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Stress & It’s Effects On Our Health

April is stress awareness month. Common Effects of Stress A lot of common symptoms that are blamed on illness, such as headaches, insomnia, and fatigue, are actually caused by stress. It is important to be aware of how stress is effecting your health, because left unchecked it can lead to worse problems such as high […]

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Got Shoulder Pain? Don’t be surprised if your massage therapist starts working on your neck.

When pain is felt between the shoulder blades, it would be assumed that there is a problem somewhere in that area, but it could actually be coming from your neck area. Knowing where the pain originates from can help in formulating a treatment plan to alleviate discomfort. Better yet, knowing how the problem started, can

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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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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

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LAVENDER – This Week’s Essential Oil…

The Benefits of Lavender The Most Versatile of all Essential Oils 1)  Fragrance is calming, relaxing and balancing – both physically and emotionally Rub 2 – 3 drops of lavender oil in your cupped palms then inhale the scent to calm the mind Rub on your feet, temples, wrists Use in a diffuser 2)  Cleanse

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Massage Extraordinaire’s January Clients of the Month – the NUNN Family

Let Us Introduce You To: The Nunn Family – Crystal, Josh and Burkelee Crystal and Josh with Burkelee Meet Crystal and Josh Nunn from Bay Park.  Two young professionals, busy with their careers and family, who value their frequent massages from Massage Extraordinaire. Besides keeping up with a busy 21 month-old toddler, Crystal and Josh both

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SWEDISH MASSAGE

SWEDISH MASSAGE Is it the right technique for you?   What is Swedish Massage? Swedish massage is the most popular and classic form of the soft tissue techniques.   Tammara giving a Swedish massage outdoors  Swedish massage is often times known as the ‘spa’ massage.  It tends to be more rhythmic and relaxing than

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SWEDISH MASSAGE – Did you know???

The Most Popular & Classic Form of the Soft Tissue Techniques YES, SWEDISH MASSAGE — Is also known as the ‘SPA’ MASSAGE Most common and best-known type of massage in the West Uses massage oils or lotions to enable SMOOTH movements Rhythmic and Relaxing massage Uses gliding strokes or touch Uses firm yet gentle, constant

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