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 Muskuloskeletal experts
Toby Pollard-Smith
Osteopath
Toby qualified with distinction from the British School of Osteopathy (now the University College of Osteopathy) M.Ost course in 2014. He has also completed training in sports massage and various rehabilitation techniques.
Before training as an osteopath, Toby was a professional ballet dancer, working in Tel Aviv with the Israel Ballet, followed by freelance work, and then two world tours with Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. While a dancer, Toby had various injuries and experienced plenty of treatment himself. An interest in how the body works, and what happens when it goes wrong, led to his career change.
Toby has built valuable experience in a variety of clinics, as well as continuing to work with a leading Formula One team. He enjoys seeing patients of all ages and from all backgrounds, but unsurprisingly, has a special affinity with performing artists, especially dancers. Most of all, Toby enjoys improving the way in which people move. This helps injuries improve, and also prevents further injury in the future.
Toby lives in Fleet with his wife and two young daughters. He has always loved music and now enjoys cooking and gardening.
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Sports Therapist
Rosemary Gifford
Rosemary qualified in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation and has over 14 years experience in managing individuals with varying functional injuries, both sport and non-sport related.
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She initially developed a passion for musculoskeletal dysfunction when working as a Registered General Nurse in Orthopaedics, and later working as a Clinical Practitioner in the Emergency Department and as an Athletics Coach.
Rosemary is committed to empowering individuals to reclaim and optimise their physical independence across all walks of life, from elite athletes to those who wish to maintain their functional well-being.
Over the years she has gained knowledge and built a comprehensive toolkit to support her holistic approach to assessment, treatment plans, rehabilitation and education on the current issue and prevention of further injury.
Completing further qualifications as a Bodymaster Practitioner, Sound & Energy Healing Practitioner, Systematic Kinesiologist and skills in acupuncture, Sports Taping, Kinesiology taping, Muscle energy, soft tissue release, positional release techniques and therapeutic ultrasound and Thai Massage.
Rosemary likes to immerse in the sounds and energies of nature with some "Forest Bathing" or walking barefoot along the beach! Circuits and dog walks feature high on the agenda for downtime as well as spending time with family.
Rosemary likes to travel and gain knowledge of other countries, experiencing their traditions and cultures.