Massage therapy at LPAW is a clinical tool, used by skilled practitioners, integrated with physiotherapy treatment plans, and targeted at specific musculoskeletal goals. Available at our Bow and Stratford East Village clinics.
Sports Massage
Sports massage uses firm, targeted techniques to relieve muscular tension caused by training, physical activity, or demanding lifestyles. It is suitable for athletes, gym-goers, and anyone experiencing tightness from work or daily activity. Treatment may include deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, and mobility techniques to reduce tension, improve circulation, support recovery, and enhance movement. Sports massage is effective for both pre- and post-event recovery, as well as ongoing muscular maintenance. If you are experiencing pain or a specific injury, we recommend starting with a physiotherapy assessment to ensure the most appropriate treatment is provided.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage uses lighter, flowing techniques to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve circulation. It is ideal for general muscular tension, stress-related tightness, fatigue, poor sleep, or recovery after illness or inactivity. Compared to deeper treatments, Swedish massage offers a gentler approach while still helping the body relax and recover. At LPAW, Swedish massage is delivered as a professional clinical treatment focused on improving both physical and mental wellbeing.
Therapeutic / Deep Tissue Massage
Therapeutic or deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release long-standing tension and improve movement. It is particularly beneficial for chronic tightness, postural tension, and recovery during the later stages of soft tissue injury. The treatment uses slow, focused pressure to restore muscle function and reduce restriction. Deep tissue massage is not about excessive force, but about applying the right pressure effectively and safely for each individual.
Many of our expert physiotherapists are also trained in massage therapy.
LPAW is a multi-disciplinary clinic. Massage doesn’t exist in isolation here — it is part of a clinical pathway.
If you are currently a physiotherapy patient at LPAW and want to incorporate massage into your care, speak to your treating physiotherapist about a referral.
Sports Massage
Sports massage uses firm, targeted techniques to relieve muscular tension caused by training, physical activity, or demanding lifestyles. It is suitable for athletes, gym-goers, and anyone experiencing tightness from work or daily activity. Treatment may include deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, and mobility techniques to reduce tension, improve circulation, support recovery, and enhance movement. Sports massage is effective for both pre- and post-event recovery, as well as ongoing muscular maintenance. If you are experiencing pain or a specific injury, we recommend starting with a physiotherapy assessment to ensure the most appropriate treatment is provided.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage uses lighter, flowing techniques to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve circulation. It is ideal for general muscular tension, stress-related tightness, fatigue, poor sleep, or recovery after illness or inactivity. Compared to deeper treatments, Swedish massage offers a gentler approach while still helping the body relax and recover. At LPAW, Swedish massage is delivered as a professional clinical treatment focused on improving both physical and mental wellbeing.
Therapeutic / Deep Tissue Massage
Therapeutic or deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release long-standing tension and improve movement. It is particularly beneficial for chronic tightness, postural tension, and recovery during the later stages of soft tissue injury. The treatment uses slow, focused pressure to restore muscle function and reduce restriction. Deep tissue massage is not about excessive force, but about applying the right pressure effectively and safely for each individual.
Lyric Busk, Sports Massage Specialist
LPAW is a multi-disciplinary clinic. Massage doesn’t exist in isolation here — it is part of a clinical pathway.
LPAW’s clinical team includes 19 practitioners, many holding postgraduate qualifications from UCL, King’s College London, and Guy’s and St Thomas’. Lead clinician Mr Arjun Viswanath MSc, MCSP, MPPA – Co-Founder and Consultant Physiotherapist – brings 25+ years of NHS and private experience including BMI London Independent Hospital and Harley Street.
Every clinician joining LPAW completes a mandatory intensive shadowing placement with our Consultant Physiotherapist before seeing patients independently. This is not a standard practice at most clinics – it’s our way of maintaining clinical consistency across the team.
Massage at LPAW works alongside physiotherapy, sports therapy, and dry needling. If your treatment plan includes massage, your physiotherapist and massage therapist communicate directly about goals and areas of focus.
If you are in pain or have a specific injury, a physiotherapy assessment is the more appropriate first step before massage. Our team will advise on the right pathway for your situation.
Massage at LPAW works alongside physiotherapy, sports therapy, and dry needling. If your treatment plan includes massage, your physiotherapist and massage therapist communicate directly about goals and areas of focus.
If you are in pain or have a specific injury, a physiotherapy assessment is the more appropriate first step before massage. Our team will advise on the right pathway for your situation.
