The Bath Massage Company was founded in 2010 by Polly Chadwick to provide professional, caring, holistic and person-centred massage treatments and courses.
“I set up the business with the main goal of offering the best massage possible to help people in their health and wellness journey, and to support them through a really tailored treatment to address their individual needs. I am very proud today to have a fabulous team with me, who all have their own unique massage style, but all have the same ethics and that is to give the best massage possible and treat each client with the respect and compassion they deserve” Polly Chadwick
Venues – Bath and South Devon
BATH – Polly and team work from the recently and beautifully refurbished treatments rooms at Seasons Natural Health Store, which offer a haven of tranquillity and calmness. Charlotte Street & Broad Street car parks are both a 5 minute walk from the venue.
Seasons Natural Health Store, 10 George Street, Bath BA1 2EH
DEVON – Polly works in South Devon from her wellness clinic, The Mulberry Rooms, Unit 11, The Old Cider Works, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5NF www.themulberryrooms.com
MEET THE TEAM
Polly Chadwick (owner) is an experienced massage practitioner and holds BTEC and ITEC qualifications in Swedish holistic massage
and Anatomy & Physiology, Diploma in pregnancy massage, and is certified in deep tissue massage and remedial massage.
Polly is a CIMI (Certified Infant Massage Instructor) and trained through the IAIM International Association of Infant Massage. She teaches Hypnobirthing and uses The Wise Hippo programme.
- BTEC Level 4 professional diploma in Holistic massage, Anatomy & Physiology
- ITEC Level 3 professional diploma in Holistic massage, Anatomy & Physiology
- CIMI Certified Infant Massage Instructor
- Diploma in Pregnancy Massage
- Certificate in Deep Tissue massage
- Certificate in Acupressure Facial Massage
- Certified Hypnobirthing teacher
- Hands Free certification
- Level 2 Breast Feeding Peer Support
- First Aid
Polly is a fully registered member of the following professional bodies and holds full insurance with them:
FHT Federation of Holistic Therapists
IAIM International Association of Infant Massage
Wise Hippo Hypnobirthing UK
Livvie Haines trained at The Cotswold Academy in Cirencester gaining an ITEC Level 3 Holistic Massage Diploma including Anatomy and Physiology. After developing a keen interest in Women’s health, especially during her own pregnancy and birth, Livvie went on to train with Gateway Workshops in Pregnancy Massage, along with Warm Bamboo Massage.
After having her own children and recognising the incredible benefits that Baby Massage can bring ,not only to the child but for the amazing bonding benefits for the parents, Livvie knew that she would love to be able to teach other parents to use baby massage on their own children. She trained with Gateway workshops in Baby Massage instructor training and loves this part of her role as a massage therapist running classes with parents and their new baby.
Livvie has a down to earth nature and a very personable approach to treating her clients – ensuring that they are comfortable and at ease from the moment they step through the door. She adapts her treatments so that each one is unique, beneficial, professional and special for each person.
Livvie holds the following qualifications: :
- ITEC Level 3 Holistic Massage Diploma including Anatomy, physiology and Pathology.
- Diploma in Advanced Deep Tissue Massage
- Diploma in Pregnancy Massage
- Diploma in Warm Bamboo Massage
- Baby Massage instructor training
Livvie is a member and insured by FHT Federation of Holistic Therapists.
Briony Hodges qualified in Level 4 Holistic Massage with Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology at the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork (BCMB) and has since gained certificates in Deep Tissue Massage and Pregnancy massage.
Briony is passionate about working with clients to put together a tailored massage treatment to suit their individual needs, blending a range of massage techniques to provide a holistic approach that positively impacts emotional well-being, as well as targeting muscular aches and pains.
She is very passionate about massage and the amazing benefits it can bring, and particularly enjoys the relaxation and calm it can bring to clients, as well as reducing stress and relief to pains and tension. A treatment with Briony offers a wonderful calm and nurturing environment for you to enjoy time and space and feel the benefits of increased overall wellbeing.
Briony holds the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage (Massage Training Institute)
- Deep Tissue Massage certified (BCMB)
- Dip in Pregnancy massage (BCMB)
Briony is a registered practitioner under the Massage Training Institute and holds full practitioner insurance with Balens.
Anette Hall has extensive experience and has been a therapist for over 25 years and has worked in several luxury spas both as a therapist and in senior positions. Her dedication and passion for holistic therapies stems from the desire to improve and enhance the wellbeing of her clients.
Through her experience and skill in listening to and then addressing her clients needs, she understands the positive impact a treatment can have on a persons physical, mental and emotional quality of life.
Anette holds a deep and profound belief in the benefits of the holistic treatments she offers, of which some are the reduction of stress, tension and anxiety, the promotion of relaxation and improved sleep, enhanced circulation of the blood and lymph which increases energy and improves immunity, the easing of muscular strain and the healing of soft tissue.
Anette holds the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Holistic Massage
- Anatomy and Physiology
- International Federation of Aromatherapy
- Member of the International Institute of Reflexology
- Federation of Holistic Therapy
- Certified in Deep Tissue Massage
- Certified in Pregnancy Massage
- Certified Gua Sha Facialist
- Certified in Cancer Massage Therapy-Oncology Practioner Diploma
Eli Middleton is currently in her fourth year of studying MSci Sports and Exercise Science at Bath University. For the past 12 months she has been on a professional placement year where she worked at ‘Neurokinex’ as a Neurorehabilitaion Trainer. This involved providing activity-based rehabilitation to people living with paralysis including spinal cord injuries and strokes.
Along side this Eli has been working as a Sports Massage therapist, which compliments her MA and she her a deep knowledge of the human body which has helped her to work with clients and offer a very tailored treatment. Eli is a keen runner and hockey player and has a good understanding and appreciation of the positive impact having a sports massage can have. Eli is very passionate and enjoys working closely with clients to help them recover and destress from all of life’s challenges.
Eli will be running a Sports Clinic every Tuesday and Saturday where she will offering Sports massage as well as Deep Tissue massage.
Eli holds the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage (Massage Training Institute)
Eli s a registered practitioner under the Massage Training Institute and holds full practitioner insurance with Balens.
Katie Minty has completed her level 4 Sports Massage and will be qualifying in her next course, Dry Needling this summer.
Katie has gained invaluable experience working in academy football, where they introduced her to the fundamentals of health and fitness. This laid the foundation for her journey and ignited her passion for helping others.
Driven by a passion for health and wellness, Katie decided to pursue a career as a sports massage therapist. She wanted to combine her love for fitness with the desire to help others overcome their physical challenges and enhance their overall well-being. Discovering the immense benefits of weightlifting and the impact it had on her own physical and mental well-being Katie has delved deeper into the world of fitness and realised the crucial role that recovery and injury prevention played in maintaining optimal performance.
Katie is excited to continue sharing my knowledge and making a positive impact in the lives of many.
If you are looking for a skilled and compassionate sports massage therapist who will prioritise your needs and guide you towards achieving your goals, Katie is your woman. She believes together, she will enhance your physical performance, prevent injuries, and promote a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
Katie holds the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage (Massage Training Institute)
- PT Diploma
- Dry Needling
Katie is a registered practitioner under the Massage Training Institute
