Burcu K Turci Massage Bristol Practice

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!

14/12/2024

Today seems to be a great weather for some more Christmas gifts shopping! Beautiful puffy clouds are stretching on a bright blue sky and see their reflection on the water as I cross the Pero’s Bridge.

it’s not too cold, yet still keep warm, keep smiling with the idea of giving someone else a smile, a cheer, a lovely surprise. I love shopping gifts, all year round.

If you need to squeeze them in a short periods of time, it can be straining for your legs and feet. So why not treat yourself to a foot spa at home yourself?

With some caution* and preparation (ex: some towel to dry your feet afterwards on your side) , You can create a blissful 15 mins for youself. In a wide and shallow bucket you can add lavender, camomile flowers, cloves, rosemary (sounds like a tea for foot ;)) or a few drops of your favourite essential oil or blend!

Go on, you deserve it, try it today or tomorrow before it gets busier for more festive plans. You can keep the ingredient of your choice in sight, to remind it to yourself.

It will warm you up, relax your feet muscles, boost your circulation and mood, will prepare you for sleep (if done before bedtime with lavender & camomile dry flower mix!) It makes me feel relaxed even to write about it! So that’s my plan after getting my little one to sleep once I arrived back home!

Oh and surely some massage on your feet with a cream or oil of your choice afterwards, go with your intuition, be gentle. A soft fist going up and down on the soles of your feet is a good technique, for instance. Ahhh, how nice! And pop on your cosy socks to finish 👌

Your welcome! 😌 Enjoy 💜

My massage therapy also include feet massage which can be longer or shorter depending on your request. Please contact me through www.burcumassage.com for further info or booking 🌥️

* the temperature of water, your surrounding: are there any hazards, electric sockets, cables that shouldn’t get wet, your allergies, health condition, do you need someone around to get the door/phone?, etc 🌝

holistic & therapeutic massage practitioner

03/11/2024

The nights are drawing in, the weather is getting colder!

Do you have a reusable, reheatable, heat pack with wheats, cherry pits? There are many versions but I like the long ones with cherry pits as i love the smell of cherries.

It is so useful to keep one at home and use it regularly for relaxation, easing the tension and boosting the circulation for achy, tense and tired muscles.

(Of course always use it with caution and not on bruised or injured areas. Also if you are having a joint ache, make sure that it’s not an inflammation as cold compress would be better in that case. )