Bristol Soft Tissue Therapy / Sports & Remedial Massage

05/04/2026

Happy Easter everyone! 🐣🌸

A fresh season and a good reminder that things can always start moving in the right direction again. 🙏

It’s been a big year for BSTT and I’m so grateful to everyone who’s continued to trust me and the team (whether in person or online) with your injuries, niggles and getting back to doing what you love.
Thank you for choosing BSTT, it means a lot.

Here’s to moving easier and staying healthy - physically, mentally and spiritually this year 💪🌿✨

19/03/2026

Movement is medicine! 💃
Five minutes between clients = this 😅🤣

I may be quiet on here, but not in real life…

For those who don’t know - I’m also a dancer and former competitive gymnast, and all of that experience shapes my approach to treatment and rehab both physically and mentally 🌟

Tell me, how do you keep moving between work? 😂💃

11/03/2026

**Job Opportunity in Bristol** - I’m looking to hire a part time MSK/Sports Physio, please message or email olivia@bristolsofttissuetherapy.com for more information.

Calling All MSK/Sports Physios – Join BSTT! ✨

I’m Olivia, founder of BSTT – a small, friendly clinic celebrating 11 years of helping clients move better. I’m looking for a part-time MSK / sports physiotherapist (3+ years’ experience) to join the team at BSTT and continue delivering expert care that makes a real difference to clients.

We work with a wide range of clients, from active individuals and athletes - dancers, gymnasts, CrossFitters, runners - to the general population seeking MSK care.

This role suits someone who:

✔️ Is confident assessing and treating independently
✔️ Is skilled in prescribing and progressing exercise-based rehab
✔️ Has strong hands-on / manual therapy skills
✔️ Communicates warmly and empathetically
✔️ Enjoys working with active populations and athletes

✨ Bonus skills: acupuncture / dry needling, taping / strapping, sports experience

What we offer:

• Independent role with close collaboration and support

• Small, friendly clinic with a growth-focused ethos

• Flexible part-time hours

• Opportunities to develop skills and work with a varied client base

At BSTT, we believe real change comes through connection, not just clinical skill, but genuine empathy and truly understanding each client. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Start date: flexible / ideally soon
Applications open until Wednesday 18th March

📩 Interested? Or know someone who might be a great fit?
Email olivia@bristolsofttissuetherapy.com with a short intro and CV.
Please feel free to share this post if you know someone who might be a good fit!

10/03/2026

Calling All MSK/Sports Physios – Join BSTT! ✨

I’m Olivia, founder of BSTT – a small, friendly clinic celebrating 11 years of helping clients move better. I’m looking for a part-time MSK / sports physiotherapist (3+ years’ experience) to join the team at BSTT and continue delivering expert care that makes a real difference to clients.

We work with a wide range of clients, from active individuals and athletes - dancers, gymnasts, CrossFitters, runners - to the general population seeking MSK care.

This role suits someone who:

✔️ Is confident assessing and treating independently
✔️ Is skilled in prescribing and progressing exercise-based rehab
✔️ Has strong hands-on / manual therapy skills
✔️ Communicates warmly and empathetically
✔️ Enjoys working with active populations and athletes

✨ Bonus skills: acupuncture / dry needling, taping / strapping, sports experience

What we offer:

• Independent role with close collaboration and support

• Small, friendly clinic with a growth-focused ethos

• Flexible part-time hours

• Opportunities to develop skills and work with a varied client base

At BSTT, we believe real change comes through connection, not just clinical skill, but genuine empathy and truly understanding each client. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Start date: flexible / ideally soon
Applications open until Wednesday 18th March

📩 Interested? Or know someone who might be a great fit?
Email olivia@bristolsofttissuetherapy.com with a short intro and CV.
Please feel free to share this post if you know someone who might be a good fit!

01/01/2026

👋 Hello 2026 ✨

As we step into the New Year, I just want to say a genuine thank you to everyone who’s trusted BSTT over the past year. Whether you’ve worked with me directly or with the team, in person or online, I really appreciate the trust you’ve placed in us. 🙏

This past year has seen BSTT continue to evolve, with more ways for me to support you both in the clinic and online. What hasn’t changed is my focus: helping you ease those aches, pains and injuries, support your wellbeing, and move safely and stronger toward the goals that matter most to you.

💪A little New Year reminder from me: consistency beats intensity. Small, regular habits - a daily walk, a short mobility session, or a few mindful minutes - often make a bigger difference than pushing hard every now and then.

I’ve got some extra in-person availability over the next couple of months, so if you’d like to book a session or just have a chat about what support might suit you, feel free to get in touch.

Here’s to a healthy, positive start to 2026 ✨

Olivia 😊

01/12/2025

🎄 Happy 1st December! 🎄

Somehow we’re here already… the season of twinkly lights, cosy jumpers and pretending mince pies count as a food group 😅

If you’re starting your Christmas shopping, don’t forget - Gift Vouchers are now available for massage, physio and online support.
They make a lovely, meaningful gift (and supporting a small business at this time of year really does make a difference 💛).

🎁 Perfect for:
• Someone who deserves some calm
• A friend with a nagging shoulder/back pain issue
• Anyone wanting to start 2026 feeling better in their body

🎄 December Health Tip:
Make one simple promise to yourself this month:
Move every day, even if it’s just a 20–30 min walk.
It boosts energy, helps digestion + mood, and makes January feel so much easier.
Consistency > perfection.

Wishing you a gentle, healthy start to December ✨

26/11/2025

💪 Just a few of the many exercises from today’s Core & Restore class - give them a go!

1️⃣Dead Bug with band around the wrists
2️⃣Dead Bug heel taps with pillow between knees
3️⃣Bird Dog Crunch
4️⃣Glute Bridge March
5️⃣Cobra with hip flexor stretch
6️⃣Knees to chest circles
7️⃣ Lower back and glute stretch
8️⃣ 👀 🤣 (one day I’ll get some of you doing this!)

We did lots of DEEP CORE work today to help stabilise the pelvis and spine before activating the bigger muscles such as the glutes. Stability in the deep core helps prevent other muscles overworking first - sometimes slow and steady is better than fast and furious! 💪🤗

Core & Restore runs every Wednesday at 7pm online - DM me if you’re having back pain and would like some advice! Plus, your first online class is on me 🤗

25/11/2025

🔥Do you get pain here? ⬆️

If you feel a deep ache or sharp pinch at the back of the pelvis (see first image), it could be irritation around the SI joint.

I’ve been dealing with this myself recently, I tried stretching the area… but nothing really changed. What helped more was focusing on stability and activating the muscles around it instead.

👉 Swipe for the exercise that’s made a big difference for me.

This glute bridge variation with a pillow between the knees helps switch on:

- inner thighs
- deep core
- pelvic stabilisers

All working together to support the SI joint and reduce that “tweaky, unstable” feeling. The pain reduction has been pretty instant for me when I do it!

Try 8 -12 slow reps and see how it feels.
Save to refer back to later!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for general information only and is not a diagnosis or personalised medical advice. If you’re unsure what’s causing your symptoms, or if pain persists, please speak to a qualified professional for assessment and guidance. You’re very welcome to contact me for support, or to arrange a physical examination with a qualified physiotherapist at the clinic in Bristol.

12/11/2025

💪 Movement Is Medicine - Even for Back Pain!

I get asked this a lot - “Should I move or rest when my back hurts?”

When your back’s sore, it’s completely natural for it to tense up - it’s your body’s way of protecting itself. But sometimes that tension sticks around longer than it needs to, leaving you stiff and nervous to move.

Over the years with many clients (and from plenty of experience myself 😅), I’ve learnt that gentle movement combined with conscious breathing is often a great place to start (we tend to hold our breath when in pain!)

To start with, try simple things like:

✌️ Deep belly breaths - in for 4, hold for 4 and out for 4
🐈 Cat-cow movements
🧘🏻‍♀️ Pelvic tilts
🚶‍♀️ A short walk

These remind your body and importantly, your brain - that it’s safe to move again. Avoiding movement only makes things worse over time.

Your back is stronger than you give it credit, adaptable and built to move 💪

Start small, move gently and notice how your body responds.

And of course - if your pain is persistent or stopping you from moving with confidence, get it checked by a professional. Sometimes a bit of guidance makes all the difference.

💬 Feel free to message me if you’d like some support or advice on where to start.

21/10/2025

🍂 Top Tip Tuesday: Boost Your Energy As the Clocks Go Back (UK/Europe)

Shorter days and cooler weather can make us feel tired, tight, or unmotivated - but it’s also a great time to slow down, tune in and look after your body.

Here are 4 simple ways to feel your best this season:

1️⃣ Chase the Light, Not the Coffee
Step outside for 5–10 minutes of daylight in the morning or at lunch. It wakes you up, boosts mood and sharpens focus better than caffeine.

2️⃣ Move with Intention & Warm Up
Cooler weather = stiffer muscles and joints. Slow down, listen to your body and take a few extra minutes to warm up before training. Mobility work, gentle core exercises, or a slower run work just as well!

3️⃣ Hydrate Even When You Don’t Feel Thirsty
Heating and layers can dehydrate you quickly. Keep water or warm herbal tea nearby - dehydration can make muscles feel tighter and joints creakier.

4️⃣ Use the Extra Hour for Recovery & Routine
Sleep = muscle repair, joint recovery, nervous system reset. Use the clock change as a chance to set a consistent bedtime and wake-up routine to support energy, mood and hormones.

💪 Need a midweek boost? Join my Core & Restore class every Wednesday at 7pm on Zoom - build strength, improve mobility and you don’t even have to leave the house! 😉

📩 Message me to try your first session free!