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
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
Polly also works in South Devon from Yellow Door Therapies, 2a East Street, Ashburton TQ13 7AA
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.
Tia Neech 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, Pregnancy massage and Reflexology.
Tia incorporates several techniques to create a bespoke and tailored treatment for clients using myofascial release work, mobilisation, soft tissue therapy and trigger point release work. Tia is very passionate about working with clients to give them the best treatment to suit individual needs, blending these massage techniques to provide a holistic approach that positively impacts emotional well-being, as well as targeting muscular aches and pains.
Tia holds the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage (Massage Training Institute)
- Deep Tissue Massage certified (BCMB)
- Pregnancy Massage certified (BCMB)
- Reflexology Massage certified (BCMB)
Tia is a registered practitioner under the Massage Training Institute and holds full practitioner insurance with FHT.
Karli Conn 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, Eastern Foot Massage and Hot Stones Massage.
Karli 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.
Karli will work with you during the appointment to agree a bespoke treatment based on your requirements, including relaxation for a busy mind and body, mobilisation and stretches to relieve any stress being held in the body, and muscle tension release through deep tissue and trigger point work.
Karli holds the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage (Massage Training Institute)
- Deep Tissue Massage certified (BCMB)
- Hot Stones Massage certified (BCMB)
- Eastern Foot Massage certified (BCMB)
Karli is a registered practitioner under the Massage Training Institute and holds full practitioner insurance with Balens.
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.
Cristina Urgnani 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 3D Side Lying Massage, Alleviating Headaches Massage and Chair Massage.
Cristina’s approach to massage therapy is holistic, focusing on personalised treatments that cater to each client’s unique requirements, addressing both physical and emotional well-being, customizing the massage experience, to reach deep relaxation, stress relief, and muscle tension release through a combination of techniques, including grounding flowing strokes, mobilization, stretching, deep tissue work, all tailored to your needs and preferences.
Cristina holds the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage (Massage Training Institute)
- 3D Side Lying massage certified (BCMB)
- Alleviating headaches massage certified (BCMB)
- Chair massage certified (BCMB)
Cristina is a registered practitioner under the Massage Training Institute and holds full practitioner insurance with Balens.
