Latest News

James Ross Healthcare Relocating

Abi — 2011-03-03T15:28:51.0926Z

On Friday 4th March we will be relocating to our fantastic new clinic located at Workout Bristol Gym in Southville, Bristol. We will still be offering the high quality services that James Ross Healthcare clients have come to expect - Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Sports Massage and Hot Stones Massage. We will be introducing our small group Pilates classes to South Bristol. We look forward to welcoming clients old and new, but for those unable to make it, we will be offering a satellite physiotherapy and osteopathy clinic at the 'old' location in Temple Quay. For both clinics please call the usual number 0117 3779265

Physio Tina Wilson joins James Ross Healthcare, Bristol

Abi — 2011-01-28T14:26:40.0698Z

We are delighted to welcome Physiotherapist Tina Wilson to the team. Tina is an experienced musculo-skeletal Physiotherapist having held senior positions in both the NHS and in private practice. A keen snowboarder herself, in the last few years she has been head physio for Pamper Off Piste, in Val D’Isere, treating both chronic problems and acute skiing and snowboarding injuries. Appointments are now available with Tina, please ring for availability.

New Pilates classes - Bristol

Abi — 2010-08-20T10:32:58.4916Z

We will be starting new Pilates classes at James Ross Healthcare in September designed to teach the key techniques of alignment, breathing, centring and controlled movement. Places are limited to 6 people to ensure individual attention and correct working.

Hot Stones Massage, Bristol

Abi — 2010-03-31T16:05:13.2253209Z

Sports Massage with Hot Stones - now available!

Combining the benefits of therapeutic sports massage with the deeply relaxing effects of hot stone massage - this treatment releases stress and tension in the body. The heat of the basalt stones encourages the muscles to release quicker than traditional massage and is particularly beneficial for muscular aches and pains, insomnia, back pain, stress, tension and depression.

Appointments available on request - please contact us on 0117 3779265 for details

Running in 2010

Ed Ley — 2010-03-10T16:54:54.0607836Z

Now the days are getting longer and the weather (allegedly) warmer thoughts turn to getting fit and in Bristol’s case running. It has a huge population of runners with the Bristol ½ marathon attracting 15000 in 2009. 2010 looks set to be just as popular so make sure you have secured your place. Of course the ‘Big One’ takes place on 25^th April – The London Marathon. We have a huge experience of treating and training all levels of runners from the social jogger to the elite athlete so give us a ring if you need some training, treatment or just some direction in how to get started. Read more about upcoming local events (even targets?)…..

11/4/10 The Taunton Full & ½ Marathon

21/4/10 Sport Relief Mile (Bristol)

25/4/10 The London Marathon

2/5/10 The Great West Run ½ Marathon & 5K

9/5/10 The Bristol 10K

5/9/10 The Bristol ½ Marathon

Circuits classes coming soon

Ed Ley — 2010-02-18T14:33:47.5572Z

Our personal Trainer Ed is starting some small group circuits classes, these fast paced workouts are designed to be squeezed in before work or during your lunch hour.

7am Tuesdays

1pm Wednesdays

call 0117 377 9265 to register your interest now or send us an email (visit our contact page)

More classes will be added if required.

Jenny strikes gold again!

Ed Ley — 2010-02-02T13:47:52.0996Z

Jenny Jones wins another gold! In the early hours of Sunday morning in Colorado Jenny won gold for the second year running in the World X games, the pinnacle of her sport and we would like to congratulate her on this awesome achievement. http://bit.ly/cRGbXy

"I came to your practice after having ACL knee reconstruction, and the team designed a comprehensive rehabilitation programme for me. I felt really looked after and they understood my worries over my ability to reach my personal goals following the surgery. The programme proved immensely succesful. To have that kind of support and back-up was amazing and it enabled me to achieve my true potential. I have to say a massive thank you to everyone for all the support - there is a real personal approach."

Jennifer Jones - Professional Snowboarder

James Ross Healthcare..... The Gold Medal standard in Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Personal Training, Pilates and elite athlete preparation.

Elite Performance Training

Ed Ley — 2010-01-20T16:04:32.1576Z

James Ross Healthcare have been working with Elite athletes for many years both amateur and professional. We have now created a unique package combining treatments of Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Acupunture and Sports Massge with Pilates and Pesonal Training for Strength and Conditioning.

If you are an athlete why not check out of Elite Performance Training Packages or give us a call.

The Package will be delievered by: James Ross; Physiotherapist / Osteopath

Ed Ley; Personal Trainer / Strength and Conditoning Coach / Sports Masseur

Elizabeth Van Der Walt; Pilates Instructor; Sports Masseur

Want to learn more why not read our testimonials from some elite athletes.

Fitness Tips

Abi — 2010-01-18T09:46:09.6488Z

Unlock your true fitness potential

By Ed Ley

Motivation: Motivation, much like confidence doesn’t really exist. If you fake it for long enough it will just become part of who you are or in this case what you do. Here are a few tips to help strengthen your resolve in those early months.

Make an appointment and stick to it. Whether it’s with yourself, with a friend or even a personal trainer making an appointment will make you more likely to attend. Especially, if someone else is relying on you.

Set short term and long term goals. In the short term, what do you want to achieve? 1lb weight loss per week, lifting a certain weight, running a certain distance. Once you have reach this goal set another, just make sure it aligns with your long term goals. In the long term; how do you want to look? Feel? What will people say when they see the new you? Paint a vivid picture in your mind of the thinner or more muscular or healthier you. Make it as bright and colourful as you can. Visualize yourself moving towards it each time you train or eat a healthy meal.

Health tip

Abi — 2010-01-15T07:18:05.5728Z

Unlock your true fitness potential
By Ed Ley BSc MHFST

4. Drink plenty of water: Even mild dehydration will slow one’s metabolism by as much as 3%. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of day time fatigue. Research from Simon Hartley at sense uk indicates that 8-10 glasses of water per day could significantly reduce back and join pain in 80% of sufferers. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math’s and difficulty focusing on a computer screen or a printed document.

Are you drinking the amount of water you should everyday? As a rule of thumb- drink half your weight (measured in lbs) in ounces of water per day. If you workout 3 plus times a week or during the summer months add another 24 plus ounces to that number. Additionally, caffeine and alcohol dehydrate the body; you would need to drink twice the amount of water as you did coffee, coke, tea or alcohol to replace the lost water.

Fitness tips

Abi — 2010-01-13T08:06:26.847Z

Unlock your true fitness potential
By Ed Ley BSc MHFST

2.Fat is burned in muscle: If you have spent the last year doing long cardio workout in a bid to lose weight I am sorry for what I am about to tell you. The only way to lose fat is to increase your muscle. FACT. Fat is burned in one place, in your muscle. (Don’t worry ladies this does not mean you will stack on muscle if you use weights, it is testosterone that builds bulk a substance of which your body has very little). This simply means resistance training is the best way to burn fat. The large compound movements that require the most muscle are most effective here, try squats, deadlifts, lunges, press ups, seated row, lat pulldown. Ask an instructor if you are unsure of technique. Better still hire a personal trainer.