• Sports massage is focused bodywork for people who run, train, or push themselves physically. Whether you're building towards an event, recovering after one, or just keeping your body in good shape, sports massage helps you perform, recover, and stay injury-free.

  • Holistic massage treats the body as a set of interconnected systems — physical, neurological, and emotional — considering them as a whole. A holistic treatment will be shaped by how you're feeling on the day. We'll tailor the session together — the areas we work, the pace, the depth — around what you need, whether that's deep relaxation, stress relief, or something more invigorating.

  • Remedial massage is targeted bodywork to ease a specific injury, pain, reduced mobility, or chronic condition. The treatment follows a collaborative but focused approach, using diagnostic tests and range of movement assessment to build a clear picture of what's going on. A tailored treatment plan can then be agreed.

  • I am at the Practice Rooms on North Street on Fridays. Book Southville.

  • I offer low-cost Remedial and Sports Massage (RSM) at the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork (BCMB) on Thursday Mornings. Book Clifton.

  • I practice from a room at Rose Holistic Therapies in Keynsham on Tuesdays. Book Keynsham.

  • “The pain in my shoulder was gone!”

  • “A great all round experience”

  • “Andy has magic hands!”

  • “I genuinely didn’t want it to end”

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  • Be relaxed

    If you need a little “me time” just come over, hang up the '“do not disturb” sign, and sink into a beautifully relaxing massage. 60 minutes is never enough.

  • Be restored

    Maybe you’re recovering after smashing a new PB or have just had one of those weeks and just can’t shake the aches. Come and have them massaged away with some soothing bodywork.

  • Be ready

    If you are training for an event or just want to keep your body in great shape, come in for some focused deep-tissue work. Book a 90 minute session if there are more than two areas to tune up - your body will love the extra attention.

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Massaging back and neck

Hi! I’m Andy 😊

A few years ago I realised that being a cog in the Civil Service machinery just wasn’t what I wanted to do any more. I left to pursue the much more satisfying vocation of massage therapy and trained at the wonderful Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork in Clifton.

I graduated from BCMB in 2025 with an MTI-certified Level 4 in Holistic Massage and have since added a Level 5 in Remedial and Sports Massage, also at BCMB. The two courses complement and layer together beautifully, and being able to draw from both means I can give you the very best massage possible.

It is immensely satisfying when a client enters the treatment room feeling tense, stiff, hunched and leaves smiling, feeling looser, taller, and in less pain.

Come and experience the way a great massage can change how you feel

Your body will thank you

Testimonials

  • "From the moment I arrived, Andy’s calm and attentive approach put me at ease. He really listened to what I needed on the day and took the time to explore different techniques to relieve the pain in my shoulder. His knowledge and professionalism were evident throughout, and the massage was fantastic from start to finish — I genuinely didn’t want it to end. I left feeling so much better and am already looking forward to booking again. Thank you, Andy!"

    Katie H.

  • "I had a couple of massages with Andy recently and honestly, they are some of the best I’ve had. I came in with a long-standing back injury and Andy really took the time to listen and understand what was going on before starting. He was really attentive and explained what he was doing throughout, which instantly made me feel comfortable and in good hands. During the session, he used a mix of techniques – some deep tissue work on the tense areas and gentler stretches where I needed to ease up. You can tell he’s passionate about what he does and genuinely cares about helping people feel better. By the end, my back felt looser, and I actually had more movement than I’ve had in ages. Andy has a real natural talent. I’ll definitely be going back and would recommend him to anyone looking for a proper massage in Bristol."

    Phoebe C.

  • "I came to Andy for massage while going through a stressful time writing a dissertation and also for support with a long term health condition that affects my ligaments. The work Andy did significantly reduced my tension, improved sleep and helped me to loosen tightness and increase flexiblity. I feel systemically better for receiving massage from him. Andy has a strong understanding of how the body works and seemed to know exactly where the pain was and also worked collaborately with me to find out what I needed. He is kind, professional, and respectful of boundaries. I feel very comfortable receiving massage from him and would highly recommend his work."

    Olivia W.

FAQ

  • Currently I offer massage on Tuesday mornings in Keynsham where I hold a room at Rose Holistic Therapies.

    On Friday mornings I work from The Practice Rooms in Southville, Bristol.

    I am also available for low-cost massage treatments at the Thursday morning graduate clinic at the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork.

  • Don’t worry! Everyone has a first time and I will guide you through it on the day.

    Before we start I will run through a quick consultation form with you to get an idea of what you’d like from the session and an understanding of how you normally use you body so I can give you the best possible massage. If you have any conditions or injuries that would inform the massage let me know during this initial chat.

    When the consultation is done, I will ask you to undress to your level of comfort and lie on the massage table but underneath the drape. I will leave the room whilst you do this.

    During the massage I will only undrape the area I am working on at the time and will communicate clearly what and how I’m going to massage. I’ll check in frequently to ensure you are warm and comfortable and that the depth of massage is good for you.

    After the massage I will again leave the room whilst you dress, and then re-join you to discuss how you feel after the massage, and guide you to some stretches and exercises that might be useful.

  • Massage therapists use a thick warm sheet called a drape to cover you and keep you warm and comfortable during the massage. Draping and undraping is covering and uncovering only a small area of your body at a time, making sure you feel secure, safe and warm at all times. Sometimes pillows, bolsters and cushions may be used to make sure you are as comfortable as possible.

  • The massage will normally start with you lying face down on the table, underneath the drape, with your head resting in the hole of the face cradle.

    If this is not a comfortable position for you, a side-lying position and/or additional pillow supports can be used.

    For work on the front of the body I will ask you to turn over and move down the table a little until your head is on the main table, and will assist in holding the drape securely in place as you do this.

  • Most of the time you will undress to your underwear before getting onto the table and underneath the drape.

    If you are wearing a bra then this should also be removed if you are receiving back and shoulder massage. Don’t worry if you aren’t comfortable with this, it can be left on and unclipped or remain clipped and I will work around it.

    Necklaces and large earrings should be removed. If you have long hair, it would be great if it can be tied up out of the way.

    I will always communicate clearly and ask consent before making any draping adjustments during the massage.

  • Massage can be beneficial to any area of the body but I do not massage genital areas or breasts.

    Most other areas of the body can benefit from massage. Different areas of the body are connected via fascial and kinetic chains, and muscles work together in coordinated groups, so massage aimed at releasing tension or freeing up one specific muscle will often benefit from related tissues also receiving some attention.

    Holistic massage can be used to support relaxation, rest and repair, respiratory conditions, digestive system, nervous system and auto-immune conditions. So if there’s something you think massage could help with, don’t be shy, just ask and I can tailor a treatment to suit your needs.

  • Massage shouldn’t be uncomfortable, and I will always aim to keep within the levels of depth and pressure that are therapeutic for you.

    Muscles that experience pain, usually from massage that is either too deep or too fast, tend to tense up to protect themselves from damage. My massage approach is to keep to a slow attentive pace when working deeply. I will always check in with you if I sense that you are uncomfortable. I really value a collaborative and communicative approach to massage.

  • If you aren’t feeling well enough to enjoy the massage or have a contagious illness that you don’t want to spread around do talk to me and I’ll reschedule to a time you are feeling better.

    I usually request that 24 hours notice be given for any other reason that you are unable to make your appointment.

  • I use unscented vegan massage wax made locally by Songbird. It is nut and palm oil free. If you have any specific allergies or would like to see the ingredient list, please ask.

  • I hold two MTI-certified diplomas from the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork: a Level 4 in Holistic Massage and a Level 5 in Remedial and Sports Massage.

    The Level 4 is a comprehensive programme covering anatomy, physiology, pathology, and holistic massage techniques. The Level 5 builds on this with clinical assessment, rehabilitation principles, and advanced soft tissue techniques for working with injuries, chronic conditions, and sports performance.

    In practice, both qualifications inform everything I do — whether a session is primarily about relaxation or targeted remedial work.

  • Yes, I hold current insurance from Balens, an industry specialist insurer, that covers me as a Holistic and Remedial and Sports Massage practitioner.