Trigger Point Release for Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back
You know the spot. The one between your shoulder blades that every massage touches — but never quite reaches. This session is sixty minutes devoted entirely to finding it, and letting it go.
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Made for desk workers | Lunch-break friendly | Free on-site parking
A Massage That Stays Exactly Where You Need It
Most massages travel your whole body. This one doesn't. Your therapist maps the specific knots along your neck, shoulders, and upper back — the ones built by years of desks, screens, and deadlines — then works each one with patient, focused pressure until it finally softens.
Where a full-body session gives your shoulders ten minutes, The Precision Ritual gives them the entire hour. Sustained pressure on each point, held until it releases, followed by gentle stretches so the new freedom of movement lasts.
You'll notice it on the drive home: checking your blind spot without turning your whole torso. That's the difference focus makes.
Full-Body Deep Tissue vs. Targeted Trigger Point Release
Both are wonderful — they simply do different jobs. Think of it this way: a full-body massage refreshes the whole house; trigger point release finds the few stuck drawers and fixes them, one by one.
| Full-Body Deep Tissue | Trigger Point Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Head to toe — back, legs, arms, feet | Neck, shoulders & upper back only |
| Time on your shoulders | About 10 minutes of a 60-minute session | The entire session — every minute |
| The approach | Long, flowing strokes with even pressure across every muscle group | Each knot is located, then held with precise, sustained pressure — 30 to 90 seconds — until it releases, followed by stretching |
| How you'll feel after | Relaxed and loosened all over | A freer neck, dropped shoulders — and that spot, finally quiet |
| How long it lasts | A lovely all-over ease for days | Because the source points are addressed, the tightness returns more slowly — and each visit builds on the last |
| Best for | Overall relaxation and a full-body reset | Tension that keeps returning to the same place, year after year |
Choose Full-Body Deep Tissue if…
You want everything — back, legs, arms, feet — to feel looser, and no single area troubles you more than the rest. Explore our Deep Tissue Massage →
Choose Trigger Point Release if…
You always point to the same spot. If every massage feels good but "that one place" is back within a week, targeted work reaches what a full-body session simply doesn't have time for.
Book Trigger Point ReleaseCan't decide? You don't have to. Our 120-minute Best of Both pairs a full-body massage with dedicated time on your neck and shoulders — or simply book either session and your therapist will confirm the right fit during your two-minute consultation.
Made for the Way You Work
The Screen-Day Shoulders
Ten hours of laptop, and your shoulders have quietly risen to your ears. You only notice when they finally come down.
The Blind-Spot Turn
Checking traffic means turning your whole body. Your neck used to do that on its own — it can again.
The Unreachable Knot
That one point between the shoulder blades. You've pressed it against door frames. It deserves better.
The Returning Guest
Every massage feels wonderful — for a week. Then the same spot calls again. Focused work changes that pattern.
Find. Warm. Release. Lengthen. Breathe.
Five quiet phases, one focused hour. You set the depth at every moment — intense in a satisfying, "that's-the-spot" way, never sharp.
Find
A short consultation and gentle assessment — your therapist locates each knot and maps your session around them.
Warm
Broad, warming strokes prepare the muscles so the deeper work is effective and comfortable.
Release
Focused, sustained pressure on each point, one at a time — held patiently until the muscle lets go.
Lengthen
Gentle neck and shoulder stretches lock in your new freedom of movement.
Breathe
A warm towel, a cup of tea, a quiet finish. Roll your shoulders. Notice the difference.
Choose Your Session
The Precision Ritual
- Fully focused neck, shoulder & upper back work
- Point-by-point release
- Stretching to make it last
- The classic targeted session
The Extended Ritual
- Unhurried time for every knot
- Deeper layers, fully released
- Extended stretching & finish
- Best for years of built-up tension
The Best of Both
- 90-minute full-body massage
- + 30 dedicated trigger point minutes
- Total relaxation, zero compromise
- For those who want everything
Trigger Point Release FAQs
Does trigger point work hurt?
It's intense in a satisfying, "that's-the-spot" way — never sharp. You control the pressure at every moment, and your therapist checks in with you throughout the session.
Why not just book a full-body deep tissue massage?
You can — but in a full-body session, your neck and shoulders get about ten minutes. Here, they get the entire hour. Stubborn knots need sustained, focused attention to actually release.
How many sessions will I need?
Many guests feel a clear difference after one visit. For tension built over years of desk work, a short series of 2–4 sessions followed by monthly upkeep works beautifully — and each visit builds on the last.
Can I combine this with a full-body massage?
Yes — our 120-minute Best of Both pairs a 90-minute full-body massage with 30 dedicated minutes of trigger point release on your neck, shoulders, and upper back.
Who is this session best for?
Desk workers, tech professionals, and anyone whose tension keeps returning to the same spot. If every massage feels good but "that one place" is back within a week, targeted work is made for you.
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That Spot Has Waited Long Enough
You've stretched it, rolled it, and asked every massage to fix it. Give it one focused hour — and feel what your shoulders are like without it.
Book Trigger Point ReleaseQuestions? Call (650) 855-2833 — we'll help you choose the right session.