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.

Why choose us

What our Clients Say

      
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   Kristina Johansson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been going to the massage lab for multiple years now. I went for pregnancy massage for two pregnancies and saw Sarah. Sarah is an amazing massage therapist and person, I have really benefited from the massage to help me through pains and challenges during my pregnancies. Sarah is now supporting me through training for a half marathon and helping me with recovery and injury prevention. I feel like she really cares about my health  and is on my team. She is really kind and professional and I highly recommend the massage lab and Sarah to everyone!
  
 
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   primrose Bell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brilliant massage by Biliana.
  
 
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   Ele Breitmeyer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t recommend The Massage Lab highly enough. The entire team is wonderful and the standard of care from start to finish is unmatched. I have been coming regularly for over 18 months and I now wouldn’t go anywhere else. The treatment rooms are bright, clean and very comfortable and the location is so convenient yet still manages to feel quiet and relaxing.

Now the treatments themselves must come with a special mention to Sarah who is quite possibly one of the best humans I know and definitely the best therapist there is! She has the ability to understand what you and your body need in each appointment and to adjust her treatments accordingly providing a holistic and thoughtful treatment. She has supported me with deep tissue treatments for injuries as well as lymphatic drainage treatments to support my hormonal health and I honestly believe she might be a little bit magic.

I could go on praising them for days and highly recommend to get yourself booked in!
  
 
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   Jonathan Turner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent 90 minutes sports massage with Biliana, thank you! Can highly recommend.
  
 
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   Emma Yarwood 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great practitioners (Nikki, Elisa), convenient location, helpful service.
  
 
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   Szandra M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had several treatments with Lukasz at Massage Lab, and have also had treatments with Raymond and Fruzsi. They are all excellent therapists, each with a very different approach.

Lukasz can work with very strong pressure and uses techniques including trigger point therapy and myofascial release, which I’ve found really effective. You definitely feel like you’ve been thoroughly worked the following day, but in my experience this is followed by noticeable relief within a couple of days. He’s also a qualified physiotherapist, as well as being friendly, approachable and chatty. After one of my sessions with him, even my chiropractor noticed the difference.

Raymond is a very lively and friendly therapist with a particularly intuitive approach to trigger point therapy. Fruzsi offers a more holistic and spiritual approach, incorporating a unique, almost meditative experience into her treatments.

I’ve had a positive experience with all three and really appreciate the variety of therapeutic approaches available at Massage Lab.
  
 
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   Candolad 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lukasz is an excellent and extremely knowledgeable sports therapist who also has a backgrounds in physiotherapy. It was the perfect combination for my issue. He performed a thorough deep tissue massage and advised me of what to do if there were further complications within a few days. I strongly recommend Lukasz because he's grounded and has no pretentiousness about him, which is very refreshing to find in London.
  
 
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   Lisa Beck 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been seeing Biliana now for a number of years for a massage, in particular this time around was having some back issues for her to deal with. The massage was painful in parts but I knew that this would only be beneficial at the end, really felt the issue was addressed & also some exercises were recommended.Always feel the massage is good for my skin also having had eczema from an early age. Thank you Biliana.
  
 
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   Bill Knight 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really excellent. Highly competent and knowledgeable.