Two distinct approaches
Traditional Deep Tissue & PRESS
Understand the difference. Choose the experience that fits your goals.
At Para Health, you can choose the familiar experience of traditional deep tissue massage or explore PRESS, Para Health’s signature process, centered on pressure and tailored to your needs, preferences, and response.
Traditional Deep Tissue Massage
General maintenance.
A familiar massage experience focused on everyday muscular tension and general maintenance. Sessions are tailored to your needs and preferences, with an emphasis on personal comfort and ongoing care.
- A familiar massage experience.
- Everyday muscular tension and general maintenance.
- Sessions shaped by your needs and comfort.
PRESS — Pressure With Purpose
Para Health’s signature process
Pressure is the foundation of PRESS. This individualized, pressure-focused service is intended for people seeking support with persistent muscular discomfort and recurring tension. The application of pressure is tailored to your needs, preferences, and response.
PRESS is an entire process, rather than a single technique.
Pressure Regulated External Somatic Support
- Pressure is the foundation of PRESS.
- Tailored to your needs, preferences, and response.
- An entire process, rather than a single technique.
PRESS is an entire process, rather than a single technique.
Pressure Regulated External Somatic Support
What is PRESS?
Para Health’s signature process
Pressure is the foundation of PRESS. This individualized, pressure-focused service is intended for people seeking support with persistent muscular discomfort and recurring tension. The application of pressure is tailored to your needs, preferences, and response.
PRESS is an entire process, rather than a single technique.
Pressure Regulated External Somatic Support
New, unexplained, or injury-related pain may need medical assessment before a session is considered. PRESS does not diagnose the cause of pain or replace medical evaluation. Individual experiences and results vary.
What to expect
Pressure is the foundation of PRESS. Each session is individualized, and the application of pressure is tailored to your needs, preferences, and response. There is no fixed sequence of steps. Experiences vary.
Questions about PRESS
Is PRESS comfortable?
Comfort is subjective, and everyone experiences pressure differently. The application of pressure is tailored to your needs, preferences, and response. You can ask for an adjustment or a pause at any time.
Is PRESS just another name for a massage technique?
No. PRESS is an entire process, rather than a single technique. It is offered separately from traditional deep tissue massage.
Is PRESS intended for chronic pain?
PRESS is intended for people seeking support with persistent muscular discomfort and recurring tension. Chronic pain can have many causes, so suitability depends on your circumstances. PRESS does not diagnose the cause of pain or replace medical evaluation.
What about acute pain?
Some recent muscular discomfort may be appropriate for a session, but a recent onset does not automatically make a session appropriate. A new injury or unexplained pain should be assessed before proceeding.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no guaranteed number. Your goals and response guide the discussion of follow-up. Results vary, and ongoing sessions should not be assumed necessary for every person.
Find the right approach for you.
Looking for traditional deep tissue massage? Ready to learn more about PRESS? Tell us what you are experiencing so we can discuss an appropriate next step.
Pressure is always adapted to the individual. Results vary. New or unexplained pain should be medically assessed.
To ask about PRESS, choose PRESS under Services Interested In.