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If you are still looking for a Christmas gift we have GIFT CARDS and GIFT CARD and CANDLE sets ready for you to buy. Visit our page here to see what we have in our Wellness shop – Gift Cards – The Bath Massage Company   Continue Reading

We welcomed 2 new team therapists this month, Tia Neech & Eli Middleton. Tia comes from a holistic background where she has spent the last few years running her own business in Cornwall, as well as freelance for several top Cornish Spa hotels. Tia works in a very intuitive way and blends her knowledge of […] Continue Reading

In August, both myself and Jo spent the day with Bristol College of Massage learning Acupressure Facial Massage, and we are both now certified to offer this. Facial Acupressure therapy treats the unique structure of the face to support emotional and stress relief. It also incorporates working with the Chinese  Acupressure facial map to benefit […] Continue Reading

The body is a wondrous thing, particularly when it is working hard to bring another beautiful baby into the world.  Pregnancy is different for everyone and our bodies respond in different ways to the changes happening within – this can leave us tired, stressed, anxious, achy and swollen to name but a few side effects. […] Continue Reading

On Tuesday 21st March, Polly will be in conversation with presenter Steve Fountain at Radio Bath where they will be discussing everything from the rise in wellbeing services since covid, Hypnobirthing and maternity support in Bath and BANES. Tune in to hear the interview. Continue Reading

With Mother’s Day approaching this month we are delighted to be launching a new treatment just in time for them – Acupressure Facial. This gorgeous new treatment works on specific points on the face, as well as massaging the muscles to release tension and stress leaving you feeling lighter, relaxed and invigorated. By applying pressure it […] Continue Reading

WINTER, our latest candle has now launched for the cooler season ahead. We are very excited about our latest limited-edition natural candle, which has been hand-poured and created by Polly. This new limited edition winter candle, WINTER, has been created using only the best and natural ingredients with soy wax, essential oil fragrance, and a […] Continue Reading

We are really excited to be now offering a new treatment, Craniosacral therapy (CST). Bronwen Williams has joined our ever-growing team and offers this gentle but potent way of working with the body using a light touch. CST supports your body’s innate ability to balance, restore and heal itself as well as helping to reduce […] Continue Reading

1. Tell us about yourself Ruby, what brought you to the world of massage and well-being? I’d have to say my mum brought me into the world of massage, she is a trained aromatherapist and so growing up I was lucky to receive regular messages from her and also give them in return. This meant […] Continue Reading

Our latest candle has now launched for Winter – Velveteen with Wild Fig We are very excited about our latest limited edition candle, which has been hand-poured and created by us. Infused with Wild Fig and Cassis, this winter edition will certainly warm up and home and create a relaxing and fragrant atmosphere, perfect for […] Continue Reading

Q1. You’ve recently joined the Bath Massage company, what brought you to join the team? I wanted to experience working with a new team of people and I know how passionate everybody at BMC is about massage.  It’s a really friendly and supportive team to work with and the standard of massage is really high.  […] Continue Reading

We are delighted to be launching a new candle for Spring/Summer. . Coastal Blossoms. Hand made by BMC owner, Polly Chadwick, this new candle evokes days at the beach and sunny days out. Infused with Jasmine, Cat Mint, Rose and Sea Salt, this scent is sure to transport you to your favourite coastal place. Take […] Continue Reading

You may have heard of Myofascial release but maybe are unsure what it actually is. Here one of our resident therapists, Helen, explains what is is. “Some people subscribe to the ‘no pain, no gain’ theory, but through my experience of treating many people over the years I believe that bodywork can be more effective […] Continue Reading

Spending time in nature has been found to help with mental health problems including anxiety and depression. The modern way we live has changed radically from life in the savanna, but our brains have mostly stayed the same. We still have a deep connection with nature, and research shows that if we don’t nourish that bond despite our […] Continue Reading

Jess, our specialist Sports massage therapist looks at how the changes in some of our working life’s are having an effect on our physical wellbeing – and offers some tips on how to look after ourselves, especially our back area. “As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to work from home, the […] Continue Reading

We are delighted here at BMC to announce the launch of our first product, Rebalance Candle. We have been planning this product for a long time, and finally it is ready and available to purchase in our shop. Hand made and poured by Polly (BMC owner) from her studio in Devon, the candle has been […] Continue Reading

I’m very excited to be a part of an amazing new concept, launched by www.inyourelementfestival.com They have created a new unique platform, ‘Workplace Wellness experience’ which is aimed to improve your workplace wellbeing by offering over 100 online tutorials by some amazing professionals. My first recording for them has gone ‘live’ and is all about […] Continue Reading

The importance of positive touch is enormous! Touch affects how we learn, how we respond to people and how we interact. And that’s still around for us even as grown up people – there’s still that small baby in us that wants that moment of connection, understanding and safety with others. We’re hearing from our […] Continue Reading

Q1. Tell us a bit about yourself Jess I am originally from South West London, and I qualified in sports massage 3 years ago. I have since been practicing freelance from home, whenever I’m not here in bath, with regular clients. I am currently about to start the final year of my Sport & Exercise […] Continue Reading

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We’ve been chatting to our fabulous Brand Ambassador Mia Hawkins about exercise at home during these restricted times. If you’re usually down at the gym, or at a class and can’t get there at the moment then read on as Mia has some suggestions for stretches you can do at home to keep everything supple […] Continue Reading

Our next online Hypnobirthing course will start on June 1st and run for 4 consecutive weeks. Below is a lovely testimonial from a recent clinet who did the course. All the details can be found on our dedicated Hypnobirthing page here. Please do get in touch for a chat and for any further information. Continue Reading

Have you started to think about Christmas yet? It can be overwhelming to think of unique gift ideas, and we think giving a gift of massage is always a welcomed present, and always greatly received. We are offering you a 10% discount of multiple Gift Voucher purchases – you can easily buy our vouchers at […] Continue Reading

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have a new Brand Ambassador – MIA HAWKINS Mia is a Triathlete and is currently studying the University of Bath. We asked Mia a few questions about herself…. Tell us a little bit about yourself Mia I am a Triathlete racing for Team GB where I race […] Continue Reading

Local Bath website for parents, Mums In Bath, recently interviewed BMC owner Polly Chadwick for their website – you can read the interview here.   Continue Reading

Restless legs can be a big problem for women during pregnancy and it’s an issue we get asked about a lot during our maternity treatments. But is there anything you can do to help combat it? The answer is yes, but because there is no known cause, unfortunately, there is no magic cure either; however […] Continue Reading

Back pain affects a large percentage of the population and can be a debilitating condition that is a symptom of our lifestyles as much as anything else. Chronic pain from sciatica, for example, can have a huge impact on mood and mental health. It is also something that isn’t always visible either and can be difficult […] Continue Reading

Continuing our monthly interviews, this month we had the pleasure of talking to Marianne Carpenter of Bath Spa Osteopathy. Marianne is an award-winning Osteopath and owner of Bath Spa Osteopathy, next to Green Park Station in Bath. She also lectures and teaches anatomy at Swansea Medical School. Q: So what exactly is osteopathy? A: When I […] Continue Reading

If you are planning in taking part in an organised run, whether it’s a Marathon, 10K, 5K for example, you may want to think about having a pre-run massage as there are several benefits to be had. Some people are wary about having someone massage them before an important race. We advise to have a […] Continue Reading

Every month we are going to be blogging about some amazing and inspiring people from all walks of life and introducing you to some interesting therapies, inspiring companies and sharing some incredible individuals stories. This month we have been chatting to Bristol based runner and Mum, Jen Forster. BMC owner, Polly, met Jen through This […] Continue Reading

What is Sports massage and just what does it do? Using specific techniques, a sports massage is a positive way to help reduce tension in the muscles that has been build up through exercise. It also breaks down myofascial adhesion and improves the bloods circulation. This can all help towards reducing soreness for faster recovery […] Continue Reading

As a pregnant woman hopefully you are feeling excited about the upcoming birth of your baby, but you may also feel nervous, worried or even fearful of childbirth, and may have had a not so positive previous birth experience. We often hear how painful or scary birth is from TV, films and from family and […] Continue Reading

Q1. You founded the Bath Massage Company in 2010. How has it changed since you first welcomed your first client? When I look back to when I first started my business I really can’t believe how much it’s changed and grown. When I set up the business back in 2010 I had a vague dream […] Continue Reading

  It’s good to know that massage can be enjoyed throughout pregnancy, from the pre-conception phase, through each of the three trimesters, to the postnatal period and beyond! Here are my top 5 reasons for getting a pregnancy massage.. 1 Massage may help reduce stress It is well thought that massage is a great de-stressor. […] Continue Reading

We often get asked what Sports massage is and how it works so we asked our Sports massage expert, Kasia Gigon to give us her top 5 reasons for having this treatment: 1. Pain reduction Soft tissue massage can be used to help reduce pain produced by injury or simply soreness caused by intensive training. […] Continue Reading

Q1. How long have you been a member of the team at the Bath Massage company? I have been member of the team for almost 2 years now. Q2. What did you do before you joined the company? I am a mum to my 10 year old boy, Jakub and worked for the Thermae Bath […] Continue Reading

                Q1. You’ve recently joined the Bath Massage company, what brought you to join the team? It was a stroke of luck. I’ve just moved back to Bath and was looking for jobs in massage therapy, but more specifically therapeutic, deep tissue, and pregnancy massage. I searched online […] Continue Reading

We are very (very) excited to announce that we have a new member of the team…introducing Mel Williamson. Mel trained here in Somerset, where she completed the ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage. She has been practicing in St. Kitts for the past few years where she partnered with local practitioners to expand her […] Continue Reading

Have you heard of Bamboo Massage? Our amazing therapist Kasia Gigon is now offering this unique massage treatment from our Bath venue. If you’re wondering what is it, pieces of smooth bamboo are gently heated and used for kneading tight muscles and rolling out tension. Sounds painful? Not at all, the bamboo is surprisingly pliable […] Continue Reading

If you are pregnant and have been thinking about potentially doing a Hypnobirthing course but are unsure if it’s for you, or how it works, read on to hear a first hand account from a very happy client who recently did the course with Polly and had a beautiful, positive birth using all the learnt […] Continue Reading

We have now launched an online booking service where you can check our availability and book your appointment with ease. You can use the BOOK page on our homepage to make all your bookings, and your details will be securely kept on our system making it even easy each time you book. Continue Reading

Using a foam roller in between your massage appointments with a therapist can help maintain relaxed muscles and prevent them from tightening back up. At The Bath Massage Company our therapists, Jo and Kasia, can prescribe specific foam rolling exercises to cater to your personal needs and course of treatment. We also stock and sell […] Continue Reading

At The Bath Massage Company, we carefully select our essential oils to provide the best complement to your treatment. The right oils not only provide warmth and added relaxation but will also help to ease pain and reduce muscle inflammation especially effective in our sports massage. As essential oils are absorbed into the body, this […] Continue Reading

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We are delighted to announce that from April 1st 2017 we will be open on Saturdays at our Bath clinic on George Street. Jo Greenwood has joined the Bath Massage Co team and will be available for treatments including relaxing Swedish massage and Deep Tissue massage. Booking is essential for Saturday appointments so please get […] Continue Reading

Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body! Have you ever experienced sciatic pain? If you have you will know how uncomfortable and painful it can be. But what can you do to relieve it? We see many clients who are experiencing sciatic pain (from pregnancy clients to those […] Continue Reading

Are you training for the Bath Half Marathon, (which is just a few weeks away in March), or maybe you’re training for another running event, whatever event you should be looking to incorporate massage into your regime. We get many enquiries at The Bath Massage Co from runners asking about Sports massage and how it can […] Continue Reading

From January 2017 we will no longer be working out of the Monmouth Street venue. We are streamlining our business and so will working out of our main other Bath location full time Monday to Friday – Seasons Natural Health Store/George Street. We will continue to work out of the Bristol location, Southville Clinic, on a […] Continue Reading

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We’ve had some team changes over the past few months at The Bath Massage Company. The lovely Eve King is now away on maternity leave after having had a beautiful little girl, and Laura Beaumont is now back after having had maternity leave. We have also recently welcomed a new team member Kasia Gigon. Some […] Continue Reading

What is Hypnobirthing? How does it work? Just two of the many questions I get asked when I tell people that I teach Hypnobirthing – I’ve written an article for Bath Mums you can read here. https://bathmums.co.uk/posts/view/instinctive-birthing-through-relaxation-with-Hypnobirthing     Continue Reading

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I will be running Hypnobirthing courses from July 2016 in Bath. These will be available either in a group or 1-2-1. For more information please see my dedicated Hypnobirthing page here.  Continue Reading

On Tuesday 26th April I’ll be at the Larkhall Baby Café (New Oriel Hall) offering complimentary neck & shoulder massages so come down and enjoy a little bit of pampering. 11am to 1pm. Continue Reading

Buy 2 get 1 free on NYR Hand Creams Normal price is £10 but we have just launched this amazing offer for a boxed set of three hand creams for just £20 …. perfect for a bit of early Christmas shopping!! Contact me to order here             Continue Reading

We are really excited to be part of a brilliant new event that’s taking place on Sunday 27th September 2015 at The Hilton Hotel in Bath – Bath Beauty Event 2015. Tickets cost £25 for entry and once inside you will get everything for free! It really is an amazing ticket price; we will be […] Continue Reading

I love good, ethical and organic products, and for the past couple of years have been using massage oils and balms from Neal’s Yard, which may of you I know already use and love (and who doesn’t adore those little blue glass bottles!). Many of my clients ask me what I use in my treatments and have […] Continue Reading

I am delighted to announce that The Bath Massage Company is now in Bristol! Treatments are available every Friday out of a fantastic venue in central Bristol,  The Urban Fringe Dispensary. The venue has lovely tranquil rooms above the Herbalists shop where the owner Max creates wonderful high quality bespoke herbal medicines and lotions, many of […] Continue Reading

Does your Dad always complain of aches and pains? Maybe he needs a Sports or Deep Tissue massage. Why not treat him this Father’s Day (21st June) with a professional massage treatment with us. Vouchers can be bought through our secure Paypal link on the vouchers page and we can send the gift voucher directly […] Continue Reading

We have exciting news!!!!! From June 2015 we will be offering Sports Massage therapy treatments. Eve King has joined the Bath Massage team and is working on a Wednesday from The Bath Practice venue. Eve has been a massage therapist for over 12 years and specialises in Sports Massage therapy. Read more about it here. Continue Reading

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Thank you to the www.thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk for the lovely little mention in March/April issue of my new ‘Buddy Up’ service.   Continue Reading

What a turn out!! Over 45,000 people showed up today to watch the 15,000 plus runners in the yearly Bath Half run. I volunteered for Bath based charity, Mentoring Plus, and gave their running team post event massages, there were some very sore legs! Here are a few pictures of the day… Continue Reading