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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...

Happy Anniversary to Maddie Lavelle! Maddie just celebrated her 1 year anniversary on the Massage Extraordinaire team on September 7th -  CONGRATS Maddie! Maddie's massage technique specialties are: Sports Massage Deep Tissue Massage Trigger Point Massage Stretching Many Massage Extraordinaire clients rave about Maddie's massages and return often.  Her chair massages are the best; she is frequently requested for special events. Maddie is originally from Athens, Ohio.  She attended Ohio University and obtained a degree in Sports Management and business.  In 2011, she attended Columbus State Community College to complete her massage training. Maddie is a massage therapist for the USA Rugby teams (who will be representing the US in Rio) at the Olympic Training Center.  Recently, she was the massage therapist for the 2015 Jr. Nationals Tennis Tournament at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. Maddie loves sports and enjoys hik...

SWEDISH MASSAGE Is it the right technique for you?   What is Swedish Massage ? Swedish massage is the most popular and classic form of the soft tissue techniques.   Tammara giving a Swedish massage outdoors  Swedish massage is often times known as the 'spa' massage.  It tends to be more rhythmic and relaxing than other massage techniques.  Swedish massage is comprised of gliding and kneading strokes.   Benefits of Swedish Massage - Relaxation Reduction of edema Before your massage, your massage therapist will talk to you about what you're interested in achieving from your massage and how you're feeling to determine the right massage technique for you on that day. Massage Extraordinaire is your best resource for  therapeutic massage in the San Diego area! Massage Extraordinare Located at the  San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club 4848 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA.  92110 (619) 275-3270 ...

The Most Popular & Classic Form of the Soft Tissue Techniques YES, SWEDISH MASSAGE --- Is also known as the 'SPA' MASSAGE Most common and best-known type of massage in the West Uses massage oils or lotions to enable SMOOTH movements Rhythmic and Relaxing massage Uses gliding strokes or touch Uses firm yet gentle, constant pressure but NOT deep pressure Extra pressure can be used on areas of specific muscle tension Eases muscle tension Based on anatomy and physiology as opposed to energy work Breaks up muscle knots (or adhesions) For relaxation and reduction of edema, the direction of the movement is toward the heart or in the direction of blood flow For fibrotic areas, a cross-fiber direction is used Various parts of the hand, forearm, and elbow may be used during Swedish massage  Pioneered by a Swedish physiologist Per Henrik Ling at the University of Stockholm Swedish massage is the foundation massage for other massage techniques ( deep tissue massage...

Can you guess who this Massage Therapist is? It is… Maddie Lavelle and her younger brother Last year Maddie moved to San Diego from Columbus, Ohio.  As soon as she arrived, she started working at Massage Extraordinaire. Maddie's Specialty Massage Techniques: Sports massage Trigger point therapy Deep tissue massage Maddie loves working with athletes (from the professional to the weekend).  She also enjoys helping clients who are in pain. Maddie's Hobbies: Hiking around San Diego Spinning classes Kayaking Eating Walking and playing with her miniature dachshund, Hercules Speaking of Eating, Maddie's favorite places to eat are: In-N-Out Burger - They do NOT have In-N-Out's in Ohio since they do not use frozen meat. Taste of The Himalayas in Point Loma various Mexican and Mediterranean restaurants (Maddie's younger brother studies at Georgetown Law.) If you haven't met Maddie yet, please stop by the mas...