Absolutely not! My approach to massage is always slow, specific, and compassionate. If I cause you pain, your muscles will guard themselves and I will lose your trust. Without trust, your body will not release tension or trauma.
When I find an area of pain or tension in your body, I will often stop and simply hold gently. The last thing I would ever do is dig into that pain. Instead, I wait for the tension to melt before moving deeper. I listen to the body. It’s more like a dance or a rhythm than a typical massage.