2020 Update

Since the Coronavirus Pandemic & lockdown restrictions, Jem has transferred most of his work to online coaching. He is also dedicating more of his time to supporting local communities to respond effectively to the climate and ecological emergencies that we are all facing.

Jem has limited availability for home visit treatments, please enquire directly to book.

Life Coaching, Bodywork and Massage with Jem Friar

Jem Friar is an amazing health, resilience and well-being coach, and an excellent bodyworker, trained in many types of massage and therapeutic structural rebalancing techniques that are designed to support you to recover from chronic pain and injuries, as well as rediscover the natural energy and vitality, that should be your daily experience. Jem has been practising bodywork for over 30 years. He has even appeared in a couple of TV series which have showcased his bodywork skills.

“Jem, many thanks for your treatments – they were incredible” – Sophia Cobbs
“The treatment wasn’t ‘just a massage’ it was a breakthrough for a healthy future!” – Victoria Serene Towers
“You have such a variety of treatments, each one so very good, that I think that you are probably magic – how can one person know and perfect so much?!” – Frances Carver

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“My approach to supporting people is holistic in nature – we go out of balance on many different levels (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, etc), so it only makes sense that we will need to rebalance ourselves on many different levels too” – Jem
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Jem has trained and qualified in Naturopathy, McTimoney Chiropractic, Thai Massage, Spineworks, ITEC Holistic massage, Sports massage, Remedial massage, Osteomyology, Life Coaching, Strategic Intervention Coaching, Resilience Coaching, Indian Head massage, Psych-K, Reconnective Energy Healing and Reiki. He now lives near Totnes, in Devon, where he provides these treatments. Have a look at the Bodywork section to discover which treatments Jem offers, what they are great for and how they might be useful for you.

“Jem is sensitive & has so much experience that I felt very safe in his hands. The treatment I received addressed many different levels of health imbalance & has left me feeling significantly different. He imparts his knowledge generously. encouraging health empowerment rather than dependency on alternative therapies – this is something that I greatly appreciate. Not only do I get to rest in the hands of an experienced healer but I am also taught valuable knowledge by a trustworthy teacher” – Yasmin Kay (Yoga teacher)
“Your massages are so good that I do not know how I will survive without them” – Christine Doppelt
“Wow! Your Thai massage blew me away! Thank you!!” – Ali Gowans 
“Your Thai Massage was incredible!” – Nina Fowkes 
“The Thai Massage was exceptionally powerful. I have energy glowing around my body like a dynamo now.” – James Longtow

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Thai Massage in Devon

Detox Retreats and Support

Jem is a trained Naturopathic Consultant and is well known internationally for his work as the Personal Detox Coach.

When not at home, Jem specialises in running detox retreats where he teaches nutrition, yoga, chi gung & meditation. He was the co-founder of Vitality Detox Retreats in the UK and also worked with Detox International in Spain. His Personal Detox Coaching work takes him around the world. Have a look at the Detox page for more information.

“Jem is incredibly balanced, warm, calm, sincere, focussed and conscientious” – Jeddah Mali

Healthy Living Books and Inspirations

More recently, Jem has become an author writing books about health, well being and living a Balanced Life… Find out more on the books and CDs page.