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