John Rides Sports Massage Therapy

22/08/2026

Proper job. Chilling after a full day in the office at the Bristol Wreck Softball tournament.
As always, thank you to everyone who popped in, it was my busiest day ever at softball. Same again tomorrow and that’s my last tournament day of the summer. Looking forward to Monday morning off for breakfast with my kids. 😁

21/08/2026

I had a couple of recommendations on a local group this morning, I’m very grateful for those.
A small business like mine relies on word of mouth, recommendations and reviews.
If you’ve had good service from a small business recently, leave them a review, it’s a great way to say thank you. 🙏

49 Providence Ln, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9DL

25/07/2026

My third invite to the Whitefield Volleyball tournament at the Imperial Ground. Hit the ground running as my first customer showed up before I’d finished my coffee! It’s going to be a great weekend 🏐 🌞 🍺

13/06/2026

A working weekend for me and the sun is shining. In one of my favourite places, Charterhouse on the Mendips, with my good friend Gail White Helping weary cyclist today and runners tomorrow. Say hello if you’re taking part.

03/06/2026

Thought provoking story in the news today, obviously my addition is a bit tongue in cheek but I firmly believe sports massage should be part of any fitness plan, not just a way of fixing yourself when you’ve overdone it.

28/05/2026

If you’ve had one, I hope your half term was excellent. We sneaked away last week to walk the South West Coast Path from Minehead to Lynmouth. We missed the crowds and as it was pre-heatwave the “sea mist” kept us cool. 😆 ☔️

I’m back up to full speed next week and although there’s plenty of availability at present, I’m expecting another week near capacity.

11/05/2026

Huge shout out to four of my clients who successfully completed their respective Bristol 10K’s and Half Marathons yesterday 🥇 Brilliant efforts all around 👍
Just four appointments left this week if you need a session.

01/05/2026

Next weekend is the Bristol 10K and Half marathon.
I’ve got clients running in both, good luck to you all.
If you’re entering either distance, are you race ready?
Maybe an hour of soft tissue therapy is all you need to beat that personal best.

I’ve got six spaces left (edit: just two now) drop me a message to secure yours 👍

29/04/2026

Today marks 10 years since I left Avon Fire and Rescue Service. I loved that career but I’m glad my story didn’t end there.

I’m now in my ninth year as a soft tissue therapist and I’m loving this too.
I searched for a catchy line to sum up my journey and came up with this “When one door closes and another door opens… you’re probably in prison”

Seems like an odd motivational quote but that’s the best google could manage…
(Back row second from left, aged 13 3/4) 😉

26/04/2026

Good luck to my client S running the London marathon today. After having her knee kicked by a horse a year ago I genuinely didn’t think she’d make the start line.
A fantastic achievement already, Good luck, you’ve got this!