Meet Our Bristol Based Massage Therapists

Ben Tolson

- for a professional sports, holistic and deep tissue massage

Ben has been practicing massage in Bristol since 2004 and is a highly experienced practitioner who has a keen interest in treating musculoskeletal problems from sports injuries to postural problems.

He has undertaken many hours of continuing professional development adding to his range of skills.

Ben incorporates sports and deep tissue massage with many of the other approaches he has learnt for maximum benefit and minimum discomfort.

He is registered with The Massage Training Institute and insured to practice.

Ben is currently studying for his BSc honours in Acupuncture at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading.

He enjoys helping people from all walks of life back to health.

Testimonals: Bens's testimonals Website: www.bentolson.co.uk

Koren Barnwell

- specialising in general acupuncture & massage, pregnancy and fertility treatments

Koren has been working as a natural health care practitioner since 1999.

Her complementary health studies began in Northern Thailand in 1996 where Koren learnt the art of Traditional Thai Massage.

She went on to train and work as a Holistic Massage practitioner in Brighton and, whilst raising her son, completed a four-year training course at the International College of Oriental Medicine in Sussex, qualifying with a BSc (Hons) degree in Acupuncture, alongside further qualifications in Swedish, Thai , Deep Tissue, and Indian Head Massage. Koren has also completed advanced training in pregnancy massage.

Testimonals: Koren's testimonalsWebsite: www.somerset-acupuncture.co.uk

Paul Tilbury

- providing a full range of therapies including Thai, Reiki and Aromatherapy

Paul is an experienced Holistic Massage Therapist specialising in Deep Tissue, Thai and Indian Head Massage.

He is also a fully qualified Clinical Aromatherapist and Infant massage instructor.

He uses a variety of tools within his massage practice including stretching, mobilisation, acupressure and trigger point work.

With his knowledge and experience of massage he is able to structure a comprehensive treatment plan for his clients.

Paul is a fully insured member of the Complementary Therapists Association following their code of practice and the high professional standards they expect from their membership.

He is also a member of the Institute of Thai Massage and Institute of Indian Head Massage.

Testimonals: Paul's testimonalsWebsite: www.paultilburytherapies.co.uk

Jenny Dalhuijsen

- for human touch therapies, deep tissue, holistic, relaxation and pregnancy massage

Jenny is an MTI-registered Holistic Massage Therapist and as such she can help you with many physical and emotional/mental (e.g stress-related) problems.

She has a background in aeronautical engineering, and has suffered from RSI-type problems in the past, so she can relate to the amount of physical and mental stress that office jobs often expose us to.

Jenny established her massage business Human Touch Therapies in February 2008. Since qualifying with the MTI, Jenny has completed many hours of advanced professional training, such as "Deep Tissue Massage", "Freeing the Lower Back & Hips", “Posture & Sciatica Assessment”.

She is also a qualified Seated Chair Massage practitioner and has Reiki levels 1 and 2. Jenny has also trained in Pregnancy Massage and is a qualified Baby/Infant Massage Instructor, teaching small classes at the Berkeley Centre.

Together with Alexander Technique teacher Bethan Evans she has set up the Back 2 Life programme: a long-term solution to (chronic) back pain.

Testimonals: Jenny's testimonals Website: www.humantouchtherapies.co.uk

Kathy Fieldhouse

- provides maternity & fertility, VRT and advanced reflexology

Kathryn qualified with the International Institute of Reflexology in 2005.

Kathryn is a member of the Association of Reflexology. 

She feels that complimentary therapies offer much for every client and can be combined with clinical medicine.

Kathryn is married with children and prior to being a reflexologist, she worked in management positions for large corporate groups.

Kathryn is well aware of the stresses and strains life can bring.

Website: www.kfreflexology.co.uk

Norah Catherine

- facial massage & skin care, natural lift facial massage, Ayurveda facial massage & Ayurveda facial treatments

Norah trained in Facial Massage & Skin Care with VTCT in 2004 then subsequently in Ayurvaedic Facial Treatments & Face Massage with the Ayurveda Institute of Europe and Tri Dosha.

She is qualified in Dr Vodder’s Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Face & Neck and in Facial Rejuvenation (Natural Lift Face Massage).

She also holds Post Graduate Certificates from The International Dermal Institute, Marco Guidetti’s Swiss Skin Care Clinic and other Training Centres.

Norah combines Holistic Facial Massage with organic aesthetics and state of the art, paraben free products.

She is a Member of the International Federation of Holistic Therapists and of The International Institute of Anti Ageing.

Ask if you would like your Treatment enhanced with the use of Jade Rollers and/or Rose Quartz wands.

Testimonals: Norah's testimonals Website: www.purefaceworks.com