Rachel Barlow

Rachel helped me get over my kneel pain! She is very knowledgeable and compassionate. She talked me through what she was doing and made me feel comfortable the whole time!

I went to Rachel for chronic neck pain that came and went over 25 years.This pain was keeping me from taking up any kind of exercise as it could be brought on when I engaged in energetic activities and avoiding exercise could keep it and the headaches that resulted at bay.Because I was used to living with this neck pain, I hadn’t considered the nuance of it and Rachel’s open questions made me realise there was a shift in the pain to one side of my neck after my breastfeeding years 5 years ago.After us working out the nature of the most troublesome pain, she manually assessed what she could feel going on in my neck and applied some exquisite techniques that left me a little sore at very specific points.It was curious I hadn’t been able to notice those pain points myself, that gave such obvious feedback when prodded.Two days later I woke up without that right-side neck pain I had come to expect.I can now look over my right shoulder when driving (useful) without risking a pulled muscle followed by headache.I still have the chronic neck tension that leads to the pain to address next but I don’t feel restricted in engaging in exercise to get on top of that now. She peeled off the top layer of the physical restriction that made me feel like I was starting to crumble into old age.I can suddenly move more and am now able to get more movement into my days to be able to move more dynamically as I age.I wonder what she’ll peel back to next time!

Rachel is a brilliant therapist. She delivers treatments with knowledge and warmth of character. She has a vast array of skills which enables her to look at an issue from different angles and ensures she can find a way to treat that issue. Rachel has treated me on many occasions and has helped me with breath work and movement work when I’ve been injured (which resulted in a 10km run PB!) and most of all she genuinely cares for her clients which is rare. Highly recommended.

Rachel is brimming with knowledge wisdom in the anatomy, muscular and bone structure, and different forms of alternative therapy connected to the body and the mind. She is very experienced and gives me holistic treatment, diligently paying attention to my posture, how I feel and breathe, with care and thought. I have gained much insight into the strengths of my body and strengths, and the power of the breath. This is all through the teachings, guidance and practise I have had with Rachel. She has inspired me to practise yoga and meditation daily and grow my practise. In a year with her, I have regained my true self. I feel like a new woman having gained inner strength. I have healed part of my body and mind. Thank you Rachel

Rachel’s approach is a game changer . My treatment and rehab is now on the right track . Her articulate , human approach to making you understand how the body is connected and possibilities to improve. I will continue to work with her as the benefits are ongoing . Can only recommend you try her , you won’t look back. Nothing else out there could do and help me get better.

I have received remedial massage and soft tissue therapy from Rachel over the last 12 months. Its always an excellent treatment complemented with a wealth of wisdom on all things mind and body, its been a real education, all the better as Rachel's warmth and humour is sure to raise the spirits. Highly recommended.

Rachel is the first person I contact when I have got any problems with my neck or back. She is brilliant at analysing and talking through the issues or pain before treating you and always makes sure you leave better than when you arrived. I would highly recommend her.

Rachel is simply the best! Super experienced, detail oriented and kind. She has helped me many times with imbalances, motorics and funtional training - highly recommended

Body Movement and Yoga sessions with Rachel just can't be more fun. Evolution Rehab and Rachel were an absolute godsend during lockdown. I have also enjoyed the occasional deep tissue massage, which Rachel is also a master of.