What’s the problem with Deep Tissue?

Many Massage Therapists are faced with the problem of clients wanting “deep tissue” massage. Or they’re faced with colleagues who believe that massage requires a lot of pressure or needs to be painful to be therapeutic.

Will Deep Tissue Massages that bruise, help me heal? It hurts but does it help?

We therapists have all had clients come in with bruises all over them because some RMT or chiropractor thought they had to break up their ‘adhesions’ with a lot of force. One poor client kept going from one practitioner to another who would do these painful things to her until she finally figured out it wasn’t helping. I want to see the evidence that painful massage is necessary. At Aches Away, we assess and check in through the treatment to make sure we are staying within a therapeutic boundary with our patients.

But what do clients think about Deep Tissue Massage pressure?

What I can say is most clients wanted more pressure – they want to feel the “good pain”. But as the fitness industry promotes in an aggressive way: no pain no gain – Not true. Lots of individuals seek out this, thinking otherwise it isn’t worth time and effort. My thought is people are sometimes so disconnected from their bodies, have not much of body awareness as well that they seek out for pain as good to feel at least something in their bodies.

Aches Away Toronto: The best deep tissue massage in Downtown Toronto

You do not deserve to be deprived of your life because of pain that can be relieved by an expert deep tissue massage

Aches Away Toronto: The best deep tissue massage in Downtown Toronto

The Best Deep Tissue Massage In Toronto Downtown

At Aches Away Toronto our goal is to provide you with the most comfortable and caring experience while relieving your body from stress and pain. We understand that the mind and body are interconnected, so our treatments are focused on healing your pain as a whole. Our services include Massage Therapy, Acupuncture Treatments, Osteopathy Therapy, Naturopathy Therapy, Counseling, and Nutrition all under one roof.

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Relax & Relieve Your Pain

Feel Your Best Self

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Relax & Relieve Your Pain

Feel Your Best Self

You do not deserve to be deprived of your life because of pain that can be relieved by an expert deep tissue massage

There are major effects if you don't give your body a break, such as:

Serious health issues

Mobility is restricted.

Inability to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy life

Workplace consequences In some circumstances

Stop the pain and feel at ease with a well-deserved deep tissue massage

You do not deserve to be deprived of your life because of pain that can be relieved by an expert deep tissue massage

There are major effects if you don't give your body a break, such as:

Serious health issues

Mobility is restricted.

Inability to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy life

Workplace consequences In some circumstances

Stop the pain and feel at ease with a well-deserved deep tissue massage

Say goodbye to all of your pains once and for all with the best deep tissue massage by a RMT in Toronto

Get pain-free enjoyment of everyday activities:

Relax and unwind.

Get rid of headaches and migraines.

Relax your muscles and relieve your tension.

Relaxation and energy levels will be boosted.

Boost your immune system.

Enhance your sleep quality

Boost your mood

We've Got Your Back, Literally! Whatever Stress Or Pain You're Feeling, The Best Deep Tissue Massage Got You Covered!

Say goodbye to all of your pains once and for all with the best deep tissue massage by a RMT in Toronto

Get pain-free enjoyment of everyday activities:

Relax and unwind.

Relax your muscles and relieve your tension.

Relaxation and energy levels will be boosted.

Boost your mood

Enhance your sleep quality

Get rid of headaches and migraines.

Boost your immune system.

We've Got Your Back, Literally! Whatever Stress Or Pain You're Feeling, The Best Deep Tissue Massage Got You Covered!

Award Winning Health Services and RMT Massage Therapy in Toronto

Deep Tissue RMT's help solve these Pain problems

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Deep Effleurage

Deep effleurage is a type of massage that uses large, penetrating strokes using forearms or palms. It is often used to treat tension headaches, neck, back and shoulder pain, and fatigue. The therapist will work on the affected area using deep strokes in various directions for about 20 minutes

Petrissage

Petrissage is often performed using thumbs, palms, or flat hands against the grain (or perpendicular) of the muscle fibers. The practitioner will use varying pressures and speeds to target specific areas throughout your body. Petrissage can be helpful for conditions such as chronic neck or back pain, frozen shoulder, lower-back aches and pains, sports injuries, mental fatigue or even stress.

End Range Mobility and Flexibility Stretching

When it comes to deep tissue massage therapy ,mobility might be the most overlooked aspect of your recovery. Making sure all your joints are mobile where needed and stable where needed. This can be your best tool for injury prevention.

Muscle Stimulation Techniques

Tune into some of our favorite muscle stimulation techniques to get them primed for activity and performance. We use high energy techniques like tapotement and frictions to make sure the blood is pumping through your muscles.

Myofascial Release Therapy

Myofascial refers to the connective tissue between your muscles. Experiencing myofascial pain is no fun. Myofascial tissues, when stressed & overworked, house sensitivity and tightness in your muscles causing constant pain. Our trained massage therapists are here to help you relax & relieve your contracted muscles.

Instrument Assisted Technique

Here we bring out the tools of our trade that have been proven to improve performance. Cupping, Scraping, Flossing, Taping and Electric Stim are all fair game

Get Back On Your Feet With A little Help From your (Health Professional) Friends

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Book Your Appointment

Simply click the button below to book your appointment or feel free to message us to discuss the pain you are experiencing. We’ll be happy to assist you and get you on your way to a comforting and caring experience.

Select Your Massage

Select the massage that is right for you. We will suggest the best massage that targets your discomfort and pain. You can even add on to the massage to target your specific pain! Try our stretching add-on

Experience The Relief

Go ahead and smile, we know the feeling when your body feels brand new again. With all the aches and pains gone, you are sure to be celebrating with your friends and family.

You Are Gonna Love The Way You Feel After A Massage Therapy Session From Our RMTs.

Book Your Appointment

Select Your Massage

Select the massage that is right for you. We will suggest the best massage that targets your discomfort and pain.

Experience The Relief

Go ahead and smile, we know the feeling when your body feels brand new again. With all the aches and pains gone, you are sure to be celebrating with your friends and family.

You Are Gonna Love The Way You Feel After A Massage Therapy Session From Our RMTs.

We’ve Made Getting Started Pain Free & Super Easy

Book Your Appointment

Select Your Massage

Select the massage that is right for you. We will suggest the best massage that targets your discomfort and pain.

Experience The Relief

Go ahead and smile, we know the feeling when your body feels brand new again. With all the aches and pains gone, you are sure to be celebrating with your friends and family.

You Are Gonna Love The Way You Feel After A Massage Therapy Session From Our RMTs

Come Experience Why Our Patients Love Us So Much

Here’s what they have said on Google.

Man, had my 1st ever session of acupuncture. Kevin knew exactly what and where it hurt. He was detailed, explained everything and what to expect. It was an intense session and I felt so good. Wonderful and nice guy.

If I can go to aches away I will. Osteopathy, acupuncture and massages have all been a great experience. Very professional and the massages have helped me so much. Grace Lee is fantastic!

I've been getting regular treatments at Aches Away Toronto for many years. I don't typically write reviews but I can't resist the urge to share with everyone what a fantastic clinic this is. I've come here for massage therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, naturopathy as well as acupuncture, and all the practitioners are professional, highly experienced, well trained, approachable and very helpful. I cannot rate my experience at Aches Away highly enough. Thank you so much and continue all the amazing work you're providing for you patients.

Grace did a competent assessment of my back problems and tailormade her massage session. She gave me additional exercises and follow-up. She is a professional and is also very friendly and communicates well. Extremely satisfied.

As a longtime high-level athlete, I always had injuries. Something was always sore or going numb during training and I didn't know why. I was baffled at my first session with Andy. The connections he is able to so quickly make about the composition of your body are astounding, and his advice is revolutionary. In less than a week of following his treatment instructions, pains and pinches that I had lived with for years seemed like they never affected me in the first place. From someone who always seems to be sore and can't put your finger on it to people of all levels of athletic ability - Andy is the choice for you.

Here’s what they have said on Google.

If I can go to aches away I will. Osteopathy, acupuncture and massages have all been a great experience. Very professional and the massages have helped me so much. Grace Lee is fantastic!

Grace Lee

Registered Massage Therapist

As someone who has been in the healthcare industry for years and being a natural competitive athlete, Grace gravitated towards massage therapy immediately… Through massage therapy, her goal is for patients to feel comfortable, reconnected with their body, and relief from any pain.

Grace studied at Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto, Ontario

Andrew Dubé

Registered Massage Therapist

As someone who has experienced multiple physical injuries, Andrew understands how helpless or limited others feel due to reckless pain from injuries or sickness. This led Andrew to become a registered massage therapist movement professional and a health coach that specializes in
movement and deep restorative rest and relaxation. Now, for over 20 years, his mission is for patients to leave massage therapy sessions feeling cared for, comforted, and empowered.

Andrew graduated from Sutherland-Chan Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto, Ontario.

Quy Duong

Registered Massage Therapist

As an experienced dancer, Quy met talented people who usually suffered injuries from dance and he empathized with their pain & setbacks. From there on, Quy pursued massage therapy to heal and help such individuals push further towards their dance passion successfully. Through his service, Quy really wants patients to feel inspired, encouraged & empowered through health & wellness.

Quy graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and received his license from the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.

Ioana Nistor

Registered Massage Therapist

As someone who has been called a natural healer with healing hands early on, Ioana has always been fascinated by the body-mind-soul connection but it wasn’t until she was dealing with her own emotional healing and rebuilding her life that she decided to embrace her calling. She has dived deep into Massage Therapy and everything started to take off and fall into place. Through becoming more in tune with the intricacies of the physical body she became more connected with her emotional body and vice-versa. In her treatments she has been striving to pair the clinical knowledge and skills with her innate ability to create a safe and emotional space for anyone who is ready to receive the healing. She is also a singer, a traveller and a believer in the body’s own ability to heal itself with the right guidance and mindset and wants to help others tap into their full vitality and well being.

Ioana graduated from Medix College of Healthcare in Toronto, Ontario.

Amy Liggett

Registered Massage Therapist

As a dancer, Amy enjoyed the positive experiences she received from manual therapy for general muscle restrictions and injuries. Through her experiences, Amy became an advocate for self-care and decided to practice massage therapy for others’ wellbeing. She wishes to help patients move toward optimal health through her service at Aches Away Toronto.

Amy received her license at Kikkawa College in Toronto, Ontario.

Faz Moosa

Registered Massage Therapist

As someone passionate about natural medicine, Faz found massage therapy as the right profession to pursue. For Faz, natural medicine has transformed and changed his life. He has learned how to become healthier and more resilient and made it his mission to share such life-changing knowledge and practice with others.

Faz graduated from Sutherland-Chan Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy in Toronto, Ontario

Ranjna Bhushan

Registered Massage Therapist

Ranjna graduated from (now closed) Everest College in their massage therapy program. During her 15 year career, she’s worked in Motor vehicle accident clinics, and multidisciplinary clinics. She’s gained a wide variety of skills and experience working with a broad range of injuries, conditions and traumas. She approaches each client with compassion, knowledge and a commitment to help.

Ranjna’s philosophy is simple but clear, she strives to treat each and every client with respect and care. Beginning by identifying your goals for treatment. Then using her skills, knowledge and experience to develop a treatment plan that assists you achieve your goals.

Anna Sapershteyn

Registered Massage Therapist

Once a national competitive gymnast for Canada and a Level 1 gymnastics coach, Anna has a special interest in treating clients who engage in physically demanding pursuits. Her passion for healing and understanding body mechanics has led her to Thailand to study Eastern traditions.

In her treatments, Anna has melded traditional Eastern philosophy with the Western allopathic model of healthcare. Her holistic approach focuses on balance, by calming the mind and healing the body. Always interested in physically challenging and healing work, Anna trained as an advanced yoga instructor by meeting rigorous 300 hour standards for the practice. Her yoga training includes experiences during 2006 including Chakra yoga in Thailand and Thai Massage in Wat Po, Thailand. Along with her coaching background as a Level 1 gymnastics coach, she maintains a CPR Red Cross certification as well as certifications in Level 1 Craniosacral techniques, Reiki Level 2 techniques, and became a Sutherland Chan Graduate in 2013 as a registered massage therapist (RMT).

She has had placements in many settings including Toronto General Hospital (24 clinical hours), Bellwoods Park House: Central Nervous System Patients (24 clinical hours). She also has a background in breast massage (24 clinical hours) when she worked with post surgical clients who presented with well adhered scars and pain from lumpectomy and breast reduction surgery.

FAQs about Deep Tissue Massage Therapy

What does a deep tissue massage do?

Deep tissue massage is a treatment that uses deep pressure and slow strokes to help relieve pain and tension in the muscles, tendons, and fascia. This type of massage is often used for chronic conditions such as back pain, neck pain, or headaches.

Are deep tissue massages worth it?

While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, many people believe that deep tissue massages are worth the investment. Deep tissue massage is a type of massage that uses pressure and friction to stimulate deep layers of muscle fibres. This can help relieve pain, tension headaches, neck pain, and other conditions related to tight muscles.

What should I expect from my first deep tissue massage?

A proper deep tissue massage is a deeply relaxing experience that should leave you feeling rejuvenated and invigorated. This type of massage targets the deeper layers of muscle tissues and is often used to reduce tension, pain, and stress in various areas of the body.

Do deep tissue massages get rid of knots?

Most definitely! Deep tissue massages are one of the best ways to get rid of knots, as they work on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. This is why deep tissue massages are often used to treat conditions such as chronic pain, cellulite, neck tension, and more.

What is Swedish massage vs deep tissue?

Swedish massage is a type of massage that uses light, firm pressure and strokes to stimulate the body’s surface nerves. This type of massage is often used for general relaxation or as part of a health regimen pre- or post-workout. Deep tissue massage, on the other hand, involves deeper pressure and longer strokes that are targeted at specific areas of the body. It can be used to treat various conditions such as pain relief from sports injuries or tension headaches.

The Best Deep Tissue Massage Therapy In Toronto, Without a Doubt

We realize how physical pain and stress can impede one’s pleasure in life. At Aches Away Toronto Massage Therapy, we are dedicated to providing 360-degree comfort and attention in order to relieve body discomfort and tension. Our patients regain control of their health and find enjoyment in life.

Hands Down The Best Massage Therapy In Toronto

We understand body pain and stress can take the enjoyment out of life. At Aches Away Toronto we are committed to relieving body pain and stress with 360 comfort and care. Our patients gain control of their health and enjoy life with happiness.

Aches Away Toronto: The best deep tissue massage in Downtown Toronto

You do not deserve to be deprived of your life because of pain that can be relieved by an expert deep tissue massage

Aches Away Toronto: The best deep tissue massage in Downtown Toronto

The Best Deep Tissue Massage In Toronto Downtown

Ultimate Comfort​

Relax & Relieve Your Pain

Feel Your Best Self

Ultimate Comfort​

Relax & Relieve Your Pain

Feel Your Best Self

Ultimate Comfort​

Relax & Relieve Your Pain

Feel Your Best Self

You do not deserve to be deprived of your life because of pain that can be relieved by an expert deep tissue massage

There are major effects if you don't give your body a break, such as:

Serious health issues

Mobility is restricted.

Inability to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy life

Workplace consequences In some circumstances

Stop the pain and feel at ease with a well-deserved deep tissue massage

You do not deserve to be deprived of your life because of pain that can be relieved by an expert deep tissue massage

There are major effects if you don't give your body a break, such as:

Serious health issues

Mobility is restricted.

Inability to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy life

Workplace consequences In some circumstances

Stop the pain and feel at ease with a well-deserved deep tissue massage

Say goodbye to all of your pains once and for all with the best deep tissue massage by a RMT in Toronto

Get pain-free enjoyment of everyday activities:

Relax and unwind.

Get rid of headaches and migraines.​

Relax your muscles and relieve your tension.

Relaxation and energy levels will be boosted.

Boost your immune system.

Enhance your sleep quality

Boost your mood

We've Got Your Back, Literally! Whatever Stress Or Pain You're Feeling, The Best Deep Tissue Massage Got You Covered!

Say goodbye to all of your pains once and for all with the best deep tissue massage by a RMT in Toronto

Get pain-free enjoyment of everyday activities:

Relax and unwind.

Relax your muscles and relieve your tension.

Relaxation and energy levels will be boosted.

Boost your mood

Enhance your sleep quality

Get rid of headaches and migraines.

Boost your immune system.

We've Got Your Back, Literally! Whatever Stress Or Pain You're Feeling, The Best Deep Tissue Massage Got You Covered!

Award Winning Health Services and RMT Massage Therapy in Toronto

Deep Tissue RMT's help solve these Pain problems

Get back to what you love doing faster

Deep Effleurage

Petrissage

End Range Mobility and Flexibility Stretching

Muscle Stimulation Techniques

Myofascial Release Therapy

Instrument Assisted Technique

Get Back On Your Feet With A little Help From your (Health Professional) Friends

Stress No More. Relax, Release & Relieve Your Pain Experience The Best Massage Therapy In Toronto

We’ve Made Getting Started Pain Free & Super Easy

Book Your Appointment

Select Your Massage

Experience The Relief

You Are Gonna Love The Way You Feel After A Massage Therapy Session From Our RMTs.

Book Your Appointment

Select Your Massage

Experience The Relief

You Are Gonna Love The Way You Feel After A Massage Therapy Session From Our RMTs.

We’ve Made Getting Started Pain Free & Super Easy

Book Your Appointment

Select Your Massage

Experience The Relief

You Are Gonna Love The Way You Feel After A Massage Therapy Session From Our RMTs

Come Experience Why Our Patients Love Us So Much

Here’s what they have said on Google.

Come Experience Why Our Patients Love Us So Much

Here’s what they have said on Google.

Meet Your Massage Therapists

Grace Lee

Andrew Dubé

Quy Duong

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