mORE ABOUT our team
They all have super special powers
POLLY
(she/her)
Polly is the founder of Loop.
From one small container studio Loop has grown bigger than she ever dreamed! She now spends a significant portion of her time facilitating holistic treatments and entrusting all the Loop clients to her fantastic, hand-picked team. Which wasn’t exactly what she had planned for herself, and she’s constantly striving for more time in the studio!
At present Polly is specialising in combined facial and massage treatments. She tries to make these an immersive experience.
She’s aware that some of her massage clients miss her and she them! Polly tries to have a few spaces a week for massage. These are bookable via email, use the link at the top.
Holistic and Deep Tissue Massage Therapist (Hot Stone massage therapist - only as an add on) - and also a Facialist.
Trained in Holistic and Deep Tissue and facials, constantly striving to find new techniques and styles to add to her tool kit; Polly likes to leave clients in a state of total relaxation, while treating the little niggles we all carry with us. She believes that the benefits of regular massage to our health and well-being are too important to ignore. She also believes in being kind to each other and ourselves.
Laura Mary Polly Meech is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
About Me
What influences your style of treatment?
I try and learn from as many different places as possible, constantly taking classes and surrounding myself with amazing therapists. I find all the different styles of massage so inspiring. I like to listen to what the individual body on my table is saying to me and often chat away to stubborn muscles (but that’s only in my head).
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
I am all about the relax; massage to me is about taking time out for yourself to connect back in with your body and quiet a busy mind. I want to celebrate ease and time out of EVERYTHING.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
Like they’ve had a reset. The best massage to me is when you’re in the sweet spot; not quite knowing if you’re asleep or awake, leaving your relaxed and euphoric. That’s what I’m constantly striving for. I like it when a client walks out of the treatment room and wants to give me a hug, it’s the best feeling - like I’ve restored them to themselves; It’s honestly makes me a bit teary.
MARY
(she/her)
Holistic, Deep Tissue, Sports + Remedial and Pregnancy massage therapist.
Using soft tissue therapy with deep tissue techniques to help relieve the physical strains and tension that arise from day-to-day stresses or sporting activity.
Mary is a member of the Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists (IRSM)
About Me
What influences your style of treatment?
I'm lucky enough to get regular massages from my talented colleagues at Loop. I use these treatments to inspire my own massage practice - ie when a technique feels particularly amazing, I'll ask them to teach me so I can use it on my clients. I am trained in Sport & Remedial Massage and pregnancy massage and all of my treatments are a combination of everything I've learned.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
Listened to, nurtured, more easy in their skin.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
That my massage style is all about helping give your mind and body a chance to unwind, rest and recuperate. That a massage doesn't have to hurt to be effective.
Victoria
(she/her)
Holistic, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone and Pregnancy massage therapist
With a background in Yoga and teaching, Victoria has a client-centred approach and believes massage can help balance out the daily stresses and strains that we carry in our bodies and mind.
Victoria is a member of the Massage Training Institute (MTI)
About Me
What influences your style of treatment?
My treatments are very much client-centred and my main focus is to listen – to what I’m getting from the body while on the table and what the client has told me beforehand.
Before massage I taught yoga and have a regular yoga and meditation practice which I feel influences my style too. It helps me feel grounded while giving a massage and allows me to consider how I use my own body. If I can, I like to guide clients into a calm, grounded and centred space. I’m always looking to learn and try and regularly top up my toolkit with CPD, such as deep tissue and pregnancy massage. I also receive regular massages myself and am always inspired by the therapists around me!
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
Calmer, quieter, more centred and relaxed, like they’ve had a little reset. I want my clients to always feel better than when they arrived, and that anything they may have been carrying has been lifted a little.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
Massages for me are about relaxation and grounding, and taking some time out when life becomes too hectic and overwhelming. I have quite a gentle and intuitive approach to most things and think I approach massage in the same way – so if you want someone to pummel you into the table I’m probably not the therapist for you! While some stubborn muscles certainly need some more focused attention and can feel tense when being worked on – I don’t feel that creating pain in the body is beneficial. I’d like to think massages with me would gently guide the body into relaxation, calm a busy mind and contribute to an overall feeling of wellbeing, as well as tackling some of those more stubborn muscles!
ELISA
(she/her)
Holistic Massage therapist.
Elisa works holistically bringing great knowledge and skill to her intuitive practice. Elisa is also a qualified Breath Coach.
About Me
What influences your style of treatment?
I would certainly say dancing, I have been told that my massages can feel like a dance. I do contact improv dance and 5Rhythms dance, which is a movement meditation practice. I believe dancing supports me to understand the body from a place of intuition and being, rather than from my mind.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
I like clients to feel "floaty" and out of their mind. Like nothing matters, like nothing is important. They lose track of time and they feel lighter, both emotionally and physically. I like clients to be back in the present moment, and fully in their body.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
I am a holistic massage therapist and my massages are intuitive and person centred. The holistic approach can touch an individual as a whole being: physically, mentally and emotionally.
KATE
(she/her)
Holistic, Deep Tissue, Sports + Remedial massage therapist
Kate has always been involved and interested in movement of the body and human anatomy, after completing a 1 year Pilates Teacher training Kate was interested in having a deeper understanding of the body and went on to train at Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork completing a diploma in sports and remedial massage therapy.
Kate is a member of the Massage Training Institute (MTI)
About Me
Treatments will often focus on the body as a whole addressing postural issues and muscular imbalances. Using a variety of techniques to suit the issue that is presenting, techniques such as deep tissue massage, Muscle energy techniques and Myofascial release. Kate is able to offer exercises and stretches that will support rehabilitation and aid relaxation.
As a practitioner she will aim to support clients in maintaining physical health and wellbeing and achieving their goals.
INDRE
(she/her)
Holistic, Deep Tissue, Sports + Remedial and Postnatal massage therapist.
Indre works intuitively with a natural flowing touch, tailoring treatments with an understanding of human anatomy.
About Me
Why do you do what you do?
My first encounter with massage was in India, where I completed an Ayurvedic massage course and experienced its healing benefits first-hand. I felt highly motivated to broaden my knowledge in massage therapy and decided to undertake a Holistic Massage course. Over time, I have become increasingly more interested in human anatomy & physiology, which has led me to pursue the Remedial and Sports Massage diploma.
What influences your style of treatment?
The style of my treatment is constantly evolving. Receiving bodywork from other therapists and attending professional development courses influences my treatments. I am fascinated with Myofascial Release; I love applying Trigger Point Release techniques. Having completed several courses through Well Mother, I know the philosophy behind Shiatsu also has an effect on my treatment style. I am committed to continued learning and keeping my skills up to date so I can provide the best care to my clients.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
I want my clients to feel connected to their bodies.
Kristina
(she/her)
Holistic, Deep Tissue, Sports + Remedial and Pregnancy massage therapist.
Coming from a professional dance background, Kristina always had an interest in human anatomy and how the body can be pushed to the extreme and recover from injury. She employs her knowledge of holistic, remedial and sports massage techniques as well as rehabilitation exercises to create well rounded treatment plans for clients.
Kristina is a member of the Massage Training Institute (MTI) and an assistant teacher on the Remedial and Sports massage therapy course at Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork.
About Me
What influences your style of treatment?
I understand the negative impact injuries and chronic pain can have on a persons physical and mental well being. I adopt a client-centred approach to create individual treatment plans to address these issues and support clients with aftercare exercises where appropriate. I use advanced therapy techniques to address postural imbalances, eliminate muscular tension and address joint stiffness when needed.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
Every session’s treatment will be different as I like to tailor the session to how you and your body is feeling in that moment. I will be guided by you as to how much pressure you would like. There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to massage therapy.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
Listened to, cared for and in control of their own physical well-being. The mental relaxation part of the treatment is just as important as the physical treatment though and so I also like clients to leave feeling mentally calmer and grounded, no matter what type of treatment they booked in for.
RED
(she/her)
Holistic, Deep Tissue, Fascial Release and Pregnancy massage therapist.
An advocate of all things bodywork, Red believes that massage is a truly excellent way of taking care of mind and body. Be kind to yourself, connect with your body while also allowing yourself to relax and alleviate aches and pains.
About Me
What influences your style of treatment?
I like to think of my style of treatment as deep tissue that feels good. I like to work the tissues deeply and bring about a change in the body, while also creating a pleasurable experience that relaxes the nervous system and softens the entire body.
How do you like your clients to feel after a treatment with you?
After a treatment with me, I like my clients to feel a relaxed sense of ease and openness.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
That massage is for anyone at anytime! You can give yourself permission to relax.
Helena
(she/her)
Holistic, Deep Tissue , Sports + Remedial and Pregnancy massage therapist.
Drawing upon her studies in yoga, Helena works physically and energetically in a fluid and grounding way to leave you feeling relaxed and nurtured.
ABOUT ME
What influences your style of treatment?
As a yoga teacher and movement enthusiast, I am forever inspired by the body, it’s healing powers and all of its capabilities. My treatments are inspired by intuitive movement, it often feels like a fluid dance to me when I am working around someone’s body, helping to ease tension and move energy.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
I like clients to feel a sense of release, like something has been taken off their shoulders - letting go of whatever they don’t need. And a sense of openness in their bodies and hearts, leaving them ready to receive more nourishment!
DARCY
(She/her)
Holistic Facialist
Darcy is a holistic facial therapist that believes self-care is the foundation of skincare. She is passionate about combining traditional beauty rituals such as gua sha, acupressure and facial cupping with modern massage techniques and effective natural products to nourish the skin and promote overall wellbeing. Darcy also brings experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine from her Qigong practice to help clients find calm and balance.
Darcy is a member of the Beauty Guild and The Acupuncture Society.
ABOUT ME
What influences your style of treatment?
As a wellness and skincare practitioner, I believe in a 360-degree approach to skin health, addressing both internal and external factors to enhance overall beauty and wellbeing. My style integrates traditional eastern techniques with effective modern skincare for a relaxing and results-focused experience.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
My goal is to help clients feel rejuvenated, relaxed and nourished, inside and out.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
When booking with me, I emphasise a holistic and personalised approach which is why a consultation is important to understand your individual needs so I can support you on your skin health journey. I have experience supporting various skin concerns, from acne, rosacea and anti ageing to general skin maintenance and stress management.
Rupali
(she/her)
Holistic Massage therapist.
Having always been deeply intuitive, Rupali finds herself working in the wonderful world of massage and healing. She utilises all that she has learnt to focus on aiding your movement through the world.
Rupali is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
About Me
What influences your style of treatment?
A great many things! When training I learnt about the body’s systems and anatomy. With that, I gained Alexander Technique teachings that opened up my world on the impact of how our everyday habits and movements can come to manifest as pains. With postural assessments and understanding a client’s daily life, I can first build up an awareness of how a discomfort has entered and how to kindly and lovingly support my clients with their time with me. Above all, what influences me is my intuition. By listening to your body, I can apply all that I have learnt from my education and experience as a massage therapist. Therefore, a deep listening to what information a client shares and what I hear in their body speaks to me and influences the treatment wholly.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
I want to give you a sense of peace. A connection to the calm frequency of what life truly is amongst the hubbub and busy worker-bee lifestyle that this cityscape contains. A comfort that all is well and will forever be well. And that you feel empowered knowing you are cared for, but also further empowered with the tools on how to take care of yourself beyond our treatment.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
I hope to make you feel as comfortable as possible and that all are welcome. Massage is a wonderful tool to connect us to one another and to practise healing work. Everyone deserves the space for this practise, but often it isn’t accessible. Having worked with people who are blind, on the spectrum, or on the intersection of race, gender, class, and disability, I have been gifted with lots of experiences to advance my practise. This is coupled with the years and privilege of education on contemporary issues at university level. My area of expertise was colonial history and decolonial practises, which covered many social issues – not just race! All this to say, I have an awareness of how to make your experience feel extra whole/holistic with its focus towards healing and comfort. If there is any way I can make you feel extra comfortable, please never hesitate to say.
And, I look forward to meeting you!
Ottilie
(she/her)
Holistic massage therapist.
I know the profound impact massage has on my own mental well-being and physical aches and knew I wanted to be able to offer that feeling to others ever since I was 16. It feels a very worthwhile and caring way to spend my time. I really value empathy, trust and respect in my practice.
ABOUT ME
What influences your style of treatment?
I find rhythm, dance and emotion really influence my style, as well as clay modelling! More tangibly though my knowledge of acupressure points and understanding of anatomy, as well as inspiration from receiving massage from other therapists.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
I would love my clients to feel as though they’ve been afforded a pause and reset in their day. Whatever mood they enter the studio in, I hope they leave feeling a sense of clarity and positivity toward the day ahead and toward themselves. I hope I can make somebody feel mentally lighter, though grounded in their body and ready to look after themselves however that looks for the rest of the day. And of course deeply, deeply relaxed.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
I work holistically and intuitively, meaning I will adjust your treatment through use of different techniques, pressures, speeds etc. to suit how you're feeling both physically and emotionally and I do not follow a set routine. My massages are certainly focused more on relaxation and comfort than any painful deep work.
Kath
(she/her)
Reflexologist.
Kath’s previous career was as a modelmaker in the animation industry so she has always been drawn to working with her hands; Reflexology gives her the opportunity to now use her hands in a more nurturing and supportive way. Kath trained with the International Institute of Reflexology, a world renowned school that is the only one licensed to teach the Original Ingham Method of Reflexology.
Kath is a member of the Association of Reflexologists (AOR)
About Me
What influences your style of treatment?
My style of treatment very much depends on the individual. I always encourage clients to switch off; I don't want you to feel you have to make conversation. My aim is to relax you which I feel opens your mind and body to the benefits of Reflexology. I am always open to learning new techniques and how Reflexology can help you through different life stages. I have an interest in menopause, fertility and stress.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
Like they've had a release in some way and that any congestion they have in their body or mind has been unblocked, allowing everything to flow as freely as it should thereby helping your body restore its natural balance. Reflexology is all about encouraging your body to re-establish homeostasis. It is a deeply relaxing therapy, promoting feelings of calmness and well-being. How you feel after a treatment will be very individual to you.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
That it's ok to invest in yourself. Spending time on your well-being creates such a positive effect on all areas of your life, never feel guilty or indulgent for taking time out to focus on yourself and your needs. Your time with me is your time and I will create a relaxing, safe space for you.
KATHERINE
(she/her)
Holistic massage therapist.
Katherine is a nurturing and intuitive holistic massage therapist. She has an interest in anatomy and how mental health and physical pain impact on each other. She continues to develop her skills in helping clients in their own healing.
ABOUT ME
What influences your style of treatment?
My style of working has been influenced by many things. My thorough massage training gave me a solid basis for understanding that massage is caring for the whole person – mind, body and soul and that a problem in one area often has an impact on all systems in the body. Through my own experience and work in the NHS I have learnt that stress and trauma can have a huge impact on pain and how you feel in your body and this has led me to this type of healing work. I regularly practice yoga and pilates and both of these have had an impact on how I practice and the advice I give to clients following a treatment with me.
How would you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
I hope that clients feel safe and listened to during a treatment with me and they leave feeling like a weight has been lifted. I hope they feel more relaxed and at ease and are able to move more freely and easily.
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
I am an intuitive and professional holistic massage therapist that will tailor your massage to meet your needs, whatever that maybe. I work in a way that is adaptive, inclusive and trauma informed. A treatment with me will be a safe space for you to let go and feel taken care of.
Laura
(she/her)
Holistic, Deep Tissue , Sports + Remedial massage therapist
With a background in dance, circus arts and a lifelong love of movement, Laura is familiar with both the joys and the challenges of working intensively with the body.Trained in remedial and sports massage, she can work with you to address postural imbalances that lead to physical discomfort, or the tightness and soreness caused by over training, work and other stresses.
ABOUT ME
Why do you do what you do?
I have always made most sense of the world through the body, movement, and sensation.
Through 15 years as a professional dancer and circus artist, massage and bodywork have helped me through injury, burn out and periods of emotional chaos. I have always loved working physically and in connection with the body. Every body that comes into the room holds it’s own story to be given space to. Massage can be healing on so many levels.
What influences your style of treatment?
I’m inspired by other practitioners and their many different approaches to working with the body. I have taken workshops in Thai massage, Body Mind–Centering and many different dance and movement trainings- I think these all influence my approach to treatment. My initial training was in remedial and sports massage. I read and research a lot around body, mind and emotion. I receive treatment whenever I can, it’s important to do as a therapist, and I love it!
What’s the one thing you want people to know when they book in with you?
That there is a sliding scale between massage for relaxation and a more sports massage approach. Sometimes, working sensitively into stubborn trigger points can be very effective in releasing painful “knotted” tissues.
It’s also possible to work deeply in a more holistic, relaxing treatment that will allow reconnection with the body and release on many levels. We can decide at the start of the treatment how we want work together on this day, how active or passive you want to be, and what your wishes are for the session.
How do you like clients to feel after a treatment with you?
To find there is movement, space and lightness where there wasn’t, to refind fluidity, to find themselves landed back in the body, with softer focus. To feel relaxed, rebalanced and released.