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What I Offer
Post-training and post-race therapy targeting delayed onset muscle soreness, lactic acid clearance, and range of motion restoration. Suited to endurance athletes and gym-goers alike. Designed to get you back training sooner and performing better within 60 to 90 minutes.
Targeted work on chronic tension, stubborn knots, and long-term postural patterns. Reaches deeper layers of muscle and fascia where surface-level massage cannot. Effective for persistent pain and tightness that has not responded to other treatments.
Soft tissue therapy combined with stretch and mobilisation protocols for strains, tendinopathies, IT band issues, and recurring overuse injuries. Each session is structured around your specific movement and load history, addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms.
Dynamic mobilisation and targeted circulatory work timed carefully around your race or competition. Primes the neuromuscular system and improves tissue pliability without depleting energy reserves — typically scheduled 24 to 48 hours before your event.
On-site chair and table massage for offices and teams across central London. Targets desk-related neck, shoulder, and upper-back tension in focused 15 to 30-minute sessions. Reduces tension, improves focus, and demonstrates investment in your people. Half-day and full-day rates available.
About Lucas Ferreira
I started training as a competitive swimmer at 14. By 22, a shoulder injury ended my season and started a different obsession — understanding exactly how soft tissue responds to load, stress, and recovery.
Eight years later, I have worked with more than 500 clients: marathon runners preparing for London and Manchester, cyclists chasing sportives, and executives whose commute is the only workout they get. In that time I have helped over 40 runners across major marathon events. The problems are different. The approach is always the same — find the cause, not just the symptom.
I am based at UNTIL in Soho, one of London's leading wellness clubs. If you are serious about how your body performs, we will get on well.
How It Works
Every session starts with a brief assessment of your training load, injury history, and movement patterns. Nothing generic — I work on what your body actually needs.
Hands-on soft tissue therapy using the right technique for your body on the day: recovery, deep tissue, trigger point, or rehabilitation work.
You leave with a clear picture of what was found, what was done, and what to do before your next session — whether that is stretching, loading, or simply rest.
Client Stories
I came to Lucas six weeks before London Marathon with a tight IT band I had been ignoring for months. Three sessions later I ran a PB. He actually listens and explains exactly what he is doing and why.
I work 10-hour days at a desk and had pretty much accepted my lower back was just going to hurt. Lucas fixed that in about four sessions. I now go monthly just to stay ahead of it.
Finding someone who understands all three triathlon disciplines and how they interact with each other in the body is rare. Lucas gets it. My recovery weeks are genuinely different now.
Saw Lucas before my biggest cycling sportive of the year. Felt looser than I have in years on the day. His pre-event prep is not just a relax — it is properly calibrated to the sport.
Ran a PB at London Marathon after three sessions. He finds the cause, not just the symptom.
Fixed my chronic lower back pain in four sessions. Now I go monthly to stay ahead of it.
Rare to find someone who understands how triathlon training loads the body. Genuinely different recovery.
FAQ
For active people training 3 or more times per week, monthly sessions maintain optimal tissue health. During heavy training blocks — marathon build-up or pre-race periods — fortnightly sessions are more effective. For injury rehabilitation, a course of 3 to 6 sessions spaced 7 to 10 days apart typically produces the best results.
The session begins with a brief assessment covering your training history, injury background, and current concerns. Treatment then focuses on the areas that need attention most. You will be asked to undress to comfortable underwear and will be appropriately draped throughout. Most clients experience significant relief within the first session.
Yes, provided the acute phase has passed — typically 48 to 72 hours after injury onset. Sports massage accelerates soft tissue recovery, reduces scar tissue formation, and restores movement. For recent injuries, I will assess the tissue and adapt the treatment accordingly. Always mention any injuries when booking.
I recommend booking your first session 6 to 8 weeks before race day, then weekly or fortnightly during the final build. Your last deep tissue session should be 7 to 10 days pre-race. A lighter pre-event preparation session 24 to 48 hours before the marathon is beneficial and will not leave you sore on race day.
I practise at UNTIL, 111 Charing Cross Road, Soho — 5 minutes from Tottenham Court Road station. Sessions are available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. Evening and early morning slots book quickly so I recommend booking at least a week in advance for regular appointments.
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Lucas Ferreira Sports Massage • 111 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DT
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