Sport and Remedial Massage in the heart of Islington

Intelligent soft tissue therapy for your aches and pains

Serving Islington since 2008

At The Massage Lab, we believe massage should be more than just relaxing. It should be targeted, intelligent, and tailored to help you feel and function at your best.

From chronic pain and stress-related tension to post-injury recovery, our highly trained therapists offer effective hands-on care that’s grounded in anatomy, clinical reasoning and movement, and always customised to you.

As your soft tissue therapist, we are a partner in your journey toward optimal health and fitness. We are here to lend a helpful hand (or elbow), offer qualified advice, and provide plenty of encouragement along the way.

We can mix the perfect prescription for your concerns, mood or goal by offering Sports & Remedial Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Medical Acupuncture, Assisted Stretching, KinesioTaping and Compression Boots Therapy. All from our calm, welcoming clinic in the heart of Islington.

Core Treatments

Massage Therapy is a hands-on treatment used on the body’s soft tissues to improve health and overall well-being, promote healing and injury recovery, improve flexibility and ease pain caused by muscle tightness.

Sport & Remedial Massage

Not just for athletes, this treatment targets the source of pain and restriction with deep, focused techniques. Ideal for injury recovery, tight muscles, and long-term tension.

Pregnancy Massage

Safe, supportive treatments tailored to every stage of motherhood. Pregnancy massage helps ease back pain, sciatica, and tension, while post-natal care aids recovery, restores balance, and provides a restorative break for new mums.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

A gentle, light-touch therapy that stimulates the flow of lymph and, by doing so, supports your immune system, speeds up healing after surgery and reduces fluid retention.

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)

An intelligent stretching method that improves flexibility, mobility, and joint health. Guided by your therapist, AIS safely lengthens muscles and fascia to support recovery, performance, and everyday movement.

Specialist Treatments

In addition to your massage, you can book a specialist treatment from this selection of add-on services.

Medical Acupuncture: Add-on 15mins

As an add-on to your massage treatment, this Western acupuncture approach helps calm the nervous system, release trigger points and reduce stubborn pain.

Kinesio Taping: Add-on 15mins

Elastic taping is used to support injured or overworked muscles and joints or to aid with postural re-education. Can help reduce swelling, aid movement, and reinforce post-treatment results.

Compression Boot Therapy: Add-on 30mins

Great for post-training recovery or tired, heavy legs. These pneumatic boots from Pulsio boost circulation, reduce muscle fatigue, and support lymphatic flow.

Active Isolated Stretching (AIS): Add-on 15mins

As an add-on to your massage treatment, this focussed stretching modality helps regain mobility and control after surgery or injury, or with repetitive strain activities.