Ian O'Dwyer
Founder and Director
Co-Founder PTA Global
Movement & Performance Coach
Body worker
Ian O’Dwyer, affectionately known as OD, boasts a remarkable 30-year journey across various industries. His multifaceted expertise spans the roles of Movement Coach, Sports Conditioner, Personal Trainer, Body Worker, Global Educator, Author, and Mentor.
With an illustrious career, Ian helmed the iconic OD on Movement Performance Studio on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast for an impressive 24 years. His influence extended worldwide as he served as a consultant and educator for PT on the Net, the largest global educational hub for fitness professionals. Ian’s visionary spirit came to the fore when he co-founded PTA Global, an entity that revolutionized the fitness industry. Today, he continues to shape the future as the Co-Founder of Feel SOMA.
What sets Ian apart is his innovation and unwavering commitment to personal growth. His extensive knowledge and experience in movement, tissue conditioning and performance fuel his pursuit of progressive approaches, transcending conventional philosophies and applications that once challenged him. Ian’s coaching ethos is inclusive, encompassing the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects, empowering individuals to find positive solutions and experiences.
Ian possesses a unique gift—an innate ability to connect, observe, and effect instant change in individuals, groups, and teams. His approach is characterised by inclusivity, practicality, and enjoyment, earning him profound respect from clients, friends, family, and colleagues around the globe.
Rodney Corn
Founder
Co-Founder PTA Global
Master in Biomechanics
Bachelor in Psychology
First and foremost, Rodney is blessed to be the husband to an amazing woman, Tina, and father of two beloved daughters, Ashlyn and Mia. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the Health and Fitness industry as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, therapeutic exercise tech, international educator and presenter, author, researcher, and university adjunct faculty member.
He is the former Director of Education for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), is a Co-Founder and former COO of Personal Training Academy (PTA) Global, more recently has Co-Founded Feel SOMA (Self Osteo-Myofascial Applications) with long-time friend and colleague, Ian O’Dwyer. Feel SOMA is a practical, innovative self-care movement enhancement education that promotes recovery and regenerative health.
Rodney is now the Director of Eleiko Education promoting performance, learning, and kindness through world-class education and products to help make people stronger so they perform better in sports and in life.
