Massage & Bodywork · Basel
A place to
pause, and
truly move.
Professional massage and bodywork for body, mind and spirit — in the heart of Basel, for the international community that calls it home.
Our modalities
Five paths to feeling well
"A good treatment is one that makes the client stronger — and strength is achieved through experience and awareness."— The Pause & Move approach
Besides relieving you of what brought you here, the goal is to give you something that will make you need these sessions less in the future — not more. That means giving you experience, not just a service.
There are many ways to get healthier, stronger and happier — from the food we eat to our daily habits to how we treat others. What happens in the session ripples outward. When the experience is positive, those changes tend to cascade into the rest of life.
Experience over service
The aim is to pass on knowledge, build awareness, and leave you with something tangible beyond the hour.
Honesty about limits
Where this practice isn't the right fit, you'll be referred to someone whose system is better equipped for the job.
The whole person
Body, mind, spirit. Not as a slogan — as a genuine framework for how every session is approached.
I came in with persistent shoulder pain that two physical therapists couldn't resolve. After a couple of combined Shiatsu/Tuina sessions, the pain was gone. But more importantly, I finally understood how my posture at my desk was causing the issue in the first place.Thomas, Expat in Basel
Who we are
About the practice
Integrating Eastern manual therapies and Western movement education to help you move with ease.
Gregory
Gregory — Massage therapist & bodyworker
Core Pillars
Experience, not just a service.
"Manual therapy isn't about 'fixing' a passive body; it's about initiating a conversation that helps the body remember its own capacity for ease."— Gregory, Founder of Pause & Move
Pricing
Services & Rates
Clear, simple rates for your well-being
Single Session
Every session is different,
because you are.
Rather than booking a specific technique, you bring what's going on — and the session is built around that. Shiatsu, classic massage, connected movement, Tuina — whatever serves you best that day. Every journey starts somewhere. A single session is complete in itself — and sometimes it's also where something longer begins.
Insurance coverage: My treatments are recognized by most Swiss complementary medicine supplementary insurances (ASCA/EGK). Please verify with your provider using my registration details before booking.
Not sure which track is right for you?
Our modalities
Therapies & Modalities
A holistic toolset for physical alignment
The Journal
Thoughts for body and mind.
Practical insights, gentle reflections, and the occasional surprising thing about how we move through life.
Moving to a new city and what it does to your body
Relocation stress is real — and it shows up physically in ways most people don't expect. Let's look at what's actually happening when you move, and why your shoulders are up at your ears.
Recovery
How to notice structural stiffness before it becomes pain
The body is constantly whispering before it shouts. Learning to read the subtle changes in your posture can save you weeks of recovery.
Connected Movement
What does it mean to feel at home in your body?
It's more than flexibility or strength. It's a quality of attention — and it can be learned.
Get in touch
We'd love to
hear from you.
Questions, booking requests, or just curious about which therapy is right for you — drop us a line.
Find us
Pause & Move
Inside Physiopunkt Basel
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 6
4053 Basel, Switzerland
Opening hours