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Our course presenters are some of the best humans out there in there in the fitness industry – they are passionate, successful and un-paralleled in their experience. They’ve all lived and breathed their craft and are just busting to teach it to others. We have a rule here at PD4PTs, that if you talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the walk! Here’s some of the PD4PTs family that you’ll meet along your way:

Erin Splatt

Industry Experience

With over 18 years’ experience in both the Australian and UK fitness industries, Erin has an extensive understanding of both personal trainer vocational training skills, as well as business intricacies. Having run 2 successful Personal Training businesses and managed several high level commercial facilities in London, she is conversant with sales planning and marketing and loves business! Owner of PD4PTs, she has a love for delivery high quality, motivational courses.


Courses Delivered.

  • Package Your PT Product for Profit
  • Successful PT Sales
  • Group Outdoor PT Level 1
  • Group Outdoor PT Level 2

Industry Inspiration.

My industry inspiration and drive is helping people to become better version of themselves – whether that be clients with their training programs and goals, or PTs in their careers and businesses. My passion is teaching and sharing knowledge, I believe anything can be achieved with the right energy and focus. I see a movement toward up-skilling and improving the quality of PTs in the industry and I’m excited to be behind it

Roger Saheli

Industry Experience

One of Australia’s most knowledgeable and passionate Kettlebell trainers, Roger is an International Competitor in Girevoy Sport (the sport of KB lifting) and has over 10 years’ industry experience. From powerlifting to functional training; kettlebells and suspension/resistance band training, Roger has upskilled and expanded his knowledge to allow him to create some of the most sought after training and development courses in the industry.


Courses Delivered.

  • Tough Love Kettlebells Level 1
  • Tough Love Kettlebells Level 2
  • Wayflex Functional Suspension System

Industry Inspiration.

I’m motivated to help people, because I was a former fat boy and know the struggle most people go through to get into shape. I love this industry as its always changing and the change you can make in someone’s life is amazingly rewarding. I want to educate people on the right way to train, using the many different training methodologies available to get their results

Nathan Flynn

Industry Experience

A personal trainer with over 10 years’ industry experience, Nathan’s enthusiasm and ability to share knowledge, saw him become a Personal Training Manager at Fitness First and to date, has mentored 100+ trainers.In 2013 both him and his wife Pricilla opened their own PT studio – In2great Fitness and specialise in pain management and fascia release. He is also a Certificate III / IV facilitator with the PT Academy and co-author and presenter of Myofascial Release


Courses Delivered.

  • Myofascial Release

Industry Inspiration.

My biggest strength is my ability to create a positive change in someone’s body by applying some fascial freeing, a mobiliser, or a simple exercise. Learning from Industry Leaders such as Thomas Myers (Anatomy Trains), Ian O’Dwyer (OD on Movement) and Michol Dalcourt (IOM) have taught me to never accept the norm and continue to stay curious!

Aaron Whear

Industry Experience

Aaron is the ‘trainer’s trainer’ with over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of the Fitness Industry, i.e. Personal Training, Gym Instruction, Gym Management, and Business Ownership, his knowledge and courses are renowned. In an industry where trainers come and go, Aaron has stood the test of time and has a record of success that is second to none.


Courses Delivered.

  • Plateau Busting Training Systems
  • Partner Training for PTs
  • Business Boot Camp
  • The Complete Guide To Bodyweight Training

Industry Inspiration.

I realised quickly in the PT industry that doing what everyone else did was not a recipe for success. I decided to work on the business side of personal training and was able to produce outstanding results for my clients. This lead to others in the industry asking for me for my advice and ended up helping me to discover my lifelong passion – sharing my ideas and enthusiasm with trainers who want to learn and develop.

Dr. Andrew Lock

Industry Experience

With over 30 years experience, Andrew Lock is one of the World’s most sought-after rehabilitation professionals for low back pain and other joint issues. Graduating from both La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne,  Andrew has developed a unique system based predominately on the role of strength principles in rehabilitation with great success. His clients range from general population to the pinnacle of sporting excellence. His highly engaging and no-nonsense approach makes him a powerful educator !!


Courses Delivered.

  • Glute Training Essentials Level 1

Industry Inspiration.

My goal is to collate all relevant scientific evidence in rehabilitation to enable all future health professionals to empower themselves and their clients

Dr Dani Antonellos

Industry Experience

Dani Antonellos has made waves in the industry for the past decade, as an Osteopath, Trainer and Professional Bikini Competitor. Her methods as a practitioner encourage her patients to feel educated and in control of their results. When she isn’t with clients, she uses science and real-world experience to mentor other health professionals in business and skill development.


Courses Delivered.

  • Glute Training Essentials Level 1

Industry Inspiration.

My mantra “Movement Is Medicine” demonstrates that movement is the long-term solution for my patients.

Dave Bridgman

Industry Experience

With 34 years boxing and martial arts experience, Dave Bridgman is a “boxer’s boxer” who truly knows his stuff. He’ll teach you correct boxing stance, how to throw a proper punch and ensure you don’t injure your clients. Founder of “Fighting Fit for Life” and “The Science of Pad work” boxing workshops and programs, Dave’s unparalleled industry experience has contributed to the success of his boxing workshops Australia wid


Courses Delivered.

  • Fighting Fit for Life - STAGE 1- BOXING FOR P.T’S WORKSHOP BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE
  • Fighting Fit for Life - Boxing for PTs (Level 2)
  • Fighting Fit for Life - Boxing for PTs (Level 3)

Industry Inspiration.

During my time as a Personal Trainer, I noticed how popular ‘pad work’ had become! Every gym you walk in to, you’d see P.T’s working their clients on the “pads”. I became increasingly disappointed at the lack of quality instruction out there…clients not being properly challenged – getting injured or simply doing it wrong – hence my motivation to write the BEST boxing courses in the industry

Lisa Davis

Industry Experience

Lisa is actively involved in all sections of the health and fitness industry and has been for over 13 years. She is a multi-disciplined Group Exercise instructor, teaching Body Balance, Thump, Body Pump, RPM and Body Vive, however her real passion is for Pilates and she owns a Pilates Studio – Limber Fitness, more recently she has upskilled and has been teaching Yoga


Courses Delivered.

  • Pilates Principles for PT's and Fitness Professionals

Industry Inspiration.

The health and fitness industry is a dynamic environment and I love being able to teach across many facets. My main inspiration is to have the ability to enhance people’s health and well-being through my teaching

Ian O’Dwyer

Industry Experience

With over 20 years’ experience and 500+ workshops in the health and fitness sector, Ian is considered one of the ‘Elders’ of the industry. His unique perspectives, innovations and effective applications enhancing the human being, have seen him collaborate with and befriend many of the industry leaders. He is the Director of OD on Movement, a Movement conditioning and fitness professional education provider that aspires to lead and innovate.


Courses Delivered.

  • Tools of The Trade – Achieving Optimal Results

Industry Inspiration.

Very few fitness professionals have the expertise in functional anatomy, the understanding of integrated flexibility and mobilization, and the implementation of a multitude of techniques in the trenches than Ian O’Dwyer. Ian brings an eclectic approach to unravelling the complexities of the limitations and compensations of human movement to produce a solution-oriented program that specifically addresses the problems of the client.
Chuck Wolf, Human Motion Associates

Lisa Westlake

Industry Experience

Lisa Westlake is a physiotherapist and fitness instructor and a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Women’s Health Group. She was awarded Australian fitness leader of the year in 2000, Australian fitness presenter of the year in 2003 and Australian fitness author of the year in 2009. Lisa shares 20 years of experience in exercise for pre and post-natal women and her courses are second to none in this field


Courses Delivered.

  • Exercising for Two

Industry Inspiration.

Lisa runs an informative, inspiring and interactive day that will answer all your questions about providing fitness programs and advice for women in the child bearing years. She’ll ensure that you will be able to confidently include pregnant women and new mums into your classes and one on one training.

Phil Mifsud

Industry Experience

Phil is the founder of Bodyline Health and is extremely qualified to pass on his knowledge to fitness students as he has both Human Movement and Chiropractic Degrees! He is actively involved in the fitness industry and is an expert on stretching and gym based rehabilitation. His sessions draw on both his academic knowledge as well as his “in the trenches” experience as a PT


Courses Delivered.

  • Injury Prevention Techniques for Personal Trainers

Industry Inspiration.

“I found the course very interesting and learnt a lot. Phil was engaging, approachable and very knowledgeable. I learnt several new techniques not only for exercise prescription but also in helping diagnose the exact issue and correct assessment of clients.”

Troy Hill, Personal Trainer, Fitzroy Swimming Pool

Mick O’Malley

Industry Experience

Mick was a professional boxer who was at one time ranked number three (3) in the world in his weight division. Mick shows the same dedication and enthusiasm he displayed in his boxing career, to help others achieve their goals in the Fitness Industry.

Mick is the boxing coach for the Geelong Football Club and takes camps for the corporate and general public alike. He deals in a variety of areas such as general fitness, weight loss, rehabilitation, and sport specific programs for a variety of ages from teenagers and the elderly.

Mick has his own very successful Personal Training Studio in Geelong – O’Malley Fitness. He also runs the O’Malley Fit Camp which occurs various times through the year, as well as taking his Kokoda experience trips for groups of up to 20 people several times per year/


Courses Delivered.

  • Ultimate Boxing

Industry Inspiration.