About Obus

Our Senior Tutor Denise Hanlon has been with us for over 20 years. After a bad road traffic accident, Denise found herself in continual pain despite having exhausted all areas of western medicine. Encountering acupuncture and holistic therapies and realising their amazing benefits on her recovery, she began studying with Obus. Qualifying in Aromatherapy, Anatomy and Physiology, Massage, Reiki, Reflexology and Diet and Nutrition, her teaching career began.  Denise went on continue to study Acupuncture alongside teaching. Denise has taught Diploma and CPD courses in Obus for many years and has written a number of her own courses.  Her knowledge and love for teaching are palpable to all.

After completing a three-year degree in Journalism, Grainne still felt like she was missing something and that she had more to give. A conversation with her mother about the benefits of holistic massage lead to Grainne recognising her natural knack for helping people.  Embarking on her holistic career in 2016, Grainne went on to qualify in a range of holistic modalities and soon joined the Obus family as a therapist.  In 2021 after completing her teacher training, Grainne became part of the Obus Education team and is delighted to be imparting her knowledge as well as beginning to write her own courses.

Mary fell in love with meditation and yoga as a teenager and sees herself as a lifelong student of them. She went on to study a wide range of holistic modalities that she now incorporates into every aspect of her life.  A Yoga and Meditation teacher, Reiki Master, and Aromatherapist, Mary discovered Sound Healing and has written introduction, certificate and diploma courses in this wonderful modality. Her aim is to get people to slow down from the fast pace life we live in – and to not be so hard on themselves.  Mary enjoys creating a safe space for people to “Just Be”

Sandra began her training in massage in 2005 in Cork when she realised her fascination with how the body works and what therapists could do to help with relaxation, aches and pains. She continued to study adding Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone and other therapies to her practice alongside a Diploma in Education and Training. In 2013 Sandra found Obus and studied Aromatherapy and many other therapies.  She has been running her own clinic since 2015 working daily with amazing clients offering a range of treatments that can be tailored to individuals needs. In 2021 Sandra joined the Obus teaching team where she hopes to help students increase their skills and confidence.

From a very young age, Sarah was fascinated and curious about the human body and how it works. Being around loved ones who were in pain and dealing with health issues, she wanted to help. So in 2004 she decided to study Sports Therapy. After studying full time for 2 years she graduated and has been working in Holistic Health and Fitness ever since. Studying Massage, Reflexology, Pathology, Nutrition, Exercise, Health & Fitness, and Pilates, her work has allowed her to marry together her understanding of the body to help people move easier and feel better.

In 2010 she was prompted by several people (including teachers she was once a student of) to consider becoming a teacher herself. Following her Teacher Training Sarah has gone on to teach several ITEC Diploma courses leading to internationally recognised qualifications, written, and delivered CPD workshops in exercise, health & fitness, and massage. She has been a guest speaker and assistant teacher on Teacher Training Courses.

Sarah has studied Aromatherapy and attended the majority of our CPD modalities in Massage and Reflexology here in Obus School and she is working as a therapist in the Obus Clinic.  In 2022 she joins our teaching team.  

Sarah Loves to share the gift of knowledge with her clients and students to empower them. “To support the progress my students, make on their journey to self-improvement and witness their self-actualisation is not only a privilege, but a truly magical experience. It’s a feeling I never tire of!”- Sarah Fitzsimons

I began studying holistic therapies in OBUS in 2015. 

I knew I wanted to do something different, but I wasn’t sure what, so I decided on a diploma in Holistic Massage with Obus. I had recently discovered its many health benefits and was eager to learn more. That diploma and Obus changed the course of my life, and I met the most wonderful people! 

To this day it is one of the best decisions I ever made

From there, I went on to study various other therapies in Obus School, including Deep Tissue Cupping Massage, Ear Candling, Holistic Nutrition, and Reflexology. Susan now has her own holistic clinic where she treats adults and children. 

During the course of my holistic studies, I had two beautiful babies, Julie, and George. 

I have practiced Massage and Reflexology on both my children from the time they were new-borns, and the results were nothing short of amazing. Becoming a mother transformed the way I viewed holistic therapies. I realised that I was now able to instil this way of life into my own children so they would grow up knowing and practicing self-care. I am very passionate about sharing this information with other parents in a supportive and informative way.

“I am now teaching Baby Massage and Reflexology to parents in our weekly classes in Obus Wellness Centre.  The aim of our lovely baby classes is to show parents how they can holistically support their babies and children as they grow and develop.   

I’m so delighted to be a part of the OBUS team and to teach these wonderful Baby Wellness classes to the local community!”   Susan