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Two Ripples

“What the soul wants, what it hungers for,
what it is spending time on this earth to achieve,
is a fully conscious, bodily experience
of the Present.”

Philip Shepherd
NEW SELF, NEW WORLD: RECOVERING OUR SENSES IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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About BCMB


We are a not a for profit organisation who believes in, and wants to share, the gifts of quality touch therapy.

BCMB is a massage college in Clifton, Bristol, UK.

We live by what we teach. Deeply respectful of all who work here and study here. There are no other colleges or centres offering the Massage Training Institute standard of Holistic Qualification.

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Passionate and committed. All of us who work at BCMB go above and beyond in our roles, for the love of body work, for the sense of a collaborative and supportive team, and in appreciation of all the opportunities working at the college provides each of us in our professional development.

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Highly supportive of our students, doing all we can to give them boundaried and appropriate support in times of trouble to help them succeed in their vision for themselves.

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We welcome all students and public to join us to learn, heal and thrive in the nurturing, inclusive and inspiring environment of Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork.

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Learn with us

Massage and bodywork workshops and courses

Wether you're new to massage and want to learn for fun, or wish to develop your professional career we've got a fulfilling journey for you...

Clinics

Discover treatments to suit a range of budgets at our clinic

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Our teaching team are available during the week for massage treatment sessions, and we run low cost regular clinic sessions provided by our students and graduates. 
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Hire the space

Practitioners and tutors thrive in the BCMB environment

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BCMB is delighted to offer the rental of our facilities to external organisations, and practitioners. Private, easily accessible and well-lit rooms can be rented individually, or as the whole college. Find out more...

  • Ask a question / contact us
    Please get in contact with your query, our team will aim to get back to you within 3 working days. Email enquiries@bristolmassage.co.uk Telephone 0117 946 6371 Address BCMB Lower Ground Floor 109 Pembroke Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3EU Office Open Hours Mon 9:30am – 4:30pm Tues 9:30am – 4:30pm Wed 9:30am – 4:30pm Thu 9:30am – 4:30pm Fri 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • How to find us
    Finding: BCMB Bristol 109 Guthrie Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3EF, UK Our What3Words is ///burst.moods.back We are only a 10min walk from Clifton Down train station and are on local bus routes, with a stop just outside the college. When you arrive at the venue, the entrance is on Guthrie Road. Through the entrance, please follow the gravel footpath to the right of the main entrance. Stairs lead down the side of the building, to the entrance of the college. By Car – Pembroke Road is easily accessible from the city centre and the A4 Portway if traveling from the south, or from the A4018 if travelling from the north of the city, and has easy links to the M4, M5 and M32 motorways. Alternatively, the Long Ashton Park and Ride offers cheap parking and has a bus stop at the top of Pembroke Road. Please note – from Monday 28 November 2022 Bristol City Centre will become a Clean Air Zone which covers the city Centre, part of the Portway and Bridge Valley Road. Some vehicles (not all) will be subject to a charge of £9 per day to access these areas. See which roads are affected Check whether you will need to pay a charge for your vehicle Electric vehicles – find the nearest charging points here Camper vans/motorhomes If you are planning on travelling and staying in a motorhome or camper van, please refer to the Bristol City Council parking information to find out where you can park. Please note that we are in a mixed and busy business, residential and schools area and be considerate of our neighbours. Electric Scooters – a great way to get around if you haven’t got too much to carry, especially from the city Centre and Temple Meads station. There is a drop off point on the corner of Guthrie Road right next door to BCMB. Book and hire here. By Bus – The number 8 and 9 Firstbus bus services run from the city centre through Clifton with a bus stop right outside the building on Pembroke Road. From North Bristol, the number 505 Wessex service runs from Southmead Hospital through Horfield and Henleaze, and stops at Bristol Zoo which is a 5 min walk away. By Bicycle – There are railings on site at the back of the building for you to securely lock your bike to, and we have a shower on site if you need to freshen up before.
  • Parking
    There is no parking on site including weekends and out of office hours. At the weekends and after 5pm Mon-Fri on-street parking is free of charge. During the week the roads surrounding the college are restricted to permit holders or pay & display. You can come into the college to collect one of our 4 permits (first come first served – these cannot be reserved) or pay at a meter which costs £1 per hour for a maximum stay 5 hours. Free parking is available on the downs, which is a 10-minute walk away, though availability can be limited.
  • What is Holistic Massage?
    The giving and receiving of nurturing touch is a fundamental human need. Holistic massage draws techniques from many traditions, combining them with natural sensitivity to meet the needs of each individual as a whole. Physically, this can relax tight muscles and improve circulation, nervous function and joint mobility. This increases the body’s fluidity and can ease many short and long term ailments such as back pain, arthritis and insomnia. At an emotional level, massage can provide the caring, non-intrusive touch we have longed for. This soothes the busy mind, reduces stress and makes us feel loved again. At a deeper level, massage can release the personal history we have stored in our body tissues. This can lead to powerful changes in our energy and provide a vital alchemical ingredient in each person’s process of growth. For further information about ‘What is Holistic Massage?’ > blog post
  • What qualification will I receive from this course?
    Anyone can take this intro course for fun, or to begin gaining your qualifications. In order to be awarded the Intro to Holistic Massage qualification you will also need to also undertake the level 3 APP qualification (We recommend Gillian Tree). You can either have your Level 3 APP qualification before hand, undertake it during this course or get it afterwards, so its not a requirement to have it to access the course, it is a requirement to have it to be awarded the qualification.
  • Workshop Booking T&Cs
    Terms and Conditions These are the terms and conditions on which you must comply with when accessing our Website and booking a workshop. They incorporate our Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, and tell you who we are, the workshops, other services we offer, how to book Workshops with us, details of how you and we may cancel Workshops and Appointments, what to do if there is a problem, and other important information. You will also need to register for an individual account if you want book any Workshops with us. Please read the full Terms and Conditions here >
  • Workshop Cancellation Policy
    Cancellation Policy If we have incorrectly described a Workshop, you may have a legal right to end the contract between us (or we may place you onto an alternative Workshop that satisfies your requirements). If you change your mind and want to cancel a Workshop more than 14 days before a Workshop is due to start, we will offer you a full refund less any fees we have been charged by the card payment company for processing the booking.This is usually 3.98% of the ticket price paid plus £0.40. If you change your mind and want to cancel a Workshop within 7 to 14 days before a Workshop is due to start then provided we can refill your space, we will offer you a full refund less any fees we have been charged by the card payment company for processing the booking. This is usually 3.98% of the ticket price paid plus £0.40. If we cannot refill your space you will not be entitled to any refund. No refund is offered for cancellations received by us within 7 days of when a Workshop is due to start or for any no shows on the day. Please read the full Cancellation Policy here >
  • Who can take this course?
    There are no prior requirements to access this course. Anyone can take this intro course for fun, or to begin gaining your qualifications. In order to be awarded the Intro to Holistic Massage qualification you will also need to also undertake the level 3 APP qualification (We recommend Gillian Tree). You can either have your Level 3 APP qualification before hand, undertake it during this course or get it afterwards, so its not a requirement to have it to access the course, it is a requirement to have it to be awarded the qualification.

Meet the team

BCMB brings together a highly experienced and talented team of tutors, many of whom has at least 10 years experience in their own field

These are experienced teachers and we are confident that they are fully aligned with the BCMB/MTI ethos as well as leaders in their fields of expertise. Along with our admin office team, BCMB comprises of both BCMB tutors and Guest tutors.

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