Avodah Massage Therapy

09/16/2025

Unfortunately as massage therapists we do love

• long silences - they are not awkward and if you fall asleep, even better because your body needed it!
• TMI - we want to hear it all, how your poops are, if your pelvis hurts, etc. more information helps us get to the bottom of your pain
• Alllllllllll the emotions - cry, laugh, express disappointment, frustration, anger, joy, we are here for it all! Releasing your emotions in a safe environment helps released their stored energy from your body
• Being “fired” because you feel better - this is our goal! We want you to feel your best and no longer feel like you need to see us frequently or at all
• Finding solutions - we want to find what’s right for you and your body because it’s your lived experience and no one else’s
• Working with your body and nervous system - we need to be working at harmony with both to actually find solutions!
• Supporting the WHOLE you - true treatment considers the whole and not just a part
• Supporting the WHOLE family - your family also makes up you and we want to help you heal as a person and as a family
• Being part of your community - we are here for the community building relationships, not just a transaction

Let us know what’s your favorite that we unfortunately love ✨

09/06/2025

Re-introducing Lydia! Our newest edition to the Avodah team 🫶

Lydia is a licensed massage therapist (SC 13471) certified in prenatal and postpartum massage with a BS in Athletic training from Winthrop University where she developed a deep understanding of musculoskeletal function, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.

After completing her undergraduate degree, she pursued her massage therapy training for licensure at Midlands Technical College-Harbison campus, where she gained hands-on experience in a range of therapeutic techniques. She has had the opportunity to work in a chiropractic care clinic, where she collaborated closely with the Chiropractic Doctor to support patients dealing with chronic and acute pain, injury recovery, and postural imbalances.

This experience deepened her ability to assess individual needs and provide targeted, results-driven massage therapy. She specializes in modalities such as deep tissue, Swedish, trigger point therapy, and sports massage, and she tailors each session to help clients achieve their personal health and wellness goals.

Beyond technique, she approaches her work with a heart for service. Her passion lies in creating a safe, restorative, and intentional space where clients can feel heard, supported, and truly cared for. Her goal is not only to relieve physical tension but to leave a lasting, positive impact on each person she has the privilege to work with. Whether you’re seeking relief from pain, managing stress, or simply looking to reconnect with your body, she’s committed to creating a safe, healing space where you can feel supported and cared for.

See you on the table ✨

09/04/2025

If your postpartum vibe is…

-> being nurtured & cared for
-> calming yours & baby’s nervous systems at the same time
-> smoother feedings
-> having providers come to you
-> slow moments during a chaotic time

Then let’s be friends 🫶

At Avodah we are passionate about providing postpartum care in your home for you and your baby (even siblings love to get in on the action!)

We come alongside you and your postpartum doula to provide nurturing, restorative, and balancing care in this period that is often overrun with less sleep, brain fog, and stress over having to do it all

If your dream postpartum vibe is calm, nurture, care, and support then go ahead and reserve your 75 or 90 min in-home postpartum bodywork session for you and baby, let us come to you! ✨

08/28/2025

Just the two gals behind the awesome team that is Avodah Massage Therapy reminding you that we will be closed for Labor Day!

We take time to fill our cups so we can fill yours 🫶

Wishing you all a wonderful and safe Labor Day Weekend!

08/25/2025

We are so excited to be sponsoring the Climb again this year! Join us for the walk or with a donation 😊

🌿 Sponsor Shoutout! 🌿

We are so excited to highlight Avodah Massage Therapy as one of our Super Star Sponsors for PSI’s The Climb in Columbia! 💛

Avodah Massage Therapy is passionate about creating a safe, healing space for individuals and families through the power of therapeutic touch. Their highly specialized services include:

✨ Prenatal & Postpartum Massage – Supporting moms through pregnancy and beyond with nurturing, restorative care.
✨ Craniosacral Fascial Therapy – Gentle, effective bodywork for infants, children, and adults to release tension and improve overall wellness.
✨ Integrative Massage & Wellness Services – Customized sessions designed to promote relaxation, healing, and balance.
✨ Family-Centered Care – Offering services for moms, babies, and beyond with a focus on whole-family wellness.

Founded by Shannon Livezey, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Pediatric & Infant Massage Therapist, Avodah’s mission is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that helps clients restore balance and thrive.

We are so grateful for Avodah’s support in helping us raise awareness and provide resources for perinatal mental health. Their dedication to holistic wellness beautifully aligns with our mission to uplift and empower families in our community. 🌿✨

Learn more about their incredible services at www.avodahmassagetherapy.com

08/13/2025

Big Congrats to our owner and lead massage therapist Shannon Livezey for winning Best Massage Therapist!! 🎉🎉🎉

08/08/2025

So what’s the verdict?

Clients are LOVING Lydia’s massages!

Training concludes next week and Lydia will be taking clients starting MONDAY AUGUST 18th!!

We are so excited for everyone to experience her massages so as a little thank you of support - anyone who books a massage with Lydia during her first 2 weeks will get $10 OFF their service!

See you on the table starting August 18th ✨

08/03/2025

Back to school —> back to busy

The return of the school year can bring a welcome close to the chaos of summer schedules with routines and school taking the place of late mornings and nights and vacation time

However the busy-ness of the school year schedule brings about its own stress of planning, making sure homework is done, running kids around to all the activities

In this new season of ordered chaos, be sure to stop. Take a pause. and prioritize rest and restoration in the midst of it all

The school year stress doesn’t have to follow you everywhere

See you on the table ✨

07/30/2025

Everyone give a HUGE welcome to our newest team member Lydia!

She is a licensed massage therapist (SC 13471) with a Bachelor’s in Athletic Training

We are so excited for her to join our team! She will be joining us August 4th and her books will also open that day for after her training period

At that time she will be certified to do prenatal and postpartum massage and will be seeing integrative, prenatal, and postpartum clients!

Go read more about Lydia on our website under the about tab: avodahmassagetherapy.com

07/27/2025

The perinatal period is a time marked by a myriad of changes in a short period of time to the body, nervous system, and daily life.

We have developed and incorporated several nurturing techniques to cater to each phase of the perinatal period.

• Appointments start at 75 minutes - this allows adequate time to spend on all areas of concern and for mom to truly be able to relax and spend time resetting

• Somatic face massage - releases emotions and tension in the face and relaxes the jaw, aiding the pelvis to relax and open for birth

• Scalp massage with hair oil - releases tension in the head and our new hair oil for the postpartum period helps with hair growth!

• Abdominal massage - creates space for baby and relieves tension during pregnancy and aids in healing during the postpartum system through the “roasting” technique of heating the body to promote healing

• CFT - releases restricted fascia and promotes nervous system regulation

We are now offering in-home appointments* as well for mom and baby to promote:

• Co-regulation
• Bonding
• Improved feeding relationship
• Birth recovery

You deserve to be nurtured during this time of sacred work, let us support you in this journey!

*in-home services can also be booked during your postpartum doula visit & we are excited to be working closely with to bring this to postpartum moms in Columbia and the surrounding areas!!

07/09/2025

Always striving to be a place for everyone to find healing and rest 🫶

06/17/2025

Car accident -> whiplash -> headaches -> jaw pain

Here are a couple of things that I do to help relieve my jaw pain in between trips to the chiropractor, PT, and massage therapist!

1. Catch a bubble 🫧

2. Cheek drags

3. Intraoral TMJ holds and drags

Tips: make sure you’re dragging all the way to the lips! This really helps release all the musculature that is tight and contributing to jaw pain

If you have any questions on technique or want to experience the full neck, buccal, and face massage for yourself, you know where to find me 🫶

See you on the table ✨