THE SMART HEALTH TEAM

The Smart Health team are a group of like minded, highly experienced therapists
who pride themselves in providing a safe and comprehensive model of wellness care.

Martin Scotcher - DC FMCA MRCC Dip Sp Thp

Martin Scotcher - DC FMCA MRCC Dip Sp Thp

Chiropractor

Born on the Isle of Wight, Martin started his career in Chiropractic having graduated from the Oxford based McTimoney College of Chiropractic in 1997. 

Following qualification and involvement in one of the first high-tech research projects done by the institution, he was immediately asked back to take up a position at the college, specialising in teaching the practical application of chiropractic technique.

Simultaneously, Martin successfully launched into practice on the Island, working both at Watchbell House Natural Therapy Centre and with the late Bronwen Herbertson at her West Wight clinic, which has latterly grown and blossomed into Smart Health under his leadership.

Over the last 20 years, he has successfully treated a multitude of patients of every generation and demographic, from a baby of only 2 day old to very determined folks in their 90’s.

Having done additional training in sports therapy therapies, Martin has worked very closely with several of the Island’s top professional and amateur athletes and knows first hand how important effective rehabilitative care and preventative treatment can be.

Shaun Carter - DC MMCA

Shaun Carter - DC MMCA

Chiropractor

I have been a registered Chiropractor since 2002 working at Watchbell House & since 2017 with my colleague Martin at our Freshwater Clinic.

I have over 30years of clinical experience working in the NHS as a Paramedic with lead clinical, educational, governance and specialist operational roles. I have worked across all health and care sectors leading in health services redesign, which has given me the understanding that wellness care does not happen in isolation, is best when individualised and is always evolving.

My passion is working with my patients to help them maximise their physical potential. This may be to improve pain, maintain mobility or improve physical performance. I combine the McTimoney chiropractic method with soft tissue, Acupuncture and other mobilisation or support techniques.  My aim is to work with an individual, to help educate and guide them to achieve their goals in using chiropractic treatment. I recommend diversity in this approach and welcome working with other therapists and care professionals that best fit your needs.

Ivan Ward

Ivan Ward

Sports / Remedial massage therapist

Born and Raised on The Island Ivan has always led a very active and sporting lifestyle, so it became an easy transition to move into Sports & remedial massage therapy .

He trained at Sports Therapy UK in Hertford  under the tuition of Tim Paine , who is considered by his peers to be the best in the country and a respected and published author on all matters Sports Injury and Massage related.

Ivan’s aim is to help his clients achieve their goals , wether it be pain relief or increased range of motion to high end athletes who want to perform at their peak.

He offers a variety of massage techniques to suit each individual client’s needs, from soft tissue remedial massage to Deep tissue work, for those with more restrictive problems or recovering from injury

Each session is individually tailored to deliver the best results.