About me
Hi, I’m Sam Rudd, working under Free to Move Holistic Massage
I work with busy professionals in Bath, Bristol and Keynsham, who carry high levels of stress and responsibility, often leaving them feeling tired, tense, and tight in their back, neck, and shoulders. Through my massage treatments, I help ease both physical and mental tension so you can feel more relaxed, recharged, and better able to take care of your health, stay active, and enjoy your hobbies.
My approach blends hands-free, remedial, and somatic massage to create an experience that’s right for your body. This may feel deeply relaxing and restorative, involve focused, tension-releasing pressure that is effective without being uncomfortable, or a combination of both. Each treatment is designed to support nervous system regulation, enabling the gentle, comfortable release of areas of holding and strain.
Before becoming a massage therapist, I worked in food system coordination and management, where I experienced periods of intense stress and eventual burnout. That experience led me to explore holistic health, the mind-body connection, and nervous system regulation more deeply. Around the same time, I also came to better understand my own neurodivergence, which has deepened my understanding of how day-to-day stress is experienced and processed by the body. This informs my work today, particularly in supporting clients who want to improve emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience through somatic bodywork.
Outside of my practice, I lead an active lifestyle and enjoy hiking, climbing, running, cycling, swimming, and snowboarding. Experiencing my own challenges with injury and posture has given me a deeper appreciation of how the body functions—and the importance of looking after it to keep doing the things I love.
If you’re dealing with persistent muscle tension, poor sleep, or difficulty concentrating, I can help you reset both mind and body. My treatments are designed to ease pain, calm an overstimulated nervous system, and help you feel more grounded, focused, and at ease in your day-to-day life—so you can get back to doing the things that matter most to you.
Treatments:
Holistic Massage, Mobilisation & Deep Tissue, and Somatic Bodywork.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Clean Language for Bodymind Practitioners (2025)
- Advanced Skills for Remedial Massage (2025)
- Foundation in Hands Free Massage Training (2025)
- Level 4 Holistic Massage (with anatomy, pathology and physiology) (2024)
- Polyvagal Informed Practice (2024)
- Emergency First Aid at Work Course (2024)
- BSc (Hons) Food & Nutrition combined with Biology (2014)
Member organisations
The Massage Training Institute is a professional association which accredits training schools offering practitioner level courses leading to the MTI Diploma in Holistic Massage with Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology.
Therapies offered
Other available therapies
Somatic Bodywork & Polyvagal informed therapy.
Photos & videos
Fees
£40.00 - £65.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Centre for Whole Health (Bristol) & Conscience Foods (Keynsham): £55 - 60 minutes, £75 - 90 minutes
Bath Natural Remedies: £65 - 60 minutes, £95 - 90 minutes
Block bookings @Centre for Whole Health/Conscience Foods:
3 sessions: 60 minutes - £140; 90 minutes - £210
6 sessions: 60 minutes - £285; 90 minutes - £435
When I work
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My availability varies between days based on my working hours at a location. Please contact me for more details on where you would like a treatment from and for my current availability.
Further information
Treatment styles:
- Holistic Massage
- Mobilisation & Deep Tissue
- Somatic-emotional body- therapy.
