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CYCLING – The Benefits of Massage for Cyclists

The Many Benefits of Massage for Cyclists (of all levels) Tammara – Massage Extraordinaire and Cycling Enthusiastic Not only is Tammara an Extraordinary massage therapist, she is also an avid cyclist. Tammara gets a massage at least once a month and sometimes more often if she’s dealing with a particular issue.  Her philosophy, “The better I take care of myself, the better my body takes care of me.” Massage Benefits for Cyclists: Help loosen tight spots Promotes

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WELCOME to Roisin Thompson

Introducing Roisin Thompson —     We are excited to announce that Roisin Thompson recently joined the extraordinary staff of Massage Extraordinaire!  Not only does Roisin have top notch experience as a massage therapist, she also offers acupuncture to the multitude of massage services we provide!   Roisin is a Florida native who currently lives in Ocean Beach.  For as long as she can remember, Roisin has been involved in athletics, fitness and personal health care.  Some other

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USA Rugby Eagles Sevens at the Rio Olympics – GOOD LUCK from Massage Extraordinaire!

GOOD LUCK in RIO USA Rugby Eagles Sevens! First, CONGRATULATIONS to all the superb rugby athletes who were named to represent the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics!  Men’s, Women’s and Paralympic Rugby Teams   Massage Extraordinaire Massage Therapistsat the Jersey Ceremony – July 21, 2016  Last Thursday, July 21st, Massage Extraordinaire’s massage therapists were honored to be invited to attend the jersey ceremony where the Men’s, Women’s, and Paralympic teams were celebrated!  FACTS ABOUT THE RUGBY

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EATING BEFORE and AFTER MASSAGE

Did you even wonder what you Should or Should Not  Eat and Drink Before and After a Massage? Here are some Guidelines for your next massage: DO: At least 1 1/2 hours before your massage, eat a light meal that is easy to digest, such as fruit, soup, and non-carbonated drinks with natural sugars.  A good snack before your massage is a banana and a hand full of raw almonds. Drink lots of water after

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With Mother’s Day Fast Approaching… PREGNANCY MASSAGE

Prenatal Massage Prenatal massage being done in a side-lying position Prenatal (pregnancy) massage is customized for the special needs of the mother-to-be as her body goes through the dramatic changes leading up to childbirth.  This massage will enhance the functions of joints and muscles, improve circulation and general body tone, and relieve physical and mental fatigue. This gentle massage can ease discomfort associated with pregnancy, and help the mother-to-be prepare for labor.   Massages can

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CHAIR MASSAGE – BENEFITS in the WORKPLACE…

Doesn’t this look like fun?!?  Chair Massages Poolside Having a drink of your choicewhile getting a chair massage –RELAXING!  Is this what you thought chair massage was? Chair massage is an easy way to obtain important health benefits.  As little as 15 minutes of chair massage a week has been proven to lower stress, reduce muscle tension, rejuvenate the mind and body, and increase focus. Workplace Massage Benefits – Good for business Increases focus and

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Integrated Massage – What We Do BEST!!

What is Integrated Massage? Good Question and Here’s the Answer — On our website, we list Sports Massage and Deep Tissue Massage as our specialties, even though our massage therapists are adept with all massage techniques.  In actuality, most massages we give are Integrated Massages.  What does that mean?  They are individualized to your massage goal and what is going on with your body that day – so it’s a combination of different massage specialties.

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