My first experience with a massage was after a car accident, and it was labeled "medical deep tissue massage" and partnered with a sports chiropractor. The chiropractor would align first then to the massage where she started with a warning "this will hurt and not be like 'other massages ', I'm trying to break down the grumpy muscle tissue and allow for proper healing" she used tools and left marks. I LOVED IT. She literally could not push hard enough, it was great. I miss her. It's 3+hours away from me but dang it'd be worth it.