Muscle Activation

BeActivated is a hands-on muscle activation system developed by Douglas Heel. It helps wake up muscles that have gone quiet, release tension, and correct movement and breathing patterns so your body can work more efficiently. 

The idea is simple but powerful: many of us develop compensations in how we move or breathe—some muscles overwork, others stay underused. Over time, this can lead to pain, stiffness, reduced strength, or poorer performance. BeActivated aims to reset those patterns, so that movement feels more natural, strong, and resilient. 

If you’re curious (or sceptical!), that’s totally okay. It’s normal to wonder how this differs from other therapies. What many people find is that BeActivated creates noticeable shifts—sometimes even after a single session—in ease of movement, less pain, more stability, or better breathing. The manual activation work may be intensive in places, but the goal is relief and improved function. 

Here’s what a typical session looks like:

  • We’ll start by assessing how your body moves, how you breathe, and seeing which muscles are “on” and which might be “switched off.”  
  • Then I’ll use hands-on techniques to activate reflexes, release tight or collapsed soft tissue, and “wake up” muscles.  
  • Afterwards, we’ll talk about how things felt—what you noticed, what moved more easily, what still might need work. I’ll also give you simple activations or cues you can use yourself to help keep the improvements.  

BeActivated is not a replacement for medical care, but it can be a powerful complement—especially if you’ve been feeling stuck, weak, tight, or in pain, or if you want to move more freely and perform better.

 

I can offer sessions in person, either at my home or yours. (South London)

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes you can move in. You will remain fully clothed, if you can avoid wear jeans or underwire that would be best.

Does it hurt?

When a muscle has become particularly tight applying pressure to it can feel intense. However the release and freedom of movement that comes from this is a welcome relief. 

Treatment Options:

Muscle Activation

Muscle activation can be performed in your home, we would work either from a massage table or using a yoga mat on the floor, depending on the space available. Or you can visit me in my home SE27. 

Muscle activation, the BeActivated system, works with the individual - moving at the pace of your body. Releasing the muscles and allowing the process to unfold can take time. It can take from two to four sessions to work through the full process. Often the greatest shift occurs in the first session when we get you breathing correctly. 

Home Visit - 60 minute treatment  

Muscle Activation - SE27

Treatments from £65

There is a 24hour cancellation policy.