Should a Deep Tissue Massage Hurt?
Why More Pressure Isn’t Always Better One of the most common requests many therapists hear during a deep tissue massage is: “Can you press harder?”. It’s an understandable request. Many people have come to associate a good massage with pressure. Some believe if the treatment hurts, it must be working. If they’re sore afterwards, […]
What Makes Ayurvedic Massage Different at Samya Spa?
What Makes Ayurvedic Massage Different at Samya Spa? Most people recognize Ayurvedic massage by its warm oils, flowing movements, and deeply calming rhythm. Those are all important parts of the experience, but they are only the surface of the treatment. At Samya Spa in Victoria, Ayurvedic massage is not approached as a single fixed routine. […]