I have been a massage therapist for over six years, and have come to specialize in salt stones. When used with heat, having a proper salt stone massage can be like taking an epsom salt bath. When combined with castor oil, heat, and salt, pain relief is sure to be long lasting. Your skin absorbs whatever is put on it, so with my massages you're sure to experience the true advantages of salt stone massage. I don't usually find deep tissue necessary, but I can apply good pressure.