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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Alice Drake - Massage in Bradninch

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Alice Drake - Massage in Bradninch

I offer personally tailored massage treatments from my home in Bradninch.

11/03/2026

One of the things I love most about my work is the variety of people I get to help.

I’m a holistic massage therapist, but remedial and problem-solving work is really my speciality. I’ve been working full time in this field for nearly 10 years, and helping people work through pain, injury, and recovery is what I do all day, every day.

Just in the last 8 days I’ve worked with a huge range of clients. One person came in post tummy-tuck surgery for lymphatic drainage and scar work, and two C-section mums came for treatment for tension and scar mobility. I saw someone for visceral massage to help with constipation and slow digestive transit, and another client who needed lymph drainage and massage before their next cancer treatment infusion.

There have also been sports and injury cases — one person with acute neck pain and restricted mobility, and another with a foot injury while training for an event. I worked with a client managing chronic hip pain and restriction, and supported two people living with lupus and the inflammation and pain that comes with it.

I’ve also seen a client with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome and another with hypermobility, helping them manage joint pain. One client came with FND, and another needed grounding and support through burnout.

Alongside those more complex cases, there were also plenty of the everyday issues that bring people in:
seven people needed help with back, lower back, or hip pain, seven more needed work on their upper backs, shoulders, and necks, three people came in with leg pain, and nine were dealing with more general aches, stiffness, and tension.

It’s been a very full week — and a really rewarding one. I feel incredibly lucky that this is the work I get to do, and that so many people trust me to help them feel a bit more comfortable in their bodies.

Thank you to all of you who come through the door.

04/03/2026

Massage in Bradninch is becoming SOMATICA.

Over the next year, I’ll introduce new services and expand what I offer. The first step is a new name and a new website.

You can now book online at:
SOMATICA.ORG.UK

If you have a voucher purchased under Massage in Bradninch, it remains valid until its expiry date.

While the name is changing, my approach isn’t. I’ll continue to provide thoughtful, evidence-informed treatment focused on helping you move and feel better.

Thank you, as always, for your support. It means a lot, and I’m looking forward to this next stage.

21/01/2026

That’s the kind of feedback that really hits home.
Because when the people around you start noticing the difference — how you’re walking, how easily you move, how much more relaxed you seem — you know those improvements are real.

Remedial massage isn’t about quick fixes or vague promises. It’s about helping your body move the way it’s meant to — steadily, noticeably, and in ways that make everyday life easier.

Those changes might start small: a bit less stiffness when you get up, an easier step, or less tension through your shoulders. But over time, those small shifts add up — and before long, other people start to see it too.

If pain or restriction has been holding you back, let’s get you moving better again — and maybe have your friends and family notice the difference too.

📅 Book your remedial massage today and start feeling the change for yourself.

14/01/2026

Sometimes it takes a team to get lasting results.

When pain or tension has been around for a long time, it’s rarely just one simple thing. The body adapts, compensates, and creates habits that keep the problem going — so real change often comes when we approach it from a few angles.

Remedial massage can work beautifully alongside chiropractic care, physiotherapy, exercise, or other treatments. Each one plays a different role — releasing tension, improving alignment, building strength, and retraining movement patterns.

When everyone’s working towards the same goal, your body has the best chance to truly reset and stay that way.

If your pain keeps coming back or feels like part of a bigger picture, it might be time to build your support team. Massage can be a key piece of that puzzle.

📅 Book your next session and let’s get your body working with you again.

07/01/2026

Living with constant pain is exhausting. It wears you down physically and mentally — every step, every movement, every plan has to be negotiated with that ache that just won’t go away.

When you’re waiting for surgery or the next stage of treatment, it can feel like forever. You know relief is coming, but you still have to get through the days in between — and that’s tough.

That’s where remedial massage can help. Even a short break from pain can feel like a holiday for your body and mind — a chance to reset, breathe, and remember what “comfortable” feels like again.

It’s not just about managing symptoms, it’s about giving you space to rest, recover, and keep going until the bigger fix comes along.

If you’re living with ongoing pain or waiting for surgery, you don’t have to just endure it. Massage can help you find moments of ease along the way.

📅 Book your session and give yourself a little holiday from the pain.

03/12/2025

When you understand what’s going on in your body, things often start to shift.

Pain can be confusing and even a bit scary when you don’t know why it’s happening. But once it starts to make sense, the whole experience feels less threatening — and that can actually help reduce pain itself.

When anxiety drops, your body relaxes, tension eases, and the nervous system calms down. Research shows that understanding and reassurance can lower sensitivity and make recovery smoother.

That’s why I always take the time to explain what I’m feeling, what might be happening, and what you can do to help things along. Knowledge is powerful — and in this case, it’s genuinely part of the treatment.

If pain or tension has been worrying you, let’s chat about what’s going on and make a plan to get things feeling better again.

💆‍♀️ Book your next remedial massage and start feeling more confident in your body.

26/11/2025

A lovely testimony to how quickly things can change once your body starts to recover.

When you’re in acute pain, massage can feel like an emergency fix — something you have to do just to get through the day. But once that pain eases, regular maintenance massage becomes something different: an act of care, not crisis.

Keeping up with treatment helps your muscles stay supple, your posture balanced, and your movement easier — so those flare-ups become less frequent (and less intense when they do happen).

Self-care isn’t indulgent; it’s what keeps you functioning well.

If you’ve recently come out the other side of an injury or painful episode, now’s the perfect time to switch from “repair” to “maintain.”

📅 Book your next massage — not because you need it, but because your body deserves it.

19/11/2025

I love hearing things like this — not just because someone feels better, but because it means they’re getting their life back.

Remedial massage isn’t just about easing pain in the moment — it’s about helping you move more freely and comfortably in your day-to-day life.
When your back, hips, or shoulders are stiff and sore, even simple things like putting on shoes, reaching down, or caring for your feet can become a real struggle.

By releasing tight muscles, improving movement, and reducing discomfort, remedial massage can help you get back to doing the things you need (and want) to do — without wincing every time you bend or stretch.

If you’re finding everyday tasks harder because of pain or stiffness, let’s change that.

📅 Book your remedial massage today and start moving more easily again.

12/11/2025

Finding those tight, sore, or overworked spots isn’t about luck; it comes from listening carefully to how your body responds and using touch to understand what’s going on beneath the surface. Every muscle tells a story, and technical palpation helps uncover the source of pain or restriction so we can treat it properly — not just chase the symptoms.

Your muscles hold on to tension for all sorts of reasons — stress, posture, old injuries, or just everyday life catching up with you. Remedial massage helps release that tension, improve movement, and bring your body back into balance.

If you’ve been feeling tight or uncomfortable, let’s get to the source of it and help you move more freely again.

📅 Book your remedial massage today — your body will thank you.

05/11/2025

When you live with pain, stiffness, or ongoing tension, it can slowly chip away at what you’re able to do day to day. You start to avoid certain movements, or you just get used to feeling tight and uncomfortable. After a while, you forget what comfortable even feels like.

That’s where remedial massage comes in.

Each session is tailored to your body on that day — finding the areas that need release, the patterns that are holding you back, and the balance your body’s been missing. The goal isn’t just to make you feel better in the moment (though that’s always a bonus!) — it’s to help your body move better, so you can do the things you love with more ease and freedom.

If you’ve been feeling restricted, stiff, or just not quite yourself, it might be time to see what your body’s capable of again.

24/09/2025

Chronic back pain can make daily life difficult. When pain limits what you need or want to do, your world feels smaller. Massage can ease pain and improve movement, sometimes within days or even the first hour. Take the first step toward relief by booking your massage session now.

17/09/2025

Visceral massage can be a wonderful way to support healthy digestion and speed digestive transit! If you’ve been relying on daily medications, it can feel discouraging and exhausting. Everyone deserves to feel their best, and it’s natural to want a gentle, effective approach. Sometimes, it might seem like there’s no solution, but there is always hope for improvement. For many people, a combination of visceral massage, good nutrition, regular movement, and plenty of water can be truly transformative. If you’re ready to try something new, try a problem-solving massage!

Address

1 Cullompton Hill, Bradninch
Exeter
EX54NP

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
	6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
	6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
	6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://somatica.org.uk/

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