Regain Your Edge. Recover Your Peace.

Welcome to Aterfa.

Derived from the Swedish word återfå, meaning to regain, to recover, to get back, Aterfa offers personalised bodywork and massage in East London for recovery, mobility, and mental wellbeing.

Modern life places heavy demands on the body and mind. Whether shaped by sport, long hours at a desk, physical work, or daily stress, each treatment is tailored to help relieve tension, support recovery, and restore a greater sense of ease, with selected wellbeing experiences also available for the workplace.

By combining anatomical understanding with targeted bodywork, Aterfa supports athletic fatigue, postural strain, muscular tension, and mental overload, helping you move more freely and return to life feeling restored.

About Aterfa
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Book an Appointment

Booking is simple. Choose a time that suits you and begin with the treatment track that feels closest to your needs.

If it is your first visit, please select Aterfa Bodywork – First Appointment, so your session can begin with a more tailored consultation and treatment.

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What Clients Are Saying

  • Enjoyed staying relaxed and focused on the breathing and let you do the work.

    I feel really good after the massage. I suffer from pretty bad lower back pain so always afraid after a massage that it could've made it worse, but it wasn't the case. I managed to relax but not totally pass out. I feel like what you do in the beginning with the breathing together is quite good. The pressure is quite good, tight but not too tight. I loved it! I was aching a lot on my shoulders and arms from having coached so much lately so that also really helped to alleviate.

    Fab, Tennis Coach

  • Everything was amazing.

    I had an incredible session! Immediately after the therapy, I felt deeply relaxed. While I had some expected tenderness in the tighter areas of my back where the pressure was focused, it was the 'good' kind of release. I slept soundly that night, and the next day I felt amazing! It really felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

    Cristina, Tattoo Artist

  • An intuitive presence with great touch.

    I feel much more grounded and physically aligned. The most notable change was in my lower back, where the dull ache I’ve been experiencing has subsided into a much more manageable sensation. Beyond the physical, I noticed my stress levels dropped significantly. I felt a sense of 'quiet' in my mind that lasted well into the next day. My sleep quality also improved! I fell asleep much faster than usual and didn't experience the typical tossing and turning. It was a very restorative experience for both my body and my headspace.

    Yifan, Data Analyst & Cyclist

  • Extremely at ease mentally, relaxed, had a very good night of sleep.

    It was my first such complete professional massage hence cannot compare the experience. There was no moment I felt uncomfortable, consequent steps during the massage were explained or notified. Jo was calm, focused and empathetic. Thank you so much!

    Jan, Artisan Picture Framer

  • The breathing patters in it helped me focus on my breath.

    I felt like the tightness and inflammation I was feeling in my body went down after the massage. It was more noticeable on my legs and feet, which was amazing as that's where I was feeling the most tense. I also felt super relaxed, and slightly taller because of the stretch! The sleep was really good that evening as well.

    Natalia, Project Manager

  • I love a massage, and this didn't disappoint.

    It was extremely relaxing. I felt a lot less stiff after, especially in my neck and legs. The feeling it left me with the increased blood flow in the skin was amazing. With Jo's setup and her relaxed attitude, the experience was enjoyable from beginning to end. She was also attentive to know if the pressure was good throughout. I have had massages in the past where I've come away feeling very oily. This didn't happen with Jo, which was great.

    Nat, Film Director

  • I fell asleep almost as soon as I got home.

    I had a nap for about half an hour to an hour and woke up feeling very good which I don't usually if I sleep in the day. I also slept well the night after and woke up feeling very well - again, quite unusual. I also liked how you and the space were very switched on and prepared, and I thought I might feel uncomfortable about my body but I was able to forget about that, which is good!

    Hilary, Journalist