Massage Therapy
Your visit, end to end
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01
Welcome & quick consult
Your senior therapist reviews your notes, checks contraindications and confirms the plan.
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02
Treatment
The protocol is delivered start-to-finish, calibrated in real time to how your skin / body is responding.
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Aftercare brief
You leave with a written aftercare summary and a re-book recommendation if relevant.
At a glance
- Duration
- Approximately 60 minutes
- Price
- £78
- Suitable for
- All clients carrying muscular tension or tightness
- Patch test
- Not required
- Downtime
- None — mild tenderness possible for a day or so
Who It's For
Deep tissue massage suits anyone whose muscles feel tight, knotted or fatigued and who wants more than a light, relaxing treatment. It is especially welcome if your daily routine puts strain on your body.
- Those who spend long hours at a desk or hunched over a screen
- Anyone with persistent tightness across the shoulders, neck or lower back
- Active people and gym-goers recovering from training
- Clients who find lighter massage doesn't quite reach the tension
- Anyone seeking a firmer, more therapeutic pressure
- People wanting to ease everyday physical stress and restore mobility
Why Deep Tissue Massage
Tension has a habit of settling into the deeper layers of muscle, where lighter, more soothing techniques simply don't reach. Deep tissue massage uses slow, deliberate strokes and sustained pressure to work into those layers, helping to ease tight areas and encourage a greater sense of physical freedom.
Beyond the immediate relief, many clients value how a regular deep tissue treatment supports their overall wellbeing. By giving the body dedicated time to unwind, it can help you feel looser, lighter and more comfortable as you move through your week.
At By Shiva, every session is shaped around you. We listen to where you're holding tension and adjust our pressure and pace accordingly, so the treatment always feels purposeful rather than punishing — firm, focused and tailored to what your body needs.
How It Works
Your therapist combines firm, sustained pressure with slow strokes that follow the direction of the muscle fibres. Working methodically through areas of tightness, they target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to help release knots and ease tension.
Pressure is always communicated and adjusted throughout. Deep tissue work can feel intense in places, but it should never be unbearable — your comfort guides the depth, so you stay relaxed while the muscles do the work of letting go.
Your Appointment, Step by Step
From the moment you arrive, your session is calm, considered and built around your comfort. Here's what to expect from start to finish.
- We begin with a short consultation to discuss any areas of tension, discomfort or particular focus, along with your preferred level of pressure.
- You'll be shown to a private, warm treatment room and given time to settle comfortably on the massage couch.
- Your therapist starts with broader, warming strokes to prepare the muscles before moving into deeper, more targeted work.
- Using firm pressure and slow techniques, they work methodically through tight areas, checking in with you on pressure throughout.
- The session winds down with gentler strokes to soothe the worked muscles and ease you back to a relaxed state.
- You'll be given a moment to rest before getting up, along with simple aftercare guidance to carry you through the next day or two.
In the Treatment Room
The room is warm, calm and private, with soft lighting and a comfortable heated couch designed to help you relax from the outset. You'll feel firm, steady pressure as your therapist works through the deeper muscle layers — some areas of tension may feel intense as they release, which is entirely normal.
Throughout the treatment your therapist stays attentive to your comfort, inviting you to speak up if the pressure feels too much or too light. Many clients find the experience deeply grounding, leaving the room feeling looser, calmer and noticeably more at ease.
What to Expect Afterwards
Deep tissue massage often brings both immediate ease and benefits that build with regular treatments. Here's a sense of the timeline.
- Straight after: a relaxed, sometimes weightless feeling, with worked areas feeling looser and more mobile.
- First 24-48 hours: mild tenderness in deeply worked muscles is common and usually settles quickly.
- Within a few days: many clients notice easier movement and a welcome reduction in everyday tightness.
- With regular sessions: a cumulative sense of relief, improved comfort and better-managed muscular tension over time.
Aftercare
A few simple steps will help you get the most from your treatment and keep your muscles comfortable afterwards.
- Drink plenty of water over the following day to keep your body well hydrated.
- Rest where you can and avoid strenuous exercise for the rest of the day.
- Apply a warm compress to any tender areas if you feel mild soreness.
- Move gently and stretch lightly to help maintain the looseness you've gained.
- Avoid very hot baths immediately afterwards; a warm bath later can feel soothing.
- Listen to your body and allow worked muscles time to settle over the next day or two.
Safety & Suitability
Deep tissue massage is suitable for most people and does not require a patch test. During your consultation, please let us know about any injuries, recent surgery, skin conditions or areas of pain so your therapist can adapt the treatment safely and avoid any sensitive areas.
We recommend speaking to your GP before booking if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, blood-clotting concerns, severe varicose veins, or any acute injury or inflammation. If you feel unwell on the day of your appointment, please let us know so we can rearrange your session.
Frequently asked questions
Anything we have not covered? Call 07544 154415 or email and we will get back to you the same day.
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