Thrive and Shine Women’s Wellness

Fantastic experience: Visited Roberta after having my son and a traumatic birth. NHS physio was always cancelling and I wasn’t improving. Roberta ensured I was properly assessed, and viewed my body as a whole not just my pelvic floor issue. The exercises were well explained and guided, and information provided after session via email was easy to follow. We assessed other issues as they arose during my 6-blocks and I’m very grateful. Now discharged, I feel in a much better position and know that should I need further assistance I can always reach out. Thank you

Fantastic experience: I first saw Roberta about a Pelvic Floor problem, joined her Pilates class as a complete beginner and had some physio on my hip and neck. She is always friendly, professional and thorough and has given me great advice and exercises that have improved my day to day life.

Fantastic experience: Wasn't too sure if matwork pilates was going to help me as much as it has, especially being in my early 20s. Silly me, because pilates has really helped me, my posture, and my strength as well as my mental health getting up and out on a Thursday evening! Roberta is amazing, she's really lovely and friendly, the classes are great and not intimidating at all. I also have had physio sessions with her too, to address certain things that cropped up during pilates that Roberta noticed and recommended physio for me. This has been something I'd wanted help with before but was unsure where to start. I'd highly recommend Roberta and Thrive and Shine Women’s Wellness, amazing pilates classes, and Roberta is brilliant.

Fantastic experience: A really good experience. I have been seeing Roberta for a couple of months now and am making progress after months of pain and discomfort. She is warm, friendly and compassionate dealing with difficult postmenopausal problems. She explains things clearly and structures a plan to address the problems.

Fantastic experience: Roberta is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about womens health and wellness. Roberta is very approachable and keeps your personal goals in mind during treatment and when providing advice/an exercise programme. I am extremely grateful for the support Roberta has provided during my postnatal recovery and she has given me the confidence to return to exercise safely.

Fantastic experience: Would definitely recommend Thrive and Shine for womans health. Roberta has amazing knowledge and experience.

Fantastic experience: Great post natal Pilates class. Really helping to build my core back up following a c section birth and in preparation for returning to running and sport. Bobby’s sessions are friendly and relaxed and she always checks your technique to make sure you are working correctly. Highly recommend the post natal Pilates class for all new mums!

Fantastic experience: Following surgery for several prolapses I came to see Roberta where she instantly put me at ease as i was incredibly nervous. We covered lots of different aspects including stress management, pilates and pelvic health. She offered a compassionate and kind approach,while keeping me accountable. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Roberta has helped me so so much after my full abdominal hysterectomy. The NHS offered literally no follow up after I left hospital and I was very anxious about returning to my physical job. Finding Roberta gave me the confidence to safely do this. I feel listened to and can never thank Roberta enough for her kindness and understanding she has shown me through this tricky journey. Roberta has a wealth of knowledge across many topics including post surgery, menopause advice and pelvic floor and Pilates has also become a big part of my recovery. THANK YOU! I highly recommend

Fantastic experience: I was trying everything to help with my menopause symptoms but was at an all-time low. I had no energy, was extremely emotional, with sleep problems, anxiety and my confidence was disappearing. I’ve always been a ‘get on with it’ kind of person but this was different and I felt awful. I happened to pass Roberta’s clinic and gave her a call and I’m so glad I did. Her menopause mentoring was so much more that I thought it would be and helped me in so many more ways. She listened and gave me the time and support to understand other things going on in my life, and little habits and behaviours that were contributing to my symptoms. She allowed me to really focus on me (something busy working mums rarely do!). I felt really listened to and supported to find practical ways to make small changes to help and it really worked. I saw Roberta regularly for 8 months mainly online, which fitted easily in with work, and I feel so much better. I am much more positive and kinder to myself. I use lots of the tools she gave me daily to look after myself and understand what’s important for me to stay well and feel happy. I’m so grateful to Roberta and it’s good to know she’s there in the future if I need her.

Fantastic experience: Roberta is very friendly, professional, and very helpful. she certainly helped me. I would certainly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: I injured my knee and Bobby provided excellent care over several weeks. She assessed and explained the injury including what I could do and what not to do. She also provided increasingly challenging exercises so that progress was maintained. Bobby was easy to talk to and helped me feel hopeful when I was most worried.

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgable with all things MSK , very friendly and helpful . Great physio ‘massages‘ and provided several exercises to help with balance and to strengthen muscles after full knee replacement . Would definitely recommend a visit if you are suffering in pain or need help with recovery .

Fantastic experience: Roberta is so great and supportive - really good at identifying the cause and she’s provided great advice/exercises. I’ve been doing consistent physio with her for only a few weeks, but I already feel so much better and stronger.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been seeing Roberta for postnatal recovery after my C-section. Her treatment has made a noticeable difference. My scar feels softer and more comfortable. She has given me the confidence to carry out scar massage myself at home. She has also worked on the back pain I’d been struggling with since giving birth. After each session Roberta provides me with tailored exercises to carry out at home to help with rebuilding my core strength. She’s kind, professional, and really takes the time to explain everything. I couldn’t recommend her enough to any new mums!

Fantastic experience: Roberta delivered an informative session at the gym I work at and it was brilliant! Very interactive and informative, Roberta is approachable and everyone felt comfortable asking questions. Roberts covered pelvic floor health, bladder, bowel, postnatal, menopause, pregnancy & exercise. I would definitely recommend to other gyms / studios

Fantastic experience: I take one of Roberta's pilates classes which I love she is, always checking we are all doing it correctly and always helpful and kind.... Would recommend her classes

Fantastic experience: Roberta has empathy with your needs and after discussing what I thought I required, it was decided between the two of us to go down the route of Subconscious and mindset. The course makes you realise how your mind works and how to help yourself let go of negative thoughts, that you didn't even know you were harbouring.

Fantastic experience: Great environment to do and enjoy pilates lessons. Roberta is welcoming, gives clear instructions/guidance for the exercises and choices for each individual to choose how much challenge they'd like. I look forward to my lessons.

Fantastic experience: Really great pilates classes, all levels catered for so no one feels overwhelmed. I totally recommend Robert's classes.

Fantastic experience: I started Pilates for the first time in January. Bobby is very patient and demonstrates all moves, offering guidance on an individual basis where necessary. Sessions have far exceeded my expectations - balance, flexibility and core strength have all improved.

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Roberta's pilates classes for a year and I can honestly say that it has been such a joy to be part of each week! She is incredibly knowledgeable, highly empathetic and actually cares about your wellbeing! These sessions are so much more than an 'exercise class', Roberta has created a community where you never feel judged and everyone supports each other and this is encouraged and lead by Roberta's enthusiasm. This is not just a review, this is a big fat thank you!!! Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Bobby is a professional physiotherapist with a specialisation in Women's Health. She is. Very knowledgeable and empathic. In the Pilates class I attend we also have a really good laugh, I always feel good afterwards as well as well toned.

Fantastic experience: Roberta's classes have helped me gain some confidence in my fitness journey. Shes fab at offering different levels of the exercises, enabling me to gain strength and understanding of the moves. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Control Workshop led by Roberta Bass – what a fascinating and powerful day Today’s session opened my eyes to the incredible way our minds work and just how much our subconscious can hold us back without us even realising. Roberta guided us through the 7 Steps of Control with such clarity and passion, helping us uncover breakthroughs that felt both enlightening and empowering. Thank you, Roberta, for an inspiring, thought provoking day that was also packed with energy, fun, and connection. I am leaving with tools that will genuinely support me in reaching my goals. I would wholeheartedly recommend this workshop to anyone feeling stuck or ready to take that next step forward in life. Karen Bennett

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend Roberta highly enough! I came to her clinic with pelvic floor issues that had been affecting my quality of life for quite a while, and from the very first session, I felt heard, supported, and in expert hands. Roberta is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable, and she took the time to explain everything clearly, making sure I understood what was going on and what I could do to improve my quality of life. I also went on to have some sessions with Roberta using The Control Method, which I found especially helpful. I'm still shocked how something so simple can be so impactful! I genuinely recommend booking a session with Roberta.

Fantastic experience: I have seen Bobby for 1-1 sessions and the improvement I have seen has been very beneficial. I have some regular exercises to complete which help with my overall flexibility and health

Fantastic experience: Informative, encouraging and crucially effective advice and guidance, provided in a safe and comfortable environment. So reassuring to have someone who really listened, wasn’t dismissive and was able to provide an effective treatment plan. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Fantastic experience: Roberta is great! Gave great advice and very friendly too. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Roberta is fantastic. She listened to the problems I have been experiencing after childbirth and helped come up with a very much needed plan of action! She was very professional and informative and clearly very experienced in her field! In addition to this, she showed a lot of compassion when I was talking about my issues.

Fantastic experience: It’s been 2 months since seeing Roberta for back pain I had been having for nearly 2years- since having my 2nd child. She assessed me by listening to my pregnancy, post birth and recovery. She got me to do some moves/positions to assess pain and then felt the issue areas. I came away with significant less pain, a reason for what I had, stretches and strengthening exercises to keep the pain way. I wish I had gone when the pain initially started- it would have saved a lot of money and pain. She was a wonderful listener and non judgemental. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Roberta highly enough! I booked in for a postnatal MOT which I also cannot recommend enough to every new mum. Roberta is extremely educated and knowledgeable, she made me feel at ease straight away and really listened to my concerns and tailored the session to suit my needs and answer all of my questions.

Fantastic experience: I would recommend Bobby's Control workshop. It was a fascinating day and I came away feeling really empowered.

Fantastic experience: I attended for an initial appointment. I found it really helpful and informative. Roberta answered all my questions and even ran over the allotted time which I appreciated. I’ve booked to go back again soon.

Fantastic experience: I attended a Control workshop run by Roberta and found it to be a very interesting and educational experience that has benefited me and helped me enormously.

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Bobby’s Control workshop for anyone who has an annoying habit they want to kick or phobia they want to rid themselves of. Using a tried and tested method to speak to your subconscious in order to break such habits! An enjoyable and informative workshop in Bobby’s studio. Bobby also empowers you by providing you with the information to equip yourself to change other habits that you may wish to break. I had a throughly enjoyable day and met some lovely ladies. Thanks so much Bobby.

Fantastic experience: Excellent womens physio, with a very helpful antenatal MOT service. I will definitely be going back postnatally and feel much better prepared for my physical journey through pregnancy.

Fantastic experience: I joined Bobby's Pilates classes last year with a bit of fear and trepidation having never done any Pilates before. It has surpassed all my expectations and made a really positive impact on my general movement and wellbeing. Bobby has a lovely professional but fun mode of teaching and ensures that we are all able to fully participate at our own levels. Her Physiotherapy background is evident and I always feel fully supported and confident with her classes. Looking forward to next term!

Fantastic experience: I love Bobbies chair Pilates class ,. I've been going since it started and the other ladies are friendly and we enjoy a natter. The class is easy to follow but I struggle with trying to coordinate my arms and legs sometimes but it doesn't matter. We are retired and have lots of ailments between us but we all try our best. Bobbie is a very good teacher and being a physio as well helps

Fantastic experience: I joined Robert's pilates class after a recommendation from my osteopath for back and hip pain, Roberta was very welcoming and talks you through every step with ease. It's helped me beyond my expectations, I feel happier and healthier for it! I also joined the Express class on a Wednesday which I highly recommended!! Half hour in the Morning (which absolutely flies!) Leaving you ready to take on the day. Roberta and all the ladies are lovely! I cannot recommend her classes high enough.

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Roberts’s Pilates classes for a number of years since before COVID and wouldn’t trust anyone else to take the class. Her expertise as a physiotherapist ensures you are always exercising safely and within your own physical ability. A friendly and great class in Winscombe with a great group of people. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: My postnatal checkup and followup with Bobby were really helpful and have set my mind at ease. I would 100% recommend

Fantastic experience: Bobby is very professional and understanding. Her instructions to help with my problems are very clear and I feel confident that everything will improve in time

Fantastic experience: Roberta helped me a lot during my pregnacy when I struggled with back pain. I highly recommend her services and I'll be back to seek her assistance during my postpartum recovery.

Fantastic experience: I cannot overstate what a difference Roberta's help has made to my overall quality of life, and my ability to enjoy my pregnancy... I was recommended to contact Roberta by a sports physio when I began suffering from GTPS (really painful hips!) at the start of my second trimester of pregnancy, which caused sleepless nights and debilitating days. I waited out the pain for 8 weeks before seeking help because I thought it was part and parcel of pregnancy but the benefits after seeing Roberta once were instant, and by keeping up the exercises she gave me they have been sustained for 4 weeks now and counting.

Fantastic experience: I went to see Roberta for some 1:1 pilates sessions to help my lower back pain. Roberta was very knowledgeable and put me at ease straight away and has since given me lots of excercises I can now do on my own at home, specifically tailored to my individual needs. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: My session with Roberta was very helpful especially because of her clear understanding of asking the right questions - I hope to return in the future to try a course of control hypnotherapy.

Fantastic experience: I made an appointment with Roberta for hypnotherapy after she was recommended to me. I had been feeling increasingly disconnected within myself and I'd thought this was because of the perimenopause so Roberta seemed like the right person. I went with an open mind as I didn't know what to expect from this type of hypnotherapy. Roberta explained everything and supported me through the sessions with great care and understanding. The effects of the first session were immediate and long lasting and I was really surprised by the changes. I really recommend Roberta.

Fantastic experience: The care and attention that I received at Thrive and Shine was very good and I can strongly recommend Roberta

Fantastic experience: I went to see Bobby for a 6 week postnatal physiotherapy appointment after suffering a 4th degree tear in child birth. It was a long wait to get even just a telephone NHS appointment. Bobby put me at ease straight away and has really helped me get back to my old life, walking and exercising with confidence. I would really recommend for any other mums with any pelvic worries or birth injuries!

Fantastic experience: Chair pilates for the not so young, Roberta the teacher makes the session lots of fun and lots of exersies definetly five stars!!

Fantastic experience: I would thoroughly recommend Roberta, she is patient and kind and explained how she could help me. I followed her advice and I definitely found a marked improvement in my condition.

Fantastic experience: Really enjoy the Wednesday Pilates session. Roberta is very friendly and gently guides you in the right direction.

Fantastic experience: A few months ago I started physio sessions with Roberta, and I’ve made really great progress for my main issues and even for things discovered along the way that I didn’t realise were a problem! Since then I’ve started weekly Pilates lessons which are amazing, she tailors everything to individual needs so you don’t have to cause yourself pain or injury. I always feel energised after Pilates, thank you Roberta ☺️

Fantastic experience: Thoroughly recommend Bobby's Pilates classes. She offers different levels to each exercise to suit all abilities and her background in Physiotherapy means she can advise and adapt to take into account injuries and medical conditions. I really enjoy the classes and they compliment the other exercise routines I have.

Fantastic experience: I began a series of hypnotherapy with Roberta following an operation which left me with feelings of low self esteem and lack of sleep. A little dubious of the long term benefits such a treatment could have for me I began a series of zoom sessions with Roberta. The first session was a bit of a challenge as I had no idea what to expect. I needn’t have been concerned as Roberta expertly guided me through. It was a transformation. The therapeutic effect on my mental state and sleep pattern was incredible. After future sessions I was able to focus more clearly giving me increased awareness of my inner strengths and weaknesses and how to help myself in the future. Several months later I am still reaping the benefits of all my hypnotherapy sessions. I am able to control my sleep and have increased confidence in my ability day to day. I cannot recommend Roberta highly enough. She is empathic, efficient, professional, kind and extremely effective.

Fantastic experience: Roberta is very knowledgeable and she has helped me with menopausal issues as well as anxiety symptoms. I underwent a course of hypnotherapy sessions which helped me to regain a sense of feeling more in control and helped to calm my nervous system. I would highly recommend her to anyone who would benefit from therapy and support with the areas above.

Fantastic experience: Would thoroughly recommend Bobby as a Pilates teacher. She tailors the exercises for all levels and helps you to make small adjustments to your technique which make all the difference to your result. Her knowledge of physiotherapy informs everything she does.

Fantastic experience: Women's health issues are not always easy to discuss but Bobby made me feel very comfortable and at ease. She was incredibly professional and knowledgable and both the work we did during the appointment and advice for home practice have been enormously helpful. Thank you Bobby - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you!

Fantastic experience: I went to see Roberta with concerns about my core and potential diastasis recti. The examination she performed was thorough and I felt very at ease and confident in her diagnosis. I was also given some Pilates moves to do at home to help restrengthen my core, which isn’t something it was expecting at all. I wish I’d had access to this sort of care and treatment straight after having my children. I would highly recommend Roberta Bass for anyone looking for a pelvic floor physio.

Fantastic experience: I have been a client of Roberta's twice now, once after my first child and now again after my second child (i had to take a break from treatment whilst pregnant). I can't thank her enough for the advice and support she has offered me. I am seeing improvements each week from carrying out the exercises she has advised, I have a minor prolapsed bladder and i didn't think i would be able to run again without an "accident", but i am running again and i feel much stronger! Thank you Roberta x