About Us

At HAYD (Have A You Day), we believe that everyone deserves the space to feel their pain—without needing to justify it, compare it, or explain it away. Life’s struggles, whether big or small, are valid, and HAYD was created to support people through them.

I’m Holly Westwood, an osteopath born and raised in the south of the UK. From the start of my career, my focus has always been on helping people achieve a better quality of life. But as I graduated and began looking for job opportunities, I noticed a disconnect. Most UK job offers emphasized “lots of patients” and “big money,” which didn’t resonate with why I became an osteopath.

When I came across job descriptions in New Zealand and Australia, it was like a breath of fresh air. They spoke in depth about working with patients’ individual needs and differences to influence their situations positively. The focus wasn’t just on numbers but on people—on truly helping them.

That approach drew me across the world, and I took a job in Auckland, New Zealand. I haven’t looked back since. Today, I own my own practice in Matakana, Auckland, where I get to work in a way that aligns with my soul. I help people reconnect with their values, find purpose, and live lives they’re truly happy with.

I know firsthand what it’s like to feel disconnected from your true self, and how important it is to realign with what truly matters. That belief is what drives my work, both as an osteopath and as the founder of HAYD. Whether it’s through a treatment plan or a thoughtfully curated gift box, my mission is to help people feel seen, supported, and connected to what makes life meaningful.

Why I Started HAYD

As an osteopath, I see people at their most vulnerable. I hear their fears of getting older, losing their quality of life, or missing out on time with loved ones. I see how physical pain often intertwines with life’s other challenges—stress, sleep issues, nutrition, and mental health. What stands out to me most is how often people downplay their struggles, as if their pain isn’t “enough” to be acknowledged.

I’ve had patients tell me about their struggles only to quickly dismiss them: “But it’s not as bad as what others are going through.” I’ve heard people minimize their emotions, saying they’re not “officially” diagnosed with anxiety or depression, as though that invalidates their feelings. These moments inspired me to create HAYD—to give people permission to feel, grieve, and heal without comparison or judgment.

With HAYD, we hope to undo the stereotype that pain needs to be justified to be acknowledged. Everyone’s feelings are valid, no matter the scale of what caused them. Together, let’s give people the permission to feel—and the support to heal.


HAYD Is Also About You, the Giver

HAYD isn’t just about supporting the person receiving the gift—it’s about helping you feel connected, fulfilled, and true to the caring person you want to be.

Life is busy and often overwhelming, leaving little time to nurture the relationships that matter most. You sometimes feel deflated when you can’t show up for the people you love as much as you’d like. The days pass quickly, and the weight of juggling everything—work, family, social commitments—makes it hard to maintain relationships in the way you want.

HAYD is here to bridge that gap. It’s a thoughtful way to reconnect with those you care about and let them know you’re still there, even when life gets in the way. These gift boxes aren’t just about the items inside—they’re a way for you to express love and support, to show your thoughtfulness, and to let someone know they matter to you.

By giving a HAYD gift, you’re giving yourself the chance to live your values: to be the supportive, loving person you strive to be, even in life’s chaos. You’re showing that you care, that you see their struggles, and that their feelings are valid—no matter the scale of their pain.

HAYD isn’t about overcompensating or perfection. It’s a meaningful gesture that allows you to reconnect with the relationships you cherish and reminds you that you don’t need to sacrifice who you are because life got busy. With HAYD, you’re not just giving a gift—you’re giving yourself permission to stay connected, thoughtful, and present for the people you care about most.