Loop Massage goes from strength to strength as it expands to new home

Loop Massage will embark on an exciting new chapter in its Wapping Wharf story with a move to a new larger studio within this much-loved harbourside community.

With the massage studio marking four years since it was launched at Wapping Wharf by owner Polly Meech, Loop Massage is preparing to relocate from its existing base at CARGO 2 to a bigger unit on the ground floor of Hope Quay along Rope Walk.

Hope Quay is one of the two new buildings that have been created as part of phase two of development at Wapping Wharf, a neighbourhood that is also home to CARGO, a popular hub made of converted shipping containers, brimming with independent shops, restaurants, cafes and more.

Polly said: "I am so excited about our move to Hope Quay and thrilled that we can remain as part of this neighbourhood we know and love. The new spacious location will be a haven of tranquillity and will be carrying through the original CARGO spirit. The new studio will allow us to add more practitioners and, in time, more wellness services, including reflexology and facials to our deep tissue and sports treatments."

The ‘new' Loop Massage will have three treatment ‘pods'. Each space will have its own identity: Linen, Birch, and a new third studio called Clay.  Loop will reuse some of the materials found in the original studios, including the linen canopies, oak frames and birch screens, paired with other natural materials to create an oasis of calm.

Polly has been part of the Wapping Wharf community since the early days after she initially came across this burgeoning part of the city on a Sunday stroll in 2016.  

"Wapping Wharf has been so important for Loop and I feel so lucky that I walked that way that day", said Polly. "I'm passionate about massage and how it can help people, so I've worked hard to make Loop a beacon for great massage in Bristol, attracting the brilliant, loyal customer base we are so grateful for, but the location has certainly helped it to flourish too. It's a wonderful community filled with independents spearheaded by Stuart, our landlord, who has always been incredibly supportive, particularly during this difficult past year."

Polly added: "People's lives have changed hugely during the pandemic and everyone's faced their own challenges as we've navigated our way through these difficult times. One positive consequence, however, has been that many people have discovered a new way to live their lives and are increasingly prioritising looking after themselves. We want to be able to go some way to helping people do this."

Stuart Hatton, managing director at Umberslade, the developer of Wapping Wharf, said: "I'm so pleased to see Loop Massage going from strength to strength at Wapping Wharf. We always envisaged CARGO would be a place for new and emerging businesses to try out new ideas and concepts and it's brilliant to see Polly's venture having been so warmly received by the city. Her very loyal customer base is testament to how much energy, enthusiasm and commitment she shows and we are sure the new Loop will be a resounding success."

With the upcoming expansion, Loop is now on the lookout for like-minded massage therapists to join the team. If you are interested in applying, then please email Polly at hello@loopmassage.com.

Wapping Wharf is in the heart of Bristol's historical and cultural quarter, with its tree-lined pedestrian and cycle route, Gaol Ferry Steps, providing an important connection between south Bristol to the city centre.

Now home to over 40 independent businesses, many of which are based within CARGO, Wapping Wharf is home to some of the city's best independent restaurants, shop, cafes and lifestyle businesses.

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