Burcu K Turci Massage Bristol Practice

08/10/2025

Thanks to three generous new faces and one generous Penny Brohn volunteer/neighbour who came over today. We had a relaxed meeting and post-treatment chats with a focus on wellbeing and self-care as well as a fantastic hands-on Indian Head Massage session which they all enjoyed and benefitted from. They were all lovely ladies, spared their half an hour, from their busy schedules to participate at my little solo charity event which honoured me and they did something much needed for themselves, receiving a massage therapy and donating for a great cause.

I published this poster last week on my Insta and only at Penny Brohn shop front but assumed that my Insta linked it here, as well but it didn't...so here I share the belated good news.

I feel energised after a very long gap at Penny Brohn UK Hub since end of Feb this year. So much happened since then and it felt great to be back also given that I had to be off sick last week. (Therefore I even considered cancelling this event but I am very glad that I didn't. )

Before it is a new day, I drop my note here today for you to catch later. New availability to be published soon!...

All the best!

13/08/2025

Dear friends and followers,

How are you?

If you are feeling tired, could that be due to your mattress which may not be allowing you to get the best sleep you can? Or is it travelling and staying away from your usual environment for sleep?

I am hoping that many of us have the right support provided by their bed that they sleep on as we spend 1:4 to 1:3 of our lifes there.

As a family, we will move home this Autumn so I have been reading some articles from experts on how to choose the right mattress and although I am not a specialist this easy rule made sense to me:

🚌 do not go and try it when you are tired and had a bad sleep the night before because obviously otherwise all will feel comfy

🦦 lay on your back when you test a mattress as relaxed as you can

✋ place the back of your hand on the curve of your lower back / lumbar

👍 if there is just enough gap for your hand, you got good support

👎 if you have too much of a gap between your hand and the mattress, it’s too hard and if there is no gap inbetwen your lumbar area and mattress that you need to push a space through, the mattress is too soft for you.

What do you think?

Don’t only take my word but please check for yourselves and make sure you invest in your healthy sleep, more than your massage therapy sessions to begin with.

Besides, everybody most certainly needs regular (monthly, two monthly or seasonal) massages.

I have availability on

this Friday 15 August (this is rare)

Monday 18 August

Tuesday afternoon 19 August

Wednesday 20 August

Tuesday 26 August

Wednesday 27 August

Please drop me a line on 07957702225 or burcumassagepractice@gmail.com

✏️with your name and surname

🔍choice of treatment:

1️⃣ Indian Head Massage

2️⃣ Classical Swedish Massage Full Body

3️⃣ Classical Swedish Massage Focussed body work

4️⃣ 🆕 !!Pregnancy massage

🗓️Desired date and time & duration of treatment

All my therapies are individually tailored so I can adapt the time

From 30 mins up to 90 mins

For pricing please check my website:

www.BurcuMassage.com

I hope to see you soon and Take good care !

holistic & therapeutic massage practitioner

25/06/2025

A big warm hello to everyone here reading!

Bristol is buzzing with festivals and events. Music and cheer is coming out of gardens/balconies/venues. We must be all feeling that summer is definitely here and it arrived early. Some of you could be packing for Glastonbury. How exciting! Don’t worry if you can not get away from your work or family commitments. You can sing whenever you like and join the vibe.

Here is an article about the benefits of signing. Many of you might already know or can be natural singers not even need this info but people who are like me, I used to be shy to sing, this may be a kind reminder. I’m getting better and better at nursery rhymes, better and better tuned!?!?. I do love some other genres more, though.

https://www.operanorth.co.uk/news/10-reasons-singing-is-good-for-you/

(I do not intend any advertisement and not experienced the services they offer, but liked the article as a good sum up of benefits of signing)

Have a singing week!

Photo at University of Bristol gardens

22/05/2025

Hello all,

Who is happy to see a bit of rain after a long time? It is refreshing, isn’t it? I think I had missed the smell of it, although I have been enjoying wearing less layers and feeling lighter.

Does that mean less neck and back pain? Yes, the better weather warmed up my muscles, I took my strolls slower, breathed in the freshness and looked around more for the changing hues of green and nature. I could still feel the tension when I get tired and it has been the cough for the last week. There is always a need for a therapeutic massage therapy to find the balance back and restart.

How is your neck and back pain? Would you like to book for a reviving seated Indian Head Massage or stress reducing Classical Massage?

I am guessing many of you might be ahead of their summer holiday plans and I hope that it will brighten up your spirits at work and during your chores until that break, one of which is just around the corner this Monday.

I wish you all a great long weekend and here are some info below if you need a pair of caring and experienced hands and arms for an effective massage therapy to help yourself with that much deserved ‘me’ time.

June schedule:

4, 11, 18, 25 June
Wednesdays

From 10:00am until last booking starting between 3 and 4 pm depending on the length of booking.

Introductory price of £50 for 1 hr Classical Massage therapy and £45 for full Indian Head Massage including neck, upper back, arms and hands is valid.

07957702225
burcumassagepractice@gmail.com

Here is also an article about how we should tackle the neck and back pain without painkillers. Massage therapy is absolutely one of them. Study from 2021. I know… there should be more studies taking on this. Right now!.. because i know that the power of therapeutic touch is crucial.

Best regards,

Burcu

https://www.translationalres.com/article/S1931-5244(21)00088-8/fulltext

The study concludes an
“an “all hands-on deck” approach of collaboration will be needed to overcome these barriers. That is, contributions from patients, health care providers, health care organizations, administrators, payers, policymakers and researchers will be needed to steer routine care delivery away from low value care for back and neck pain and towards evidence-based non-pharmacologic treatment approaches.” for Back and neck pain: in support of routine delivery of non-pharmacologic treatments as a way to improve individual and population health

Chronic back and neck pain are highly prevalent conditions that are among the largest drivers of physical disability and cost in the world. Recent clinical practice guidelines recommend use of non-pharmacologic treatments to decrease pain and improve physical function for individuals with back and n...

14/03/2025

Have a read 😌 Although it seems to be addressed to women going through menopause, the advice on movement is for everyone!! Especially for office workers. Vicky Hill is a Bristol based Women’s Health Specialist PT.

Achy, stiff or painful joints? When I talk to menopausal women who complain of stiff hips & feet or sore shoulders knees, I always ask how much movement does she do. You see, as we age it is so important to move more because we lose collagen, oestrogen and most importantly fascia…

26/02/2025

It is easy to fit an Indian Head Massage therapy into your lunch break. Sessions can be anything from 15-45 minutes long. Next availability is on 5 March Wednesday!

Please contact today for more info through www.BurcuMassage.com. Email me on BurcuMassagePractice@gmail.com

22/02/2025

Hello!
I hope that you are doing all well.

As you know, my private practice is at Penny Brohn Wellbeing Hub and I am proud to be part of their big cause for living well with cancer, as every booking with me helps them directly to raise funds through room hire. I also hold free taster events where the volunteers and staff can take a benefit of the massage therapy. It would be amazing if you can take the time to send a vote for them.

03/02/2025

30/01/2025

Hello!

How are you all feeling today?

Enjoying the sunshine even if it’s for a little bit I hope.

My availability in February for Classical Swedish or Indian Head massage therapy session bookings at Penny Brohn Wellbeing Hub.

3 Feb Mon
5 Feb Wed morning only
19 Feb Wed

burcumassagepractice@gmail.com

Please contact for timings and to arrange a free 5 minutes phone consultation with no obligation to book immediately.

All the best wishes!

10/01/2025

Dear friends and followers,

Next Wednesday on 15 January from 12pm - 3pm, I am going to offer 15 minutes Indian Head Massage taster sessions to raise money for Penny Brohn UK Cancer Support Charity and reach out, connect and demonstrate my passion for massage therapy. Please join me on the day (pre-booking is advised but not essential) or share my event with your loved ones!

It’s at BS8 1QQ Penny Brohn UK Shop Wellbeing Rooms.

All the best wishes for 2025!

23/12/2024

I wish you all a very happy Christmas,
full of laughter,
warm big hugs,
filled with old & new memories
with your loved ones.
Togetherness will bring us joy, peace and health! And health is the first wealth!

23/12/2024

I wish you all a very happy Christmas,
full of laughter,
warm big hugs,
filled with old & new memories
with your loved ones.
Togetherness will bring us joy, peace and health! And health is the first wealth!