Not all “deep” massage is created equal. While many people ask for deep tissue when they really mean deep pressure, the two couldn’t be more different. True deep tissue work isn’t about how hard a therapist can press—it’s about how precisely they can listen. Rooted in orthopedic understanding and nervous system awareness, it’s a therapeutic art form that goes beyond sensation to create lasting change. In fact, what many tight, tense bodies need isn’t more pressure—it’s less.