Mrs Samantha James
Mrs Samantha James
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 16:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 - 15:00
- Thursday
- 9:00 - 12:00
- Friday
- 11:00 - 19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 - 15:00
26 curve acre
Braunton
EX33 2HR
Braunton
EX33 2HR
Our Booking PolicyHello, thank you for booking. The back gate will be open, if you follow the path around to the studio. I will meet you there. New clients can you please fill out the electronic consultation form https://form.jotform.com/243315886520054
Hello, thank you for booking. The back gate will be open, if you follow the path around to the studio. I will meet you there. New clients can you please fill out the electronic consultation form https://form.jotform.com/243315886520054
Treatment
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1:1 Personal PT/ Exercise Prescription for Pain / Injury or starter support.
. Duration:1 hr··. Price:£55
1:1 Personal PT/ Exercise Prescription for Pain / Injury or starter support.
.We will then work together to find the right exercises which are meaningful to you and your individual needs.
This session may include assessment and joint/muscle testing to find the right exercises for you to continue at home or with your local gym. Aiming to help those who don’t know where to start, but do not wish to come regularly.
.We will then work together to find the right exercises which are meaningful to you and your individual needs.
This session may include assessment and joint/muscle testing to find the right exercises for you to continue at home or with your local gym. Aiming to help those who don’t know where to start, but do not wish to come regularly.
Bodywork is a therapy where I can pull on all of my tools including hot stones, cups, ultrasound, dry needling & joint mobilisations. I use aromatherapy oils within every session and I can adapt between Remedial / soft tissue, sports, clinical, deep tissue, lymphatic bodywork, energy healing, Bowen, reflexology and kinesiology often applying a mixture.
This allows us to work together to chose a mixture of tools that are best suited to your needs on that day. Making each session varied, creative and what you need according to your current emotional, psychological and physical needs.
I work with soft tissue injuries, health conditions, emotional fatigue and trauma as well as post surgery work, scar tissue release, maintenance and realignment.
This allows us to work together to chose a mixture of tools that are best suited to your needs on that day. Making each session varied, creative and what you need according to your current emotional, psychological and physical needs.
I work with soft tissue injuries, health conditions, emotional fatigue and trauma as well as post surgery work, scar tissue release, maintenance and realignment.
These sessions blend hands-on therapy with whole-person support, tailored to your needs on the day. Using a client-centred approach, I combine techniques such as hands on therapies, acupuncture, lymphatic, vagus nerve work, Bowen, scar tissue therapy, reflexology, and infrared light to reduce pain, restore function, and support.
Sessions may also include personalised movement, breath-work, nutritional tips, and simple daily habits to ease stress and inflammation—supporting your physical, emotional, and hormonal wellbeing.
Sessions may also include personalised movement, breath-work, nutritional tips, and simple daily habits to ease stress and inflammation—supporting your physical, emotional, and hormonal wellbeing.
These sessions blend hands-on therapy with whole-person support, tailored to your needs on the day. Using a client-centred approach, I combine techniques such as hands on therapies, acupuncture, lymphatic, vagus nerve work, scar tissue therapy, reflexology, and infrared light to reduce pain, restore function, and support healing.
Sessions may also include personalised movement, breath-work, nutritional tips, and simple daily habits to ease stress and inflammation—supporting your physical, emotional, and hormonal wellbeing.
Sessions may also include personalised movement, breath-work, nutritional tips, and simple daily habits to ease stress and inflammation—supporting your physical, emotional, and hormonal wellbeing.
This session is designed to get to the root of your pain, fatigue, or injury. It includes a full assessment of joints, muscles, movement patterns, and soft tissues, followed by targeted hands-on therapy and exercise-based rehabilitation.
You’ll receive a personalised clinical report and a full home rehab plan, with ongoing support and tailored progression during follow-up sessions—helping you recover, build resilience, and feel like yourself again.
You’ll receive a personalised clinical report and a full home rehab plan, with ongoing support and tailored progression during follow-up sessions—helping you recover, build resilience, and feel like yourself again.
1:1 mat Pilates therapy to work through injuries, compensation patterns and positively manage pain / health conditions.
This may include weights, bands and other equipment based on your needs and goals
This may include weights, bands and other equipment based on your needs and goals
Using gentle hands on Therapies. This treatment will help to relieve the associated symptoms and side effects of your cancer treatment. When so many appointments are clinical and can often feel out of your control. This treatment supports you to feel nurtured and deeply relaxed and pampered.
For individuals who need temporary frequent top up treatments to create positive change from pain and restrictions.
Lymphatic Bodywork
lymphatic massage / drainage
lymphatic cupping
lymphatic brushing
The lymphatic system has a huge role in your immunity, supporting digestion, the circulatory system, cognitive function, the thyroid, kidneys, the heart, bladder and liver function. When it is not working well, it can cause many symptoms and leave you feeling sluggish and under par.
We are exposed to a huge amount of environmental toxins in plastics, furniture, the food we eat, chemicals in our skin products and cleaning products affecting the amount of work the lymphatic system needs to do to support our health immunity.
The lymphatic system fights disease and plays a large role in managing inflammation. Lymphatic cells live within every organ to protect us from infections and viruses. When it is not working effectively we experience low-level inflammation,
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We can experience:
Headaches, musculoskeletal pain - Bloating - Weight gain and excess belly fat - Brain fog - Allergies/sinus problems - Skin issues - Puffy hands, feet and face and generally feeling under par.
This treatment aims to clear blockages and the assist the flow of lymph from vessels to lymph nodes to be cleaned and returned to circulatory system, restoring health and vitality.
lymphatic massage / drainage
lymphatic cupping
lymphatic brushing
The lymphatic system has a huge role in your immunity, supporting digestion, the circulatory system, cognitive function, the thyroid, kidneys, the heart, bladder and liver function. When it is not working well, it can cause many symptoms and leave you feeling sluggish and under par.
We are exposed to a huge amount of environmental toxins in plastics, furniture, the food we eat, chemicals in our skin products and cleaning products affecting the amount of work the lymphatic system needs to do to support our health immunity.
The lymphatic system fights disease and plays a large role in managing inflammation. Lymphatic cells live within every organ to protect us from infections and viruses. When it is not working effectively we experience low-level inflammation,
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We can experience:
Headaches, musculoskeletal pain - Bloating - Weight gain and excess belly fat - Brain fog - Allergies/sinus problems - Skin issues - Puffy hands, feet and face and generally feeling under par.
This treatment aims to clear blockages and the assist the flow of lymph from vessels to lymph nodes to be cleaned and returned to circulatory system, restoring health and vitality.
This soothing and relaxing treatment works by stimulating reflex points on the feet to encourage healing and whole-body equilibrium.
Reflexology has been known to help with a variety of conditions including fertility issues, menopause, PMT, stress and anxiety, IBS, and reducing side effects of cancer treatment as well as many other conditions.
It helps the body to restore its natural state (homeostasis). As your therapist, I will use a combination of acupressure points and massage techniques on areas specific areas on your feet, relevant to your individual needs. Usually, after a treatment, you will feel more relaxed and have a positive sense of wellbeing and improved mood.
Reflexology has been known to help with a variety of conditions including fertility issues, menopause, PMT, stress and anxiety, IBS, and reducing side effects of cancer treatment as well as many other conditions.
It helps the body to restore its natural state (homeostasis). As your therapist, I will use a combination of acupressure points and massage techniques on areas specific areas on your feet, relevant to your individual needs. Usually, after a treatment, you will feel more relaxed and have a positive sense of wellbeing and improved mood.
This session is for preventative and maintenance. Effective in supporting you through sport training schedules, managing work loads and daily life activities.
Working in partnership, we can assess lifestyle stressors, muscle imbalances and look for creative ways for you to train efficiently, avoiding repetitive strain injuries and optimising your health
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Working in partnership, we can assess lifestyle stressors, muscle imbalances and look for creative ways for you to train efficiently, avoiding repetitive strain injuries and optimising your health
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A vigorous, blissful head, neck, face and shoulder massage, with aromatherapy oils. Releasing tension from key areas of neck, shoulders, TMJ and your head. Relieving tension headaches, jaw pain, upper body lymphatic issues and promotes healthy hair.
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
This bespoke treatment using 100% safe essential oils specially chosen for pregnancy, will adapt to your ever-changing needs. You can choose whether you wish to be pampered or need relief from the aches and pains of carrying your precious bump.
As a Mum of four children, I remember well the rollercoaster of both the emotional and physical journey of pregnancy.
Every mother experiences pregnancies uniquely and no pregnancy is the same.
Massage is so important for both the duration and postpartum.
When we give so much of ourselves to nurture a baby, it is fundamental to receive care and nurture for ourselves.
The 9 month journey of emotional transitioning and hormonal, physical and lifestyle changes can take around two years to fully rebalance and recover.
Massage and Bowen can help support physiologically and emotionally throughout, allowing you to be in the best physical, emotional and mental, condition to nurture your baby.
During my pregnancy I found I really missed lying prone and didn’t enjoy side lying massage as much. Consequently I found treating side lying difficult, so I have invested in an pregnancy bolster system which allows you to lie prone comfortably, aiding full relaxation and optimal access to treat the aches and pains of pregnancy.
This bespoke treatment using 100% safe essential oils specially chosen for pregnancy, will adapt to your ever-changing needs. You can choose whether you wish to be pampered or need relief from the aches and pains of carrying your precious bump.
As a Mum of four children, I remember well the rollercoaster of both the emotional and physical journey of pregnancy.
Every mother experiences pregnancies uniquely and no pregnancy is the same.
Massage is so important for both the duration and postpartum.
When we give so much of ourselves to nurture a baby, it is fundamental to receive care and nurture for ourselves.
The 9 month journey of emotional transitioning and hormonal, physical and lifestyle changes can take around two years to fully rebalance and recover.
Massage and Bowen can help support physiologically and emotionally throughout, allowing you to be in the best physical, emotional and mental, condition to nurture your baby.
During my pregnancy I found I really missed lying prone and didn’t enjoy side lying massage as much. Consequently I found treating side lying difficult, so I have invested in an pregnancy bolster system which allows you to lie prone comfortably, aiding full relaxation and optimal access to treat the aches and pains of pregnancy.
Chronic Health Support Package
Restore balance. Rebuild strength. Reconnect with your body.
This personalised package is designed for anyone living with chronic illness, fatigue, long-term pain, or health challenges that impact daily life. Whether you’re managing flare-ups, rebuilding after illness, or simply feeling burnt out, this whole-person approach meets you where you are.
Combining hands-on therapies, movement rehab, and lifestyle coaching, we focus on calming the nervous system, supporting energy, and gently increasing your physical capacity—at a pace that works for you.
Includes a 90-minute consultation, personalised care plan, therapeutic treatments (e.g. acupuncture, reflexology, lymphatic work), and ongoing coaching rooted in your body’s needs and recovery process.
Ideal for conditions like autoimmune disorders, post-viral fatigue, fibromyalgia, post-cancer recovery, or stress-related health breakdowns.
£390 | Payment plans available
Restore balance. Rebuild strength. Reconnect with your body.
This personalised package is designed for anyone living with chronic illness, fatigue, long-term pain, or health challenges that impact daily life. Whether you’re managing flare-ups, rebuilding after illness, or simply feeling burnt out, this whole-person approach meets you where you are.
Combining hands-on therapies, movement rehab, and lifestyle coaching, we focus on calming the nervous system, supporting energy, and gently increasing your physical capacity—at a pace that works for you.
Includes a 90-minute consultation, personalised care plan, therapeutic treatments (e.g. acupuncture, reflexology, lymphatic work), and ongoing coaching rooted in your body’s needs and recovery process.
Ideal for conditions like autoimmune disorders, post-viral fatigue, fibromyalgia, post-cancer recovery, or stress-related health breakdowns.
£390 | Payment plans available
Menopause Support Package
Restore balance. Reclaim energy. Feel like you again.
A personalised blend of education, bodywork, and lifestyle coaching to support you through perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. This package addresses hormonal shifts, fatigue, emotional changes, pain, and more—through a whole-person approach that honours your biology, stage of life, and lived experience.
Includes a full consultation, tailored plan, hands-on therapies (like acupuncture, reflexology, lymphatic work), and exercise, nutrition and lifestyle coaching rooted in nervous system support, strength, and long-term resilience.
Perfect if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or ready to reconnect with your body and energy again.
£390 | Payment plans available
Restore balance. Reclaim energy. Feel like you again.
A personalised blend of education, bodywork, and lifestyle coaching to support you through perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. This package addresses hormonal shifts, fatigue, emotional changes, pain, and more—through a whole-person approach that honours your biology, stage of life, and lived experience.
Includes a full consultation, tailored plan, hands-on therapies (like acupuncture, reflexology, lymphatic work), and exercise, nutrition and lifestyle coaching rooted in nervous system support, strength, and long-term resilience.
Perfect if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or ready to reconnect with your body and energy again.
£390 | Payment plans available
Supportive, gentle rehab to help you move well and feel better.
This personalised package is ideal if you’re recovering from injury, managing ongoing pain, or feeling limited in your movement. Whether it’s back pain, joint stiffness, post-surgical recovery, or a recurring issue, you’ll receive tailored support through a blend of hands-on therapy, movement rehab, and nervous system-focused care.
Includes a 90-minute consultation, clinical assessment, written report, and a rehab plan built around your goals and capacity. Treatments may include soft tissue and fascia release, acupuncture, cupping, scar work, and movement therapy—all delivered at a pace that supports healing without overwhelm.
Perfect if you want to feel more aligned, mobile, and confident in your body again.
£390 | Payment plans available
This personalised package is ideal if you’re recovering from injury, managing ongoing pain, or feeling limited in your movement. Whether it’s back pain, joint stiffness, post-surgical recovery, or a recurring issue, you’ll receive tailored support through a blend of hands-on therapy, movement rehab, and nervous system-focused care.
Includes a 90-minute consultation, clinical assessment, written report, and a rehab plan built around your goals and capacity. Treatments may include soft tissue and fascia release, acupuncture, cupping, scar work, and movement therapy—all delivered at a pace that supports healing without overwhelm.
Perfect if you want to feel more aligned, mobile, and confident in your body again.
£390 | Payment plans available
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1:1 Breathwork And Meditation (Stress Management /menopause/ Fatigue / Pain....
. Duration:1 hr··. Price:£55
I offer online 1:1 breathwork and meditation coaching tailored to your individual needs, helping you find calm, clarity, and balance in daily life. Each session is personalised to support stress management, reframing, emotional wellbeing, and a stronger mind–body connection. My approach is gentle and practical, making it easy to build mindful habits that truly fit into your lifestyle.
1 x recorded session
1 x recorded session for your continuous changing needs
Stress managed information and further reading
1 x recorded session
1 x recorded session for your continuous changing needs
Stress managed information and further reading
I offer online pain and injury assessments to help you understand your body and find practical ways forward with recovery. Through simple explanations and personalised virtual plans, I support you in regaining confidence, strength, and ease of movement. My aim is to make the process feel clear, encouraging, and achievable—so you don’t have to face it alone.
1 x 45 minute In Clinic (or online) Assessment
Recorded summary of findings and plan ahead
Onward Plan (Treatment & Exercise Rehabilitation)
1 x relevant rehab exercise plan
1 x 45 minute In Clinic (or online) Assessment
Recorded summary of findings and plan ahead
Onward Plan (Treatment & Exercise Rehabilitation)
1 x relevant rehab exercise plan
I provide online exercise and lifestyle coaching to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in your everyday life. With tailored support in exercise, nutrition, and daily habits, I create simple, realistic plans that fit your lifestyle. My focus is on making positive changes feel achievable and enjoyable, so you can build lasting energy and wellbeing.
30-60m consultation and partnership plan
Recorded summary of findings and plan ahead
Onward Plan (Treatment & Exercise Rehabilitation)
Relevant nutrition, lifestyle plans and signposting
Home Rehabilitation plan
30-60m consultation and partnership plan
Recorded summary of findings and plan ahead
Onward Plan (Treatment & Exercise Rehabilitation)
Relevant nutrition, lifestyle plans and signposting
Home Rehabilitation plan
1:1 online rehabilitation Pilates to support recovery from pain, injury, or movement limitations. Each session is tailored to your body, focusing on building strength, stability, and confidence at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to help you move more freely and comfortably, with guidance that’s supportive and easy to follow.
1 x 30 minute In Clinic (or online) Assessment
Recorded summary of findings and plan ahead
Onward Plan (Treatment & Exercise Rehabilitation)
1 x relevant rehab exercise & video instructions
Home Rehabilitation plan
1 x 30 minute In Clinic (or online) Assessment
Recorded summary of findings and plan ahead
Onward Plan (Treatment & Exercise Rehabilitation)
1 x relevant rehab exercise & video instructions
Home Rehabilitation plan
Bowen is an overall body balancer for physiological wellbeing (hormones, lymphatics, musculoskeletal, nervous system...), as well as emotional wellbeing. Its gentle and calming moves evoke relaxation which has an effect on the tension of the whole body. It can regulate hormones, sleep patterns, and mood swings.
I will be using a combination of Bowen, kinesiology techniques and aspects of lymphatics, Vagus nerve and body system assessments to help restore equilibrium in the body.
Bowen is used to restore your natural postural function, asymmetry, and balance as well as calming all body systems and supporting kidney, respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory functions for optimum health. This gentle treatment is done through loose comfortable clothing and is safe for babies, the elderly, pregnancy, and all disabilities/health issues.
Bowen has had recorded success for a huge variety of health conditions including:
Muscular/fascial pain, asthma, autoimmune disease, depression/anxiety, back pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, chronic pain, surgery recovery, colic, IBS, injury recovery and many more.
Based on the information you have provided and a postural assessment the gentle rolling movements gives information to precise areas of your body so that the receptors in the muscle and tendons via the nervous system can decide whether the muscle is holding too much or too little tension, is it hypotonic or atrophied? Does it need to let go of an old pain cycle?
Pain can occur when the nervous system panics and feels that you are in danger, and either stops movement or changes the movement pattern using other muscles (dysfunctional movement patterns). Pain is a big subject currently being researched. Where you feel the pain isn’t necessarily where the problem is. Bowen works well as it gives information and resets the nervous system for the body to correct issues throughout the entire matrix.
NB: The Breaks - Bowen is different from other therapies as we have 2-5 minutes breaks between areas worked. This is so that the body can use the information given to make changes. When a muscle is overworked via manual manipulation techniques – research has shown that the receptors within muscles, tendons become confused and shut down. Bowen allows breaks so that the body can go into introspection in order to make the required changes. This is what makes Bowen so profound and the results can be immediate or progressive over the course of a few days.
I will be using a combination of Bowen, kinesiology techniques and aspects of lymphatics, Vagus nerve and body system assessments to help restore equilibrium in the body.
Bowen is used to restore your natural postural function, asymmetry, and balance as well as calming all body systems and supporting kidney, respiratory, lymphatic, and circulatory functions for optimum health. This gentle treatment is done through loose comfortable clothing and is safe for babies, the elderly, pregnancy, and all disabilities/health issues.
Bowen has had recorded success for a huge variety of health conditions including:
Muscular/fascial pain, asthma, autoimmune disease, depression/anxiety, back pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, chronic pain, surgery recovery, colic, IBS, injury recovery and many more.
Based on the information you have provided and a postural assessment the gentle rolling movements gives information to precise areas of your body so that the receptors in the muscle and tendons via the nervous system can decide whether the muscle is holding too much or too little tension, is it hypotonic or atrophied? Does it need to let go of an old pain cycle?
Pain can occur when the nervous system panics and feels that you are in danger, and either stops movement or changes the movement pattern using other muscles (dysfunctional movement patterns). Pain is a big subject currently being researched. Where you feel the pain isn’t necessarily where the problem is. Bowen works well as it gives information and resets the nervous system for the body to correct issues throughout the entire matrix.
NB: The Breaks - Bowen is different from other therapies as we have 2-5 minutes breaks between areas worked. This is so that the body can use the information given to make changes. When a muscle is overworked via manual manipulation techniques – research has shown that the receptors within muscles, tendons become confused and shut down. Bowen allows breaks so that the body can go into introspection in order to make the required changes. This is what makes Bowen so profound and the results can be immediate or progressive over the course of a few days.
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About
MSK Pain and Injury Therapist- Lifestyle and Menopause Coach.
Helping you recover, rebuild, and reconnect with your body.
My approach combines:
• Hands-on therapy (Bowen, manual therapy, acupuncture, reflexology)
• Strength and mobility rehab (including Pilates and gym-based work)
• Lymphatic, vagus nerve & breathwork techniques
• Personalised coaching for lifestyle, nutrition, and stress management
Specialisms
• Injury rehab & musculoskeletal recovery
• Chronic condition support (autoimmune, post-cancer, CVD, fatigue)
• Nervous system-informed care for pain and overwhelm
• Midlife & menopause coaching and hands-on support
• Vagus nerve, breath work & lymphatic therapy for healing and balance
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117 reviews- The Yoga Barn North Devon··from Google
I have had the pleasure of working with Sammy on a 1:2:1 weekly basis for the past 6 weeks and can’t recommend her highly enough. She is compassionate, kind, super strong, highly knowledgeable and a superb body worker/ massage therapist. Her PT sessions are incredibly varied and always meet me where I am at, always bringing new challenges whenever that is appropriate also. I personally benefit from the combination of training and body work each session. I am grateful to have found Sammy and for those contemplating starting personal training sessions, I would say: don’t hesitate, as I did for a while, book an experimental session, you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much for your support, Sammy .
- Karen Dunnett·
I came to see Sam for a problem with tendinitis in my shoulder. Her magic hands and gentle movements worked wonders and enabled better range of movement in my shoulder. Sam's knowledge and expertise means she was able to diagnose other areas of imbalance and gave some suggestions to strengthen my body. I would highly recommend her services.
- Lisa Webb·
Wow felt great! Can't wait to go back.
- Caroline B·
I have be seeing Sam quite regularly for some time now usually for a Lymphatic Drainage massage and Reflexology.
Sam is always so professional and extremely knowledgeable and carries out all the treatments with such care and empathy.
She seems to know instinctively where the issues are and can always ease the tension and aches that I’m feeling.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her. - Jamie ROBINSON·
What a great experance. Sam is fantastic !
- Julia·
Great massage and shoulder mobility session with Sam . Tailor made. Very professional. Thank you
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 16:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 - 15:00
- Thursday
- 9:00 - 12:00
- Friday
- 11:00 - 19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 - 15:00