Session
Slow, firm pressure through the body, for adults who like to feel the work.
Deep tissue here means slow strokes and sustained pressure, built up in layers rather than forced. Woodrow warms an area first, goes deeper where you ask, and comes back a step the moment you say so.
60 minutes
75 minutes, extended
90 minutes, long
What happens
You and Woodrow agree on a word from the scale and on any area to leave alone.
Broad, lighter strokes first, so deeper work comes in gradually.
Slow, sustained pressure on the areas you chose, with a check in the middle.
Lighter strokes to finish, then a minute to sit up slowly.
Good to know
Set with you before the session and checked partway through and again at the end. Say lighter or firmer at any time.
You are covered by a sheet or towel the whole time. Only the part being worked on is uncovered, and it is covered again when we move on.
If you are pregnant, or have a recent injury or surgery, ask your doctor before you book and tell Woodrow when you arrive.
Undress to your comfort. Wear what is easy to take off and put back on, and leave jewelry at home.
Who does it
The person who asks about pressure is the person who works to it.
Massage therapist and owner
Woodrow works with slow, firm pressure and uses his thumbs, knuckles and forearms where a muscle asks for it. He asks how much pressure you want before you lie down, again halfway through, and at the end. He speaks English.
As deep as you want and your body allows. Pressure builds gradually, and you can change it at any time.
Some people feel tender for a day, the way they do after a workout. Drink water, move gently and tell Woodrow how it felt so he can adjust next time.
Sixty minutes covers the body at a steady pace. Choose 75 or 90 if you want longer on particular areas.