Daniel Morrissey, LMT; Expert in Deep Tissue and Swedish Relaxation Massage, Portland OR
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Deep Tissue Massage


Deep Tissue Massage is a form of massage that focuses on releasing the bodies deep myofascial restrictions of muscles, tendon and ligaments addressing deep-seated muscle pains. The purpose is to "unstick" the fibers of a muscle while releasing deeply-held patterns of tension, removing toxins, while relaxing and soothing the muscle. It is both corrective and therapeutic.  Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, you should feel better than ever within a day or two.  Like other types of massage, deep tissue is most beneficial when undertaken on a regular basis, so that therapist and client can work together to correct long term problems, relax the body, and prevent injury. 

Why get a Deep Tissue Massage ?  it feels good and it is beneficial to your health. When muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. A deep-tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue, loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. Because many toxins are released, it's important to drink plenty of water after a deep-tissue session to help eliminate these toxins from the body.

Relaxation / Deep Pressure Massage


Relaxation Massage (Swedish) traditional Swedish relaxation massage is for muscular tension and stress relief. Swedish massage uses long, gliding movements followed by various techniques of light to deep pressure to relax tense muscles, improve circulation, release toxins and promote harmony and balance.  If you've experienced it before you know how incredibly relaxing it really is, if you haven't experienced it, you haven't lived.  Give it a try, you deserve it !
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