Deep tissue massage in Kakkanad

What deep tissue massage is

Deep tissue massage uses slow strokes and sustained pressure to reach the deeper layers of muscle and the connective tissue around them. The therapist works with forearms, knuckles and thumbs as well as open hands, and spends longer on fewer areas — usually the neck, shoulders, upper and lower back.

It isn't simply a Swedish massage done harder. The pace is slower and the pressure builds gradually, so the muscle has time to soften rather than brace against it.

Price and duration

60 minutes ₹2,800 · 90 minutes ₹3,500 · a complimentary 10-minute steam & shower is included with both.

60 or 90 minutes? Sixty minutes is enough for one or two problem areas — say, neck and shoulders. Choose 90 if you want the whole back and legs worked properly, or if it's your first deep tissue session and you'd like time to warm up into the pressure.

Who it's for

Massage is not a substitute for medical care. Numbness, tingling, pain that spreads down an arm or leg, or pain after an accident should be seen by a doctor or physiotherapist first.

What happens in your session

1. 01
   You book on WhatsApp or by phoneTell us the treatment, day and time. Ask for a female therapist if you'd prefer one.
2. 02
   We ask three questions the day beforeWhat hurts, what you're hoping for, what to avoid — on WhatsApp, two minutes of your time.
3. 03
   Arrive ten minutes earlyLet the day settle before the session does. Your therapist is already briefed — no clipboard at the door.
4. 04
   Your session, in a private roomEvery treatment room at VĀNA has its own private bath. Pressure is a conversation — say if it's too much or too little.
5. 05
   A note from us that eveningWhat was worked, what to carry forward, and when it would help to come back.

Does deep tissue massage hurt?

It should feel intense in places, never sharp. A useful rule is that you should be able to breathe slowly through it; if you're holding your breath or tensing up, the pressure is too much and the muscle will fight back. Pressure is a conversation — tell your therapist, and they'll adjust. The right pressure is the one you'd ask for again.

Afterwards

• Take the complimentary steam and shower — warmth helps the work settle.
• Drink water and keep the evening easy.
• Some tenderness for a day or two is normal, a bit like after a workout. Gentle movement helps.
• Your follow-up note that evening will suggest a stretch or two and when it would help to come back.