Hello, welcome to the ‘Massage in Bristol’ website, my  name is Saskia Chaplin and I am a massage therapist based in Bristol qualified in Holistic massage, Thai massage and Ayur Yogic massage (also known as Ayurveda Yoga massage).

Bristol Massage

In this website I aim to introduce you to the different massage therapies I do, explain some of their benefits, and offer some answers to your frequently asked questions (FAQ). If you would like to ask me a question or book in a session you can email me or call me on 07904 121646.

The Importance of Touch

Touch is a basic human need, and nurturing touch is fundamental to our well being; simply noticing how a parent responds to their injured child or a person rubs an area immediately after hurting it, is simple proof of this.

There are many types of touch therapies, massage therapy being one of the more commonly known generic terms. As a touch therapy, massage has been around for many thousands of years. There are numerous massage modalities, some of the most well known being; swedish massage, holistic massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, therapeutic massage and Thai massage. Most therapists integrate many techniques from various disciplines within their sessions.

All massage activates the body’s natural ability to heal itself and therefore increase health and well-being. For this reason massage therapy in its many forms has become increasingly popular in recent years as the many benefits are being better understood and more widely recognised.

Added to this the increased pressures of modern life have seen more and more people seek relaxation techniques to reduce stress in the form of meditation, yoga and relaxation massage.

• Therapeutic Massage Versus Relaxation Massage (massagetherapy.suite101.com)
• Massage Sessions. What You Want to Know (articlesbase.com)
• Ayurvedic Massage Therapy (articlesbase.com)
• The Medicinal Benefits Of A Good Massage! (dirjournal.com)