Deep Tissue Massage
For chronic tension, post-injury rehab, and bodies that need real pressure — not relaxation work disguised as therapy.
What deep tissue actually is
Deep tissue work targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue — the layers that don’t release under spa-pressure relaxation work. The pressure is meaningful, the pace is slower, and the focus is on a specific complaint rather than a full-body smooth-over. It is not “the same massage but harder.” It’s a different kind of work entirely.
Who this is for
- People with chronic neck, shoulder, or low-back tension that doesn’t loosen with stretching alone
- Desk workers and developers carrying shoulder/upper-back load
- Athletes mid-training or post-injury, returning to function
- Anyone who’s had “deep tissue” elsewhere and felt like it wasn’t actually deep
What to expect
Most deep tissue sessions in the studio start with a brief conversation — where it hurts, what aggravates it, how long it’s been there. From there it’s targeted: I work on the specific complaint area first, with broader strokes through related muscle groups to integrate the work. Pressure is yours to dial — say “lighter” or “deeper” any time and I’ll adjust without ego about it.
You may feel sore the next day, especially if it’s been a while. That’s normal. Hydrate and sleep is the recovery protocol; nothing fancier.
Booking
- 60-minute Signature Therapeutic Session — $100
- 90-minute Ultimate Healing Experience — $140
Related modalities
If deep tissue isn’t quite the right fit, you may want to look at:
- Neuromuscular Trigger Point — for specific knot release rather than broad muscle work
- Myofascial Release — for connective-tissue restriction rather than muscle tension
- Sports Massage — if the complaint is training-related