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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...

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...

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 s...

Holiday Season - Fun, Busy, Stressful   Get a Massage to Help Reduce your Stress!     The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of the year.  Take a break for yourself by getting a massage so you can better enjoy this busy time.     WebMD states that  "Constant stress actually becomes distress - a negative stress reaction." Distress can lead to: Headaches Upset stomach Chest pain Elevated blood pressure Sleeping problems The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)  states that massage therapy can be effective for stress relief, both physically and psychologically.    Studies show that massage: Decreases heart rate Decreases blood pressure - systolic and diastolic Relaxes your muscles Increases endorphins - your body's feel good chemical Massage also Benefits (if stress relief was not enough!) : Reduces pain Increases energy levels Improves mental ...

What can Massage do for YOU??? Benefits of Massage Therapy Tammara and Barbara massaging Massage Extraordinaire clients Reduce ANXIETY and DEPRESSION Lower levels of certain stress hormones by 50% Improve mood by increasing serotonin and dopamine      2.  Improve SLEEP ISSUES      3.  Reduce  HEADACHES May reduce the number and severity of migraine headaches Relaxes muscles in the shoulders and neck that can lead to headaches      4.  Improve IMMUNITY Increases white blood cells, that ward off disease       5.  Reduce PAIN Improves circulation to aid in inflammation and healing Helps with acute and chronic pain Improve lower back pain       6.  Improve HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE       7.  Improve EATING DISORDERS       8.  Improve FATIGUE       9.  Improve OSTEOARTHRITIS ...

Deep Tissue Massage What is Deep Tissue Massage and What are its Benefits? GOOD QUESTIONS -   Deep Tissue Massage Using the Therapist's Elbow and Forearm  Deep Tissue Massages Poolside             Deep Tissue Massage - Firm pressure is applied to the client's muscles using the therapist's hands, fingertips, knuckles, elbows and forearms.  Deep tissue massage stimulates the deeper layers of muscle tissue. The goal is to release tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas. The pressure will be more intense and the movement will be slower than in a more superficial massage. Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage - Increases Blood Flow Increases Oxygen Circulation Increases Mobility Decreases Stress Decreases Chronic Pain Decreases Blood Pressure Decreases Tight Muscles Decreases Toxins from Muscles Decreases Recovery Time from Injuries ...

It is now National Wellness Week.  Treat yourself or a friend or family member to the benefits of a MASSAGE this week! THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE: RELAXES: Mind and body Injured or overused muscles REDUCES: Stress Athletic injury and recovery time Spasms and cramping INCREASES: Circulation Joint flexibility and range of motion RELIEVES: Neck and back pain Pain from headaches Pregnancy discomfort STIMULATES: Flow of lymph (the body's natural defense system) Flow of endorphins We would be happy to arrange your massage so you can experience the benefits of massage. Techniques Include: Sportsmassage, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point, Pregnancy, Hot Stone, and more! CALL TODAY: 619-275-3270 MASSAGE EXTRAORDINAIRE (near Sea World)

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...