Our Story
A brief look at our journey to
become a leading provider of
workplace massage
The Workplace Bodycoach has supported over 5,000 people over the last 5 years
Throughout my lengthy sporting career, I have had the privilege of being part of some successful teams, from my younger days playing semi- professional football through to representing the local cricket clubs over 35s, more recently. Right from the start I recognised that talent and hard work are no guarantee of success in the competitive world of support, and that the best teams are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve performance.
Years later when working in the corporate world I quickly realised that sport and business are not too dissimilar and, in both environments, teams are searching for ways to gain an advantage over their competition. The difference, however, was that businesses were slow to recognise the important role that physical health plays in overall performance, in particular, when their teams work in office roles. Then the light bulb moment came when I remembered the impact that self-care, and in particular massage therapy, had on my ability to perform in all areas of my life including work. It was especially important when I started to work long hours in the office, sat at my desk or hunched over the phone, which would place untold stress on my mind and body.
In 2016, I decide to re-train to become a qualified massage and sports therapist, with the goal of enabling more people to benefit from massage therapy by championing the service as one way to support employee wellbeing. Today, The Workplace Bodycoach delivers our massage therapy services to 1000s of individuals across the UK each year and in turn helps our clients to create more engaged and productive teams.
How The Workplace Bodycoach Came To Be
My Sporting Career
Throughout my lengthy sporting career, I have had the privilege of being part of some successful teams, from my younger days playing semi- professional football through to representing the local cricket club more recently. Right from the start I recognised that talent and hard work are no guarantee of success in the competitive world of sport, and that the best teams are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve. I had my first introduction to massage and sports therapy over 30 years ago now, and from that day on it has become integral to my performance on and off the field.
My Sporting Career
Throughout my lengthy sporting career, I have had the privilege of being part of some successful teams, from my younger days playing semi- professional football through to representing the local cricket clubs over 35s, more recently. Right from the start I recognised that talent and hard work are no guarantee of success in the competitive world of support, and that the best teams are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve performance.
What Clients Say
"From our perspective, it’s the efficiency, professionalism and convenience which makes the service so effective. Andy is great at what he does – all our colleagues are very complimentary of him and the quality of the massages they get. Andy is always very friendly, approachable and makes people feel at ease. People come out feeling relaxed and recharged. It’s also very convenient for our colleagues as Andy comes to the office with all his equipment, which makes it easier for people. As a result, we have an office with healthier and happier colleagues”
Gabriela Gyurova
Associate Investment Director
What Clients Say
“We have been working with The Workplace Bodycoach for around 7 years and over that time we have seen a huge reduction in absenteeism because of the partnership. In short, they are a very professional company who offer the best massages which are always tailored to the needs of the individual on the massage table. The feedback we receive from employees is constantly positive and the only issue is that they want The Workplace Bodycoach in every day!”
Neil Conway
CEO, Emovis
What Employees Say
“Regular sessions from The Workplace Bodycoach helped me to recover from an injury I sustained on the local golf course. Without his help and the support of my employer I would have required more time off work than I originally thought.”
Investment Manager
What Employees Say
“Having a professional massage at work is the best part of my week! The sessions are a great way to unwind when things become stressful, they always leave me feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the next challenge.”
Customer Service Adviser
“Having a professional massage at work is the best part of my week! The sessions are a great way to unwind when things become stressful, they always leave me feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the next challenge.”
Customer Service Adviser
My Lightbulb Moment
Years later when working in the corporate world I quickly realised that sport and business are not too dissimilar and, in both environments, teams are searching for ways to gain an advantage over their competition. The difference, however, was that businesses were slow to recognise the important role that physical health plays in overall performance, in particular, when their teams work in office roles. Then the light bulb moment came when I remembered the impact that self-care, and in particular massage therapy, had on my ability to perform in all areas of my life including work.
What Clients Say
"From our perspective, it’s the efficiency, professionalism and convenience which makes the service so effective. Andy is great at what he does – all our colleagues are very complimentary of him and the quality of the massages they get. Andy is always very friendly, approachable and makes people feel at ease. People come out feeling relaxed and recharged. It’s also very convenient for our colleagues as Andy comes to the office with all his equipment, which makes it easier for people. As a result, we have an office with healthier and happier colleagues”
Gabriela Gyurova
Associate Investment Director
What Clients Say
“We have been working with The Workplace Bodycoach for around 7 years and over that time we have seen a huge reduction in absenteeism because of the partnership. In short, they are a very professional company who offer the best massages which are always tailored to the needs of the individual on the massage table. The feedback we receive from employees is constantly positive and the only issue is that they want The Workplace Bodycoach in every day!”
Neil Conway
CEO, Emovis
What Employees Say
“Regular sessions from The Workplace Bodycoach helped me to recover from an injury I sustained on the local golf course. Without his help and the support of my employer I would have required more time off work than I originally thought.”
Investment Manager
What
Employees Say
“Having a professional massage at work is the best part of my week! The sessions are a great way to unwind when things become stressful, they always leave me feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the next challenge.”
Customer Service Adviser
The Workplace Bodycoach
In 2016, I decide to re-train to become a qualified massage and sports therapist, with the goal of enabling more people to benefit from massage therapy by championing the service as one way to support employee wellbeing. Today, The Workplace Bodycoach delivers our massage therapy services to 1000s of individuals across the UK each year and in turn helps our clients to create more engaged and productive teams.
The Workplace Bodycoach
In 2016, I decide to re-train to become a qualified massage and sports therapist, with the goal of enabling more people to benefit from massage therapy by championing the service as one way to support employee wellbeing. Today, The Workplace Bodycoach delivers our massage therapy services to 1000s of individuals across the UK each year and in turn helps our clients to create more engaged and productive teams.
Who We Work With
“Having a professional massage at work is the best part of my week! The sessions are a great way to unwind when things become stressful, they always leave me feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the next challenge.”
Customer Service Adviser