Meet the founder
“When you leave The Massage Lab, I want you to feel better, move better, and know how to look after yourself between visits.” (Biliana)
About Biliana
The Massage Lab began in 2008, when I left a City of London career in insurance to retrain as a clinical massage therapist and later as an osteopath. What started as a one-woman practice has grown into a trusted Islington clinic with a 5-star reputation for skilled, client-focused care.
I have built a small team of talented therapists who share my belief that the best kind of therapy empowers people to maintain their wellbeing without creating dependency. “We may see you less often as a result, but we’re happy with that”.
Together, we help clients of all ages – from athletes and performers to executives, new parents, and older adults – to live pain-free, move better, and enjoy life with confidence.
Meet the Team
Biliana
Biliana is a Massage Therapist and Osteopath. She combines deep tissue, myofascial, and stretching techniques with a strong educational approach, helping clients not only relieve pain but also understand their bodies and take back control of their wellbeing.
Elisa
Elisa is a Massage Therapist with a background in dance and somatic practice. She takes a holistic, person-centred approach, blending soft tissue techniques with movement advice to help clients ease pain, recover from injury, and feel grounded in their bodies.
Lukasz
Lukasz is a Clinical Sport & Remedial Massage Therapist with a background in physiotherapy and nearly two decades of experience as a footballer. He combines deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and joint articulation techniques to ease pain, restore mobility, and help clients get back to living fully.
Nikki
Nikki is a Massage Therapist with a background in yoga, Pilates, and fitness. Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience of overcoming back pain, she combines effective massage techniques with movement advice to help clients reduce pain, restore mobility, and stay active.
Raymond
Raymond is a Massage Therapist with decades of experience offering sports & remedial massage, pregnancy massage, medical acupuncture, and trigger point therapy. He combines deep tissue techniques with a calm, restorative approach, aiming to treat both body and mind so clients leave feeling understood, balanced, and supported in their recovery.
Sarah
Sarah is a Massage Therapist with vast expertise, including specialising in pregnancy massage and manual lymphatic drainage. She takes a holistic approach, looking at biomechanics, lifestyle, and stress to get to the root of each client’s issue. Her aim is that every client leaves feeling listened to, physically better, and supported with a longer-term plan.
What our Clients Say
EXCELLENT Based on 256 reviews Posted on Isabella VgdTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Biliana is an absolute magician! I did a 90min pregnancy massage with her over the weekend and this was one of the best experiences ever. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind, welcoming, caring and talented. I am planning on returning soon!Posted on Cam GendronTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had such a great session with Elisa. She is both gentle and really strong, helping me relief a long-lasting shoulder injury with expertise and precision. Highly recommend! :)Posted on susan sentlerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Elisa is absolutely excellent.Posted on Simone SistarelliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Elisa is a phenomenal therapist. She supported me through an injury with care and expertise. Great value for money, wholeheartedly recommend her!Posted on Geoff PeddieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 90 min sport massage. Did exactly what it was supposed to. Masseuse was strong.Posted on Stenio FabienTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sara was amazing! I wasn’t sure what to expect however I walked out feeling fantastic.Posted on Emma YarwoodTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great practitioner (Nikki), convenient location, helpful service.Posted on Sam FriendTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray is absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend booking in with him!Posted on Anne van MansveltTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was seen by Lucaz. He did some great deep tissue work on my neck and back. Very satisfied!!