Harrow, London

Calm, considered massage therapy

Deep tissue and therapeutic massage with Cristina Iatcu, in a quiet private therapy room in Harrow.

1 hour£50 · 2 hours £80

What I do

I am Cristina Iatcu, a massage therapist with 3 to 5 years of experience. My work focuses on deep tissue and therapeutic massage: easing muscular tension, supporting recovery after injury, and helping you feel settled again in your own body. Every session starts with a short conversation about what is bothering you, and the pressure is adjusted to you throughout.

I work from a private therapy room at my home in Harrow, so the space is quiet and unhurried. Cupping and hot stones are available as part of a session where they are helpful.

Treatments

Deep tissue massage is my main treatment. Alongside it I offer:

Deep tissue massage

My main treatment. Slow, firm work through the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to release long-held tightness in the back, shoulders, neck, hips and legs. Pressure is built up gradually and kept at a level you can breathe through.

Therapeutic massage

A focused, problem-led session built around one or two areas that are troubling you, combining techniques to reduce discomfort and restore easier movement.

Massage for muscular tension

For tight, tired muscles from desk work, driving, training or stress. Sustained pressure and stretching techniques on the areas that hold most, typically the neck, shoulders and lower back.

Post-injury recovery massage

Gentle, gradual work to support recovery once an injury has settled and you have been cleared to have massage. Please tell me about the injury and any treatment you have had before we book.

Anti-cellulite massage

Brisk, rhythmic massage of the thighs, hips and upper arms, often combined with cupping, to work the tissue and leave the skin feeling firmer and more toned.

Facial massage

A calm, detailed massage of the face, neck and scalp using light, precise strokes to release jaw and brow tension and leave the face feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Manual lymphatic drainage

Very light, slow, rhythmic strokes following the natural direction of the lymphatic system. A gentle, quiet treatment that many people find deeply restful and helpful for a feeling of puffiness or heaviness.

Relaxing abdominal massage

A gentle, relaxing abdominal technique using slow, light circular strokes over the tummy for comfort and relaxation. It is a soothing comfort treatment only.

Prices

These are the total prices you pay. No deposit is required.

1 hour

£50

2 hours

£80

Total price paid by the client. No deposit.

Qualifications

My UK regulated qualification, plus the additional training I have completed.

UK regulated

Qualifi Level 3 Certificate in Massage

Ofqual regulated

Qualification Number
610/0178/8
Awarded
2 February 2024
Approved Centre
London Aesthetics Training Academy

Additional training completed

Courses completed at SPA Therapy Academy (Republica Moldova). These are training courses, not UK-accredited or UK-regulated qualifications.

  • Masaj Clasic
  • Masaj Visceral
  • Masaj Visceral Avansat
  • Masaj Terapeutic
  • Masaj Terapeutic Avansat
  • Terapia Punctelor Trigger
  • Terapia Kobido
  • Masaj Thailandez
  • Masaj Pediatric
  • Drenaj Limfatic Manual
  • Kinetoterapia Coloanei Vertebrale
  • Terapia Viscerală în Patologiile Organelor Abdominale

Before you book

Please talk to me before booking if you have a health condition, so we can decide together whether massage is right for you at the moment.

For any serious or persistent problem, please see your GP or a doctor. Massage supports how you feel, but it is not medical treatment or diagnosis.

Please contact me first if you have had

  • Recent surgery
  • A recent injury
  • An acute illness, fever or infection
  • A skin infection or broken skin in the area

None of these automatically mean no — they simply mean we should talk before you book.

Ready when you are

Booking is by WhatsApp or phone. Send a message with what is bothering you and we will arrange a time.