Natalie Davis Massage Stroud

19/03/2026

I had a fantastic time heading out to Copenhagen to get to Sweden. There is a bus that takes you over a bridge to Malmö.
Smooth and easy travels accompanied by a great book recommended to me by one of my lovely clients - you know who you are - thank you!

What an opportunity to meet specialist therapists from the USA, Sweden, Greece and The Netherlands. I received some beautiful massage in the water as the retreat had a spa pool which lent itself perfectly to water based massage therapy. Surrendering to the water is something my body welcomes. I also enjoyed sharing my work with the guests and saw some transformational results especially with abdominal and face massage work.

Unfortunately, and I am rather upset about this, I have come back with a fractured rib - an unfortunate accident where someone squished me. This puts me out out of action for a couple of weeks but, offers me the opportunity to concentrate on writing a course which was my intention anyway. Third rib injury in the same place. Tedious, painful, and terrifying to sneeze. Thank goodness for pain killers in these circumstances.

I’ll be in touch soon with more news.
In the meantime, soak up this beautiful sun and enjoy watching the natural word waking up. The sun has some power so, as silly as it may seem, do be mindful of exposing your winter skin to the power of the spring sun. No one needs sunburn in March!

Love and thanks for your support as always

12/03/2026

Thank you everyone for your support!!!

It’s been such a busy month since getting back from Portugal. I’m off to Sweden now for some work - back soon!
Massage course in the making.
Lots of exciting things happening.

I’ve been in a temporary treatment room which has been fantastic for the now and I’m on the hunt for another space.
Thank you for baring with me. Updates coming soon.

In the meant time - nothing is more valuable than your health. Take the time to invest in it. I personally think that the simplest base line for a healthy life is negating stress where possible - of course life is demanding but, be kind to yourself and others. What does that mean?
It means tolerance, understanding and patience where possible and protecting your needs where possible.
Your mind will run riot if it’s allowed to and it’s worth finding ways to drop down into your body if your mind has a habit of rabbiting on at you.

🙏🕊️

03/02/2026

**slot filled**
Thank you!!

Last week I couldn’t get enough of this blue in the sky.
Felt like I could swim in it.

Anyone want to fill a vacant massage slot tomorrow either at 11.30am for 90 mins or 12pm for 60 minutes?

Send me a message
Maybe tomorrow is your day….
Be warned - I sent everyone to sleep yesterday 😂 I am sure we are meant to be hibernating!
💫🙌🏼💫🙌🏼

26/01/2026

Hello! This is the January vibe isn't it!

I've found a temporary treatment room for February and I am busy taking bookings.
Working hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 12pm-6pm

Do get in touch if you'd like a session:
60 minutes: £70
90 minutes: £90
Chi Neitsang: 90 mins £95
C-Section Scar Therapy £65 60 minutes £45 follow up sessions

For more information about everything:
www.nataliedavismassage.com

Thank you all for your support! Can't wait to get massaging :)

11/01/2026

Happy New Year

Sorry I have been a bit quiet and slow on here. I have been taking a moment out to be in Portugal. I started writing something on here and it just went on and on so, I made it into a blog post. Please have a read and I hope you enjoy my musings

Hoping for all of you that you are landing gently and healthily into 2026

New Year - Thoughts on habits, behaviours and being human January 11, 2026 Natalie Davis Happy New Year Apologies for the slow start to my admin. I have started the year in Portugal, making my way slowly and steadily along the southern coast reflecting on 2025 and considering 2026. It has been a si...

14/12/2025

A new sauna in Stroud brought to you by Mimi & Ed
Mimi is also a very talented massage therapist Mimi Stoneman Massage and I've not yet visited the sauna but, I reckon it might be rather nice.
Check it out....

Sauna great for the body the mind and for social connection.

14/12/2025

Sauna great for the body the mind and for social connection.

06/11/2025

I love this poster! Used by Nothing Fishy who are a vegan Omega supplement company. I know nothing about them or their products but, I like their advert.

Thank you all for your support as ever, I'm just here not only to remind you all to take a little rest when needed but, also to say - I am now FULLY BOOKED until December 22nd.

I am not taking bookings for the new year yet. More information on 2026 will come in time.

For those of you who want a treatment before Christmas and didn't book with me in time here are my recommends:

Mimi Stoneman Massage
Cotswold Chiropractic and Massage Clinic
Lavish Beauty Therapy

Christmas can be a busy time of year with a lot of thinking about other people and it is fast approaching. I'm not sure there is anything more useful that can be done to support you in your festive efforts that taking a moment to slow down, regroup and relax before you super charge into hosting, cooking, wrapping, singing, dancing and all that other sparkly festive stuff. Or, on the flip side you may be absolutely dreading it all. In which case some nourishing, compassionate touch in the form of a massage or a facial might just provide a well deserved feel good factor.

Love, light and all the good stuff to you all X

31/10/2025

Yesterday I had the pleasure of talking about my business at our monthly members meeting for Stroud Business Women's Network (SBN)
Each month a member nominates themselves to do the 'Spotlight' slot where you're given 10 minutes to talk about your business however you'd like.

At the start of the meeting the Chair of SBN, Sue Eskins offered us a something to think about which this month was - as we move into the autumn, a seasonal shift that brings a reduction of energy, what could slowing down bring to your business?

Well, my work is all about slowing down. I do what I do because I never used to know how to slow down, how to self regulate or how to communicate with my nervous system. This resulted in a burn-out (I can say that now with hindsight) when I was in my second year of University. I would say now that I was a high achieving, self critical, perfectionist who had little time for anything other than pushing through and boshing on. I still value these qualities in myself but, I can also respect my body/mind, allow myself to have rests, massage, days off, naps etc.. and that voice in my head that goaded me relentlessly now sit on the back benches with a herbal tea.

Nervous system regulation and stress management are seriously useful tools. There are multiple ways to achieve this but, I believe it is always through the body that we can drop out the relentless chatter of the unchecked mind.

We are more than our brains.
What's your body saying and are you listening?

Happy Friday all

If you're a female entrepreneur and looking to share a space with other humans with business minded spirits - check our SBN.

We had a fantastic talk from The Red Horse Foundation too (hence the horse's eye on the screen behind me!) - what an inspiring project. Check them out:
https://www.redhorsefoundation.org/

https://www.stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk/
Stroud Businesswomen's Network Page

24/10/2025

Morning! Happy Friday - the last official Friday in British Summertime.
Ready for the clocks changing?
I never am but, of my goodness what a joy to have a cloudless sky this morning.
Light light light
Give me all the morning light!

I’m just sat doing admin and if you want a massage before Christmas (I am working until December 22nd) please do get on and book in because I’m running out of appointments. Evening sessions are all booked up and I’m not going to be working in January.

Message me to book
natalie@nataliedavismassage.com
07541 365 860
And don’t forget to tell me if you want a 60 or 90 minute session £70 or £90

The fire is on, the stones are hot, the electric blanket is toasty. Come a bath your bones and soul!! ☺️

And yes, I run my whole business with an a5 diary, a pencil and a rubber ✏️ 🙏💫

21/10/2025

Reading an article in this month’s New Scientist magazine written by Daniel Davis. The article looks at why we can’t boost our immunity and what we can do instead.

Stress is the number one agitator to poor health. This article says so, The World Health Organisation says so.

Has there never been a better moment for me to argue that massage therapy isn’t just a luxury expense, it can be one of the most supportive things that you do for your health if done on the regular. It beats any expensive supplements and weird contraptions marketed to you for your aches and pains.

My treatments are all about deep rest, supporting sleep and bringing your nervous system away from the chaos that is modern life.

To good health, rest and actually supporting yourself guilt free.
Bring back the idea of massage as medicine 🙏💫

Sending love, light and all the good stuff on this rather gloomy morning 🕊️

15/10/2025

Special thank you to all the organisers of the National Massage Championship London

There were so many therapists to organise this year! Think a big thank you to Kate for all her hard work. There is a part of me when I watch that misses organising events but, my life as massage therapist is much better for me!

I've come away having had a great experience and I felt inspired seeing so many therapists from all different angles showing off their work. I can't announce any prize wins because I didn't make the cut but, the whole Massage Champs experience is bigger than prizes.

I met up with Daniel who was giving a talk. He and I studied Chi NeiTsang with my teacher Doris a couple of years ago in Thailand. A treat to reconnect. I also had a lovely time with Harmony Massage - we met last year and I am still inspired by her social media and her massage school.

Taking a model is a game changer - I so enjoyed having Rosa with me there. As my clients know, I really tried to practise this year, thank you for putting up with my reorganised room. My takeaway from it all is that I can't stick to a routine for love nor money nor tactics! I love how I work though - in conversation with your body. I don't have a signature treatment to offer you and given that each time you come to my space you are the unique version of you at that day a time my skill is responding to you there and then. If you need cupping, or heat, or extra breath-work or deep Thai stretches, trigger point work or you're growing a baby.......I have some tools and idea for you there and then. You all know how passionate I am about abdominal work....the demand for that just keeps growing.

I'll keep on being me - here for you for what you need.

Fully booked for October. Some spaces available in November.

I will write a blog for a bit more detail on the champs experience.

If you're a therapist reading this - I'd recommend at least going to view a Massage Championship somewhere. It seems an odd concept to turn massage competitive but, you'll realise where you are there that the spirit and the atmosphere and the essence is collaboration, support and encouragement. I had a lot of fun! You can decide what you want to get from it. I am usually always up for a challenge and that it was.

Love, light and all the good stuff X