Indonesian deep tissue massage is a combination of Javanese and Balinese massage, dating back almost as far as Chinese massage.

It could be regarded as the original holistic method. This is an oil-based massage that originated as an ancient system of healing with a history of over 300 years in Indonesia, focusing on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.

It aims to release body pain and treats both chronic and acute muscle and joint pain - especially the back and shoulders. It is also a deep relaxing, de-stressing, pain relief deep tissue massage technique. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibres of the muscles, tendons and fascia. The deep tissue massages technique delivered using forearms, knuckles, heels of hands and thumbs, lots of body weight to push deeply into the tissue calms the emotions, relaxes body and mind, and contributes to a sense of well-being. It leaves you feeling good and it greatly beneficial to your health.

When muscles are stressed, they are in a constant shorten state and this cause oxygen and nutrients blockage, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue and that cause body pain, back pain and shoulder pain. An Indonesian Deep Tissue Massage technique work deeply on the muscles, fascia and tendon which helps loosens muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. Because lots of toxins are released, it's important to drink plenty of water after a deep tissue massage session to help eliminate these toxins from the body.

This is a great treatment for those who prefer a stronger, firmer massage as well as sports people and those who suffer from chronic muscle tension, poor circulation, low energy, indigestion, bloating, heartburn, depression or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).