The Power

ARRIVE — static touch, several deep breaths, silence. Let her land before you begin.

WORK — the service itself. Re-drape as you move; warmth is part of the experience.

CLOSE — deep breaths with gentle compressive movements. Re-drape fully. The chime.

FOLLOW UP — the Recommendation Form. Water. Say something specific.

Deep tissue. Medium to firm pressure with deep friction and kneading.

May include trigger point work, deep friction or joint movement, depending on the therapist.

The menu states plainly that it is not recommended for massage first-timers.

Family: RESTORATIVE.

Against The Paloma: the same shape at a completely different intensity, and the therapist has more technique available. Against Clear the Path: deep tissue works muscle; myofascial work targets connective tissue.

Work rather than rest. Guests who want this know they want it.

Step 1 Opening Ritual • 1 min

Invite several deep breaths as you apply static touch to the shoulders.

Step 2 Deep Tissue Techniques • 3–8 min per area

Apply deep friction and kneading to each area of the body. Work slowly and with intention.

Always begin with superficial work, progress to depth, then return to superficial before moving to the next area. This sequence reduces protective guarding.

Work in a slower manner than Swedish — speed heightens neural sensitivity and creates resistance in chronically inflamed tissue.

Spend additional time on areas the guest identifies at intake as chronically tight or painful.

Step 3 Closing Ritual • 1 min

Guide several deep breaths with compressive elongation. Re-drape fully.

Conclude with the energy-balancing chime.

Step 4 Guest Follow-Up • 1–3 min

Complete Recommendation Form and offer water.

Retail Suggestions: EIR Warming Massage Oil, EIR Topical Balm.

Service Suggestions: Sauna, upgrade to The Higher Realm Deep Tissue (adds CBD).

Therapist reminders

Superficial → deep → superficial. Every area. This is the foundation of effective deep tissue work.

Guest verbalization is essential — check in throughout the session. Deep tissue is not something you do to a guest; it is something you do with them.

Guests with disc issues require modified lumbar work. Clarify at intake. When in doubt, work superficially.

The Power is the natural upgrade path to The Higher Realm Deep Tissue (CBD). Recommend it to any guest who asks for 'more.'

Post-session soreness is normal. Tell the guest to expect it, hydrate well, and that the results will be felt within 24–72 hours.

Unrefined Coconut Oil

For deep tissue work, coconut oil provides the right balance of friction and glide. It allows the therapist to feel the tissue clearly — not too slippery, not too dry — which is essential for deep friction, cross-fiber work, and sustained pressure into chronically held areas.

What is in them

Saturated Fatty Acids — Create the controlled friction needed for deep tissue technique — enough glide for effleurage, enough resistance for deep kneading and cross-fiber work

Lauric Acid — Anti-inflammatory at the skin level; helps counteract the localized redness and surface sensitivity that deep work can create

Medium-Chain Triglycerides — Absorb quickly so the oil doesn't accumulate and over-lubricate during longer, deeper sessions

History of or current Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Pregnancy

Injury within 48 hours of the session

Spondylolysis, degenerative disc disease, bulging or herniated disc — deep lumbar work may exacerbate these conditions