ABOUT RUTH BELL BODYWORKS
Discovering Freedom in MovementI began practising massage & bodywork over 13 years ago, after training with the Massage Training Institute in Sheffield. My interest in the wonderful complexity and beautiful mechanism of the body began during my dance training in 1999.
Learning how bodies move also taught me to see how bodies don’t move. How they can become stuck and lost in patterns of limited belief systems. Whether these particular movement pathways have come about through a traumatic incident or habitual use, the result is often a closing down and restriction of movement.
My dance training informs my life’s practice towards developing freedom in movement, leading to ease in how we live our lives.
I work with sports injury, repetitive use and both acute & chronic conditions, within my Remedial Practice. In these sessions I use postural & movement assessments with rehabilitation, in helping people to move forward.
Over the years within my practice, I have treated people with a range of health conditions. Ankylosing Spondylitis, MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Parkinson’s, Stroke, Osteo Arthritis and many others. I have a wide palette of techniques and approaches which enable me to offer treatments which are appropriate to the individual.
I love to work with people who want to work with me. For the steps to optimum health are a two way process, I can only show the path, you will need to take the steps.
Please do contact me if you would like to discuss if a treatment would be right for you. I also love learning and am very passionate about anatomy. I regularly attend courses to enhance my practice.
TRAINING
Barral Institute, 2025
Level 1 & 2 Visceral Manipulation
Institute of Sports & Remedial Massage: 2023
BTEC Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist
Exeter School of Bodywork: 2015
MFR Spine & Sacrum
South West Physiotherapists: 2015
Kinesiology Taping
The College of Oriental Therapy: 2014
TCM Cupping Therapy
Exeter School of Bodywork: 2014
Level One – Level Three MFR
Peak Performance, Oxford: 2013
Acupuncture for Sports Injuries
John Gibbons, 2013
Advanced Neuromuscular Techniques
The Bristol School of Thai Massage: 2011
Professional Diploma in Thai Massage
Bristol School of Massage & Bodywork: 2009
Diploma in Rhythm Mobility – Darien Pritchard
Well Mother UK, Bristol: 2008
A.P.N.T Massage in Pregnancy
Sheffield Centre for Massage Training: 2007
MTI Therapeutic Massage
TEACHING
2015 – ongoing
2016 – ongoing
May 2016 – August 2016
2014 – 1 year project
Cardiff 2013 – 6 month contract
BODYWORK
2025- ongoing
2009- ongoing
OTHER TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
If you’d like to book an appointment for a remedial treatment, or any other specialist therapies, contact Ruth today. Prior to your appointment, Ruth will discuss your needs to ensure that you get what you need.
Does your body feel stuck?
You’re Not Alone. And I’m Here to Help!
Learning how bodies move also taught me to see how bodies don’t move. How they can become stuck and lost in patterns of limited belief systems.
Whether these particular movement pathways have come about through a traumatic incident or habitual use, the result is often a closing down and restriction of movement. My dance training informs my life’s practice towards developing freedom in movement, leading to ease in how we live our lives.
I work with sports injury, repetitive use and both acute & chronic conditions, within my Remedial Practice. In these sessions I use postural & movement assessments with rehabilitation, in helping people to move forward and progress.