Your coach.
Matthew Carney.

I’m Matthew, a personal trainer at Fitness First St Leonards, Pilates instructor, and author. I help people connect their training today with the freedom to stay active for life.

Originally from Austin, Texas, I moved to Sydney in 2025. My background includes 22 years in personal training, 15 years teaching Pilates, and six years of Precision Nutrition coaching.

In my twenties, I was a strength and conditioning coach living with chronic back and shoulder pain from sports injuries. Discovering therapeutic Pilates changed how I trained and helped me regain confidence in my body. That experience still shapes my coaching. I teach you what to do, how to do it, and why it matters. Together, we build and implement a long-term strategy for your goals, developing the skills and confidence to train more independently.

My approach to fascia & movement →