Martin has extensive experience in a business career spanning 40 years including in tchnology, retail, emotional health and wellness. For 20 years he held a Health Educators consultancy role working with corporate companies, community groups and support organisations, this has led to the creation of Opa Mind in 2020. With a special interest in emotional / mental health, Martin assisted a range of organisations in their planning strategy and implementation of wellness programmes. As an ex-sports professional (Martin has represented Ireland in soccer at many levels and has travelled throughout the world representing both country and his club Dundalk FC for 20 seasons) with a number of qualifications in fitness, nutrition, yoga and treating addiction, he has designed and delivered critical proactive health solutions, health exhibitions and tailored solutions for many years. He has also collaborated and partnered with several other health professionals over many years in delivering support care in addiction rehabilitation facilities and suicide prevention initiatives and interventions.
