Deep tissue massage targets the deeper muscles of the body. It’s important to note that deep tissue doesn’t always mean deep pressure. Valerie believes in working with your comfort level and avoiding the “pain is gain” concept. Instead, she focuses on addressing areas of “good pain” that feel beneficial to work out. Deep tissue massage techniques are commonly used in both Sports Massage and Medical Massage styles, targeting areas like “taut bands,” “scar tissue,” and “adhesions.”
Learn more about Valerie’s pelvic floor work. Benefits of pelvic floor work include:
  • Back pain
  • Postnatal recovery
  • Groin pulls or hip injuries
  • Incontinence from over exertion or childbirth

Learn more about Valerie’s scar tissue work. Through friction techniques Valerie can help break up scar tissue, changing the patterns of dysfunction.

Some Deep Tissue Techniques Valerie May Use

  • Myofascial release
  • Cross fiber friction
  • Longitudinal friction
  • Trigger point work
  • Pin and stretch
  • Counterstrain