We are passionate about what we do. Our business is about getting results and providing an immaculate service so that our clients know that the service they receive is first class, every time.
We understand the short turn arounds often required by the industry and that is why we use the best coaches, best therapists and strictest codes of conduct to ensure that we keep you on budget and on time allowing you to do what you do best, make exceptional content.
We have a wealth of experience from health, fitness and mindset coaching backgrounds, we have worked with productions for the likes of HBO, Sky, BBC and Disney Lucasfilm.
Certified strength, conditioning, nutrition specialists and massage therapists bringing a holistic but unique approach to training and diet with every client. When not on location or at their studio, you can find us doing what we love CONTACT THE TEAM TODAY →
Our team comes with extensive industry experience and know what it takes to keep your talent content, amazed and able to work through even the toughest shoots. we work with talent from the pre-production phase right through to the wrap, keeping them resilient, strong, supple and injury free.
We are a fitness consultancy, strength training, flexibility/mobility sports massage and therapeutic massage team for you and your talent.
We bring Good Body Stuff
Soft Tissue Massage
At GBS we have extensive experience with the human body. We have a deep understanding of mechanics, how it should move and how sometimes it breaks down. We have worked with A-list celebrities, actors, actresses, directors, producers, stunt performers and crew. We understand the rigours of the industry and can provide a "fix you" promise so that you know we are serious about your recovery.
We provide sports/deep tissue and therapeutic massage to bring balance and recovery to even the most hardened soul.
Our therapist is in contact with you 48 hours before the appointment to send you consultation forms for your talent to fill in and return, this allows us to plan their treatment in advance making the time spent with you cost effective and focused on the talent.
We have your teams best interests at the heart of our business, discretion and professionalism is assured. We can visit cast members at their homes or with you on set. all current regulations are complied with and exceeded.
References available.
Body Transformations
When it comes to a role we know the importance of getting the aesthetic right. We set your talent up with a coach that will guide them through the process, whether that is to build muscle, safely lose or gain weight, tone and shape, we have proven nutritional weight loss and strength/growth strategies.
We don't just believe that the body is the full stop. With all of our programs the mind is primary. Mental health goes hand in hand with the physical and as a result we provide a daily framework to ensure that your talent not only looks their best but is functioning at their best mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
You get the best from us and your talent, allowing them to perform the tasks that you cast them for.
We work hand in hand with writers, producers, directors and the cast themselves to provide us with the information that shapes the mould that allows us to create your stories ideal character.
We pride ourselves on this system. It empowers you, the film maker and also the talent as they will bring the character that they have had a hand in shaping through their new physicality to the screen.
References available.
Companion Services
Sometimes this is seen as a last resort, but we believe that this should be part of any production. A companion is there to provide mental, emotional and physical support to cast or crew that may be suffering difficulties. We treat each case with dignity and offer full support.
We work with leading training providers to allow our team to be the best fit for your team.
Companions can be full or part time, they often take the cast member to and from set, help prepare meals, set or work with physical trainers to provide fitness plans and nutritional support. They also work with support services and take the client to meetings if required.
The companion is typically interviewed by production and the cast member before engagement. We find this allows personal empowerment in what can be seen as a challenging situation.
Cast companions are fully DBS checked, independently vetted and adhere to strict codes of conduct, privacy, health and safety and continuing education.
References available.
Physiotherapy
We understand that there will be times where your talent have the need for physical rehabilitation, be that from new or old injuries. We have qualified physiotherapists on hand to take care of any injuries that could come about. We can have these working in tandem with our Personal Training Team or working as “Stand Alone” team members. Having the experience of working on numerous productions and having seen first hand the need for such services puts our team in a great position to deliver our best service to ensure that your production runs as smoothly as is possible.
Our Physiotherapists are on hand for appointments throughout your shoot and will work closely with your production team to give rehab timeframes and how best to “workaround” any issues that you may have.
Corporate Massage
Whilst the world and the way we work has changed dramatically and all at once, so have working conditions, the mental health and psychology of you and your staff.
It may not show in the same way, but you as employers are able to rebuild morale with simple ideas to bring your teams back into the workplace.
GBS are different to those typical incentives driven by the expectation of something back from your staff, this is designed to enhance a kind offering of wellness and altruism. It offers loyalty, a kind gesture, genuine care for those who work for you and with you.
Taking a little time out during a working day getting your employees away from the desk, the van, behind the counter, will make a big change to any team, individual or group within your organisation and will inject much needed energy and productivity by creating a feeling of value.
Once a month you will all have something to look forward to and within working hours. We all know that a happy employee makes for a more productive employee, and we are here to help!
It is up to you if you wish to provide a space away from/or we will simply attend the desk, depending how comfortable those individuals are. We offer a 10–15-minute slot for back and/or neck massage, and soothe any niggles that individual is living with. Basic joint massage, soft tissue kneading, removing a little built- up stress and encouraging blood flow. Loosening the shoulders and muscles in the neck will make a tremendous difference to a persons ability to get through their day.
You may have never known you needed it!
Looking after your staff is more than giving them a vending machine for a free coffee. More than offering over-time incentives, it’s now about looking after them, you and reaching each other on a human level.
This would be a prepaid service as a regular monthly contract or a one-off experience for a team function or office wellness event.
What People Are Saying
“Matt trained the cast of Willow for the entirety of production, developing the strength, muscle, stamina and confidence they needed for the epic adventure of season one. As a result, the actors ably performed much of their own stunt work and looked amazing doin’ it. As each cast members’ goals and focus differed, Matt was able to tailor their programs to their needs and help each of them achieve the look and strength they were after.
But beyond his immeasurable contribution with our cast, I personally stayed sane by training regularly with Matt. He was fun, flexible and a joy to work with while helping me develop muscles I didn’t even know I had. So I find myself, at the end of the most rigorous and demanding six months of my career, in the best shape of my life. All thanks to Matt.
The man is nothing short of a miracle worker and I, and the whole Willow family, can’t wait to continue working with him well into the future.”
— JON KASDAN • Showrunner/Producer
Willow | Disney Lucasfilm
“I have used Matt and the team at Good Body Stuff multiple times over the years whenever one of our actors/actresses have needed massage, they are incredibly professional and always manage to fit us in, even during unsociable hours. They have always done a great job and the actors have asked for him specifically. Will always be my first port of call for future bookings.”
— Roderick Kergozou De La Boessiere - Production Coordinator - ‘The Girl Before’ (BBC/HBO Max)
I can thoroughly recommend Matt from personal and professional experience. Personally, as Matt is my regular sports massage guru who’s healing hands have healed many a stiff lower back and hamstring injuries. Professionally as I have secured Matt’s services as personal trainer and masseuse on the last two of the high-end TV productions I have worked on, A Discovery of Witches for Sky 1 and His Dark Materials for BBC1 and HBO. He has personally trained our leading artists who have maintained his services, albeit digitally, even after they have left the production
I can highly recommend Matt’s Personal Training and Sports Massage services on any professional Production or for personal services.
— BENJAMIN JENKINS • Supervising Production Coordinator
Bad Wolf | His Dark Materials (Season 3)
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Matt Bowring
FOUNDER
We build our success on our clients successes. If you’re not satisfied neither are we. We care about the minutiae as we believe this is what sets us apart. We build relationships with our clients and upon these foundations great things happen. 15 years industry experience, clients in the last few years include BBC, Disney Lucasfilm, Sky, HBO.
Qualifications
• Level 2 Gym instructor
• Level 2 Circuits Instructor
• Level 2 Spin Instructor
• Level 2 Kettlebell Instructor
• OLF Extreme Kettlebell Instructor
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• Level 3 Sports Massage
• Diploma Functional Performance
• Diploma Functional Therapy
• Applied Functional Trainer
• NLP Practitioner
• CERTIFIED Hypnotherapist
• Time Line Therapy Practitioner
In addition to this Matt runs a private studio and wellbeing centre in the heart of Penarth.
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Emma James
Having acknowledged the importance of my own health, body and the environment from a young age, I trained in massage therapy to further my interest. I had the ability fast, and I received high praise. I began to pick up regulars just as a student with open spa nights whilst training in College. Those clients, then went on to follow me as I progressed my career within the industry.
My belief is repairing pains and injuries within your body first, maintained with a massage, and then eventually booking for enjoyment and relaxation.
For example; tiredness: you sleep. Sickness: eat your greens. Aching: get a massage.
With everything in moderation you can finally get those massages just because you want one.
My forte is connection: empathy and listening matched with a Swedish or deep tissue massage. Of course getting to know the individuals body, muscles and injuries is one thing, but its vitally important to connect with each person that is trusting you with their body.
The relationship between therapist and client is unique. So when you find a good massage therapist… keep them.
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Ben Robson
Ben Robson Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach
Ben is a grappling specialist with a decade of experience. He has competed nationally and internationally in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Freestyle Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts.
Ben has achieved several national and international titles having also represented the United Kingdom in the IMMAF European and Asian Open championships. With a passion for the technical development of his students Ben has a principle-based approach to his coaching.
Ben has been coaching for several years and currently leads the submission grappling programme at CF24 Jiu-Jitsu and is the head Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach at Hangar HPC.
Ben understands the needs of an athlete through also running his nutrition/strength & conditioning business, ‘Unorthodox Performance’. Ben has worked with a variety of individuals including general population, personal trainers, multiple time world champions and UFC athletes.
Notable Achievements:
• British Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion (x5)
• Italian FIGMMA Champion
• IMMAF Asian Open Silver Medallist
• Multiple IBJJF & UAEJJF Medallist
• Polaris Professional Jiu Jitsu, Grapple fest, Pantheon & Sapaterio Invitational Veteran
Qualifications:
• BSc Sports and Exercise Science
• MSc Sports and Exercise Science (Biomechanics)
• PhD(c) ‘Return to play following concussion in professional male rugby union.’
• REPs Level 3 Personal Trainer
• UKBJJA Level 3 Referee
Services available:
• Film fight preparation
• Technical preparation
• Technique analysis
• Remote coaching