Deep tissue massage uses focused, sustained pressure to reach the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Sessions target chronic tension, restore range of motion, and give your nervous system a chance to actually let go — not just get quieter for an hour.
Swedish uses long, flowing strokes to help you fully relax; deep tissue slows the strokes and increases pressure to reach the muscles underneath. Same table, different intention.
It should feel like productive pressure — a 'so-good-it-hurts' feeling, not sharp pain. Tell your therapist immediately if pressure feels wrong; they'll adjust.
Some mild next-day tenderness is normal, similar to a workout. Hydrating well and a warm shower usually clears it within 24 hours.
Once every 3–4 weeks is a common maintenance cadence. For an active flare-up, your therapist may suggest closer sessions for a few weeks, then space out.
Real-time availability across every Amoterra therapist.
Also serving deep tissue clients at our Townsend studio.