Catherine Balaam
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I offer Bengali Massage, Hanna Somatics & Bowen Therapy Bengali Massage in Bristol to help people fi I have worked full-time offering this treatment since 2006.
I trained as a holistic massage therapist and aromatherapist in 2003 and in 2005 I traveled to India seeking a true master of therapeutic massage. I was incredibly lucky to have my hopes fulfilled and exceeded; learning the amazing and magical technique that I now call Bengali massage with Guru Prassad (Gupi to his friends) in Auroville. Gupi also introduced me to a book by Thomas Hanna on Somatics and I instantly wanted to learn how to pass this amazing work on to others professionally. Bengali massage is a dynamic full body treatment that gently releases and dissipates the tension and holding habits of the muscles, often caused by underlying emotional, mental or physical issues. It encourages the body’s own healing process with long sweeping strokes over the whole body, stretching and subtle vibrational movements, exploring the range of motion of each joint throughout the skeleton from fingers to vertebrae. This unique experience helps to reawaken the body and restore the mind-body connection. Expect the unexpected in this magical treatment! I also offer Clinical Somatic Movement sessions - a clothed treatment in which I teach gentle and specific, mindful movements to bring awareness back into the body. This re-educates and releases the chronic holding habits of the muscles that create tension and pain. It is a powerful and empowering process giving us back the ability to help ourselves find ease and comfort in daily life. I offer 1-1 clinical somatic sessions for specific injuries or areas of pain and I also run regular drop in classes, courses and workshops for a more general approach.
06/08/2026
After 17 years of running my business in Bristol and the last 5 wonderful years working from my purpose built little cabin in Kingswood I am moving my business from Bristol and focusing on building it in my cosy treatment room in Oakhill. It is the end of an era but the beginning of a new chapter.
I will be offering sessions in Kingswood until mid September so you still have a little time if you would like to see me there before I go. Spaces are limited so book sooner rather than later and feel free to email me if you can't find a slot that works for you.
Oakhill is only a 50 minute drive from Kingswood so I won't be too far away, I'd love to see you there.
05/01/2022
Let's start 2022 as we mean to go on!
Come and join me to open your heart and find a deeper and easier breath on my somatic movement workshop 'Releasing the Breath'
This Saturday the the 8th January 10-12. Available on zoom or limited spaces at my space in Kingswood.
Book your place here https://www.catherinebalaam.co.uk/hanna-somatics-classes-courses
Can't wait to see you there!
04/12/2021
For a slightly different present for someone you care about I have gift vouchers available.
https://www.catherinebalaam.co.uk/gift-vouchers
26/11/2021
It's such a joy to be able support someone who has been going through something so big for so long.
19/11/2021
This is my homemade candy beetroot kvass and the last of the courgettes in some courgette, rosemary and seed crackers topped with homemade fermented beet tapenade and alfalfa sprouts. Let me know if you'd like any of the recipes.
13/11/2021
I have worked with so many people over the years and I find it amazing at how many of them are surprised with a substantial improvement on the first session.
I think there is an assumption that if you've had pain for many years and you have tried many things then improvement will be slow and minimal and this is just not necessarily the case!
Well I was really looking forward to starting massage again and then I go and sprain my Sartorius/ really blimmin hurt my knee!
At least I can still offer Bowen and Somatics one to one sessions though... phew.
I am lucky to be able to do Bowen on my own knee along with knowing how to regain movement using Somatics. I'll be back massaging before you know it!
19/03/2021
Very excited about the arrival of my new Bowen couch and looking forward to welcoming new clients onto it form the 12th April.
I have already tried it out on some of my existing clients and it is brilliant!
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Address
Northend Avenue
Bristol
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |