Most men prefer deep tissue massage. David's default massage style is typically deep and slow unless you or his intuition specify differently. Deep tissue massage is designed to release chronic patterns that become stuck due to extended muscle tension and emotional stress. Acupressure and rubbing muscles across the grain are also techniques used. Deep tissue massage is also used to help break up and eliminate scar tissue left from a wound or surgery. Sometimes soreness can occur the following day from deep tissue work so it is highly recommended that you drink plenty of water after a deep tissue massage to offset the possibility.
Benefits of deep tissue massage is to clear muscle fibers of knots and toxins while releasing deeply-held patterns of tension often caused by stress or un-expressed emotions. This massage can be profoundly relaxing and afterwards you should refrain from vigorous activity.