Back and Shoulder Deep Tissue Massage

What makes this massage special, according to Rute

Rute Cascarrinho, CitySpa Supervisor, often welcomes clients with accumulated tension in the upper body, particularly after long days, rigid posture or many hours at a computer. In her view, the Back and Shoulder Tension-Release Massage stands out as a short, focused and highly purposeful experience designed to work on the areas where physical stress appears most frequently.

Recommended for anyone who…

• Feels localised tension in the back, shoulders or neck.
• Spends many hours seated, working at a computer or maintaining repetitive postures.
• Is looking for a quick and focused massage that can easily fit into their routine.
• Prefers a purposeful treatment centred directly on the areas of greatest discomfort.

Rute Cascarrinho’s perspective

“For me, this massage is very important because it addresses an extremely common need: the tension that settles in the back, shoulders and neck, often without the person noticing until the body begins to feel heavy or restricted.

Before beginning, I like to understand where the client feels the greatest discomfort. Some arrive with their shoulders held very high, others have greater stiffness around the neck, while some experience heaviness in the upper back after many hours at a computer. This initial conversation allows me to adapt the pressure, pace and time dedicated to each area.

Because this is a 40-minute massage, working with focus is essential. It is not a long ritual, but it should never feel rushed. Each movement must have a purpose, helping the body release tension gradually and creating a greater sense of freedom in the upper body.

The pressure is always adapted to the client. Some people need deeper touch, while others respond better to a progressive and less intense approach. My role is to find this balance without forcing the body.

What makes this massage special is its precision. Within a short period, we can care for the areas that accumulate the most tension and give the client a functional, comfortable and genuinely necessary pause.”