A Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper muscles to relieve chronic muscle tension and pain.

A deep tissue massage shares many characteristics as other massages, but the most noticeable difference is the massage therapist uses slower movements and applies a greater amount of pressure to the area being massaged.

The massage therapist focuses on one particular part of the body at a time, while applying pressure across the grain of the muscles rather than with the grain.

Stressed and tense muscles block the flow of oxygen and nutrients to them. The blockage of nutrients and oxygen combined with the retention of lactic acid leads to inflammation, pain and discomfort.

We work the muscle fibers to release any deeply rooted tension. As the muscle relaxes, increased circulation flushes the lactic acid from the tissue and delivers the necessary nutrients and oxygen the muscle needs to remain healthy.

It is common to be instructed by your massage therapist after a session to drink plenty of fluids to help flush toxins from your body.