Bernard Padovani
Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist
Languages Spoken
Bernard combines Western and traditional Eastern approaches to bodywork, including sports and deep tissue massage, medical acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tok Sen. His treatments focus on chronic tension, sports recovery, stress and burnout, sleep difficulties, and digestive health through a TCM approach. He joined Costa Health at our Marbella clinic in April 2026.
Thomas De Nom
5 months ago
I highly recommend Bernard's massages. He is very attentive to your needs and extremely professional.
Nam Goossens
5 months ago
The best person I could recommend for a massage. I haven't found anyone better since. Highly recommended.
Dom Hunt
2 months ago
Bernard has genuine talent in his hands. Totally recommended.
Cielo Y Tierra
9 months ago
A deep massage that both mobilises energy and brings relaxation at the same time. Highly recommended, as well as the place at the Tone of Life retreat house. I've already had two sessions, it's health.
Delphine Jacquet
7 months ago
What a massage, wow. Bernard is a true therapist who helps release tension not only in the body but also in the mind. He is dedicated, attentive, and truly professional.
Bernard Padovani
Bernard's journey into bodywork began in Borneo, where he received his first training in foot reflexology. This experience sparked a lasting curiosity about the human body, how it works, how it reacts, and how it adapts to the demands of modern life.
He continued his path in Belgium, training in therapeutic and sports massage at La Ferme du Bien-Être in 2018, before specialising in Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture at the École du Tigre et du Dragon in 2019. In 2023 he travelled to Thailand to learn Thai massage and Tok Sen from a traditional practitioner, an ancient technique that works deeply through vibrations in the body.
Bernard is currently studying for a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (Advanced), completing it at his own pace to ensure depth and integration of knowledge across disciplines.
His approach is both structured and intuitive. Every treatment is fully tailored to the individual, combining Western clinical techniques with traditional Eastern principles. The goal is not only to relieve tension or pain, but to restore balance and support long-term wellbeing.
Where body and mind find balance
Services Provided
Sports and Deep Tissue Massage
Focused soft tissue work designed to support recovery, reduce muscle tension and improve movement after training or physical work. Bernard combines targeted pressure with broader release techniques, tailored to each individual's goals and physical demands.
Therapeutic Massage, Shiatsu and Chair Massage
Hands-on therapy to release accumulated tension, ease stress and promote better sleep. Drawing on Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bernard works with the body's own patterns to restore balance and calm the nervous system.
Medical Acupuncture and Dry Needling
Fine, sterile needles used to release myofascial trigger points, reduce muscle tension and support recovery. Useful alongside massage for chronic pain, headaches and persistent tightness.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture based on meridian theory and energy flow, used to support chronic tension, sleep difficulties, stress and digestive health. Each session is tailored to the individual after a thorough consultation.
Tok Sen and Foot Reflexology
Specialist techniques from Thailand and East Asia. Tok Sen uses rhythmic tapping to release deep tension through vibration. Foot reflexology works on specific points in the foot linked to the wider body, supporting overall wellbeing and relaxation.
Qualifications & Specialisations
Qualification in Foot Reflexology
Therapeutic and Sports Massage, with Anatomy
Specialisation in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Thai Massage and Tok Sen
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (Advanced)
Outside the Clinic
Alongside his clinical work, Bernard is a writer. He is currently working on several projects, including The Story Your Cells Remember, a book exploring epigenetics and how life experiences influence the body, a personal story called De Kleine Koning, a thriller set in Alaska called Black Lucinda, and a children's book about the adventures of Cloé.