym is clean and has a great variety of equipment to cater to whatever your needs are.
Nathan V, Volleyball Player
This place fixed my knee injury that I've been living with for 4 years and I honestly didn't think it was possible. Definitely recommending ONI to everyone.
Eman R. Basketball Player
Honestly, can't speak any higher about Laurent and his team at ONI. They took the stigma out of going to the gym with their friendly and professional attitude about personal training and I've been lucky to have had some great sessions there. I'd tried other places in Wellington but couldn't find a place that could help me figure out my own body in a safe space! Highly Recommended if you want to change the way you move and appreciate your body! A++
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