Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take clothes off for deep tissue massage?

We always say “undress to your comfort level”. Regardless of your choice you will be covered at all times except for the area we are currently working on. Private areas will always be covered.

Ladies: if you prefer to keep your bra on this is okay. Keep in mind if your focus area is the upper/mid back that this will restrict access to those muscles. A suggestion for this is to wear a bra with a clip in the back, simply unclip in the back for us to have access to those muscles.

Do massage therapists change sheets between clients?

We change out our sheets for every client. Every client will have fresh, clean 100% bamboo sheets for maximum comfort.

What happens when you get a deep tissue massage?
Deep tissue massage does not always mean a massage with deep pressure.

When you get a deep tissue massage your therapist will gradually work into the deeper layers of muscle searching for adhesions, knots and areas of tension. Through the use of various techniques your therapist will attempt to release the tension so you can return to pain free movement.

When should I get a deep tissue massage?

If you experience pain or discomfort ONLY while moving in a certain way or while at rest then it is likely that some of your muscles are out of balance. If you have reached the point of pain during movement then it is past time for a deep tissue massage.

What is the difference between sports massage and deep massage?

The differences between sports massage and deep massage are very few. For the sports massage the goal will be to optimize and maintain the clients musculature in order for them to have maximum performance in their sport. This process may involve deep massage pressure along with other techniques depending on the client’s sport.

Deep massage refers to the pressure the therapist applies to the muscles during the session, any session including sports massage.

What is sports massage good for?

Sports massage is good for any athletes, bodybuilders, martial artists, triathletes, etc, who wish to maintain or improve performance during intense training and competition.

Sports massage can accelerate recovery and reduce the risk of injury, allowing an athlete to continue enjoying their sport without pain or discomfort and to ensure maximum performance.

How do I know if I need a sports massage?
You will know if you need a sports massage when certain movements start to cause pain or discomfort, or if you feel your performance is suffering due to a decrease in active range of motion. Soft tissue injury like a muscle strain or sprain can be treated with sports massage over time to ensure a faster recovery.

What is the difference between massage therapy and therapeutic massage?

Massage therapy is another name for manual therapy. Manual therapy is when a therapist manually treats a clients muscles in order to achieve a positive outcome.

Therapeutic massage = medical massage.

Therapeutic massage is massage(manual therapy) with the goal of healing or restoring pain free movement.

What happens during a therapeutic massage?

During a therapeutic massage the therapist will determine which muscle groups are out of balance and attempt to restore balance through deep tissue techniques, pin & stretch techniques and active release techniques. Therapeutic massage is massage with a positive medical outcome as the goal.

What is the difference between a deep tissue massage and a therapeutic massage?

Deep tissue massage is more of a technique and therapeutic massage is more of a philosophy.

Deep tissue massage is one of the tools used during a therapeutic massage.

What is therapeutic vs deep massage?

Therapeutic massage seeks to heal or restore balance in the muscles. Deep massage refers to the amount of pressure the therapist can apply during the therapeutic massage work.