Deep Tissue · By Appointment
Deep tissue that does not have to 
Firm is not the same as painful. The difference is a therapist who checks.
Deep tissue is slower, heavier work into the layer under the surface — and the right pressure is the edge where you can still breathe normally. Lisa S., LMT and Niasja S., LMT have twenty-five years between them of finding that edge rather than guessing at it, six days a week. 60 min $120 · 90 min $175 · 120 min $230, in a private suite in Historic Kenwood.
The short answer
Firm, not painful — 
Deep tissue is one of the things both of our therapists work from at The Bronze Lily — Lisa S., LMT (Florida license MA58236, licensed since 2010) and Niasja S., LMT — alongside Swedish, trigger point and myofascial release; Lisa adds craniosacral and traditional Thai on the table on her days, Niasja adds sports massage and post-injury recovery work on hers. It is not a separate service and it does not cost extra: massage here is one integrative session in three lengths — 60 minutes $120, 90 minutes $175, 120 minutes $230. By appointment, Monday through Wednesday 10 AM–4 PM with Niasja S., and Thursday, Friday and Saturday into the evening with Lisa S. Not available on Sunday.
Pressure is a conversation, not a setting. You say more, less, or leave that alone entirely, and it changes on the spot — including halfway through. See the full massage page.
Where the time goes
Where she will 
Tell her at intake. The single most useful sentence you can say is where you want the time spent and how firm you want it. Everything else in the hour arranges itself around that.
Deeper is slower. Heavy work cannot be rushed, which is the honest argument for 90 minutes over 60 — not an upsell, just arithmetic. In an hour, deep work in two places means less of everywhere else.
It is still a full-body session. Deep tissue does not mean two hours of elbow in one shoulder. Your therapist moves between deep tissue, myofascial release and trigger point as the tissue responds, which is usually what makes the deep part tolerable.
Being honest about it
Whether it is 
If you have never had a massage before, you do not have to start here. A 60-minute session at moderate pressure tells you more about what you actually like than booking the deepest thing on the menu first.
We do not make medical claims. Massage is not treatment and your therapist is not diagnosing anything. If something in your body is new, sharp, or getting worse, that is a conversation for a physician first — and tell us about anything relevant at intake either way.
Pregnant? Deep tissue is not the session for you, but we do have one that is: a dedicated 60-minute Prenatal Massage ($135) with Niasja S., LMT, Monday through Wednesday — side-lying and supported, pressure and positioning adjusted to your stage. Lisa does not take prenatal clients, so book it on Niasja’s days.
Cancellations. Twenty-four hours’ notice is required. Cancellations under 24 hours are 50% of service cost; no-shows, arrivals 15+ minutes late, or cancellations under 4 hours are 100%. All bookings require a card on file — no deposits. Phone call or text to (727) 218-7045 are the only valid ways to cancel or reschedule. All sales are final.
By appointment
Say the word and we will 
Monday through Wednesday 10 AM–4 PM with Niasja S., and Thursday, Friday and Saturday into the evening with Lisa S. Not available on Sunday.
Call or text (727) 218-7045.
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Deep Tissue · Common Questions
Deep tissue 
Do you offer deep tissue massage in St. Petersburg?
Yes. Deep tissue is one of the things both of our therapists work from at The Bronze Lily — Lisa S., LMT (Thursday to Saturday) and Niasja S., LMT (Monday to Wednesday) — alongside Swedish, trigger point and myofascial release; table Thai and craniosacral work are Lisa’s, sports massage and stretch are Niasja’s. It is not a separate service: massage here is one integrative session in three lengths, 60 minutes $120, 90 minutes $175, 120 minutes $230.
Is deep tissue massage supposed to hurt?
No. Firm and painful are not the same thing. Deep tissue means slower, heavier work into the layer under the surface, and the right pressure is the edge where you can still breathe normally. You set it, and your therapist adjusts to it. If you are holding your breath or clenching, that is too much — say so and it changes immediately.
How much is a deep tissue massage?
The same as any session here, because it is the same session: 60 minutes $120, 90 minutes $175, 120 minutes $230. There is no deep-tissue surcharge and no packages.
Should I book 60 or 90 minutes for deep tissue?
90 if you want deep work and a full-body session. Deeper work is slower by nature, so in 60 minutes you are choosing between covering everything and spending real time in one or two places. 90 minutes removes that choice.
Will I be sore afterwards?
You can be, the way you can be after a hard workout, and it usually passes within a day. Drink water, move gently rather than not at all, and tell your therapist next time if it was more than you wanted — the pressure is adjustable in both directions.
Can I ask for deep tissue in only one area?
Yes, and it is one of the most useful things you can say. Tell her at intake where you want the time to go and how firm you want it, and the rest of the session shapes around that.
What days can I book?
Monday through Wednesday daytime with Niasja S., and Thursday, Friday and Saturday into the evening with Lisa S. A 60-minute session starts as late as 3 PM Monday through Wednesday and 10 PM Thursday through Saturday. Not available on Sunday. Book online on Square, or call or text (727) 218-7045.
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