
Claire Ephgrave Bodywork
My Story
Helping you feel safe, supported, and at home in your body.
With over 20 years’ experience in massage therapy and personal training, I offer bespoke bodywork designed to support pain relief, recovery, relaxation, and nervous system balance alongside specialist care for pregnancy, postnatal and people navigating cancer treatments.
Every session is tailored to you.
About Claire
I didn't always know what I wanted to do when I was younger but I knew I wanted to help people.
I found my way into massage and bodywork, and over time expanded into movement and strength through personal training. But something still felt missing. I had the hands-on work. I had the movement. What I realised I needed was a deeper understanding of the nervous system.
As my knowledge of the body has grown, so has my approach. Today, my work blends
therapeutic massage, intuitive bodywork, and movement awareness to support both
physical recovery and nervous system regulation.
Becoming a mum and running a small business has given me first-hand experience of
overwhelm, exhaustion, and how hard it can be to find time for yourself. Walking has
become my own way of decompressing, and being outdoors helps me reset. That lived
experience deeply shapes how I work with compassion, patience, and a real understanding
of what it feels like to carry everything.
Every session begins with listening to you and to your body. There are no standard routines
here. Your treatment is shaped around what you need on the day, with the aim of helping
you feel rested, relieved, looser, and more at ease in your body.
Healing doesn’t happen when we push through.
It happens when we feel safe and supported exactly where we are.

Qualifications & Experience
With over 20 years’ experience in massage therapy and personal training, I bring a deep understanding of the body into every session.
My background includes:
• Professional massage therapy (including sports, pregnancy, postnatal, and therapeutic bodywork).
• Personal training with a focus on pre and post natal care, movement, strength, and rehabilitation.
• Ongoing professional development, I am currently working toward a post graduate diploma in Therapeutic Oncology Massage.
I combine hands-on treatment with movement knowledge and an intuitive, client-led approach, allowing each session to be fully tailored to your body and needs on the day.
You'll always be met with care, respect and a treatment shaped around you.