Feel Better Bristol

08/04/2025

Beautiful place to work, when work is also your passion 🥰

21/03/2025

Last weekend, Becki joined Emma and the team at Restore Scar Therapy in London to assist on the Oncology Scar Specialist course.

It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout of professionals from both the NHS and private practice. The growing interest from medical settings highlights the increasing recognition of the importance of scar therapy in cancer recovery.

Did you know scar therapy may:
• Support faster healing
• Reduce the risk of complications
• Improve function in and around scar tissue
• Enhance scar appearance
• Help reduce symptoms of pain and numbness

If you're preparing for, or recovering from surgery and wondering how we can support you, book a free consultation call here:

👉 feelbetterbristol.co.uk/book

For therapists or medical professionals interested in learning more, Zoe will be assisting Emma on the next Oncology Scar Specialist course in Bristol this October – we’d love to see you there!

Photos: attached above - 1st pic the room set up with restore banners, then class action one, then group photo, then teaching crew photo

15/03/2025

🌬️ The Power of Slowing Down Your Breath 🌬️

Take 5-10 minutes today to practice this "4 in and 4 out" breathing technique to regulate your breath, promote relaxation, reduce stress and sharpen focus.

✨ How to do it:

Inhale slowly for a count of 4
Exhale slowly for a count of 4
Repeat!

🕊️ Try adding this simple practice into your day - morning, breaks, or bed. You can also try 6 seconds in and 6 seconds out once that feels easy!

💡 Reflect on how you feel:
Notice changes in stress, focus, or overall well-being after practise. Consistency is key to unlocking long-term calm and focus. Many of us can count our breaths, but can we make it a daily habit to help our everyday function?

📌 Try it today and share your experience in the comments!

10/03/2025

This week we were invited by the lovely to come and speak about the benefits of Oncology Scar Therapy to a cancer support group she runs in Somerset. Here at Feel Better Bristol we are passionate about the positive life changing benefits that can be achieved with scar therapy.
Sadly we all too often hear people leave post surgery without proper advice on how to care for their scar.
Scar therapy can help speed up the wound healing process, lessen the chance of complications and help bring back optimum functionality to the area.
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Do you work in a healthcare setting or for an organisation or group and would like to learn more about the benefits of scar therapy?
If so, do reach out to us Feel Better Bristol to discuss how we can help.

20/02/2025

🚀 Promising Breakthrough in Fascia Research! 🧬✨

A research team in Virginia, USA has developed a revolutionary microscopic imaging technique that unveils the stunning architecture of the extracellular matrix of fascia like never before! 🔬👀

I can’t help but think that legendary matrix pioneers Alfred Pischinger and Hartmut Heine would have been just as thrilled as I am! 🤩 Can’t wait to see what groundbreaking insights this cutting-edge tool will reveal in the coming years—how the ECM adapts to mechanical forces, biochemical shifts, and other biological influences.

Stay tuned! 🔍🔗 More here: Nature Article

12/02/2025

💡 The Vagus Nerve Spotlight 💡

At Feel Better Bristol, we often talk about the nervous system and the vagus nerve. As therapists, we work to stimulate this area, it plays a key role in regulating the autonomic nervous system and supporting the rest-and-digest response. Running from the brain through the neck to the tummy, the vagus nerve supports heart rate, digestion, immune response, and more.

Research suggests how myofascial release techniques affect the vagus nerve, promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. By combining myofascial therapy with self-care techniques, we aim to support better regulation of bodily processes and a more balanced stress response.

Why Stimulate the Vagus Nerve?
✨ To lower symptoms of stress & anxiety
✨ Improve mood & mental health
✨ Regulate digestion
✨ Promote better sleep
✨ Help promote a healthy immune system
✨ Support emotional balance

🌟 Try This: Earlobe Massage 🌟

A simple, calming way to activate your vagus nerve:
1️⃣ Relax your shoulders, take a deep breath.
2️⃣ Hold both earlobes gently between your thumb & index finger.
3️⃣ Massage in slow circles for 30–60 seconds, breathing slowly.
4️⃣ Add a gentle downward pull.
5️⃣ Repeat wherever and whenever

💡 Quick, calming, and effective—try it today and feel the difference!

Humming, laughing, meditation, and slow breathing also activate a similar response!

Reference: Suarez-Rodriguez, V., Fede, C., Pirri, C., Petrelli, L., Loro-Ferrer, J. F., Rodriguez-Ruiz, D., De Caro, R., & Stecco, C. (2022) Fascial Innervation: A systematic review of the literature. Int J Mol Sci.

04/02/2025

❄️ Cold Shower Power ❄️

A week of hard skiing with my husband and 8-year-old meant I needed maximum recovery! No, this photo is not me and I am not that brave. But thankfully, our hotel had a sauna, and alternating between heat and a cold shower was a game-changer. It reminded me of my rugby days when I’d brave an ice bath for the recovery benefits —now I’m curious about how we can incorporate cold therapy into everyday life, and with a sensitive nervous system. For me, the flood of feel good chemicals are such a benefit.

💧 Why Try Cold Showers?
✔️ Reduce stress, and promote relaxation
✔️ Boost mood, energy, recovery and mental clarity
✔️ Strengthen your immune system
✔️ Improve circulation and well-being

💦 How to Start:
1️⃣ Begin with warm water
2️⃣ Gradually lower to cold
3️⃣ Breathe deeply and stay for 1-3 minutes, even 30 seconds at first!
4️⃣ Cover your head, neck, and shoulders

✨ Today’s Challenge:
Try a cold shower! Start warm, cool it down, focus on breathing, and see how you feel. Small steps, big benefits! 💙

💡 Tip: Not ready for icy water? Start with lukewarm and cool down over time. take your time adjusting.

15/01/2025

🌟 Sports Massage & Myofascial Release For Athletes and Active Folk 🌟

Recover faster, prevent injuries, and enhance movement and performance.

Perfect for:

💪 Athletes who've suffered repeat injuries
💪 Intensive training schedules
💪 Scar tissue and surgery rehabilitation
💪 Older athletes wanting to reduce stiffness and improve mobility
💪 Children and teenagers in high level competitive sports

Our Team:
✨ Zoe: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and coach - advanced MFR Therapist trained in Sports MFR with Linda Currie (Sport Scotland), Dry Needling and Level 5 Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist
✨ Becki: Level 5 Sports & Remedial Massage and MFR Therapist with a strong yoga and movement background supporting her work

We combine targeted myofascial techniques and exercise advice to keep your fascia healthy and performing optimally. Get in touch to boost your performance!

07/01/2025

💞 The Power of Nurturing Touch 💞

This week, a client told me that during her session, she felt the same warmth and comfort as when she shares a huge hug with her daughter. It was such a beautiful reminder of what drew me to this work in the first place.

We know how vital nurturing touch is - how it stimulates oxytocin, the "feel-good" hormone, and helps us not just exist, but thrive. Moments like these are why I love both giving and receiving bodywork.

This year, I’m embracing more hugs, more treatments for myself, and more opportunities to help others feel good. 💖

If you’re craving a little extra self-care and connection, let’s get you booked in for some feel-good treatment. Reach out today!

03/01/2025

It’s been a year of big changes and growth here at Feel Better Bristol - Teaming up with Becki, opening our first Feel Better Bristol clinic at Penny Brohn and of course undertaking more training courses to ensure our continuous professional development , striving to offer our clients the very best in Myofascial care.

We are so excited for 2025 and appreciate each and every one of you sharing in this journey.

We are now back in clinic after the festive period and looking forward to seeing some of you through the doors in the coming days and weeks

Love Zoe and Becki

22/12/2024

18/12/2024

Send our bodies some love…. Especially those parts we might associate with pain or trauma. Sometimes we can shut off to them but by sending them some love, it reminds them they are connected, which in turn aids the healing journey