Support for stress, tension, and everyday aches


Massage in Bristol City Center, Designed to Meet Your Needs

Skillful, nurturing touch for the release of muscular tensions, nervous system balance, and recovery from stress.

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This may be for you if:

  • Your shoulders live somewhere near your ears.

  • You’re in the ‘I should be meditating’ camp but can’t find a way to embed this into your daily life.

  • You want to rest without needing to “do” anything.

  • Your to-do list is endless and your self care activities feel more obligatory than joyful.

  • You are caring for people in your life and shouldering the mental, emotional and physical challenge that comes along with that.

  • You are looking for sustainable ways to treat yourself or wanting to support your overall health & wellbeing.

Not a routine massage

Each session is guided by what you need on the day, with the massage adapting as we go.

I combine techniques such as deep tissue & Swedish massage, myofascial work, holds, stretches, and gentle mobilisations, responding to how your body and nervous system are communicating in the moment.

Rather than working through force, holistic massage supports your nervous system to feel safe enough to soften and let go of muscle tension.

Working in this way can be both grounding and energising, and creates that feeling of being ‘lighter’.

What to Expect

Consultation
A short check-in to understand how you’re feeling and what would be most supportive for you that day.

Massage
A fully tailored treatment, guided by your body’s responses and shaped to support both physical release and nervous system regulation.

Aftercare
A brief check-in at the end to notice what’s shifted, with optional suggestions to help you integrate the benefits into daily life.

You can talk, rest, or drift off. There’s no right way to be.

A calm and suportive environment to receive tailored massage sessions centered around your needs in Bristol City Center

I’m an MTI-accredited Holistic Massage Therapist with a keen interest in the far-reaching benefits of increasing self-connection.

My work blends anatomical understanding with attentive, grounding touch, creating a space where your body can rest and recover from muscle tension & chronic stress.

Read more about me

Lua Rios, holistic massage therapist in Bristol offering grounding massage for relaxation and relief from chronic stress.

Hi, I’m Lua.

...Lua very easily makes me feel comfortable, relaxed and safe...Can’t state enough how impactful that is compared to some ‘factory’ massages I used to get...
— Phill Stone

Practical details

  • Based at Vessel Space on Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5NT

  • Open Fridays 9am - 3pm, morning appts 7.30-8.30 available upon request

  • LGBTQI+ people welcome

  • MTI-accredited

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Choose a time that works for you. Come exactly as you are.

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