The Backstop Seated Massage

The Backstop Seated Massage Offering professional, customized seated massage since 1998. Located in Northampton. Book Online! No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome anytime.

The Backstop is a collective of talented massage therapists who offer seated massage daily from a comfortable and welcoming studio based in the heart of Thornes Marketplace on the second level. With a rotating team of skillful, licensed therapists, clients are guaranteed to find one or several who can cater to their specific needs. Each therapist specializes in their own unique set of techniques,

collectively offering a great variety of massage. Deep tissue, trigger point therapy, guided stretching, Swedish, compression, shiatsu and reflexology are just some of the massage varieties available at the Backstop. These talented therapists have been offering deep relaxation, pain management and stress relief since 1998. Most of these professional therapists additionally offer traditional table massage individually through their own practices including owner of The Backstop, Michael Grosso LMT. Clients will find a sign up sheet available, massage is always just $1/per minute and though tips are never expected they are always appreciated. Come visit one of our talented therapists and feel The Backstop difference today. Gift certificates are also available.

We love doing thease. It makes everyone so happy.
05/18/2026

We love doing thease. It makes everyone so happy.

04/24/2026

We will be opening late today(Friday the 24th) Apologies.

03/17/2026

Apologies for the late notice. But the backstop will not be open today Tuesday the 17th of March. Sorry for the inconvenience.

02/17/2026

A big Thank-you to everyone who voted for us in this year's Best of the Valley.

02/03/2026

The Backstop will he closing early today due a family emergency. Tuesday Feb 3rd.

01/30/2026
We’re feeling incredibly grateful for our community — and for every person who’s taken a seat in our chair. 🌿 🌿 🌿If The ...
01/30/2026

We’re feeling incredibly grateful for our community — and for every person who’s taken a seat in our chair. 🌿 🌿 🌿
If The Backstop has been part of your self-care routine (or your go-to gift), we’d truly appreciate your vote in the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley 2026 Poll under “To Your Health → Place for a Massage / Place for a Therapeutic Massage.”
*** Today is the last day to cast your vote ***
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE FRIENDS! : https://valleyadvocate.com/best-of-2026-voting/ #/gallery?group=531647

01/29/2026

A Nationwide general strike has been called for Friday, 1/30, to protest ICE's continued human rights abuses and murder of American citizens. As we want to support this but not take away from our beloved clients. We will be accepting ONLY CASH and CHECKS this Friday so no money goes to support the government that supports ICE.I am sorry for the inconvenience to you all. Stay strong and together we will get thought these troubling times.

Need a moment to unwind? A seated massage at The Backstop is the perfect reset — whether you have 15 minutes or 45. 💆‍♀️...
01/15/2026

Need a moment to unwind? A seated massage at The Backstop is the perfect reset — whether you have 15 minutes or 45. 💆‍♀️
If you’ve ever left our chair feeling lighter, calmer, or more grounded, we’d be honored if you’d take a second to vote for us in the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley 2026 Poll under “To Your Health → Place for a Massage / Place for a Therapeutic Massage.”

🗳️ VOTE HERE: https://valleyadvocate.com/best-of-2026-voting/ #/gallery?group=531647

A *sincere* Thank you from all of us! 🙏🏻🫶🎉

The Backstop exists because of this incredible community — and we’re so grateful. 💚If seated massage has been part of yo...
01/13/2026

The Backstop exists because of this incredible community — and we’re so grateful. 💚
If seated massage has been part of your self-care routine (or your favorite gift to give), PLEASE consider voting for us in the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley 2026 Poll under “To Your Health → Place for a Massage / Place for a Therapeutic Massage.”

🗳️ Vote: https://valleyadvocate.com/best-of-2026-voting/ #/gallery?group=531647

Hey all please consider voting for us this year. It would be great for us to win best massage 2 years in a row. Thank-yo...
01/12/2026

Hey all please consider voting for us this year.
It would be great for us to win best massage 2 years in a row. Thank-you

Address

Thornes Market 150 Main Street 2nd Floor
Northampton, MA
01060

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12am - 5pm

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