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Shared from Trainer Thought of the Day by Dr. Joseph Mercola.

It has been an AWESOME experience working at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. Massaging the United States' women's rowing team has been a GREAT honor!  The team is comprised of intelligent, healthy women who are putting their careers on hold to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympics in London. - Marsha Selzer HHP/Owner Massage Extraordinaire (The inscribed calendar reads: Marsha - Thank you for your healing hands and great sense of humor!  We owe you so much! Thanks!!! The USA Women's Rowing Team)

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 back pain Pain from headaches Pregnancy discomfort STIMULATES: Flow of lymph (the body's natural defense system) Flow of endorphins We would be happy to arrange your massage so you can experience the benefits of massage. Techniques Include: Sportsmassage, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point, Pregnancy, Hot Stone, and more! CALL TODAY: 619-275-3270 MASSAGE EXTRAORDINAIRE (near Sea World)

Read the following article from The Wall Street Journal on the medical benefits of massage: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304537904577277303049173934.html By ANDREA PETERSEN While massage may have developed a reputation as a decadent treat for people who love pampering, new studies are showing it has a wide variety of tangible health benefits. Research over the past couple of years has found that massage therapy boosts immune function in women with breast cancer, improves symptoms in children with asthma, and increases grip strength in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Giving massages to the littlest patients, premature babies, helped in the crucial task of gaining weight. Is massage just for pampering or does it have true biological effects? A recent study showed muscles rebounded better if massaged after exercising to exhaustion. Andrea Petersen on Lunch Break has details on Lunch Break. The benefits go beyond feelings of relaxation and wel...

FACTS ABOUT DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE - Greeks, Egyptians and the people of the Far Eastern region were the first to use this massage technique Therese Pfrimmer  (a physiotherapist from Canada) founded the principles of deep tissue massage in 1940 She devised this treatment to treat her own leg paralysis After three months she was able to reverse the paralysis The goal is to release tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure Movement is slower and pressure is more intense than in a more superficial massage The focus is to realign deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue Benefits  include  increasing blood flow, oxygen circulation, and mobility Decreases  stress, chronic pain, high blood pressure, tight muscles, toxins from muscles, osteoarthritis pain, and postural problems Recovery time from injuries will be decreased Massage Extraordinaire 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110 (619) 295-3516

Currently at the San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club - ITF Senior World Tennis Championships San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club (SDTRC) is one of the seven sites that are hosting the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) Senior World Team and Individual Championships.  Matches run through Sunday, February 19th.   Women 50's and 55's and Mixed Double 50's and 55's, from all over the world, are now playing at the SDTRC. Massage Extraordinaire is honored to be part of this exciting tournament.  We have been massaging players from many countries.  We are enjoying meeting these wonderful tennis players! Feel free to come to the San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club to watch these outstanding matches! 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110 (near Sea World)

GREAT NEWS:   As of January 1, 2012,  we are the “official massage therapists" to the  United States Rugby team  and Olympic athletes at the  Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista.

Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage - Increases: Blood flow Oxygen circulation Mobility Decreases: Stress Chronic pain Blood pressure Tight muscles Toxins from muscles Osteoarthritis pain Recovery time from injuries Postural problems Firm pressure is applied to the client’s muscles using the therapists’ hands, fingertips, knuckles, elbows and even forearms, stimulating the deeper layers of muscle tissue. The goal is to release tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, focusing on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. The pressure will be more intense and the movement will be slower in a deep tissue massage than in a more superficial massage. To book your Deep Tissue Massage: Call (619) 275-3270 Located at: San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110

We have the Perfect way to relax before your BIG day... Arrange massages for your wedding/bridal party. It's the perfect way to get together & relax. Call Brenda at (619) 252-2736  to arrange -  Either at your location or at the San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club: 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110   Barbara and a recent bridal party the entire wedding party

We have the perfect gift for you to give to your special Valentine... A MASSAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE! Call (619) 977-5593 or e-mail sdmassage1@aol.com  to order your gift certificate. Massage Extraordinaire Located at San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110 (near Sea World)

Dear New, Current & Previous Clients, We at Massage Extraordinaire believe in a similar philosophy:  Enjoy life, respect all, genuinely care for others, offer quality knowledgeable massage, find time to laugh and ALWAYS try to have our clients leave feeling much better, than when they arrived.  That is our #1 goal! Marsha Barbara Tammara Massage Extraordinaire Located at San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110 (619) 275-3270

5 Different Types of Massage: SWEDISH - The most common type of massage.  Swedish massage combines long, flowing strokes with kneading or tapping of specific muscles. CRANIO-SACRAL - Incorporates gentle manipulation of the head, spine & pelvis. NEUROMUSCULAR - Continuous pressure is applied to specific locations to increase blood flow. SHIATSU - Pressure is applied to points that correspond with acupuncture points. STRUCTURAL - Gentle pressure that focuses on relieving and correcting soft-tissue abnormalities. Our massage therapists will discuss what type of massage is best for you. Call (619) 275-3270 to schedule your massage! Massage Extraordinaire located at: San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110

Happy 2012! Happy New Year from Marsha, Barbara, Tammara & Brenda  at Massage Extraordinaire! (619) 275-3270 Located at: San Diego Tennis & Racquet Club 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA. 92110