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Meet our Extraordinary Client of the Month STEVE MARING - STEVE & MASSAGE -        Steve has routinely been receiving massages since 2005.  He has been going to Marsha for massages for about 9 years.  His  first massage was a gift from his wife in 2005 (a package of 6). In fact, this last Christmas his wife got him a package of 4 massages. Steve's response, "You can't go wrong with that!" Why do you get massages? Being honest, I primarily get massages because they feel so darn good.  But I also have find them to be very good health care for my sometimes bad posture in front of the computer, as well as sore muscles after tough workouts.  Regardless, I always feel better after a massage than before.  Always! Marsha always starts off with "so tell me about your body."  She tailors her massage to meet my needs.   Marsha is incredible, as is the rest of her staff.  I consider her a kind of a sports doct...

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

Marsha Benefits of Massage Therapy Relieves: Neck and back pain Pain from migraine headaches Discomfort and low back pain during pregnancy Reduces: Stress Athletic Injury and recovery time Post surgery scar tissue and edema Spasms and cramping Stimulates: Flow of lymph (the body's natural defense system) Flow of endorphins Increases: Circulation Joint flexibility and range of motion Relaxes: Injured or overused muscles Mind and body More on the Benefits of Massage Excerpt from  Mayo Clinic  article: "Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. Some studies have found massage helpful for stress relief, managing anxiety and depression, pain and stiffness, blood pressure control, sports-related injuries, and boosting immunity. Beyond the benefits for specific conditions or diseases, some people enjoy massage b...

Marsha Selzer, HHP, Owner Marsha first pursued her interest in holistic health when she attended Ramapo College and UCLA, earning a degree in Psychology.  She later attended the Potomac Massage Therapy Institute in Washington, DC, and her massage career started at the renown Watergate Hotel. Her diverse clientele included politicians, diplomats, business professionals, educators, and performers at the Kennedy Center and Ford Theatre. She also spent time in Newport, RI, bringing her massage talents to the summer colony there. In 1979, she started Massage Extraordinaire in San Diego, within Frog's Fitness in Mission Valley. An avid sports enthusiast, Marsha's specialty is sportsmassage and she is one of the top massage therapists in the San Diego sporting world. Clients include the San Diego Chargers and athletes in the NBA (first team-paid massage therapist in the NBA), MLB, arena football, soccer, tennis, rugby, boxing, sailing, volleyball, and many other sports. Her clients al...