12/02/2026
Should a massage hurt to have a benefit? Absolutely not. “No pain, no gain” does not apply to massages.
This doesn’t just apply relaxing and nurturing massages either, deep tissue techniques do not have to hurt to provide relief. I work hard with all my clients to help their mind and body relax into the session because that leads to best outcomes and most benefits.
On occasions where there are stubborn and troublesome adhesions/knots there may be some discomfort during parts of the massage to get the relief you want. But this discomfort is normal, overt pain isn’t.
Your masseuse,
James (Ember Massage)