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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 b...

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 te...

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 dr...

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 the...