Barstow Massage and Bodywork opened its doors in August of 2010. Almost everything about this practice has changed since then. Heather built the practice as a solo practitioner with a waitlist, at times, as long as 12 weeks. She aspires to share her knowledge and passion for this work by mentoring and collaborating with her staff to ultimately expand our reach and effect the health and wellbeing of our entire community one client at a time. We believe that massage and bodywork is an integral part of a person’s wellbeing and aim to provide the absolute best massage and bodywork the pioneer valley has to offer. We know as ambitious and passionate as we are about bodywork, wellness is a moving target with many facets, which is why we refer regularly to equally talented and reputable health and wellness practices and professionals. It takes a village, folks! Join ours!

Meet our Therapists

Woozy Wootters

A graduate of The Massage School in Easthampton, Woozy is all too familiar with the frustrations of dealing with chronic pain. After a decade of living a life centered around managing their own back pain, Woozy finally found relief and clarity through a combination of massage therapy and a genuine understanding of how stress, trauma, and buried emotions can physically linger in one’s body.

Woozy believes that a person must be treated with compassion, acceptance, honesty, and understanding — particularly from within — in order to facilitate healing. Through comprehensive massage, Woozy hopes to reinforce the connection between a person’s mind and body, and to help every person they work with to find comfort and happiness as a more complete human being.

Mary Gabis

Mary is known for her integrative, relaxing, and intuitive therapeutic approach. Recognizing healing as a journey, she seamlessly integrates mindfulness into every session, tailoring her approach to meet each client's individual circumstances. As a dedicated learner and compassionate therapist, Mary is committed to empowering the community on their individual paths to well-being. With a trauma-informed approach, she creates a safe and nurturing environment where clients can experience a sense of calm, respect, and open communication. She warmly invites clients to express their needs and preferences, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their session.  

Mary is a graduate of The Massage School in Easthampton, a licensed educator, and certified yoga instructor. As a passionate practitioner, she has established her own practice in Northampton. Motivated by her commitment to continual growth, Mary made the decision to join the esteemed team of therapists at Barstow Massage and Bodywork. This choice was driven by her desire to expand her expertise and knowledge in the company of like-minded professionals who share her philosophy of meeting clients exactly where they are in their wellness journeys.

Vee Boinay

Veronica Boinay, better known as “Vee”, received her massage education from Springfield Technical Community College, graduating in 2002 with an Associate’s Degree in Myofascial Therapy. She received the Healing Hands award that year and began her work running her own practice in Easthampton and later East Longmeadow Massachusetts, while simultaneously teaching Swedish and Deep Tissue courses for STCC. With over 20 years of experience in bodywork, her passion lies in the fact that no two massages sessions can be the same as every person comes to the table with a unique experience on that day. She believes in listening with ears and hands to every helpful message a body communicates, and responding with techniques that help relax, undo and normalize tissues.