Services offered by Liz’s Massage Studio:
Relaxation Massage
Relaxation massage is all about relaxing. It focuses on giving you time to recover from the stresses of daily life. When you experience relaxation massage, you can expect a treatment that involves:
- Long smooth gliding strokes that are rhythmic and flowing
- Pressure that is deeply relaxing, but not painful
- A treatment that is designed to soothe and relax you, not to relieve chronic pain or other underlying ailments
- A therapist who also takes the massage environment into account – look for soothing music, warm luxurious towels, and occasionally the use of essential oils to enhance both the environment and the effects of the massage.
Hot/Cold Stone Therapy
Hot Stone Therapy:
Heated, smooth stones are placed on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy centers in the body. The stones may also be used to apply gentle pressure. The warmth is comforting. Hot stone massage is good for people who have muscle tension but prefer lighter massage.
Cold Stone Therapy:
This method is new to the stone massage industry, because of hot method being widely used. The cold method is by placing the stone in the refrigerator or freezer depending upon when treatment will be done. Once the stone is at the correct temperature, it is placed on the correct pressure point for accurate results. When the cold stones are used the client will fall into a deep relaxation state. This thearpy gets even better results when used with hot stone therapy.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. We use slower strokes or friction techniques across the grain of the muscle. Deep tissue massage is used for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury. People often feel sore for one to two days after deep tissue massage.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point massage therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage for trigger point therapy, the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort.
The results and benefits of trigger point massage are releasing constricted areas in the muscles thus alleviating pain. You can experience a significant decrease in pain after just one treatment. Receiving massage with trigger point therapy on a regular basis can help naturally manage pain and stress from chronic injuries.
Reflexology
Although reflexology is sometimes called foot massage, it is more than simple foot massage. Reflexology involves applying pressure to certain points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body. Reflexology is very relaxing, especially for people who stand on their feet all day or just have tired, achy feet.