Paula Wood

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Registered Dietitian, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) | Registration No: DT05366
• Full Member, British Dietetic Association (BDA) | Membership No: 3658

SPECIALIST AREAS

• Gastroenterology: Management of digestive, functional gut, and bowel disorders.
• Menopause & Midlife Women’s Health: Navigating metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle transitions.
• Weight Management: Specialist clinical strategies for sustainable weight loss, gain, and maintenance.
• Physical & Learning Disabilities: Managing nutritional requirements for individuals with complex needs.

Paula Wood is an experienced Registered Dietitian with over 30 years of diverse experience spanning the NHS, military research, specialized residential care, and private practice. She began her clinical career within the NHS before spending 16 years conducting vital nutritional research for the UK Armed Forces, designing protocols to optimize the physical health and performance of military personnel. Paula subsequently specialized in complex care at a residential college, managing intricate feeding requirements and clinical nutrition for physically disabled young adults.

Throughout her career, Paula has recognized how nutritional needs evolve across the lifespan, and how acutely the pressures of daily life impact eating patterns and behavioural food choices. In 2019, she founded Hartwood Health in Fleet, Hampshire, establishing a multidisciplinary clinic that connects the local community with highly qualified healthcare professionals. Alongside directing the clinic, Paula maintains an active clinical practice, specializing in gastrointestinal health, sustainable weight management, and providing dedicated nutritional pathways for women navigating the complexities of the menopause.

With over three decades of clinical expertise, Paula is able to translate complex nutritional science into realistic, practical, and sustainable dietary guidance tailored to individual lifestyles. She is a skilled communicator who builds empathetic, collaborative partnerships with her patients, ensuring they feel heard rather than restricted. Her extensive background allows her to look beyond simple symptoms, addressing the root lifestyle factors to help patients achieve and maintain optimum, long-term health benefits.