It’s the most common request we hear at Jade Oasis Wellness : "I’d like a deep tissue massage, please. I have a lot of knots." But as experienced therapists, we often find ourselves asking a follow-up question: Do you actually want deep tissue, or are you just looking for deep relief? There is a big difference between the two, and choosing the wrong one can sometimes leave you feeling more "beat up" than "healed." Let’s break down what deep tissue really is—and whether it’s