Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage in Edmonton
A more focused treatment using deeper pressure to release areas of persistent tension and help your body feel freer, lighter, and more at ease.
From $105 · 45 min
“Real relief lives in the deeper layers. This is where lasting change begins.”
About Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is often misunderstood. People assume it means more pain, more bruising, or a treatment you have to grit your teeth through. At Oasis, we take a more considered approach, using slow, deliberate techniques to address persistent muscle tension while respecting your comfort.
Your therapist may use their hands, thumbs, forearms, or elbows to work with muscles and surrounding connective tissue. Depending on your needs, treatment may incorporate myofascial techniques, assisted stretching, and active inhibition techniques, where you gently contract a muscle before relaxing it. Diaphragmatic breathwork may also be woven throughout, coordinating movements and techniques with your breathing rhythm.
Whether you spend long hours at a desk, have a physically demanding routine, or notice recurring tightness after activity, your session begins with understanding what brings you in. Your therapist will discuss your concerns and assess the areas that need attention before selecting an approach suited to you.
Throughout your massage, the pace and pressure are adjusted to how you respond. You're encouraged to ask for changes or pause at any time. There is no need to push through sharp pain or tolerate more pressure than feels right. Your comfort helps guide the treatment from beginning to end.
Your First Visit
What to expect.
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A conversation about your specific areas of tension, your history with massage, and your pressure tolerance before the session begins.
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Slow, focused strokes using thumbs, forearms, and elbows to work through deeper muscle layers.
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Multiple pressure check-ins throughout the session so your therapist can calibrate to your comfort.
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Some areas may feel tender during the session but should not feel sharp or cause you to hold your breath.
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Mild soreness in the treated areas for twelve to twenty-four hours after the session is normal and resolves quickly.
Benefits
Why choose deep tissue.
Breaks up chronic tension patterns in the shoulders, neck, and lower back that lighter massage cannot reach.
Improves range of motion by releasing adhesions in the fascia and connective tissue.
Helps manage chronic pain conditions when used as part of a consistent treatment plan.
Reduces muscle stiffness for people who sit for extended periods at work.
Supports faster recovery for athletes and active individuals between training sessions.
Complements other treatments like chiropractic care or physiotherapy by addressing soft tissue restrictions.
Common Questions
Deep Tissue Massage FAQ.
Deep tissue massage at Oasis in Edmonton starts at $105 for a forty-five-minute session. Sixty minutes is $125, seventy-five minutes is $152, and ninety minutes is $178.
It should not feel painful. You may feel productive discomfort as your therapist works through tight tissue, but sharp or burning pain means the pressure needs to come down. Your therapist will check in regularly and adjust based on your feedback.
For chronic back pain, most clients see the best results with sessions every one to two weeks for the first four to six weeks, then transitioning to every two to four weeks for maintenance. Your therapist will recommend a plan based on your specific situation.
Deep tissue focuses specifically on reaching deeper muscle layers using slow, sustained pressure. Therapeutic massage is more adaptive. Your therapist may blend deep tissue techniques with stretching, trigger point work, or lighter strokes depending on what your body needs during that particular session.
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