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Meet Roisin and Learn About Cupping—

Roisin Thompson Hi!  My name is Roisin Thompson.  I have been a massage therapist for the past 3 years.  Besides practicing massage at Massage Extraordinaire, I also am a acupuncturist.  My favorite modality for muscular pain is Cupping.  I use it often to accelerate recovery and ease local tension. You may first have been exposed […]

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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

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What Massage Can Do for YOU!!

What can Massage do for YOU??? Benefits of Massage Therapy Tammara and Barbara massaging Massage Extraordinaire clients Reduce ANXIETY and DEPRESSION Lower levels of certain stress hormones by 50% Improve mood by increasing serotonin and dopamine      2.  Improve SLEEP ISSUES      3.  Reduce HEADACHES May reduce the number and severity of migraine headaches

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Deep Tissue Massage – What Is It and What are Its Benefits?

Deep Tissue Massage What is Deep Tissue Massage and What are its Benefits? GOOD QUESTIONS –   Deep Tissue Massage Using the Therapist’s Elbow and Forearm  Deep Tissue Massages Poolside             Deep Tissue Massage – Firm pressure is applied to the client’s muscles using the therapist’s hands, fingertips, knuckles,

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ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE – National Wellness Week

It is now National Wellness Week.  Treat yourself or a friend or family member to the benefits of a MASSAGE this week! THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE: RELAXES: Mind and body Injured or overused muscles REDUCES: Stress Athletic injury and recovery time Spasms and cramping INCREASES: Circulation Joint flexibility and range of motion RELIEVES: Neck and

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Benefits of Massage Therapy

Marsha Benefits of Massage Therapy Relieves: Neck and back pain Pain from migraine headaches Discomfort and low back pain during pregnancy Reduces: Stress Athletic Injury and recovery time Post surgery scar tissue and edema Spasms and cramping Stimulates: Flow of lymph (the body’s natural defense system) Flow of endorphins Increases: Circulation Joint flexibility and range

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