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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 profess...

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 wi...

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 Stag...

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