Registered Fitness Professional

Noosa Heads, QLD
- Limited experience
- Initial education
120-230 is a DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL
- Some industry experience
- Developing networks
- Further education
230-290 is an ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONAL
- Commitment to learning
- Extensive experience
- Multiple references
290-300 is an INDUSTRY LEADER
- 12+ years industry experience for 300 rating
PROFILE VIEWS: 3,170 ID# 18786
Specialisation
Industry Mentor & Presenter
Industry Experience
35 years
REGISTERED 4 years
EXP 30-SEP-2022
A Bit About Me
Ian is a husband, father, brother and uncle; family and friends are precious to him. He has over 25 years in the Health and Fitness Industry as a Sports Conditioner and Coach, Personal Trainer, Body Worker, International educator, Presenter and Mentor.
He owns and runs OD on Movement Performance Studio, consulted and educated for PT on the Net, Co-Founded PTA Global and is now Co-Founder of SOMA along with great friend and long-time colleague Rodney Corn.
Ian has a unique observation and appreciation of the body in motion. Many years of extensive conditioning and rehabilitation through sport combined with spending time with global groundbreakers in the industry, has authorized Ian to evolve effective movement solutions and systems.
References (32/100) View All
Ian is an inspirational and very knowledgeable mentor for me. Ian and PTA Global played a major role in revolutionizing the Training Department within Fitness First Germany. He inspired my colleagues and myself to implement the PTAG principles which in turn had a huge impact on our business – on the internal and external perception as well as in terms of revenue. In 2011, I took part in his mentorship in Noosa Heads. Three days of intense learning, self-reflection and last but not least - lots of fun! I can highly recommend Ian as a presenter, consultant and mentor!
Sebastian Wegener,
CLIENT
May 2017
I have had the privilege of working in a professional capacity with OD over the last four years. Over the last three decades, my physiotherapy career has involved working in elite level sport alongside world leaders in sports medicine, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning. I have been immensely impressed by the depth of OD's ability and rank him at the top of the pyramid in his profession. He is an excellent coach and mentor plus a brilliant educator. Most importantly for me, OD is a wonderful colleague who has the rare deep skill base to work anywhere along the medicine <->fitness spectrum.
Robin Kerr,
Physiotherapist, Alchemy in Motion
May 2017
Ian O'Dwyer is a healer, and I don't use the word lightly. Long years with animals, people in trouble, and sportsmen at the top of their game have given Ian real insight into human movement - not just on the biomechanical level, though he shines there, but on a psychoscocial level as well. I have watched in awe a number of times as Ian worked with groups, where he is nothing short of miraculous in his ability to get all manner of people working together, no matter their skill or ability level. With individuals, his 'no nonsense empathy' is motivational in its best sense. I heartily recommend Ian for whatever position he seeks. He is a great addition to any team.
Tom Myers,
Professional colleague, Anatomy Trains / www.anatomytrains.com
May 2017
Work History (100/100)
Co Founder | Jul 2017 - Current |
feelSOMA - Self Osteo Myofascial Applications |
Global Presenting | Jan 2013 - Current |
See Achievements for more information |
Educator/Facilitator/Consultant/Author | Jan 2002 - Current |
OD on Movement |
Founder/Director | Apr 1999 - Current |
OD on Movement |
Global Presenting and Workshop | Jan 1988 - Current |
Various (see Achievements for more information) |
Education (0/100)
CPR and First Aid | Jul 2018 |
All Ability training |
Fitness Conference | Nov 2017 |
FitEx |
Immersion 1 | Nov 2017 |
SOMA |
ODoM Mentorship | Aug 2017 |
OD on Movement |
Movement to Optimise Quality of Life | Jul 2017 |
OD on Movement |
References (32/100) View All
Ian is an inspirational and very knowledgeable mentor for me. Ian and PTA Global played a major role in revolutionizing the Training Department within Fitness First Germany. He inspired my colleagues and myself to implement the PTAG principles which in turn had a huge impact on our business – on the internal and external perception as well as in terms of revenue. In 2011, I took part in his mentorship in Noosa Heads. Three days of intense learning, self-reflection and last but not least - lots of fun! I can highly recommend Ian as a presenter, consultant and mentor!
Sebastian Wegener,
CLIENT
May 2017
I have had the privilege of working in a professional capacity with OD over the last four years. Over the last three decades, my physiotherapy career has involved working in elite level sport alongside world leaders in sports medicine, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning. I have been immensely impressed by the depth of OD's ability and rank him at the top of the pyramid in his profession. He is an excellent coach and mentor plus a brilliant educator. Most importantly for me, OD is a wonderful colleague who has the rare deep skill base to work anywhere along the medicine <->fitness spectrum.
Robin Kerr,
Physiotherapist, Alchemy in Motion
May 2017
Ian O'Dwyer is a healer, and I don't use the word lightly. Long years with animals, people in trouble, and sportsmen at the top of their game have given Ian real insight into human movement - not just on the biomechanical level, though he shines there, but on a psychoscocial level as well. I have watched in awe a number of times as Ian worked with groups, where he is nothing short of miraculous in his ability to get all manner of people working together, no matter their skill or ability level. With individuals, his 'no nonsense empathy' is motivational in its best sense. I heartily recommend Ian for whatever position he seeks. He is a great addition to any team.
Tom Myers,
Professional colleague, Anatomy Trains / www.anatomytrains.com
May 2017
Achievements
Youth Coach of the Year | Sep 2017 |
AFL Sunshine Coast |
Global Presentations and Workshops | May 2017 |
Ian's Complete Bio |
Level Three Certified | Aug 2016 |
Fitness Australia |
Youth Coach of the Year | Sep 2015 |
AFL Sunshine Coast |
John Bain Memorial Award | Sep 2014 |
Noosa AFL Seniors "Significant Contribution" |
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