The Thornbury Clinic

23/03/2026

MASSAGE MONDAY

Why Choose a Multidisciplinary Clinic?

When you get a massage at The Thornbury Clinic, you have access to a whole team.

We work together to give you a complete care plan so you feel better, faster. Building a plan designed specifically for your body, your injury, and your goals may mean seeing other specialists within the clinic.

● If your pain needs further assessment, we can refer directly to a physiotherapist, sports injury therapist or chiropractor.

● If you’re recovering from injury, we can combine hands-on treatment with targeted rehabilitation exercises.

● If you’re training for an event, we can structure treatment around your schedule and get you ready for race day.

By working collaboratively, we ensure your massage fits into a bigger picture of care. Here at The Thornbury Clinic we are dedicated to helping you recover smarter, move better and stay pain free for longer.

22/03/2026

2026 PRICES

We have always been committed to providing our patients with the highest quality service possible. In order to do this, we need to occasionally adjust our prices.

As of 1st April 2026, the prices across all clinics will be increasing. We thank you for your continued support and understanding.

20/03/2026

At both our Active sites in Thornbury and Yate, we have access to the fully equipped gyms, so we can take your injury rehabilitation to the next level.

We also offer gait analysis and injury prevention assessments, so you can work with our practitioners to help prevent future injuries.

Book online or contact reception.

📞 01454 838366
📧 info@thethornburyclinic.co.uk
🛜 http://www.thethornburyclinic.co.uk

18/03/2026

🌈 WELLBEING WEDNESDAY 🌈

🌿 Support your nervous system (Part 2)

In our last WW Post (4th March) we shared 4, simple ways to regulate your nervous system - regular activities WITHIN your control to help move from a stress state, to a calmer state. When your nervous system feels safe, your mind follows.

Here are 3 more ways to gently reset, this week:

☀️ 1. Morning light

- Get outside within 30 minutes of waking (even 10–20 minutes helps).

- Natural, morning light anchors your body clock and improves sleep - which supports your nervous system.

📵 2. Create digital boundaries

Constant scrolling keeps the stress response switched on.

- No phone for the first 30 minutes of your day

- No screens 60 minutes before bed.

😌 3. Let emotions move through you

When we suppress our feelings, it can increase internal pressure. Processing feelings can help reduce internal pressure and allow feelings to move through you.

- Try journalling, reflecting, or talking with a trusted friend, or therapist.

Nervous system regulation is a daily practice. And just FIVE minutes every day, truly compounds.

🤔 What’s one small reset you’ll prioritise this week?

👉 If you’d like some support, then I'm here to help. As a Wellbeing Therapist, specialising in stress and anxiety, I work with people to help them manage their symptoms more effectively, learn how to regulate their own nervous system and nurture their wellbeing, so that they can live their life doing more of what they love.
📅 CALL 01454 838366 to book a session, or schedule a FREE enquiry call with me, Penny, to understand more about how I can help you.

16/03/2026

MEET THE TEAM

Stacey is one of our sports massage practitioners working out of our Yate clinic. Stacey is passionate about helping people look after their bodies to enable them to participate in their sporting or daily activities. Book online or via reception, but be quick, Stacey’s spaces don’t last long!

https://thethornburyclinic.co.uk/team/stacey-androlah/

13/03/2026

👎🏼 Radiating pain into the leg or foot, tingling, numbness, or pins and needles, muscle weakness in the leg? Symptoms aggravated by sitting, bending, or prolonged positions?

It could be Sciatic Nerve irritation. Often referred to as Sciatica.

Here’s how physiotherapy/injury therapy can help 👍🏼.
💥 Identify the cause of the nerve irritation.
📉 Reduce pain - hands on treatment, joint mobilisation techniques, massage, acupuncture, dry needling all help to calm things down.
🏋🏻‍♀️ Postural correction, neural gliding and strengthening exercises to help reduce tension in the structures surrounding and irritating the nerve and help with nerve sensitivity.
🧘 Improve flexibility through hands on treatment and stretching/strengthening to release any tight muscles and restore mobility.
🏃🏾‍♂️ Maintain and improve current activity levels to keep your back mobile.
🎯 Treatment is tailored to you and your needs and we are here to help every step of the way.

Your health is our priority

📞 01454 838366
📧 info@thethornburyclinic.co.uk
🛜 www.thethornburyclinic.co.uk

09/03/2026

MASSAGE MONDAY

Choose a Massage for Mother’s Day.

Massage is the perfect way to say “thank you” this Mother’s Day. Whether it’s easing tired shoulders, relieving lower back tension, or simply giving her an hour of calm, a massage at The Thornbury Clinic is a gift she’ll truly appreciate.

Pregnancy Massage Available.

We also offer specialist pregnancy massage for mums-to-be, helping ease common pregnancy aches and stresses safely and comfortably.

Gift Vouchers Available.

Give your mum, partner, or mum-to-be a thoughtful gift that supports her wellbeing and health. A present that will be truly appreciated.
Contact us to purchase a voucher or book an appointment.

04/03/2026

🌈 WELLBEING WEDNESDAY 🌈

🌿 Support your nervous system (Part 1)

With so much going on in the world around us, it’s no wonder stress levels are high Especially with so much feeling outside our control. What IS within our control is our ability to regulate our own nervous system and shift the balance from a stress state, to a calmer state; not once, but a repeated reset, through intentional activities. Think of it as daily hygiene for your mind and body.

Here are 4 simple, science-backed ways to begin:

✨ 1. Lengthen your exhale

Inhale for 4… exhale for 6-8.

Longer exhales activate your body’s calming response. Try for 3 minutes.

✨ 2. The Physiological Sigh

Two short inhales through the nose, followed by one long slow exhale, helps to reduce stress.Repeat 2–3 times to quickly reduce acute tension.

✨ 3. Move your body

Movement discharges stress hormones and supports emotional balance. Try stepping outside into natural light, a 10-minute walk, or gentle stretching.

✨ 4. Safe connection

We regulate through one another; through eye contact, a meaningful conversation, or a supportive hand. If you want to reset your nervous system, prioritise emotionally safe connection.

😊 Engaging in these small daily activities helps build resilience. And the goods news is that regulation is trainable. And when your nervous system feels safe, your mind follows.

👉 If you’d like some support, then I'm here to help. As a Wellbeing Therapist, specialising in stress and anxiety, I work with people to help them manage their symptoms more effectively, learn how to regulate their own nervous system and nurture their wellbeing, so that they can live their life doing more of what they love.
📅 CALL 01454 838366 to book a session, or schedule a FREE enquiry call with me, Penny, to understand more about how I can help you.

02/03/2026

We are hiring! We are looking for an experienced MSK Physiotherapist to join our team full-time across Thornbury and Yate in August 2026.

If you’re confident managing a full caseload, care about clinical standards, and want to work somewhere that values quality over volume — this could be a brilliant next step.

Salary £38-44k depending on experience.

We’re a growing, supportive team with strong systems, a loyal patient base and clear expectations.

If this sounds like you please send a covering letter and CV to info@thethornburyclinic.co.uk

for more information about us visit

Whether you are struggling with neck pain at work, a sports injury, mental wellbeing or just want a relaxing massage, we can help. Call 01454 838366 or Book Online

02/03/2026

MASSAGE MONDAY

Massage for Recovery

Training hard for a big race or event? Massage helps ease muscle stiffness and speed up recovery. We can help you through your training and race or get you back to full fitness after an injury or ni**le.

Here at The Thornbury Clinic, our multidisciplinary team ensures your treatment is tailored for your goals and needs. Get in contact today to get started on the road to recovery.

27/02/2026

👎🏼Pain deep in the buttock or upper hamstring with local tenderness near the sitting bone?

You may have developed a proximal hamstring tendinopathy.

Here’s how physiotherapy/injury therapy can help 👍🏼.
🦵🏼 Confirm the diagnosis and factors that are contributing to the problem.
📉 Reduce pain - hands on treatment, massage, taping, acupuncture, dry needling can all help to calm things down. We can also use shockwave in certain cases.
🏋🏻‍♀️ Strengthen key muscles - hamstrings, glutes, trunk, and provide a specific gradual loading programme for the hamstring tendon. We will also offer advice regarding activity modification where needed.
🤸🏻 Get you back to activity safely - gradual return to activity means you go back stronger and reduces the likelihood of recurrence/re-injury.
🎯 Treatment is tailored to you and your needs and we are here to help every step of the way.

Your health is our priority.

📞 01454 838366
📧 info@thethornburyclinic.co.uk
🛜 www.thethornburyclinic.co.uk