Nancy Griffis, LMT, NCBTMB is dedicated to helping you enhance and maintain your health and well being through massage and energy work. Her studio is located in an art gallery, where the beautiful paintings and sculptures created by her husband, Joseph Parker (Go to www.chezsophie.com to view more of Joseph’s sculptures, paintings and sketches,) provide an atmosphere that relaxes the mind and renews the spirit.
 
Nancy completed her undergraduate work in psychology at Russell Sage College and holds a masters degree in Education from The University at Albany. She graduated from the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy in Albany,
New York.
 
Before moving to Hadley, NY, Nancy worked for Excelsior College (formerly Regents College) for almost two decades.  Beginning as an academic advisor, then coordinating a statewide network of volunteer advisors, then transitioning to staff development and training and finally to administration as the Director of Organizational Development and Human Resources, Nancy has a special appreciation for the demands of work and community involvement and the value of relaxation and self care activities.
 
Nancy has performed hundreds of massages for people of all ages and receives massage and energy work regularly herself. She combines over a dozen types of bodywork and energy techniques to make your session effective, and tailors each session individually. You are never rushed. Adequate time is always allotted to discuss your treatment goals and actions you can take to recover, maintain or enhance your heath and wellbeing. You are sure to find Nancy’s style conducive to restoring energy and vitality.
     
Almost anyone can experience the benefits of massage and energy work. For example, athletes are helped prepare or recover from sports events; performers, musicians, artists, and physical workers are assisted in easing the pain and discomfort of repetitive motions; individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions find relief; people who are ill, recovering or who reside in nursing homes are calmed and comforted; mothers are supported during pregnancy and birth; infants are nourished and calmed by the touch of massage.