Pavel Kozlov
Lead Massage Specialist & Founder, INTUNE Holistic Massage
Pavel is a certified massage therapist specializing in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), therapeutic bodywork, Thai massage, and post-surgical scar remodeling.
Holding internationally recognized British medical-standard qualifications (iTEC) alongside advanced training from elite schools in Switzerland and Thailand, Pavel combines precise clinical technique with a deeply tailored approach. His practice focuses on resolving complex circulatory and musculoskeletal issues, restoring mobility, and supporting post-surgery recovery.
Pavel’s practice is built on true personalization and the luxury of unhurried time. Rejecting rushed, assembly-line routines, he uses targeted, evidence-informed bodywork to help clients regulate their nervous system, recover from occupational burnout, and restore lasting structural balance.
Academic Foundations & Professional Credentials
🇬🇧 Lymphatic Drainage Massage - Certification, VTCT / ITEC (United Kingdom)
VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD) | Intercollege / University of Nicosia (January - June 2026)
- Structure & Requirements: 100-hour curriculum specializing in lymphatic anatomy, fluid mechanics, and practical application of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
- Clinical Hours & Testing: Fulfilled through 12 hours of graded clinical case studies, theoretical exam covering anatomy and pathology requirements, and a practical test evaluated on-site by a visiting international examiner from the United Kingdom.
- Grade: Merit
🇬🇧 Holistic Massage - Certification, VTCT / ITEC (United Kingdom)
VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage | Intercollege / University of Nicosia (October 2024-June 2025)
- Structure & Requirements: A regulated 100-hour European/UK framework qualification covering Anatomy and Physiology, Holistic Massage application, and Professional Conduct.
- Clinical Hours & Examination: Requirements included 20 hours of documented clinical case studies alongside international board exams covering theoretical knowledge, anatomy and practical application evaluated by a visiting international examiner from the United Kingdom.
- Grade: Merit
🇨🇭 Advanced Myofascial, Deep Tissue & Sports Mobilizations
Pavel’s signature approach to deep tissue work is fundamentally anchored in the advanced structural methodologies of the International Massage Academy of Switzerland (IMAS). Studying directly under Marey El Hamouly, the academy's founder, he masterfully blends these precise Swiss biomechanical principles with his broader orthopedic training to engineer a highly customized, adaptive treatment style.
Deep Tissue Massage Therapy (16-Hour Intensive) | International Massage Academy of Switzerland (IMAS) – Sept 2024
- Curriculum & Mechanics: Completed direct hands-on study under the IMAS General Director, focusing on advanced therapist ergonomics, gravitational body weight distribution, and the prevention of structural soft tissue injuries.
- Technical Focus: Precise identification and clinical management of trigger points, myofascial muscle knots, and underlying soft tissue dysfunctions.
Advanced Deep Tissue Massage - 3D (16-Hour Intensive) | International Massage Academy of Switzerland (IMAS) – Sept 2024
Technical Focus: Advanced study in joint and structural body mobilization techniques, applying multi-dimensional deep pressure variables for targeted therapeutic and medical case management.
Sports Massage Therapy (16-Hour Intensive) | International Massage Academy of Switzerland (IMAS) – Nov 2025
- Technical Focus: Application of precise vascular and muscular recovery techniques designed for athletic performance maintenance, localized circulatory enhancement, and rapid soft tissue decompression.
🌿 Advanced Practical Workshops & Specialized Clinical Training
Fascial Plasticity | Irene Terauda – International Massage Training Camp (Cesenatico, Italy) – 2025
Format: Intensive, 2-day practical workshop focusing on advanced hands-on manual techniques designed to reorganize and restore mobility to the body's connective tissue network.- Clinical Scope: Active participation in live clinical problem-solving and real-time case assessments. Gained specialized practical training in manual tissue manipulation, restoring systemic mobility via targeted fascia-level adjustments, and releasing scar tissue through precision fascial manipulation techniques.
Figure 1: Advanced clinical immersion into Fascial Plasticity at the International Massage Training Camp in Cesenatico, Italy (2025). Practitioners collaborating in real-time to analyze and execute precision fascial plasticity techniques.
🇺🇸 Advanced Soft Tissue Mobilizations | Coach Kasie (USA)
Certifications in Regional Soft Tissue Mobilization:
- Head & Neck Soft Tissue Mobilizations (June 2024)
- Shoulder Soft Tissue Mobilizations (July 2024)
- Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Soft Tissue Mobilizations (September 2024)
Scope: Completed via an intensive, highly detailed online clinical curriculum led by Kasie Tedrick, MTI, CSCS. The coursework provides comprehensive, advanced training in biomechanical assessment and targeted manual therapy protocols for complex pathologies affecting the shoulder/rotator cuff, the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, and cranio-cervical segments.
🇹🇭 Traditional Eastern Structural & Somatic Modalities
Foundation of Thai Massage (Level 1 – 30 Hours) | Elina Elia, Hammock Wellness Center (Limassol, Cyprus) / Approved by the Thai Ministry of Education – May 2024
- The Mentorship: Studied under the direct guidance of Elina Elia, Pavel's core teacher and initial guide into the professional massage world.
- Curriculum Scope: Comprehensive study of authentic, state-approved traditional Thai medical energy pathways, passive orthopedic lines, and foundational structural body mechanics.
Thai Massage Enhancement (Level 2 – 30 Hours) | Elina Elia, Hammock Wellness Center (Limassol, Cyprus) / Approved by the Thai Ministry of Education – March 2025
- Technical Focus: Advanced clinical variations, complex positioning protocols, and deep orthopedic stretches designed to unlock tight skeletal lines and enhance global joint mobility.
Flow, Advanced Stretching Techniques & Introduction to Wùo Taï (Osteo-Dance) | Felipe Luz (Paphos, Cyprus) – Associated APENB No. 2673 – June 2025
- Structure: A 17-hour advanced somatic immersion accredited by the Asociación Profesional Española de Naturopatía y Bioterapia (APENB).
- Technical Focus: Integration of dynamic fascial stretching with rhythmic osteopathic structural movement principles to safely decompress the joint capsules and nervous system.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- Systemic Lymphatic Dynamics & Fluid Clearance: Precision MLD to optimize venous return, reduce localized swelling, accelerate post-surgical healing, and support metabolic waste filtration.
- Post-Operative Scar Remodeling: Non-invasive mechanical tissue manipulation to release myofascial restrictions, flatten scar tissue architecture, and restore baseline mobility to deep fascial planes.
- Autonomic Nervous System Down-Regulation: Strategic, light-touch neural decompression specifically engineered to quiet hyper-reactive sympathetic nervous systems, alleviating the physiological symptoms of chronic executive burnout.
- Orthopedic Myofascial Decompression: Targeted structural work to resolve chronic muscular knots, postural distortions, and occupational tension typical of high-pressure corporate environments.
Prior Academic & Corporate Background
Before transitioning full-time into clinical somatic therapies, Pavel spent years in the corporate sector focusing on the deeply human aspects of web technologies. Guided by a natural gift for empathy and a passion for design, he specialized in User Experience (UX), spending countless hours researching, designing, and building digital products. This firsthand technical background gives him an intimate, precise understanding of the immense physical toll that executive tech stress, prolonged desk-bound postures, and screen-intensive careers place on the human nervous system.
For Pavel, this transition was not a radical disruption, but an elegant elevation of his core values. He simply shifted his focus from optimizing the digital experience to restoring the human experience—following an intuitive path dedicated to deep empathy, somatic healing, and genuine heart-centered care.
- MBA in Marketing Management – Maastricht School of Management
- Bachelor of Science in Banking – University of Nicosia
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