“DEEP Tissue” is one of those words that clients seem to like to use when it come to a real firm massage. That is oaky for them to use because that is what has been sold to them.. However “Deep tissue” is not a real a Real massage term it was first brought to the massage world via the “spa” industry to get Men into their places for a massage.  I really do not like that Term at all, due to the fact that even the most gentle massage can and does affect and effect the deeper tissues and connective tissue . The Massage therapist does not have to “DIG” into muscle tissue at all. We work so closely with the Central nervous system that “digging “Into the tissues just causes ‘the not good pain ” . Our job is to provide a caring peaceful environment for our clients not a environment of pain. Our clients need to feel secure… As Always it is your choice.. Here at SOHMAR we do teach the differance of what “DEEP TISSUE” and Deep to Firm Pressure is and how to educate their client on  it..