Massage Testimonials

Tatina combines both sports massage technique with sensitivity and understanding. I always benefit from her immense knowledge of the body under stress.

I have been seeing Tatina for a number of years. After trying a series of therapists in London I fortunately discovered Tatina at Ashlins’. I can honestly say she is exceptional, and instinctively knows & senses exactly where blockages and pain are and always succeeds in alleviating these greatly and providing a relief from pain. I always say I feel like my body is a damaged car and I am taking myself in for it to be repaired, ready to face the world again and she achieves this every time! Highly recommended

I  have been seeing Tatina for the last 8 years. I go every 4 weeks for deep tissue massage which relieves the stress in my back and legs.
l go because it’s like maintenance for me. If I didn’t go then my back would go into spasm. I did have an operation about 11 years ago and had problems, but after seeing Tatina as I do I have managed to keep it under control.  Tatina always manages to get into the muscles that seem to be giving me grief and the following day seems to be good.
I would very highly recommend Tatina for treatment.

Tatina’s massage style cannot come only from her prestigious training,  but also from a natural intuition and talent.  I go to her with aches and pains and without much explanation she finds the niggles and expels them.  Tatina helped me manage and overcome injury during my dance training, and I have continued to have massages with her ever since.  She helps keep tension at bay, which may otherwise affect my work as a singer.  I don’t know what I’d do if either of us moved out of London!  She is wondrous!

Tatina has been massaging me for over 6 years. I have been to dozens of practitioners and find her one of the best. She can go very deep where most massage therapists cannot and yet she has tremendous sensitivity. She is incredibly gifted, and knows her anatomy, and has what some
would call a spiritual quality.

When I was teaching at London Studio Centre Tatina came to give massage to the students. I had a problem with my left knee and had massage with Tatina once a week which kept me going for several years. Her professional expertise and knowledge were so impressive that I had no hesitation in recommending her to the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House where she is greatly valued.

I’ve been seeing Tatina on a regular basis for  the last four or five years.  I arrive at sessions with a variety of ailments from ongoing lower back, shoulder and neck pain to headaches to shin splints.  Tatina listens carefully to what has been happening to my body and then, like magic, hones in on the areas which need the attention of her confident and healing hands.  She’s just fantastic and her massages are real stress-busters.  I have recommended Tatina to many of my friends who now see her regularly too.

I have had the pleasure of being massaged by Tatina. Despite the fact that I am not a professional sports person and don’t have urgent need for sports massage, I find Tatina’s massages more thorough and useful than any other massage I’ve had before. In fact, they make my previous massages seem almost superficial. Tatina has an amazing ability to understand your aches and pains and to work into these areas so that the massage is both relaxing but also incredibly relieving. I find that after a massage with Tatina, any aches or tensions I experience (headaches and shoulder pain due to crouching over computers) are alleviated. I would certainly recommend Tatina to anyone – both professional sports players but also to ‘normal’ everyday people who experience the stress of day-to-day life! Tatina is extremely professional and has an open and welcoming personality which is an essential trait in a masseuse.

As dancers we put tremendous force and pressure on our bodies daily.
I have had many injuries, including 5 major surgeries throughout my 10 year career and with the proper physio and massage treatment, I’m happy to say all my recoveries have been fully successful.
Tatina’s intuition with the dancers body, through her extensive knowledge and technique is exactly what I needed to keep on stage. Through her treatment, my recovery time from fatigue has been subsided immensely. It’s very reassuring to know I’m in the best hands, as every dancer knows the importance of their body and career.

I usually cannot tolerate pain caused by strong pressure during a massage treatment, but Tatina’s treatment was so different from the Remedial Massage I have received. The techniques and pressure she applied on me were soft and thorough and reached the tensed muscle firmly and deeply. The treatment was 30 minutes, but it was very effective physically and mentally and I could tell the tension was released and I felt so much lighter and completely fulfilled. No wonder professional ballet dancers and athletes want her treatment! That was a great opportunity for our clients and our therapists in Japan to experience her magical touch. We all are looking forward to the next time.

Tatina gives insightful and balanced treatment, with a keen awareness of how the whole body is affected by massage. She manages to treat specific issues while still making sure the entire body benefits.

Tatina has worked with The Royal Ballet for six years. She brings a style of massage to the company, once a week, which is both popular and effective. Dancers prefer firm, strong soft tissue therapy and Tatina provides just that, every Friday.

Tatina is a popular member of the team, professional at all times and because she enjoys her work so much here, she brings a positive, upbeat attitude to the end of our week.

“Tatina has massaged me for 7 years, keeping my muscles and bones moving. During this time she also sorted issues with my digestion that the medical profession failed to do. I recommend her to everyone. “

Just wanted to say thanks for a wonderful massage the other day! It was great to be able to feel what some of the movements should feel like along with the pressure and fluidity. Funnily enough I was massaging someone yesterday who had a similar issue. From them hardly being able to move I had them up and about and able to do some gentle stretching at the end – very satisfying!

Good morning Tatina. All the areas you worked on feel great today. I just knew you would be good, because you work with dancers. Thanks again. You are truly one of the best therapists I’ve met in 15 years.