About Us
Hartwood Health was set up in October 2019 by Paula Wood, a registered dietitian with many years of experience. She strongly believes that health issues are rarely solved in isolation. Instead, a whole-body approach is required to identify where a problem originates and how to achieve better health.
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It is for this reason that Hartwood Health has a broad team of specialists,
covering nutrition, counselling, musculoskeletal health, and more.
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
We can discuss your concerns and assist in finding the most appropriate treatment for you.
Meet The Teams
Our Alternative Health experts
Jen Carty
Reflexology & Reiki
Jen had a passion for well-being from an early age and undertook a course in reflexology at the age of 18.
She has since also spent over 13 years working in safeguarding vulnerable children and adults whilst doing Reiki level 1, 2 & Master level along the way.
Jen’s passion for helping people has always been a priority but it was the realisation that she wanted to make the well-being of others her life’s mission that she left her corporate job to create it as a priority. Jen believes that clients now look for and need more from holistic treatments and this is why she always combines reiki in her reflexology treatments as well as offering reiki as a stand-alone treatment.
As awareness of holistic and alternative treatments continues to rise, people are beginning to turn to deeper and more connected holistic treatments, and want to feel truly cared for.
Society is filled with hectic schedules, home environments and congested minds, be it from social media overconsumption, constant comparisons, or negative news that affects how we feel. Therefore, the need for a moment of pause and lowering the volume is high. Jen also recognises that every client has different needs and these needs can vary every time they visit, meaning no treatment is ever a cookie cutter method.
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Jen works with us on an ad hoc basis so please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Maria Hill
Usui Reiki & Spiritual Healing, Japanese Massage Therapies & Distance Healing
Life Energy is a unique and valuable resource for those seeking holistic healing and is based at Hartwood Health.
Maria is a dedicated Usui Reiki Practitioner, Spiritual Healer, and founder of Life Energy ©. She has a deep understanding of the healing benefits of holistic therapies for the mind, body, and soul.
Her journey into holistic healing began with a passion for helping others and a desire to embrace nature and its healing abilities. Maria enjoys learning new skills and techniques and in addition to her current therapies is currently training in Animal Reiki and further Japanese therapies.
Maria's approach to therapy is centred around creating a relaxing and nurturing atmosphere where clients can feel comfortable and supported throughout their healing journey. She offers a range of therapies, including Reiki and spiritual healing, designed to promote overall well-being and balance.
Maria's dedication to her craft and her genuine care for her clients make her a unique and valuable resource for those seeking holistic healing.
Maria's interests include freshwater swimming, travelling in her Campervan with her partner and 2 dogs, Dowsing and learning new things.
Maria works with us on a Monday Evening and a Saturday, so please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Karen Hylden
Indian Head Massage
Karen has always had an interest in alternative therapies whilst working largely in administrative roles.
After being made redundant at the end of 2024, there were no longer the same limits on her time and energy, and this gave her the jump start she needed.
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Wasting no time, she embarked on her training in Indian Head Massage, something she had been interested in pursuing for years. She has always been a fan of receiving such amazing therapeutic massages, especially when combined with lovely essential oils.
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Karen is also exploring other therapies such as Tsuboki Japanese hand, facial and foot massage, which she hopes to be qualified in soon!
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Karen lives in Fleet with her husband and two dogs. When she's not working, you'll find her in her kitchen experimenting with new cuisines, Mediterranean and MIddle Eastern in particular.