This is not a relaxing experience. It is a true deep tissue workout. My wife says that if I don't make some noises during the session, they aren't doing a good enough job. If she were there, she would have been satisfied listening to me. Could I have. asked the therapist to ease off? Sure. I told her to keep going. Head, face, ears, fingers, toes, even the Achilles tendon got a massage. Thorough and complete. I'm going back.