Burcu K Turci Massage Bristol Practice

13/05/2026

This autumn will mark the 10th year anniversary of my ever growing journey as a complementary therapist with my speciality in the art of holistic massage therapy where I compose sessions with the passion of helping people who suffers from mental and physical stress. I particularly love working with upper body strain of mums of babies or small kids, individuals with eye related problems and desk workers. I am also qualified by MTI in Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage covering all these areas perfectly.

06/05/2026

https://youtu.be/JRlcTRwfaXk?si=2IgTOgPKOWeAnHVa

I hear it at least once in a week or two, the client may have heard or been thinking there is ‘no pain, no gain’ in massage therapy. I tell them that I don’t believe so. First they may not like my reply but at the end of their session, they tell me that they feel better, relaxed and they ‘feel the difference’ which may the tightness is released, the ache is dissolved, that they are feeling more mobile…

This podcast put my thoughts into words so well that I decided to directly referred to their video. (I have no rights or connections to the video or the platform. I agree with the content in the video for professional qualified, registered and insured massage therapists)

If you are not up for checking the video don’t worry at all and please read along here to find out more:

1. Deep breathing during the session
The good breath work of both the client and the therapist will allow a deeper relief to tense muscle, most likely to resolve the tension, though it may require multiple sessions

2. Working together with the clients mind and body for better results
As a therapist, I am constantly present and work with you, creating the best possible massage in the day

3. Listening to and giving feedbacks on how it is going both for you and your therapist
We are not the same every day, so communication instead of assumptions

4. What the client may expect vs what their body may need
As a massage therapist apart from my body work skills, I am there to inform and guide you during our consultation. Therefore I offer a free 5 mins extra phone or video consultation to check in

5. How the environment and the start and finish of the massage therapy session affects the whole and holistic experience

What I write here are my personal thoughts and words on my massage therapy sessions.

Bottom line is I don’t believe in ‘no pain, no gain’ in holistic classical massage therapy including deep tissue massage therapy and (most probably in many sports massage therapies unless a highly qualified and experience sport massage therapist need to work on a particular issue or injury treatment)

29/04/2026

welcome back to my page.

Here is one of the many lovely feedbacks I receive at Thermae Bath Spa . I publish this here to share that for me every client I meet is a new universe and I respect that very moment and use it purposefully, even I may not see them again. Massage therapy can change our way of thinking, movement and self care positively for a life time. I am a natural advocate to promote this art and respectful profession on every opportunity.

If you can create time from 10-2pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, contact me for a free phone or video consultation.

In the meantime stick to the basics:

1. Good hydration
2. Deep breathing techniques when you wake up and before sleep
3. Gentle daily stretches of around 5 mins at least, keeping active as much as your abilities allow you. (I can sign post you to other professionals or resources on this)

Best wishes,

Burcu

18/04/2026

03/04/2026

Happy Easter to you all!

I’ll be back to my practice on the week commencing with 20 April but you can contact me for bookings or more info from 7 April Tuesday.

Less than ONE WEEK to go until the 2026 Easter Egg Hunt! 🐰

Explore the beautiful Penny Brohn UK gardens while searching for the Easter Bunny's lost password. With garden games, Easter crafts and delicious refreshments - there's fun for the whole family!

Just a few remaining tickets, so make sure to get yours today so you don't miss out 👉️ https://pennybrohn.org.uk/event/easter-egg-hunt-2026/

25/02/2026

Spring cleaning anyone? Thanks for having a look 😊

Have you done your winter clear out / spring refresh?👚👔👖

If not we are in need of donations at the hub!✨

Location:
49 Queens Road, Clifton BS8 1QQ

24/02/2026

Dear readers,

First of all, happy new Chinese New Year and Happy Ramadan to everyone who celebrates it together with their family and friends in mutual positive feelings of reflection, kindness and heartfelt hope.

It’s precious to be able to share past memories and hold hands, give hugs & strengthen bonds for a meaningful outlook towards future, especially at a place that we call home.

We are moving home soon with my family and we are excited and busier than usual so I am working with reduced hours until mid March and there may be 1-2 days delay on replies to messages and emails while we take this big step.

Best wishes,

BKTM

13/02/2026

Good morning,

What a lovely day to wake up to with blue skies, a fresh break from the rain in Bristol.

Welcome through the shop entrance, please note that there is an accessible entrance for who needs it at the back of the building when it is arranged in advance.

03/02/2026

Happy February!

This week is on: where to check in at the time of your booking before your session as you enter Penny Brohn UK Hub. I picked the quietest time not to confuse you because the shop can get very busy in the afternoons, but all you need to do is, introduce yourself to the front desk. Hub team will lead you to the wellbeing part of the shop and the cosy relaxation area.

Next, I’ll share the entrance to the wellbeing rooms. I know, I started enjoying fiddling with Instagram and learning something new is one of the things that relaxes me.

What do you do to relax?


tlc

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

Welcome to Queen Rd, Clifton, Penny Brohn UK Hub for ethical retail therapy and a wide selection of complementary therapies!
all custom supporting the great cause for living well with cancer.

You can escape from the buzz of Queens Rd and Park St and assign yourself a retreat where you can relax, rebalance and refresh your body and mind with massage therapy.

I am Burcu, experienced (8y), insured, and Ctha registered classical and Indian head massage therapist. Bristol has been my home for 11 years. I also lived in London for 5 years. I was born within historic city of Istanbul and grew up in the beautiful residential part of the city across the Prince Islands. The cry of the sea gulls have been always at the backdrop of my life and I wouldn’t be able to live without the waterfront and proximity to the seaside. I bring that calm, changing rhythm, the free flow and the freshness of the water to my practice, while you float in relaxation I will work on the treatment plan that we create together to target the areas of tension and resolve it with lasting effects. We will come back to grounding as we start and you will continue your day better. You will feel much better and leave with a spring on your heels as one of my very first clients at the start of my holistic therapy journey told me.