Does a Deep Tissue Massage Hurt? >>

A woman on a massage table feeling some pain during a deep tissue massage.

People often wonder “does a deep tissue massage hurt?” People aren’t sure if they are supposed to feel pain from intense massage treatments, like a deep tissue massage. In short, the answer is a conditional “yes.” You’re bound to feel some soreness, pain, and maybe mild bruising, but not to the point you are experiencing […]

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Is It Normal To Feel Pain After A Massage? >>

Massage Tips

You most likely schedule a massage to eliminate pain, reduce stress, and get relief from tight muscles. However, as part of the healing process, you may feel some pain, bruising, muscle soreness, or tightness afterward. Before wondering what the therapist did to put you in a state of agony, realize that just like the soreness […]

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What Age Do You Look and Feel? >>

Confident and youthful woman with glowing skin, symbolizing the rejuvenating effects of facial and skincare treatments offered at Happy Head Massage in San Diego.

We had a customer come to the Happy Head a few weeks ago. He walked and looked like an unhealthy 70 year old. A very unhealthy 70 year old. Skin looked rough like he’s been smoking for decades. A big gut that looked like he swallowed a large bag of cement. He can be heard […]

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH UPDATE – HAPPY HEAD MASSAGE >>

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The County of San Diego Public Health Officer announced on November 4, 2020, that the County’s adjusted case rate rose above 7.0 cases per 100,000, moving the region for one week into the state’s most restrictive COVID-19 level, Tier 1 or Purple Tier. At this time, there are no required changes to massage establishment operations. […]

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Covid Safety Procedures At Happy Head Massage >>

COVID Safety Procedures

After months of waiting, Happy Head Massage is now open! We are excited to announce that we are beginning to reopen our massage centers in compliance with the local, state and national regulations. We were clean before, but now we’re so clean even a germaphobe would be impressed. Our team has been hard at work […]

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