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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 to cupping during the Rio Olympics when Michael Phelps used it as a medical therapy to help him win his most recent gold and silver medals!  I wanted to share some more information about this ancient Chinese medical practice. Benefits of Cupping - Increase in circulation by decompressing the connective tissue surrounding tight muscles Speeds healing and decreases recovery time by allowing fresh nutrients and oxygen into the muscle and carrying away metabolic waste Speeds recovery from athletic events Reduces chronic pain Relieves local tension " I have found cupping to be successful for students and professionals with tight should

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 recovery by flushing out toxic chemicals Keeps your fibers smooth and limber Relieves post-exercise pain Boosts heart health Prevents injury with the help of stretching Enhances performance Feels good!! Tammara shares how massage can benefit all parts of the body , which take a beating from cycling. " Massage helps TREMENDOUSLY for a cyclist.  Anyone who spends an hour or more in the same position on a bike will tell you that their low back, neck and shoulders can start compl

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 highlights about Roisin: High school competitive swimmer Graduate of Florida State University ; Exercise Science major  Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach  through NSCA Personal trainer Age group swim coach Sarasota School of Massage Therapy Licensed massage therapist in 2013 Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine - East West College of Natural Medicine - graduated with honors in 2015 Since Rosin graduated with her Master's in Oriental Medicine , she has

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 Therapists at 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 2016 RIO OLYMPICS:     R ugby will be played from August 6th - August 11th The women compete first from August 6th - 8th. 12 women's teams are competing for the Gold medal.  The men then compete from August 9th - August 11th. Matches will be held at the 15,000 seat Deodoro Sports Complex. Match Schedule: Day One - 2 Group Stage Matches Day Two - Final Group Stage Match and First Elimination

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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 your massage.  Add an extra glass or two above the amount of water that you normally drink.  This helps flush out toxins.  Increase your water consumption for the next 24 hours after your massage. A good meal for after your massage is a vegetarian meal, such as steamed or lightly stir-fried vegetables with pasta or rice. DO NOT: Before your massage, avoid eating a heavy meal.  You will feel tired and lethargic if you do. Avoid alcohol before and after massage.  Also avoid drinking caffeine after your massage.  Alcohol and caffeine are both diuretics so they have th

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 be scheduled from the first trimester through childbirth.  A massage session typically lasts for 60 minutes.  The first trimester, you can still lay face up, face down or in a side-lying position.  Specialty pillows are used to make women in all stages of pregnancy comfortable.  During the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, a prenatal massage should only be given in a massage chair or in a side-lying position. Benefits of Pregnancy Massage: Reduces stress and Promotes relaxation

Doesn't this look like fun?!?  Chair Massages Poolside Having a drink of your choice while 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 mental alertness Reduces stress-induced illnesses Reduces absenteeism Reduces injury Increases productivity Increases energy GREAT way to show associates APPRECIATION and Increase MORALE Chair massage can be also be used for: Bridal and Wedding Parties Parties - Birthday, Anniversaries Conventions/Conferences/Trade Shows Golf Tournaments/Sporting Events Health Fairs As you can see, chair massage is not only FUN and RELAXING; it is also good for your health, both for your body and fo

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.  Your therapist will talk to you before your massage begins to understand what your unique needs are that day.  She will then create a treatment designed specifically for you! Stretching being used in Integrated Massage You may decide that you would like a sports massage after you talk to your therapist since you are sore from playing tennis.  Your integrated massage may also include stretching .  Some deep tissue massage and acupressure may also be used to release chronic muscle tension and stimulate the bo

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 cuts, bruises and skin irritations To stop bleeding, clean wounds and kill bacteria 3)  Sleep aid Rub a drop of lavender oil on your palms and smooth on your pillow Use in a diffuser 4) Insect bite / Bee sting To stop itching and reduce swelling 5) Minor burns To decrease pain, redness and swelling 6) Eczema / Dermatitis Mix several drops of lavender oil with  coconut oil and use topically on eczema and dermatitis. 7) Nausea or motion sickness Place a drop of lavender oil on end of tongue, around the navel or behind the ears. 8) Dry or chapped skin and chapped or sunburned lips 9) Dandruff Rub a few drops of lavender oil

Wedding/Bridal Party Massage Are you planning a wedding (or know someone who is) this summer?    Beautiful wedding couple we were honored to work with Wedding clients who included Massage Extraordinaire in their special occasion Treat your bridal or bachelorette party to a special day of pampering!  Massage can also be incorporated into rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. Want to add a FUN, RELAXING feature to your event in preparation for the "BIG" day?  We can help you do just that by adding table or chair massage for your bridal or wedding party!  We can come to your site (home, office, hotel, restaurant) with all supplies needed and provide a unique experience to make it even more memorable!  On-site chair or table massage can help you and your guests reduce stress and become more revitalized and focused. Offering massages is also an ideal gift for the bride and groom to thank their families and attendants for their contributions to

Pitaya - What is this "Superfood"? Last week I stopped at Jamba Juice and saw their new featured item, the Island Pitaya Bowl .  I asked the sever, "What is pitaya?" He responded the new Superfruit, i.e. Acai.  He offered me a taste since he said it doesn't taste like acai, with its chocolaty flavor. I came home and did a little research on pitaya and this is what I learned.  

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 run and lift weights.  Josh also enjoys pick up soccer games.  Professionally, Crystal is a baby nurse at Sharp Mary Birch and Josh is the Marketing Director at California Western School of Law. They enthusiastically endorse the benefits of massage. "It promotes health from every day wear/tear and facilitates recovery from the workouts we are still trying to sneak into our busy schedules.  Massage is also a much needed relaxation session for the mind as well as the body.   It's like taking a mini vacation every time we get to come in for massage!" Crystal states, "It is great to know whichever Massage Ex