How to prepare for and give a deep tissue massage

A deep tissue massage takes preparation for a massage therapist. Now, let's be clear on what a deep tissue is. It could be painful for some. Don't confuse the deep-tissue massage with just a good firm massage. As opposed to getting a deep tissue or as opposed to getting, like, a feather massage which is very light, you might want more pressure. A deep tissue really gets into the muscle tissue. It really digs in. It can be very painful. Learn the art of giving massage in this health how-to video.

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Melisa Brown is a licensed massage therapist specializing in Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Pre-Natal Massages for expecting mothers, Post Mastectomy Massages, and more. Brown was trained at the Educating Hands School of Massage in Miami, and the Institute of Thai Massage in New Jersey. She is currently a teacher at the Educating Hands School of Massage.