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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.

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!

15/05/2025

It is essential to work within my client's limits. Remember, you are here for a massage, not for punishment! However, deep and effective remedial massage may not always feel pleasant. If you are already in pain, applying pressure to relieve muscle tension can sometimes be uncomfortable. Unfortunately, this discomfort can be an unavoidable step in breaking the cycle of tension, allowing you to regain mobility, improve your posture, and feel better over time with each treatment. For most people, this initial discomfort during the session is worth it; by the third session, many clients can relax into the experience and enjoy the immediate relief. There is a happy medium to be found, and with your help, we can find it.

08/05/2025

Finding the right massage therapist is important! It’s essential to establish trust and good communication, and your therapist should be able to adapt their techniques to meet your specific needs. With almost nine years of experience and knowledge of a wide variety of styles, I pride myself on being adaptable. I am patient, composed, and passionate about my work. I might just be the perfect fit for you!

01/05/2025

Dealing with trapped nerves, tendinitis, pain, stiffness, and soreness from work can be overwhelming. You find yourself having to return to that uncomfortable position day after day without any choice in the matter. This constant discomfort can lead to pain that lingers throughout the day, leaving you feeling worse by the time you clock out. It's disheartening and can drain the joy you once took in doing your job well. If you feel this way, you’re not alone! Consider seeking remedial massage and advice on effective stretching and strengthening exercises. These solutions could help break the cycle of discomfort and guide you towards some much deserved relief.

01/04/2025

New prices and opening times for April 2025

17/03/2025

My client had a large chronic organizing hematoma, essentially a persistent bruise that had not healed for eight months following her surgery. Throughout this time, it neither improved nor worsened. She experienced pain, pulling and restricted movement in the area around the scar and the neighboring joints. The issues stemmed from adhesions - an overgrowth of scar tissue. This thick proliferation of scar tissue had stuck to surrounding structures and grown its own nerves and a blood supply. Whenever she moved, the inflexible scar tissue would tear, resulting in internal bleeding.

Over the course of six months, we worked to soften and gradually unstick the scar tissue, and eventually, the bleeding stopped. Postoperative adhesions develop in a significant percentage of surgical procedures, regardless of the type or location in the body. Scar tissue massage can often be beneficial, especially if started soon after the operation, as it may prevent complications from arising. Prevention is always better than treatment, so reach out as soon as possible!

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Guildhall, Fore Street, Bradninch
Exeter
EX54NN

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

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