Meet Nicole Barry

I was fourteen when I received my first massage—and I was instantly hooked. I was amazed at how massage could eliminate physical tension while simultaneously inducing a meditative, deeply relaxing state of mind. Even at that young age, I knew I wanted to give others this gift of wellness.

I attended a four-year university and never lost sight of my passion for massage therapy. After college, I had a life-changing experience living in Hawaii, where I immersed myself in the aloha culture of working to live, not living to work. During that time, I promised myself that when I returned to the East Coast, I would pursue a career I was truly passionate about.

In 2011, I fulfilled that promise by graduating with honors from the Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy, completing over 600 hours of hands-on training and intensive coursework in anatomy, kinesiology, and pathology. For the past fourteen years, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, allowing me to practice multiple modalities and grow into a well-rounded, intuitive massage therapist.

My focus in every session is to work with the client’s body, not against it, using firm, specific, and targeted techniques. My goal is not only to address soft tissue concerns, but also to calm the nervous system by activating the parasympathetic nervous system—the body’s relaxation response, which counteracts the sympathetic “fight or flight” state. This approach can help lower cortisol levels and reduce the chronic micro-stress many of us carry daily.

My style blends therapeutic, targeted work with deeply relaxing techniques, supporting overall wellness and balance. I strive to motivate and empower my clients through movement education, exercises, and healthy lifestyle recommendations. I believe massage therapy is not a luxury—it is an essential component of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

I am committed to providing the highest quality care by staying current with industry research and continuing my education. Over the past five years, I have expanded my training to include cupping, Gua Sha, and introductory coursework in Thai Massage, Oncology Massage, TMJ Massage, and Craniosacral Therapy. Over the past fourteen years, I have also completed training in fascia therapy, PNF stretching, and hot stone therapy. I attend the Connecticut Massage Therapy Conference annually and consistently exceed continuing education requirements.

My goal is to never provide a cookie-cutter massage, but rather an experience that is thoughtful, personalized, and ever-evolving.

Thank you for your interest in Balanced Massage. I look forward to working with you on your journey toward optimal wellness.

Be Well,
Nicole Barry