Thai Massage for Muscle Pain

What makes this ritual special, according to Inês

For therapist Inês Valente, Ultimate Deep Pressure stands out because of the depth of the bodywork and the technical precision with which each area is approached.

This massage combines Thai inspiration, the application of therapeutic herbs, essential oil and the Tok Sen technique on the back, creating an experience for anyone seeking more intense care than a classic relaxing massage.

The treatment is performed only by senior therapists, reinforcing the importance of technical listening, adaptable pressure and reading the body throughout the entire experience. Intensity is present, but it should never be rigid: it must be progressive, personalised and respectful of each client’s limits.

Recommended for anyone who…

• Is looking for a more intense and technical massage.
• Feels accumulated tension in the back, shoulders or neck.
• Prefers deep pressure that is always adapted to their comfort.
• Values treatments performed by senior therapists and incorporating Tok Sen.
• Wants a more focused approach than a traditional relaxing massage.

Inês Valente’s perspective

During this massage, the most important aspect is understanding how far the body allows us to go. A deep massage should not simply be strong. It should be precise, progressive and adapted to each client’s sensitivity.

Before beginning, I try to understand where there is greater tension, which areas are stiffer and what type of pressure makes sense on that day. I observe the back, shoulders and neck and the way the body responds to the first contact, because this response guides me throughout the treatment.

During Ultimate Deep Pressure, I combine Thai massage movements with a deep, localised approach while always paying attention to comfort. The Tok Sen technique applied to the back adds a different dimension to manual work: the vibrations allow stiffer areas to be addressed with rhythm and precision without turning the experience into a mechanical action.

The application of therapeutic herbs and essential oil helps make the treatment more enveloping and sensory. Even though it is an intense massage, the client should feel cared for, not merely pressured.

What makes this experience special is the balance between intensity and listening. I work deeply, but I always respect the person’s limit.

At the end, I like the client to feel that their body is looser, the back area more comfortable and that they have a lighter sense of physical presence.