The Massage Shoppe was founded in 2013 by David and Manee Powers. Together, they created a neighborhood gem that became known for its consistent quality and convenience.

In December 2025, manager and LMT, Emma Sharon, became the new owner of the Shoppe. She is honored to continue the legacy that Dave and Manee so tirelessly built, and is deeply thankful to all of the Shoppe’s loyal clients.

The Shoppe is currently home to seven Licensed Massage Therapists. They are each uniquely skilled, and together, offer a deep and diverse breadth of techniques, education, and experience.

Our mission is to provide individualized, therapeutic care for those seeking relaxation, relief from chronic pain, mental health wellness, and much more.

“Emma has a person-centered approach and is an excellent Massage Therapist.” - Anonymous

“Emma is an exceptionally skilled therapist with a strong and sensitive approach to deep tissue massage. I've come to appreciate how intuitive she is about my needs in any given moment of a session, and how open she is to adapting and experimenting with new approaches. Her ambient music selections are very good too.” - Tom R.

“Emma is AMAZING, she makes me feel so comfortable/relaxed and it’s reassuring to know that my baby and I are in the best hands!” -Lauren S.

Mila McEvoy, LMT, Assistant Manager (she/her)

Bilingual care is available with Mila. Se habla español.

Mila McEvoy is a 2010 graduate of The Massage school of Easthampton. She is trained in medical massage and incorporates neuromuscular techniques when needed from that training.  In addition she is certified in pre/ post natal massage and hot stone massage. Mila’s background is in competitive bodybuilding to now, functional training and it has helped her understand the muscular imbalances, and tailoring her clients massages specific to their lifestyle, hobbies and job profession. Mila specializes in blending deep tissue work (not to be confused with extra firm pressure) with relaxation.  She is a huge believer the body can heal itself once it’s relaxed and that is her goal for each client.

“She's very attuned, checks in each time to follow up on any lingering issues and check for improvements, and creates a personalized experience.” -Anonymous

“I think Mila showed a level of competency and knowledge that was impressive and comprehensive. She is so skilled at manipulating the muscles in such a way that is at once relaxing and invigorating. She was professional, attentive, and intuitive. I felt comfortable and had a great deal of confidence in her skill set and technique.” - Craig C.

“Mila knows and remembers the condition I was in and what she needs to do at my current massage. She takes extremely good care of me.” - Susanne S.

John Noreika, LMT (he/him)

John is a graduate of Cortiva Insitute for Massage Therapy in Cromwell Connecticut and is licensed as a massage therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registry of Massage Therapy. His primary area of practice is Swedish Massage, and he provides therapeutic bodywork sessions to all adults seeking to improve mental and physical wellbeing. John has been described as having a "heart to hand" approach to his massage sessions and is passionate about working to understand and address the needs of each client to deliver a customized massage that exceeds expectations.

“John inquires about and focuses on areas of concern. He is attentive to those areas and possesses the ability and skill to provide great relief.” - Joan D.

“I have been going to John for my sessions, he helped me with my pain and understands all my issues. He is very understanding and kind. He listens and helps he puts all his skills in helping with your issues. Great atmosphere and professional.” - Cindy H.

“Outstanding, attuned, responsive, skilled healing work and, crucially, a great listener. So happy to have found John!” - Sally V.

Aya Mares, LMT (she/they)

Aya's intention as a massage therapist is to facilitate a space in which the innate healing powers of the client's body feel invited to flow. In a busy world, massage is a powerful tool for accessing one's intuition by re-connecting or deepening one's connection with one's body-mind. As a massage therapist, Aya is honored to call on their intuition and training in relaxation massage to bring ease to the body. Aya received training for massage at The Massage School in Easthampton and is currently studying Reiki in Northampton.

“Aya is a gem! Very attentive to level of pressure, specific therapeutic needs (in my case, much deep tissue work on shoulders!)” - Anne D.

“Aya is a great listener, understands the complexity of the human body, and provides a nurturing, healing touch. A gifted LMT.” - Emily R.

“Aya was wonderful ! Absolutely booking with them again. The hour flew by. Immediately recommended to my family when I got back.” - Anon

Grace Hantzis, LMT (she/her)

Grace is a licensed massage therapist with a deep passion for helping clients feel calm, balanced, and rejuvenated. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMASS Amherst, she has a strong understanding of the mind-body connection, which she applies to her therapeutic approach. She furthered her education and training at The Massage School, where she earned her license and refined her skills in a variety of therapeutic modalities.

Grace specializes in creating personalized treatment plans that address your specific concerns, whether that's chronic pain, muscle tension, or stress. Her approach is holistic, taking into account both the physical and emotional aspects of healing. She offers a blend of techniques including Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, Reiki, foot reflexology, aromatherapy, and cupping—tailoring each session to meet your individual needs.

“Grace is warm, caring, supportive, a great listener and makes you feel incredibly comfortable in her presence. She is excellent at her craft and truly radiates a positive energy. She is a rare human being and the Massage Shoppe and it's customers are blessed to have her! Grace is the best!”- Michelle O.

“Grace is as thoughtful and kind as she is professional. She handled my very sore neck with delicate, caring attention, but gave me a strenuous enough massage to help the muscles stretch and relax. I wish I'd booked a full hour with her.” - Richard R.

“Really listened to my special needs. Was respectful and welcoming. Grace worked the areas that needed the most work. My pain was greatly diminished.” - Nancy J.

Miles Porter-Phillips, LMT (they/them)

Miles is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in deep tissue/sports massage and utilizes trigger point techniques. They provide a gentle calming energy and are committed to creating a safe space for everyone to achieve deeper connection to their bodies. Miles understands that everyone’s body is different and will take the time to learn about your specific needs to give a personalized relaxing massage.

“Respectful, and attentive. Great communication, asked questions and listened, adjusted to my needs. Excellent pressure. Highly recommend and will schedule with Miles again.” - Kyle K.

“Miles did an amazing job! I have had a lot of shoulder pain from a climbing injury for months and Miles really worked on it, I feel so much better I’m sort of blown away. Going back in a month!”- Anonymous

“Amazing! Miles is a skilled massage therapist and makes me feel very safe as a queer and neurodivergent person. They are skilled at both the technical and interpersonal aspects of massage therapy. I am a regular Massage Shoppe client because of them! :)” - Quin R.

Brandon Melendez, LMT (he/him)

Brandon is a graduate of The Easthampton Massage school of 2020. He specializes in therapeutic massage with the intent to balance the body. By adjusting to the client’s needs, Brandon has hands of intuition that will give you nurturing comfort while providing therapeutic techniques to give you the proper care your body needs. He has a knowledge of and passion for many different specialties, including trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, sports massage, acupressure, and stretching techniques.

Brandon is the best. He remembers the small details and makes a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere to relax completely. Always a smile on his face. You can tell he really enjoys what he does! - Sara L.

Brandon took the time to find out what areas were specifically bothering me that needed to be focused on. He guided my breathing throughout the session and I left feeling amazing. Highly recommend! - Lacey M.

Brandon is very kind, professional, and responsive when giving a massage. I like that his style focuses on responding to the body and breath of the person he is working with. -Lisa C.