The Body Project

The Body Project www.thebodyproject.net - A specialist approach to resolving pain. Multi-award winning service 2023/24

09/11/2025

A true example of the beauty of movement ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ

Meet Hilda. She made all of our days last week. 88 years old. Beauty. Legend. Life athlete ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

๐Ÿ“š The Body Project is a story about lives without physical limitations. About our bodies as vessels carrying us through those years. About the chapters we add to. About the curveballs or changes we weren't expecting and how we deal with those. And, fundundamentally, it's about continuing to move as best we can across all of those chapters.

Age does not define us. Unless we let it.





We're so proud of just how talented and sought-after our Joe and our Holly have been this summer ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿซถ๐ŸฝJoe was booked as ma...
26/10/2025

We're so proud of just how talented and sought-after our Joe and our Holly have been this summer ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ

Joe was booked as massage therapist for Riverdance ๐Ÿฉฐ during the 'Riverdance 30' anniversary tour performances at the Royal Concert Hall a few weeks back

It takes phenomenal effort to work back to back long hours to keep dancers' legs supple, relieve muscle pain from high energy performances, and prevent injury so that the show goes on. An incredible and well-deserved experience!

Holly has been in high demand all across the summer ๐ŸŒž

First off, she worked with Springboks, performing sports massage treatments ahead of the rugby championship! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿˆ As if that wasn't enough to shout about, she's also been in high demand from a sports therapy perspective too (performing pitch/rink side first aid and injury assessments โ›‘๏ธ๐Ÿค•) This is all owing to the professional reputation she's earned over the years for her talent as a therpist.

Not only was Holly booked for the Guinness world record attempt of the longest game of rugby ever played (a whopping 36 hours ๐Ÿ˜ฒ ๐Ÿซ ), she also treated athletes at various international rugby 7s tournaments, and then on top of this was sport therapist for Fife Flyers midlands based games in the elite ice hockey league.

Holly is incredibly talented and professional in all she does, and it's no surprise she has been as busy as she has.

The Body Project team have built up some incredible contacts over the years and worked hard to earn the brilliant reputations they have and absolutely deserve. Proud doesn't really cut it ๐Ÿซต๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ

Have you been thinking about getting a second opinion?Second Opinions and how I can help ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸฝI see a high number of client...
27/09/2025

Have you been thinking about getting a second opinion?

Second Opinions and how I can help ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

I see a high number of clients in the clinic seeking a second expert opinion, and there are a multitude of reasons why:

Clients often come to me as a last resort, having struggled for months with a slow recovery from injury, or having been told 'this' (their current level of pain/mobility in relation to a medical condition) is the best they can expect in terms of recovery ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

Often, clients see me because they distrust the process/ prognosis that resulted in a suggested treatment plan that relies on medication, injections, surgical intervention, or putting up with 'it' as the best way(s) forward.

๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’‰ If you have suffered from longstanding pain and/or a slow/stagnated recovery from an injury or a debilitating physical medical condition that has impacted on your quality of life (work, relationships, ability to function), and the above resonates, you may want an expert to reconsider the diagnosis and suggested treatment plan from an alternative angle.

Here is where I can help ๐Ÿค•

As a musculoskeltal specialist, I take a systematic, science based approach that seeks out the underlying cause of pain to focus on the issue causing the pain ahead of the symptoms ๐Ÿ“‹ This approach looks for the most appropriate way to treat the root cause, usually through a combination of manual treatments in the clinic alongside bespoke prescribed programming.

๐Ÿฉบ In cases of diagnostic uncertainty, I have often found the diagnosis to be completely flawed (wrong), and/or that clients are correct and do NOT need surgery!

๐Ÿ’Š In complex cases, I have found that life limiting conditions CAN be treated towards improvement when the medical profession has said otherwise...

To discuss if I can help you and if alternatives are suitable in your circumstances, please contact me to arrange an appointment. Virtual and in person consultations can be made available ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ

Any raise on 4?! ๐Ÿ˜‰Seriously though, thank you for continuing to support us by recommending our services ๐ŸฅนTeam Body Proje...
23/09/2025

Any raise on 4?! ๐Ÿ˜‰

Seriously though, thank you for continuing to support us by recommending our services ๐Ÿฅน

Team Body Project

As we turn into another season and reflect, it's been 6 months already since we trained as a team under the expert guida...
22/09/2025

As we turn into another season and reflect, it's been 6 months already since we trained as a team under the expert guidance of clinic director, Kelly, to add the lower body musculoskeltal assessment to our repertoire.

In that time, our specialist in-clinic assessment that takes a comprehensive look ๐Ÿ‘€ at a person's lower body mechanics to analyse muscle imbalances and, in turn, understand the underlying contributors to a person's pain issue, has enabled us to create quick solutions for a multitude of clients in need.

Many of our clients work towards specific time sensitive events โŒš๏ธ, meaning a fast resolution is key to being able to participate and function well.

One example of the success of our enhanced triage service that springs to mind was a client from just a few weeks ago who came to us with knee pain ahead of Deka (lots of running! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ) He was assessed by Joe, who took him through the series of exercises designed by Kelly to look at the movement of the lower body as a whole (rather than a clients pain symptom in isolation) The findings led Joe to refer him onto Kelly for bespoke programming, which, in short, saw him back to pain-free running within 2 weeks ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

This service isn't just about quick wins. Another recent client who has significantly benefitted from our expert assessment and triage was a climber suffering from shoulder pain. The pull-up test showed us dominance of the right shoulder and that she'd developed a weakness in the other, leading to the kind of shoulder dysfunction a climber absolutely does not need ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ. After 12 weeks of programming and the dedication required from her, we were delighted to witness her progress in a video she shared with us this week, showing even load pull-ups performed expertly on her fingers.

You often refer to us as miracle workers, but we know it's all down to the science!







New here?Welcome to The Body Project ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸฝWho are we?ย Established in 2008, we're committed to providing the best in client ...
30/08/2025

New here?

Welcome to The Body Project ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

Who are we?ย 

Established in 2008, we're committed to providing the best in client care. At The Body Project, we take a unique and comprehensive approach with every client. Led by our founder and industry renowned athlete Kelly Marshall, we are proud to be a multi-award winning clinic ๐Ÿ†

Services available:

We offer sports massage therapy, medical acupuncture, myofascial cupping therapy, specialist personal training, functional movement screening, and 1-1 rehab/prehab and yoga.ย Our clients travel for miles to see us ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฝ

What makes us different?

We specialise in resolving pain and injuries others canโ€™t fix ๐Ÿ›  We're the only clinic in the midlands that offers a specialist sport and exercise medicine triage service.ย 

This approach is led by our clinical lead, Kelly Marshall (MSc), whoโ€™s in-depth and individualised consultation and musculoskeletal assessment process ensures optimum client care and injury resolution.ย 

Our typical client?

We genuinely don't have one. Your body is a vessel that sees you through multiple life challenges and obstacles ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿง›โ€โ™€๏ธ At The Body Project, we pride ourselves on treating every client as an individual wherever you are on that life journey. Whether 18 or 80, active, in elite sport or completely sedentary, we view and treat everyone as a life athlete!

How to book?

Download the MindBody app. Select your appt/practitioner (we're pleased to offer very early morning, late evening, and weekend appts. We may also be able to help via virtual consultation) Unsure what you need/who to see? Please don't hesitate to ask us (DM on Insta or 07890 309270)

How to find us:

Our purpose built clinic offers private parking. Whilst our entrance is concealed, we'll share directions. You'll find us at 54A Valley Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6HT

Need any more convincing?

We have two crisp, clean, spacious treatment rooms with fully adjustable, memory foam couches,ย providing the ultimate in client comfort and the highest functionality for our practioners. Our high spec indoor gym and new outdoor rig offer the ultimate spaces for rehab/prehab 1-1 coaching in a private, bespoke design setting.

Training day 2 of 2025 ๐Ÿ’ฅThis time, shoulders! Today was all about shoulder pain diagnosis, assessment, and exercise pres...
14/08/2025

Training day 2 of 2025 ๐Ÿ’ฅ

This time, shoulders!

Today was all about shoulder pain diagnosis, assessment, and exercise prescription ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Do we already know our stuff? Yes, but time out as a team is a powerful thing: four hours of seven experts in one room (all looking in finite detail at what goes on/can go wrong when our shoulder moves), well that equates to years of invaluable knowledge and experience coming together to look deeply at what expert assessment means ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“

It meant big conversations around how we can best work in practice to resolve issues of varying complexity via bespoke prescriptions. It meant challenging ourselves and each other to always strive to learn and give more.

These sessions are intense, but they always give us takeaways that, in practice, change our practice and subsequently the lives of those we work with ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ

We see hundreds of shoulder issues a year, and it's not surprising given the number of levers and pulleys involved in shoulder mechanics.

After today, we're proud to once again be even better equipped to best educate our clients, having taken time to keep ourselves at the very top of our game ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Got a shoulder niggle? Now is the time to get booked in!





Did you know that we offer specialist exercise prescriptions for a bespoke approach to exercise and wellbeing?Fundamenta...
09/08/2025

Did you know that we offer specialist exercise prescriptions for a bespoke approach to exercise and wellbeing?

Fundamental functional fitness skills form part of our expert 1-1 coaching offering that takes place in the privacy of our Nottingham studio ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

At The Body Project, we talk about the body as an ongoing and evolving project ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธThat might mean asking us for extra help if you want to carry on with life/exercise around an injury, finally address a long standing issue, or work with us to tackle the decline in mobility, endurance, balance and stability that occurs as we age.

Either way, whether we're 20 or 80, feeling good about our body or pretty fragile right now, knowing how to move well in our training sessions so that these skills transfer across to our everyday lives is essential if we want to remain active and independent ๐Ÿ‘ต๐Ÿ‘ด

๐Ÿ“‹ Working with an expert at our clinic takes an individualised approach that offers detailed specialist assessment to ensure we provide the most comprehensive and intelligent training service possible. Injured? We also specialise in resolving pain and injuries others can't fix.

Our 1-1 coaching sessions consider things such as past/present injury, postural alignment, strength, endurance, joint stability, muscle balance and muscle activation, as well as soft tissue flexibility and fascial restriction ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ ใ€ฐ๏ธ We'll also take into account key factors such as your diet and lifestyle ๐Ÿซ’๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ

Need more convincing? Having an expert craft a program that's unique to you, guide you through those exercises 1-1, and be there in person to answer questions, correct and reassure, is an absolute game changer for many ๐Ÿ’ฏ

If you want to discuss working with one of our experts, please DM to discuss your needs or book your first session with the practitioner of your choice via the MindBody app.

We offer short and long-term solutions around your needs

For lives without physical limitations ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ







We just want to take a moment to address summer injuries and the "not now" barriers these can throw up.Whilst an injury ...
24/07/2025

We just want to take a moment to address summer injuries and the "not now" barriers these can throw up.

Whilst an injury at any time of year can feel horrendous, a summer injury can hit worse ๐Ÿคจ

It's outdoor comp season.

๐ŸŒž It's light late, and those longer evenings were meant for training.

It's when we go on holiday ๐Ÿ– (no access to our usual gym to rehab when we need that familiar space the most)

The timing of a summer niggle or injury hurts mentally as well as physically.

It's not just what we miss out on as we watch our fitness friends enjoying the summer season.

Summer is packed with distractions that get in the way of us fixing things ๐Ÿ‘ฐโ€โ™€๐ŸŒด๐Ÿฆ‘, and this delay in treating the issue then adds to the original setback and drags it out.

The compound effect is both physical and mental.

As hard as it is to fit in a treatment over the summer, any injury or niggle is best looked at sooner rather than later.

Sometimes, one treatment is all you need.

Sometimes, it's more than that, but it's always best to know where you stand ๐Ÿฅ (mentally, we can deal with our injuries better if we know what we're dealing with).

To find out how we can accommodate you around a busy summer schedule and get you back to a life without physical limitations 'now' rather than after it, DM us to discuss availability โฐ๏ธ
We can work with you to establish a plan that works around holidays/childcare and everything else that makes summer even more difficult when we're injured:

๐Ÿ“† Our team occasionally have cancellations, so it's always worth asking if we have last-minute availability.

As a team, we offer very early morning/evening and weekend appointments ๐Ÿ•‘

All of our clinicians can refer you to clinic director Kelly Marshall for app-based rehab programming where required ๐Ÿ“‹ This can be home-based (or designed around holiday limitations) if getting to a gym is tricky.

And if you're pushed for time to get in at all, Kelly may also be able to offer a virtual appointment to diagnose the issue ๐Ÿ’ป

Don't put your summer on hold.

Address

71 Alford Road
Edwalton
NG26HP

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm

Telephone

+447890309270

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