David holds a certification in Deep Tissue massage from the Body Electric School. Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. The strokes are slow, deep and often localized. Deep tissue massage is designed to release chronic patterns that become stuck due to extended muscle tension and emotional stress. Acupressure and rubbing muscles across the grain are also techniques used. Deep tissue massage is also used to help break up and eliminate scar tissue left from a wound or surgery. Sometimes soreness can occur the following day from deep tissue work so it is highly recommended that you drink plenty of water after a deep tissue massage to offset the possibility.
Benefits of deep tissue massage is to clear muscle fibers of knots and toxins while releasing deeply-held patterns of tension. This massage can be profoundly relaxing and afterwards you should refrain from vigorous activity.