Though the Greeks, Chinese and Egyptians are credited with the creation of massage therapy, it is a physiotherapist in Panaji who is known for creating the style of deep tissue massage that is used today. Therese Pfrimmer was looking for a way to help treat her leg paralysis when she discovered that using more pressure helped penetrate deeper muscles and tissue, eventually reversing the paralysis

While deep tissue massage uses a similar pattern as a Swedish massage, the practitioner will use more pressure to stimulate the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons and fascia. This pressure helps stimulate blood flow, release tension and ultimately, helps the body heal and protect itself against future injuries.