My approach to helping clients focuses on relieving discomfort and restoring balance within the body. Each session is intuitively guided and tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual, recognizing that the body is constantly changing. This dynamic process evolves with each treatment, ensuring that each session remains relevant and responsive to the body's needs. My early career as a dancer sparked an interest in the moving body, which naturally transitioned into massage, soft tissue therapy, and Pilates. Over the years, I have honed my skills and developed a broad range of therapeutic techniques, deepening my understanding of the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. Currently, I reside in the wilds of North Devon working from clinics in Bideford and Barnstaple . Movement continues to play a vital role in my life, and I understand the challenges of returning to a movement practice after a period of inactivity. To further support my clients, I also offer mat-based Pilates sessions as a BASI-trained instructor. I am currently training with Karin Gurtner in FAMO fascia movement, integrating this approach into my classes and sessions to provide an even more holistic movement experience. I am passionate about enhancing well-being through bodywork, massage, and nature-based practices, and I am committed to contributing to your wellness journey.
23/02/2026
This is an extended MELT session with live sound bowls played by Jo Hawker, who’ll be playing along with the room and responding to how we move.
We’ll use soft FAMO fascia massage balls and gentle movement sequences to help the body feel more open, mobile, and reset — the kind of class that leaves you feeling lighter without needing to “push”.
Expect slow, guided sequences and a bit of playful dynamic motion on and around the massage balls, all held in a calm soundscape.
We’ll explore a few simple movement qualities:
Yielding: softening and settling
Gliding: moving with more ease
Fluidity: helping the tissues feel juicier and freer
Adaptability: helping your body respond more easily to change
Friday I am not teaching but class is still running as someone is covering!
29/12/2025
From January, I’ll be starting a comprehensive BASI Pilates programme. I’m really looking forward to delving deeper into this work to better support clients — and myself — on our movement journey.
As part of this, I’m offering a small number of one-to-one case studies. These sessions will allow me to practice working with you and utilising the apparatus in our sessions together, both on the mat and on the equipment, and they will also help me fulfill some of the hours I need to complete for my training.
A small fee will cover the room rental. Sessions will take place near Southernhay in Exeter, with 3–4 spaces available on a single day.
If this resonates with you and you’d like to take part, please contact me directly mirandabiodynamic@gmail.com and I’ll send you all the details 🤍
Tuesdays 5:45pm — MELT Session (Blue Lights Hall, Appledore)
Restore and revive using gentle massage and movement to release holding patterns and ease your body.
Thursdays 9:00am — Mixed Ability Community Pilates (Blue Lights Hall, Appledore)
A welcoming class for all levels to build strength, mobility and balance.
Thursday evenings 6pm — Pilates Progressive (Kingsley School, Bideford)
A deeper dive into Pilates to find expansion, ease, stability and mobility in movement.
6pm, next term starts 8th Jan.
Fridays 7:15am — Early Risers (Torridge Leisure Centre)
Start your day strong with a refreshing morning Pilates session.
Black Friday offer: This week, 25% off all Appledore classes.
Use code BLACKFRIDAY on purchase.
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Discover how strong and capable your body can be. Our Pilates and fascial movement classes—taught by a BASI-certified instructor—offer individualized attention in small groups, helping you build mobility, stability, and lasting body awareness.
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Providing massage at your home, your work event or book in with me at Saunton Sands source Spa and Wellness.
I have worked with a range of clients into top class skiers (pre competition and rehabilitation), weightlifters, circus performers, office workers and anyone who needs a bit of treat for their body, I love a challenge and to help people find balance in their body and bring relief to any strains and discomfort they are experiencing.
My soft tissue therapy treatments combine trigger point therapy, neuromuscular release, deep tissue and myo-fascial release.
I have also spent over 3 years working with those living with Dementia and use a more gentle approach here working with the families to create a unique treatment for them and their loved ones. These treatments are very personal and I provide an aftercare service for each family and care home to help them on their journey.
Sports and Remedial -Aiming to reduce the chances of injury and increase chances of recovery and improve performance. This is a deep, strong massage if necessary and treatments can often involve assisted stretching and muscle release work.
Biodynamic Massage - This treatments helps guide the body into a place of balance and harmony.The unique nature of this therapy is the use of a stethoscope which is placed on the clients abdomen during the massage and using the sound of the psycho peristalsis to help guide and tailor the treatment to the client to aid emotional and physical release and support. This treatment does not use oil and can client can be clothed.
Biodynamic Massage is great for those interested in exploring the mind-body connection through touch, whether it be for insight into specific bodily issues, or as a means to self-discovery and change.
About the therapist:
I trained at the London School of Sports and Remedial Massage and the Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre specialising in Biodynamic Massage and am a professional member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists and Association of Biodynamic Massage Therapists.
Following an injury in my professional dance training I appreciate the mental, physical and emotional strain this can have on an individuals body and mind and general well being.
I believe that soft tissue therapy can help re- educate the body , creating a positive and lasting effect on the body and mind and bringing a sense of control and confidence back to the individual.
I am interested in the emotional anatomy and physiology of the body and am sensitive to how the body responds whilst providing a safe and comfortable space for it to find a place to adjust and move to create a good support to which to work and function.
I look at massage and soft tissue therapy not just as a remedy but a preventative to help protect the body as well as provide relief from aches and pains.
