Welcome to
Orchard Sports Massage
Proudly established over a decade ago in Welwyn Garden City, Orchard Sports Massage supports clients from across Hertfordshire, from high-performance athletes to those with quieter, less active routines.
Over the years, we’ve helped people manage pain, improve movement, recover from injury, and reconnect with a body that feels steadier and more capable.
We take a grounded, whole-person approach to treatment.
Wellness isn’t just about easing discomfort; it’s about understanding how your body responds to stress, training, work, and the patterns you carry through everyday life. When those pieces are seen clearly, treatment becomes much more effective.
Every session is tailored to what your body needs on the day. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with ongoing tension, or simply wanting to move and feel better, we offer clear, skilled care that supports your long-term wellbeing, not just short-term relief.
Our aim is simple: to help you feel supported, resilient, and more at ease in your body, with improvements you can actually feel in the way you move through your day.
Treatment Room
This space was created with intention, care, and a genuine commitment to your wellbeing. Every corner was thought through with my clients in mind - a place that feels calm, professional, and instantly grounding the moment you walk in. It’s more than a clinic; it’s a space designed to put your body and nervous system at ease before your treatment even begins.
Every detail has been shaped to create a calm, welcoming environment where you can settle, breathe, and feel supported. This is a place where your needs are listened to, your treatment is tailored to you, and you’re held with expertise and genuine care. My hope is that you leave feeling not only better in your body, but more connected, steady, and at home within yourself.
A bit about me
ANCA BRATU
I began my journey in sports and remedial massage therapy, but my clients have truly been my greatest teachers. Their challenges, questions, and stories have shaped the way I work and encouraged me to keep learning so I can support them better.
Over the years, I’ve trained in pregnancy massage, ScarWork therapy, oncology massage, myofascial release, and I continue to stay curious and invested in anything that helps people feel more at home in their bodies.
I’m especially fascinated by the mind-body connection — how neuroscience, epigenetics, and psychology influence the way we heal, move, and recover. I’m always reading, researching, and exploring new approaches so my work can meet the whole person, not just the symptom.
Movement is a big part of who I am. Whether it’s a long walk, Olympic weightlifting, or gymnastics, I understand what it feels like to test your limits, rebuild strength, and discover what your body is capable of. One of my favourite places is The Training Zone in Welwyn Garden City — the people, the energy, and the sense of community there inspire me every single day.
And when I’m not working or moving, I’m usually travelling. I love exploring new places, cultures, and perspectives — there’s always something to learn from the world.
…So yes, catch me if you can.
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Events & Clients
Although we specialise in treating private clients, we are also regularly employed as soft tissue therapists for leading sports teams and major events. Our experience includes Be Fit London, The London Marathon in association with the British Heart Foundation, Nike Epic Training, the London to Cambridge Challenge, the Thames Path Challenge, the Hever Castle Triathlon, the 2015 Argentinian Rugby World Cup team, Palantir Technologies and Young Lives vs Cancer.
