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Deep Tissue vs. Deep Pressure: Why Depth is More Than Just Force
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.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
3 days ago4 min read


Why I Don’t Offer Short Sessions — And Why 90 Minutes Is Just the Beginning
In a world that moves fast, we’ve grown used to expecting quick fixes—rapid relief, shorter wait times, instant results. But healing doesn’t follow the pace of modern life. It takes time. It unfolds in layers. And when it comes to the body, the soul, and the sacred relationship between the two, true restoration can’t be rushed.
At Within Arms Reach, you’re invited back to that rhythm.

Jody Valkyrie | Healing Artist
Jul 124 min read
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