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Tension is who you think
you should be Relaxation is who you are

If you are experiencing physical injury or emotional discomfort and you are looking for pain relief, I believe I can help.

I am an experienced practitioner of Shiatsu Massage and Emmett Technique based in the Bristol area. With these powerful, natural therapies I have helped hundreds of people overcome pain, and move towards full health.

I offer treatments and tuition in both Shiatsu and Emmett, as well as having over 20 years practice in bodywork and mental health specialisms.

Whether you have injured yourself or you are suffering a natural build-up of tension or misalignment over time, these gentle, non-invasive therapies could get you well again.

I create a safe space to explore whatever you need to bring, without judgement

What is Shiatsu?

Shiatsu treatments meet you wherever you are physically and emotionally, to alleviate pain and tension, and relax and invigorate.

What is Emmett

Emmett helps the body to recalibrate and quickly release muscle tension, reduce pain and aid with recovery

Workplace Massage

Help revitalise, improve focus, and reduce stress-related illness in the workplace. The perfect way to support your employees.

I’ve been in private practice since 1992, and have a passion for learning and integrating different therapies to help heal, but also in developing and teaching this knowledge.

If you’re interested in learning Shiatsu or Emmett and want to see how I can help you on your own journey then please let me know.

Some issues I commonly treat with shiatsu and emmett, where treatment can be particularly effective

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Alice is just an amazing skilled Shiatsu practitioner who works from the heart. She seems to be able to instinctively tap in to problem areas of energy in your body and really help you release stuck tensions to let the energy flow.

Hannah Fearnley – Mother ESOL teacher Bristol

Emmett bodywork is an incredible system for treating the whole person. Alice brings a depth of understanding and wisdom about the body to every session. I have experienced massive benefits from Emmett treatment including pinpointing the cause of a long term hip issue that was causing me ongoing discomfort

J Chew-Yoga and Mindfulness teacher

Alice is a truly gifted healer. Her care, professionalism and passion for shiatsu is always with her in every treatment. I have a session with Alice every month and it has become a key part of my self-care routine. A treatment with her is always a nourishing and uplifting experience. Everyone should have an Alice.

Rachel Fleming- Yoga teacher

Having smoked for 25 years I wanted to stop for my health. I thought I would always be a smoker and never felt that I had enough will power to stop altogether. I came across Alice Hartley and decided acupuncture was the way to go (I had tried other methods that hadn’t worked). I had never had acupuncture before and didn’t know what to expect. It was a fun experience with Alice and we laughed all through the treatment. She is a wonderful practitioner and I have recommended her to anyone I know who wants to stop smoking. I have been a non-smoker from the 5th of November 2007 and feel the benefits daily, it’s the easiest thing I’ve ever done!! Thank you Alice for saving my life!!

Kate Kelvin – Make up artist

Tension is who you think you should be Relaxation is who you are