Deep Tissue Massage

Deeper pressure, targeted techniques and focused relief for tired, tight muscles.

The Deep Tissue Massage is a full-body massage using ELEMIS products and techniques, designed for those who prefer a firmer massage or experience areas of built-up muscular tension and tightness.

Unlike a Swedish Massage, which primarily focuses on overall relaxation, Deep Tissue Massage uses slower movements, firmer pressure and more targeted techniques to work into areas of muscular tension while still creating an opportunity to completely switch off.

Your treatment is tailored to you, meaning particular attention can be given to the areas where you hold the most tension while still providing a complete full-body massage experience.

What does the treatment include?

Your treatment begins with a consultation to discuss how your body is feeling, any areas of tension or discomfort, your preferred pressure and the areas you would particularly like me to focus on or avoid.

You’ll then be given privacy to get comfortable on the treatment bed before your massage begins.

Back

Particular attention is given to the back, neck and shoulders — common areas for muscular tightness and everyday tension.

A combination of deeper massage movements and targeted techniques are used to work into areas of tension and help tight, tired muscles feel more relaxed.

ELEMIS Musclease Active Body Oil is used throughout the back massage, with ELEMIS Instant Refreshing Gel incorporated to provide a refreshing finish to this area.

Back of the Legs

Firm massage techniques are worked through the backs of the legs, helping to ease muscular tension and provide a thorough massage to the larger muscle groups.

Front of the Legs

The treatment continues through the fronts of the legs using controlled, deeper movements, with pressure adapted according to your comfort.

Arms & Hands

The arms and hands are massaged to help release everyday muscular tension and complete the full-body experience.

Throughout your treatment, you will remain appropriately covered and comfortable, with only the area being massaged uncovered.

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage can help to:

• Ease muscular tightness and tension
• Target areas of built-up muscular tension
• Help tired and overworked muscles feel more relaxed
• Improve flexibility and ease of movement where muscular tightness is a contributing factor
• Encourage healthy circulation
• Provide more focused attention to areas that feel particularly tight
• Release everyday tension held through the back, neck and shoulders
• Promote physical relaxation and an overall sense of wellbeing
• Leave the body feeling looser and refreshed
• Provide a firmer alternative for clients who find Swedish Massage too light

Who is it perfect for?

Deep Tissue Massage is ideal if you prefer firmer pressure, regularly experience muscular tightness or feel like a lighter massage simply isn’t enough for you.

It’s particularly suited to people who carry a lot of tension through areas such as the back, neck and shoulders, as well as those whose muscles feel tired or tight from work, exercise or everyday life.

Although deeper techniques are used, the treatment is always adapted to your comfort. Deep tissue doesn’t mean the massage needs to be unbearably painful to be effective. Communication throughout your treatment allows the pressure to be adjusted to suit you.

If your main goal is gentle relaxation rather than deeper muscular work, the Swedish Massage may be the better choice.

For those who love firmer pressure and want their massage to feel that little bit more targeted, Deep Tissue is your go-to.