Deep-tissue massages, unlike deep-dish pizzas, work to relieve the body's deeply embedded aches and excess pepperoni. Smoothly soothe tension with today's Groupon: for $48, you get a two-hour deep- tissue massage at Heart Touch Center (up to a $96 value).

With extensive training in an array of specialized massage techniques and more than 20 years of experience, licensed massage therapist Karen Ball pampers clients with soothing deep- tissue massages in a serene spa atmosphere. Tense muscles melt into malleable putty with a two-hour deep-tissue massage, conducted atop a pillowy table in a private room with airy teal and purple accents. The therapeutic treatment focuses on the neck, back, and shoulders to help banish chronic pain and lingering parrots. Throughout the therapeutic session, Karen works to improve circulation and alleviate tension through deep, targeted pressure that penetrates beneath the tissues. Hot packs and warm towels dissolve stress and loosen taut sinews, allowing greater ease of movement during semaphore marathons.

Though Heart Touch Center sometimes runs discounts online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.