About Us

D.J O Dwyer 

D.J. is an ex Garda Sergeant having retired from An Garda Siochana after 30 College where he worked as an instructor training Garda Recruits in fitness, selfdefence and first aid. With a strong interest in sport he has worked with Munster Rugby, Tipperary Football and Irish Boxing as a strength and conditioning coach but his real passion is Heartwise, a medical exercise company he owns with his wife Sarah. D.J is a qualified sports performance coach with a First Class honours, master’s degree in Performance coaching. He is also a personal trainer and medical exercise specialist having qualified through the British Association of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation. 

Sarah O Dwyer 

Sarah is also a qualified medical exercise specialist having qualified through the British Association of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation. In 2015 Sarah joined the family business and runs daily classes for Heartwise clients. Sarah’s passion is working with the older generation and helping them to lead a healthy and happier life. Sarah is the person behind the Heartwise logo, “Adding years to your life and life to your years”. 

Paulina Owczarczak-Blaszczyk 

Paulina’s interests include sport and rehabilitation. She played county championship handball in Poland and she is an emergency first responder, life guard and swimming coach. Paulina qualified with a master’s degree in Physiotherapy in the University School of Physical Education in Poznan, Poland in 2007. She has been living in Ireland for 12 years with her family and is working with Heartwise for the last 4 years where she also delivers structured classes to Heartwise clients.