Deep Tissue Massage
is a massage therapy technique that involves applying firm pressure and slow strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). Working slower to access each sub-layer allows tension spots to release and relax as you go deeper.
*This is not the same thing as deep pressure.
Deep tissue = slow, thorough, going layer by layer to access the deepest tissues, paying close attention to trigger points along the way.
Deep pressure = any type of massage that involves deep pressure. Pressure can range from therapist to therapist.
What to expect:
Lighter pressure and/or compression is generally applied at the start of your massage to warm up and prepare the muscles. Your therapist may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and/or forearms during a deep tissue massage. You may be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on tense areas.
*This is not the same thing as deep pressure.
Deep tissue = slow, thorough, going layer by layer to access the deepest tissues, paying close attention to trigger points along the way.
Deep pressure = any type of massage that involves deep pressure. Pressure can range from therapist to therapist.
What to expect:
Lighter pressure and/or compression is generally applied at the start of your massage to warm up and prepare the muscles. Your therapist may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and/or forearms during a deep tissue massage. You may be asked to breathe deeply as the massage therapist works on tense areas.
Our therapists individually have different pressure levels. If you are looking for a specific pressure, check out our pressure reference guide for our therapists to best match with a therapist that meets your needs!
Level 1 |
Your massage will involve light pressure and can include: Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, or Lymphatic Drainage *this is not deep tissue* |
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Level 2 |
Your massage will involve medium pressure *this is not deep tissue* |
• ALL STM |
Level 3 |
Your massage will involve medium pressure with deep pressure in focused areas |
• ALL STM |
Level 4 |
Your massage will involve deep pressure |
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Level 5 |
Your massage will involve very deep pressure |