What are clients who booked their initial consultation to Get Relief from aches, stiffness and pain are saying…
Before seeing Gemma I was stiff and walking cautiously because of being in pain.
No worries or fears about starting the massage treatment I just want to feel normal again.
After seeing Gemma yesterday the results I feel now are good don’t feel so stiff.
Regarding the initial consultation my feedback would be that this is an excellent way to encourage people to take the first step to finding help, as we have been struggling with Lucy’s pains for quite a while it has been difficult to know who to see, so this free, no obligation consultation gave us the opportunity to meet you and discuss whether you might be able to help before signing up to anything.
The consultation was very reassuring, and Lucy did feel looser in the back and neck area after the massage, which she thoroughly enjoyed.
I was in constant pain and was unable to walk any distance it was affecting my physical and mental wellbeing. After my taster session I had more range of movement and less pain. My pain is more localised to the right side whereas previously it was both sides and across the width of my back. I see this as positive as overall less pain. I am able to walk further and I am less stiff.
Before claiming my initial consultation I had pain in the lower left side of my back and generally feel aches and pains – walking was getting more painful. I was worried I would be told it was because I was overweight and losing weight was all that would help. Everything was explained simply & I understood what the treatment will be.
I was given a rocking floor exercise & of course not crossing my legs when sitting – which I now realise I do pretty much all the time –I am now trying not to do this. After the initial ½ hour session I did feel less pain in my back which has lasted. I am able to walk with more comfort.
Before my session I was very stiff and sore. I had a good amount of relief after seeing you. My SIJ pain has diminished a fair amount and the shoulder feels a lot better as well. I am really looking forward to doing the program and becoming less sore and more flexible. Even after the short amount of treatment I had I feel confident that it will be of great help to me. Can’t wait for my plan to begin!
I had severe muscular back pain with spasms. With deep massage treatments, stretching with specific exercise regime explained and using Rocktape I now have a lack of pain and improved flexibility.
After each session I felt much more mobile and was able to manage stiffness and recurring strains with simple stretching exercises. Although I still have a degree of stiffness in my shoulders and neck, my range of movement is much greater and mostly pain free. It really was a treat to be able to bend over without creaking!
Gemma is extremely knowledgeable and honest with you. Here approach and demeanour is very relaxing and warming and she makes you feel like all her attention is on you. She also explained everything she was doing every step of the way and was very attentive. She even picked up on things that I did not know was causing me issues simply by the way I was laid on the bed. Really made me feel extremely confident and relaxed in her abilities to help me on my road to recovery. The one amazing thing that initially caught me off guard however made me feel even more relaxed and welcome was when she actually asked me what made me happy in life.
She has given me exercises which has helped me loads and after the initial consultation my sleep quality has gone up massively which is extremely reassuring as I am feeling much better in myself and waking up feeling ready for the day ahead. I no longer wake up in the morning dreading how long I would be able to carry out normal activities during the day before I would have to go and take a rest or feel out of breath.
She has an amazing approach to treatment and her techniques are of the highest standard. She is extremely honest from the word go. I absolutely love her treatment method too. I have used various sports therapists in the past and she is the exact type of therapist I have been looking for many years now.
Since I have engaged in Gemma’s services I have managed to get back on my bike for the first time in 11 months and comfortably complete a 45 minute roller session within which I was only 2 minutes off my personal best time for a 10 mile Time Trial effort. I am sleeping so much better and feeling extremely relaxed. I am also able to engage better in normal physical activity.
Gemma has tailored treatment to suit my busy lifestyle. She has empowered me by giving me various exercises and suggested lifestyle changes to enable me to live with my condition. My treatment with Gemma helps to relieve everyday stresses as well as long term relief from pain.
I have noticed a huge improvement in the distances I can walk free from pain. We are also working towards straightening and strengthening the muscles around my spine. My mental wellbeing has greatly improved and I feel better equipped to cope with ‘the bad days’, I can’t express how grateful I am to Gemma.
Now I have infrequent back niggles, ankle strengthening exercises have helped, treatment on my neck stops it becoming stiff combined with an awareness about self-help. You’ve given me confidence and so much advice. Thank you.
I enjoyed the process of working out what was wrong, e.g. The posture analysis, muscle strengths & imbalances and of course massaging the various muscles. The warm room was also nice! I’ve not been to many others, but I like Gemma’s friendly and professional manner. I think the back strengthening thing is really simple and effective and I’d share that.
I can feel that my back is improving, because its also all the small things like sitting properly, standing properly, so that my posture is neutral, which seems to be helping. Sleeping is also not as painful.
Feeling more mobile and after dancing yesterday which included quite a long run – twice – I applied the muscle gel when I got home after a bath and though tired, I slept well.
I am a cyclist and when I first went to see Gemma I had various discomforts in my lower back, glutes and hamstrings but she worked through these methodically over a period of sessions and showed me the stretches I needed to do to compliment the massage.
I have been having regular sports massages with Gemma for over a year now.
The treatments have focused on my legs & glutes, they have helped solve minor niggles & I truly believe they have kept more serious injuries at bay.
Prevention is most definitely the way forward & I feel if I see Gemma regularly this will only benefit my running and enable me to continue entering races & stay in good shape.
I have also gained valuable knowledge from Gemma, regarding stretching & grid rollering. She is extremely professional and a mind of information.
Gemma has done such fantastic work on my shoulder that I have no hesitation in recommending her.
I first contacted Gemma because I was suffering from lower back pain and was unable to sit down for any length of time. Gemma’s approach was both professional and personal and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
I’ve learned to my benefit that a good Sports massage, whilst being able to treat existing injuries, should become an essential part of any training routine to prevent the injuries happening in the first place.
The fact it worked! Gemma was very different in that it was a much more hollistic program, as opposed to just a massage. Whilst the massage was really helpful Gemmas advice about stretching and strengthening was invaluable.
Thanks to Gemma I was able to train for and complete a double ultra marathon. For the first time I wasn’t held back by pain in my lower legs and could do the long runs in my training plan. I look forward to working with Gemma in the future for the next challenge!
I’m glad to say that with Gemma’s help, it seems to be working and I’m getting results that put me ahead of most competitors of similar vintage…long may that continue!
What our pilates clients are saying…
A very positive experience. Gemma is a very good Pilates class leader and I may be a little bendier after just five sessions.
I feel I am more flexible and gaining strength from Gemma’s Pilates class, Gemma is an experienced teacher and makes it easy to follow the exercises, I can move more freely than before and would recommend the class to anyone who would like to increase their range of movement.
I am thoroughly enjoying Gemma’s Pilates classes. Her classes are easy to follow, the classes are small too so she can ensure that we are doing it properly which she does very gently and kindly. I have done Pilates before but it seems that I have been doing some things incorrectly which has lead to injuries. Gemma has patiently taught us the correct method and the results are showing quickly. My pain has decreased since starting these classes. Thank you Gemma xxx
Gemma is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The small classes ensure that everyone receives individualised support and advice.
Gemma is really patient and the class has a laugh while getting stronger (hopefully!). I’ve been to other pilates classes and the personal touch at Bodyfixit, making sure you are doing the exercises correctly, and sorting out any twinges, is way better.
Really friendly and welcoming place. Great communication, easy making and cancelling bookings. Pilates made fun. Look forward to going every week.
I would recommend these Pilates classes to everyone. I was concerned about being able to keep up and manage before i started but Gemma is really patient and the small groups mean she is able to give us plenty of attention and ensure we are doing the exercises safely and the correct way.
I started a beginners Pilates class in February 2020 to improve my core strength and to help support my back. Gemma has been a great teacher and she is always helpful adapting exercises as needed. The classes they are always small and friendly. I would highly recommend Gemma’s Pilates classes.
Gemma is an excellent teacher of pilates. I would recommend her to all
I went along to Bodyfixit Pilates because I was very unfit and couldn’t even get up from the floor without help. The classes are friendly and fun. We were eased into shape and soon I was able to stand without holding onto something. Regrettably I was unable to attend the Zoom classes over the last year but, having seized up a bit again, I’m so please to be going back to face to face classes again. I can still mostly get up without holding on!! 🙂
I have been enjoying and benefiting from Gemma’s Pilates classes for some time now. The classes are always enjoyable, varied and allow you to challenge yourself yet work within your own range. Gemma is always cheerful and encouraging so you never feel self conscious or bottom of the class! I love the way Gemma works hard to plan the classes so they are varied – using a range of equipment from resistance bands to bottles of water! The exercises are always demonstrated with clear instructions and Gemma keeps a very close eye on you encouraging and advising you on how to improve.
I always look forward to my classes and have made enormous improvements physically as well as understanding how to protect and look after myself.
I would highly recommend Pilates with Gemma.
Gemma has been such a support over the past 18 months. I loved doing Pilates classes in her studio. Small numbers. Attention to detail. Each class builds on the previous week and so doesn’t become repetitive. Gemma is really intuitive to our needs. Cannot recommend highly enough!
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