Massage by Elizabeth

Elizabeth is the best!
I was very nervous before going to see Elizabeth, but can say that this didn’t last long; she is so welcoming, friendly and creates the most relaxing environment that cannot help put you at ease!
In terms of the massage itself; she really is a master of her craft. She clearly is very passionate about what she does and this resonates in all aspects of the experience. The nerves I felt at the door didn’t last long; she was very understanding, took everything at a comfortable pace and explained anything and everything I queried — and before long I felt like drifting off!
Really, really an amazing masseuse and awesome person!
I walked out of the treatment room feeling like I was walking on a cloud and had the best sleep that night!
Definitely returning to this amazing lady!

Nearly 2 years on, and I’m still going to see Elizabeth, and it’s still an amazing experience. She definitely encourages repeat visits, and not only because there is now a loyalty card! She really does work hard to create a relaxed environment, and to make you feel pretty damn important during the time you’re there. If you want a relaxing hour, or want all your knots bettered out of you she absolutely delivers, and does so with humour, professionalism and with good tunes on in the background.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend going to see Elizabeth. Really, really good.

Having heard nothing but good things, I will admit I had high hopes and I’m very happy to say I was not disappointed.
I’m writing this in my post-​massage state which means I’m feeling all light, floaty and a teeny bit spaced out. I feel calmer than I have in days and my muscles are all «thank you so much!!».
I was lucky to get a voucher at Christmas and booked in for a Swedish massage (general relaxing kinda thing).
I was met by a friendly smiling face who put me right at ease, explained everything, asked me some questions to help her target the session and the next thing I know I’m lying under a blanket and slowly drifting away as all the knots and tensions were expertly worked on.
I’ve been a bit stressed recently and as soon as Elizabeth started on my back and shoulders I could feel a couple of ‘ouchy’ bits that she also found. Needless to say they are pretty much gone now.
I’ve made myself a promise to go back every couple of months and I urge you to do the same, if you’ve never been for a massage before then I’m confident Elizabeth will set you at ease (plus she likes Pearl Jam, so you know she has good taste!).
Thank you thank you thank you to Elizabeth for a wonderful massage experience, I’m not entirely unconvinced you aren’t some sort of white witch as the hour flew by, I’m just glad you are using your considerable powers for good!

I recently moved house and spent about 10 days stiff and sore before I realised I needed to be more proactive if I wanted it to get better. Once I’d made that decision there was really only once thing for it, a trip to Elizabeth! Offering a choice of different massage-​styles, including sports, Swedish and hot stones, Elizabeth will tailor the session to your needs taking in everything from a relaxing experience to something a bit more therapeutic.
Each session starts with a mini-​consultation so Elizabeth can understand what you’re looking to get out of your massage and then will explain her recommendations. On this visit I was looking for it to mostly concentrate on my back, shoulders and neck but she explained it would be good to work my hamstrings as well since I’d been doing a lot of lifting. Happy to give anything that might help a go it was time to get started with my massage!
Elizabeth managed to mix relaxation and giving my muscles a good work out perfectly, getting rid of all the stiffness whilst also leaving me close to napping on the table. To say I felt like a new person afterwards is something of an understatement. I was practically skipping up Buchanan Street afterwards (most uncharacteristic I can assure you…)
As well as being great at what she does, Elizabeth has also created a lovely atmosphere in her treatment room with welcoming décor, the right level of lighting and a great playlist of soothing music. Once you add to all this that’s she’s one of the most delightful people you’ll ever meet you’ll understand the reasons for a five star review. Can’t wait ’til I can book my next massage!

There are so many things I love about Massage By Elizabeth. Convenient city centre location (and a lovely old tenement building), appointments on a Saturday, a very easy online booking system, you get a loyalty card and your sixth massage free. When you first go, she takes a while to chat to you to find out about your general health and what you’re hoping for out of your massage. Every time after that, she still starts each session with a quick recap and a question about any particular issues or areas of concern. She takes notes and occasionally talks about what she’ll try next time, which I like as it shows she’s thinking about her clients long-​term well being.
Elizabeth is really chatty and friendly but during the massage itself she’ll very much follow your lead. Sometimes I go in quite tired and just want to lie there and chill out during my massage, while other times I’m in the mood for a chat and a laugh and we’ve had some really interesting chats during our sessions. I also like that instead of those soundtracks of whale sounds and birds tweeting, she plays proper music — it’s never loud enough to be intrusive but it’s nice to listen to and occasionally halfway through a massage I’ll think «Oh, I really like this one!»
Her massages are just fantastic — I always come away feeling so much better. She can find your problem spots even if you aren’t always aware where they are yourself and she can advise on exercises and stretches to help. I really feel like this is a little hour-​long oasis of calm within my busy life where I go to unwind, relax and have the knots pummeled out of my back. Never fails to make me feel better, inside and out.

I had a fantastic second massage today which involved hot stones and a lot of warm oil– it was absolutely brilliant! I am unwell at the moment and the heat from the stones and Elizabeth’s hands really helped me feel better and less tense. This really is a 5 star service and I will definitely be back again! I received a loyalty card today which I am very happy about!

I’m always going on about how I’m in desperate need of a massage (I mean, c’mon, who doesn’t LOVE a massage), so I finally bit the bullet and booked a massage with Elizabeth. To be honest, I’m not sure what took me so long with all the amazing reviews that are posted here!
What a lovely lady Elizabeth is. Very personable, and caring, she makes sure she leaves time to chat about what the issue areas are and where she can make things better. She also gets to the possible root of the issues and offers advice on things that can be done at home to help.
45 minutes, for me is never enough but that’s the option I booked in for on this particular session. I have a tendency to be pretty tense and unable to feel most ‘normal’ massages, so I always suggest something closer to a sports massage or a deep tissue. Elizabeth delivered in the pressure area, that’s for sure. I was pretty bummed when she brought me out of my comfortable near sleep relaxation to let me know she was finished– obviously I wished she would just continue for days. HA!
I need to book again, especially since Elizabeth is amazing enough to offer her clients a wee discount for rebooking! You really can’t beat an amazing massage and even more so a thank you discount. On top of that, she’s really good with sending out news letters with chat and advice on healthy living which is fab.
She’s top notch! Book in with her and let your aches and pains melt away!

Elizabeth was recommended to me by several different people and now I know why! I had some aches n pains from the gym. Elizabeth was quick to find the root of my problems with a very thorough consultation. I can be quite self conscious but Elizabeth made me feel at ease and explained everything she was doing and why, which I found really useful. She even showed me how to correct my form in the gym to avoid getting same niggles. I now visit regularly and feel much better for it. Best sports massage ever :)

My partner’s birthday was approaching, and since I was travelling abroad before the actual event I had to plan something extraordinary.
Several weeks prior to his birthday, I planned an elaborate surprise treasure hunt that took place all over the City Centre. He would collect clues and his presents at some of our favourite spots in Glasgow, before ending with a surprise birthday dinner with all of our friends and his parents.
At the time I was planning everything, our go-​to massage therapist Trevor Chisman (
) wasn’t available on the day I was seeking. I ended up consulting one of his colleagues, Elizabeth. She responded quickly to my query and was incredibly helpful with coordinating the clue prior to the hunt. I cannot express my gratitude enough… Nor can my partner who relished his 90-​minute session.
Thank you Elizabeth!

I’ve been meaning to get a massage for at least 18 months (coincidentally, the same amount of time I took up roller derby and started getting battered about!). I finally booked in for one online after seeing Elizabeth tweeting. I like people who are good at social media, and this (and her user friendly, helpful website) were the reason I chose her.
I actually forgot to check where she was based until the morning. I knew it was the city centre but hadn’t checked where! Thankfully she is right near Buchanan Street underground/​Queen Street station so it was super easy to get to. It’s easy to find too, it’s right near the Carlton George and has good signage.
Entering the Glasgow Treatment Rooms, you get the smell of a massage place — I think they must all use the same candles! You press the buzzer for the person you’re seeing and take a seat. She popped out pretty quickly to say hello, and gave me a sheet to fill out with questions about allergies etc.
Not long after I was shown into the massage room. The room was spacious and warm and looked really comfy. Just one massage table in the middle of the room with a couple of seats for your pre-​massage chat. She went through a few questions about whether I had any particular pain to address and what my preference was. She was super friendly, helpful and bubbly so I was pretty relaxed. I didn’t tell her at the time but I can get quite uncomfortable getting massages if I don’t feel happy with the person, meaning I end up being really tense, but thankfully there was none of that here!
I got a full body massage, and she focused on my legs (I get a lot of quad tightness from roller derby) as well as my neck and shoulders (hunching while working on the laptop!). It was relaxing and I felt comfortable at all stages, she would explain why she was massaging my glutes (hamstring goes all the way up there) and had good chat, but not too much chat that I couldn’t relax! She also managed to unpop (not a medical term) the knot I’ve had in my shoulder which was an awesome feeling.
Afterwards she had a chat about areas of concern — unsurprisingly, my quads and hips from skating. I’ve also been told this about a physio so I wasn’t surprised! I’m planning another visit at the end of the month where she is going to be a bit more heavy handed on me! I felt super relaxed and a lot looser afterwards, and because she used cream rather than oil, I didn’t feel greasy all day.
For a 1 hour massage it was £40 which I think is great value. Importantly, she does’t have card facilities so make sure you have cash.