Battle Bodies

Fantastic experience: I visited Bridget with a little apprehension as I had never heard of a Raindrop Massage…I have had a chronic back issue for nearly 2 years. I have visited chiropractics & physiotherapists during this time but none gave me the amazing relief that Bridget’s Raindrop Massage did.. Within the first 10 minutes of Bridget starting the treatment, which began on my feet with her wonderfully smelling essential oils my back pain had gone..The massage continued onto my back, it was a very light touch used in combination with many different essential oils…Bridget took the time to explain what each oil was used for and she had great knowledge of them all. After the treatment I felt really relaxed and it was interesting to see I had grown 4mm. Bridget measured me pre & post treatment..I booked the full 5 treatments she offered after my first session and was amazed of the growth after each treatment..This wasn’t an accumulative growth but it showed how my back was able to relax each time..On my 5th treatment my post treatment growth was 11mm.. Bridget has a wealth of knowledge on this treatment and it has helped me so much…I am now pain free and able to enjoy keep fit classes and walking without pain.. Bridget put me at ease as soon as I met her, she is friendly but remains professional and has a wealth of knowledge in her field of work..The treatment room is well set up, warm & inviting with all the amazing smells from her essential oils… The treatments went beyond all my expectations, getting not only pain free regarding my back but I felt so relaxed, full of energy and all the negative feelings I had been experiencing had gone.. I was so impressed with my treatment from Bridget I recommend her to my husband..He had Sports massages and he has also felt the benefits of Bridget’s treatments… I can highly recommend Bridget she is amazing..

Fantastic experience: When it comes to health and fitness, it can be challenging as you get older. I am in my mid-seventies, I have had surgery on my spine recently and I have other, painful musculoskeletal issues. I am by no means ‘sporty’ and the last place I would have expected to frequent was an impressively equipped gym, but I read an article in the Local Beacon about ‘Battle Bodies’, where Bridget Smurthwaite offers sports massage among other services and, as it was just up the road from my home, I thought I would give it a try. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made in a long time. Bridget is warm and welcoming and I have rarely come across someone quite so enthusiastic about their work. She is very knowledgeable - what she doesn’t know about essential oils, vitamin supplements and keeping healthy would not fill the head of a pin - and you feel from the start that you are in safe hands. I am sure that if she had her way, Bridget would have me working out in the gym, but I am already receiving physiotherapy and what I require at the moment is massage to invigorate my ageing muscles and relax my joints. At my time of life I do not expect all of my aches and pains to disappear over night, but my visits to Battle Bodies have helped enormously and I would recommend it to anyone in my position or, indeed, anyone who would benefit from sports massage geared to their specific needs and expertly performed.

Fantastic experience: Feeling generally run down, I booked a massage at Battle Bodies. It was wonderfully relaxing and energising and also resolved the lower back pain I'd been experiencing. Bridget is expert and knowledgeable and I will definitely be going back.

Fantastic experience: Good evening, have been having a number of back issues for quite some time now and this has definitely been the best sports massage I have had. Another technique used is the “raindrop technique” where ‘Young Living’ essential oils are also used. The whole gym is very welcoming, relaxing and Bridget is amazing and extremely knowledgable and friendly. She knows a lot about different muscles, excercises and the advice given has really helped! Will defo be returning!

Fantastic experience: Bridget was great. I booked a 2hr session to allow c 30mins to explain what I needed and how she could help me. She took the time to listen and tailor my message / treatment for my needs. Hoping to come back again soon

Fantastic experience: So pleased with the treatment received. I was in agony and unable to drive after putting my back out. The improvement after just one visit to Bridget was brilliant. Also, a very friendly and professional experience. Thank you so much