There simply isn’t enough time in a general full-back or upper-body massage to properly work through all those layers and reach the deeper tissue that is causing a specific problem—even with a 90-minute or 120-minute session if we’re trying to cover too much of the body.
It takes time to gradually work through and soften those layers so we can get deeper without causing extreme pain. Trying to force through those layers that quickly is going to cause an unbearable amount of pain and do literally no good.
That’s one of the reasons I use Site-Specific Deep Tissue Massage. Instead of trying to cover too much of the body at once, we spend our time working specifically on your primary problem area.
As we make progress, we can then broaden the scope and work on other muscles and areas that are contributing to the problem.
Definitely. Every session is tailored to the client on how their body presents that day.
We check in each time, and I adjust the techniques, pressure, and areas of focus accordingly. You are not receiving a cookie-cutter routine that is repeated every time.
Also, pressure varies throughout the massage. I adjust it as needed to release the muscle, not just press harder. My goal is to release the muscle as comfortably and effectively as possible.
Sometimes. Most health conditions do not automatically mean you cannot receive massage, but they may affect how the session is performed.
That is why I ask about your health history, current symptoms, medications, recent injuries, surgeries, and anything your doctor has told you to avoid. Depending on the situation, I may adjust the pressure, positioning, techniques, or areas worked.
In some circumstances, it may be best to postpone the session or have you check with your physician first. The goal is to make sure the massage is safe, appropriate, and helpful for where your body is that day.
Yes. Mild soreness can occur, particularly after deeper or more focused work. It can feel similar to post-workout soreness and generally settles within a few days.
After your session, I provide a simple, post-massage recovery routine tailored to the work that was performed. Following these simple recovery guidelines can help your body recover more quickly from post-massage soreness.
Many aches and body pains. Therapeutic massage can help alleviate common muscle-related aches, tensions, and pains throughout the body.
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I tell people to come in as their budget allows. If your budget allows for once a week, that’s awesome. Your recovery can progress much, much faster.
If your budget doesn’t allow you to come in that often, that’s okay. However, it’s best to keep in mind that the longer the gap between sessions, the more ground we may need to cover again, which takes a considerable amount of time before we can progress toward the true root of the problem.
Swedish massage is all about calming the mind and body. It is steady and flowing, using specific techniques to help get you to that state of calm.
Deep tissue, on the other hand, is a more targeted approach. I pull from a multitude of techniques as needed, focusing on specific areas of tension to release the muscles that are the root causes of the problem as easily and quickly as possible.
Yes, you can. That is exactly what deep tissue and site-specific deep tissue are specifically designed to do.
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You and I will sit down and go over what you want to have done. I will explain in detail how I approach massage and how I plan to address the muscle problems you’re experiencing. This process takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes, so first-time clients should budget their time accordingly.
I will also show you the muscles involved on the computer so you have a better understanding of what we’re working on, the process, and how it all works.
If you have questions, you can ask them before we begin, during the massage, or after the session.
No. You do not have to undress at all. I can work through clothing and still assess the muscles by touch to locate areas of tightness and tension.
If you are comfortable undressing, proper draping is always used, and only the area being worked on is uncovered.
The longer the session, the more I can get done. I recommend a 90-minute session for both new and long-term clients.
I specifically price the 90-minute session to make it more affordable because it gives me enough time to properly warm the muscle tissue before progressing into deeper work. Regardless of the area being addressed, warming the tissue takes time.
A shorter session can be beneficial, but a 90-minute session gives me much more time to release the area that is causing you the most pain. This, of course, will give you the best possible results.