Nailsworth, Activation: Remedial Therapy Clinic

Use code: Winter20 and get 20% off a 30 minute Sports Massage treatment between Now and February 16th when you book ONLINE.

Since changing our hours we have some spare capacity in our premises. So, if you are interested in using our space and facilities, or you know someone who may be interested, have a look at the page below (click on the picture), or give us a ring and have a chat.😉👍

After a brilliant weekend coaching at the Yoga Flow Running retreat with @yogaflowrunning there’s a bit of time to go for a swim before heading home—be rude not to. What a treat

Good luck to all my clients and friends running the London Marathon on Sunday. I'll be looking out for you... Have a great day and don't forget to stretch.😉

NEW DATES: We're rethinking 🤔 some of the services and courses on offer through Activation, which has affected the start dates for the Complete Beginners Running Course (0-5k). The new start date for the next course is now 8th May. 😀 Give us a call if you want to find out more or to book a place - 01453 83 40 60 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️

WANT TO RUN? The new 2018 Activation Running Fitness courses are here.
The highly acclaimed 0-5k Complete Beginners Running Course 1st course: 20th Feb for 6 weeks... 2nd course: 17th April for 6 weeks 3rd course: 5th June for 6 weeks
• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm for 1 hour. • Designed for people who are completely new to running, or are maybe an unfit returning runner. • Starting slow and relaxed we work through correct running technique, basic posture control, basic core strength, basic nutrition and remedial stretching routines. • Includes optional video gait analysis, plus weekend homework with optional additional audio guidance.
"Absolutely the best. Dave is calm, knows his stuff, pushes you to go forward and is super encouraging, see for yourselves... he's amazing"
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OUR NEWS 😄 -

20% discount when you book a Sports Massage or Holistic Relaxation Massage with our new Therapist Kerry. She's available for bookings on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm. Offer valid during October. To claim your discount click on the picture below.

It all starts again next week - so if you're still thinking of joining us on one of these classes or courses give us a call, or go online and book your place... :-)

A brilliant way to loosen up and extend your range of movement without stress or strain. Need more info call 01453 83 40 60 or email me. Love your life, live your life. :-)

NEW COURSES for Complete Beginners (0-5Km) and Intermediate (10Km) Runners. Click on the link to find out more. :-)

Learning to breathe will help your running efficiency no end. I've recently started to practice pranayama breathing technique and am noticing differences in my endurance already. Here's the Runners World take on it... :-)

A couple of spaces still available on the Coastal path Running Retreat with awesome Yoga teacher Helen Clare and myself. Click on link below, or pm me for more info. Love it, love it, love it... :-)

And this... 😁🙏

Very thoughtful approach and Dave great at figuring out what the problem is and easing the pain from those annoying injuries that stop you from doing what you want to do! For me that's running and swimming and just getting on.... so thanks Dave!

Really pleased with the massage, advice, and exercise ‘homework’ to help the poor muscles in my upper back and shoulders which have been complaining very loudly just lately! Have booked in again to continue the treatment so that says it all really. Thank you Dave.

It is no exaggeration to say that my visits to Dave has changed my life. After years of back problems and bad posture I now feel like a new person. I was using a walking stick on my first visit to Dave and have just played in a tennis league this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I was on court for over 6 hours - won all my matches ;-) since I have more flexibility than ever and right now I feel great! Thank you so so much Dave I have and always will recommend you to all.

I went to see Dave because I have some very tight muscles, through the years of hard exercise I have put my body through. Dave is very knowledgeable, friendly and knows his stuff. Felt at ease, and going back next week for some more pain... Uhm, I meant muscle tension release. Thanks Dave

I went on Friday to a restorative yoga class, I loved it and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone, can't wait for the next one!

I received a excellent and professional sports massage. I went to Activation based on speaking to others and listening to their experience, and this was highly recommended I was made to feel relaxed and listened to, I also received great after care and advice given.

I have had many massages over the past 20 years while going to a gym and running. I realise now these were just massages. I first went to Dave with muscle spasm in my back. He fully assessed my health, checked my posture and got me walking on the treadmill. After two massage sessions I felt amazing, no more tight muscles. Dave not only deals with the immediate issue, he has an indepth knowledge of the skeletal muscular system which enables him to correct any long term problems that can improve your posture and future good health. I highly recommend Dave. Go and see him if you have any muscle injuries. He is excellent.

I came to see Dave as a result of a mountain biking injury. I could barely move my head because of whiplash-like effects of the fall. After a thorough massage treatment and recommendation of useful excercises, within a week the problem has been resolved and my neck is 100% improved. I have already recommended Dave to friends and will definitely use him again.

Excellent running course with Dave. He's very thorough and encouraging without making you feel like you are being watched all the time for the perfect techniqe. It was fun, and although I didn't ever want to get up and run in the morning I was always glad I did. The night runs are slightly more exciting!

Dave takes an intelligent approach to Sports Therapy. He listens intently to your problem and sources results from a process of elimination and taking an interest. I would highly recommend him to anyone, and that's coming from someone who has seen just about everybody for the same lower back problems in the last 12 months.

Dave at Activation was recommended to me. I needed some work on a troublesome shoulder. First visit was really helpful and I am sure Dave will get this sorted. He was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable.

Called in to see Dave for deep tissue therapy on my Achilles with 4 weeks until the London Marathon. Clearly a really knowledgable guy and aside from the massage got tips ranging from hydration and posture to additional stretches I need to do do following running. Have booked a follow-up the week before the marathon.

Absolutely the best. Dave is calm, knows his stuff, pushes you to go forward and is super encouraging, see for yourselves... he's amazing

A really great place to start running and even start to enjoy it! Dave is really supportive and encouraging and makes you feel welcome and like running is definitely for you - it's also really helpful to have the confidence and base fitness to get back into it if you've been off for a few weeks. His 5k course is all you really need to make running seem like a normal part of your life!

A brilliant course to start and build up your running. Dave is really supportive and positive every step. I would definetry recommend activation courses.

Very thoughtful approach and Dave great at figuring out what the problem is and easing the pain from those annoying injuries that stop you from doing what you want to do! For me that's running and swimming and just getting on.... so thanks Dave!

Really pleased with the massage, advice, and exercise ‘homework’ to help the poor muscles in my upper back and shoulders which have been complaining very loudly just lately! Have booked in again to continue the treatment so that says it all really. Thank you Dave.

It is no exaggeration to say that my visits to Dave has changed my life. After years of back problems and bad posture I now feel like a new person. I was using a walking stick on my first visit to Dave and have just played in a tennis league this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I was on court for over 6 hours - won all my matches ;-) since I have more flexibility than ever and right now I feel great! Thank you so so much Dave I have and always will recommend you to all.

I went to see Dave because I have some very tight muscles, through the years of hard exercise I have put my body through. Dave is very knowledgeable, friendly and knows his stuff. Felt at ease, and going back next week for some more pain... Uhm, I meant muscle tension release. Thanks Dave

I went on Friday to a restorative yoga class, I loved it and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone, can't wait for the next one!

I received a excellent and professional sports massage. I went to Activation based on speaking to others and listening to their experience, and this was highly recommended I was made to feel relaxed and listened to, I also received great after care and advice given.

I have had many massages over the past 20 years while going to a gym and running. I realise now these were just massages. I first went to Dave with muscle spasm in my back. He fully assessed my health, checked my posture and got me walking on the treadmill. After two massage sessions I felt amazing, no more tight muscles. Dave not only deals with the immediate issue, he has an indepth knowledge of the skeletal muscular system which enables him to correct any long term problems that can improve your posture and future good health. I highly recommend Dave. Go and see him if you have any muscle injuries. He is excellent.

I came to see Dave as a result of a mountain biking injury. I could barely move my head because of whiplash-like effects of the fall. After a thorough massage treatment and recommendation of useful excercises, within a week the problem has been resolved and my neck is 100% improved. I have already recommended Dave to friends and will definitely use him again.

Excellent running course with Dave. He's very thorough and encouraging without making you feel like you are being watched all the time for the perfect techniqe. It was fun, and although I didn't ever want to get up and run in the morning I was always glad I did. The night runs are slightly more exciting!

Dave takes an intelligent approach to Sports Therapy. He listens intently to your problem and sources results from a process of elimination and taking an interest. I would highly recommend him to anyone, and that's coming from someone who has seen just about everybody for the same lower back problems in the last 12 months.

Dave at Activation was recommended to me. I needed some work on a troublesome shoulder. First visit was really helpful and I am sure Dave will get this sorted. He was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable.

Called in to see Dave for deep tissue therapy on my Achilles with 4 weeks until the London Marathon. Clearly a really knowledgable guy and aside from the massage got tips ranging from hydration and posture to additional stretches I need to do do following running. Have booked a follow-up the week before the marathon.

Absolutely the best. Dave is calm, knows his stuff, pushes you to go forward and is super encouraging, see for yourselves... he's amazing

A really great place to start running and even start to enjoy it! Dave is really supportive and encouraging and makes you feel welcome and like running is definitely for you - it's also really helpful to have the confidence and base fitness to get back into it if you've been off for a few weeks. His 5k course is all you really need to make running seem like a normal part of your life!

A brilliant course to start and build up your running. Dave is really supportive and positive every step. I would definetry recommend activation courses.

Very thoughtful approach and Dave great at figuring out what the problem is and easing the pain from those annoying injuries that stop you from doing what you want to do! For me that's running and swimming and just getting on.... so thanks Dave!

Really pleased with the massage, advice, and exercise ‘homework’ to help the poor muscles in my upper back and shoulders which have been complaining very loudly just lately! Have booked in again to continue the treatment so that says it all really. Thank you Dave.

It is no exaggeration to say that my visits to Dave has changed my life. After years of back problems and bad posture I now feel like a new person. I was using a walking stick on my first visit to Dave and have just played in a tennis league this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I was on court for over 6 hours - won all my matches ;-) since I have more flexibility than ever and right now I feel great! Thank you so so much Dave I have and always will recommend you to all.

I went to see Dave because I have some very tight muscles, through the years of hard exercise I have put my body through. Dave is very knowledgeable, friendly and knows his stuff. Felt at ease, and going back next week for some more pain... Uhm, I meant muscle tension release. Thanks Dave

I went on Friday to a restorative yoga class, I loved it and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone, can't wait for the next one!

I received a excellent and professional sports massage. I went to Activation based on speaking to others and listening to their experience, and this was highly recommended I was made to feel relaxed and listened to, I also received great after care and advice given.

I have had many massages over the past 20 years while going to a gym and running. I realise now these were just massages. I first went to Dave with muscle spasm in my back. He fully assessed my health, checked my posture and got me walking on the treadmill. After two massage sessions I felt amazing, no more tight muscles. Dave not only deals with the immediate issue, he has an indepth knowledge of the skeletal muscular system which enables him to correct any long term problems that can improve your posture and future good health. I highly recommend Dave. Go and see him if you have any muscle injuries. He is excellent.

I came to see Dave as a result of a mountain biking injury. I could barely move my head because of whiplash-like effects of the fall. After a thorough massage treatment and recommendation of useful excercises, within a week the problem has been resolved and my neck is 100% improved. I have already recommended Dave to friends and will definitely use him again.

Excellent running course with Dave. He's very thorough and encouraging without making you feel like you are being watched all the time for the perfect techniqe. It was fun, and although I didn't ever want to get up and run in the morning I was always glad I did. The night runs are slightly more exciting!

Dave takes an intelligent approach to Sports Therapy. He listens intently to your problem and sources results from a process of elimination and taking an interest. I would highly recommend him to anyone, and that's coming from someone who has seen just about everybody for the same lower back problems in the last 12 months.

Dave at Activation was recommended to me. I needed some work on a troublesome shoulder. First visit was really helpful and I am sure Dave will get this sorted. He was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable.

Called in to see Dave for deep tissue therapy on my Achilles with 4 weeks until the London Marathon. Clearly a really knowledgable guy and aside from the massage got tips ranging from hydration and posture to additional stretches I need to do do following running. Have booked a follow-up the week before the marathon.

Absolutely the best. Dave is calm, knows his stuff, pushes you to go forward and is super encouraging, see for yourselves... he's amazing

A really great place to start running and even start to enjoy it! Dave is really supportive and encouraging and makes you feel welcome and like running is definitely for you - it's also really helpful to have the confidence and base fitness to get back into it if you've been off for a few weeks. His 5k course is all you really need to make running seem like a normal part of your life!

A brilliant course to start and build up your running. Dave is really supportive and positive every step. I would definetry recommend activation courses.