About

Holistic Wellness Center was founded in 2010, and is owned and operated by Darrah March O’Connor and Sarah Schochet Henken. HWC offers the community a safe non judgmental space to come for help dealing with life’s everyday stresses and the impact those have on a person’s wellbeing. The services we offer include Massage Therapy, Reiki, Acupuncture, Cupping and Holistic Health Coaching. HWC has won regional best several years running and Is dedicated to staying current on all “Holistic” modalities to help you feel your very best. We Hand select merchandise that supports our mission Including Magnesium, CBD, Herbal remedies and more. In addition we are happy to offer certified fair trade ethically sourced gifts by women and small makers from around the world.

Hours

MON: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
TUE: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
WED: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
THU: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
FRI: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
SAT: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
SUN: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hours subject to change.
Additional Hours by Appointment.

Coming soon!

As we welcome our newly renovated center, we are excited to offer passive therapies including a far infrared sauna, acoustic loungers, and a salt recovery space. Coming, more tools to maintain and regain your health including new supplements and more.

HWC is a group of dedicated and professional practitioners providing compassionate care to assist you on your journey to wellness. We provide holistic healing modalities which can complement and enhance Western medicine offerings. We work with you to help facilitate your wellbeing and good health.

Meet Our Team

Owner, LMT, Reflexology, Reiki Master, Holistic Health Coach
Darrah’s background as a bio-scientist, contractor, EMT & firefighter have all contributed to her ability to relate and assist clients in search of help for the many health concerns that we face today. The catalyst for change started after a major car accident and MS diagnosis. Darrah has been where her clients have been and understands the frustration of not feeling “well”. Darrah was frustrated by the western medical approach and was able to get relief in the holistic realm. Darrah is a LMT, Reiki Master and certified Holistic Health Coach. Darrah founded HWC in 2010 and brings a wealth of knowledge to the treatment room.

Owner, Reiki Master, Wardrobe Doctor (Wardrobe/Clothing Stylist)
Sarah was born and raised in Boston. Sarah’s background was in fashion, and retail. Sarah has worked as a Manager, Buyer and has styled people for theatre and movies. She ran a styling business called the Wardrobe Doctor where she taught workshops and has helped numerous clients to put their best foot forward. Sarah was diagnosed with RA in 2006 and became “sick of feeling sick”. After exhausting the Western medical approach, she found relief by taking a different path including acupuncture, herbals, reiki, diet and more which has led her here. Sarah handles a lot of the merchandising, scheduling and is also a Reiki Master.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Helen is dedicated to helping clients to feel their very best. She graduated from the Spa Tech institute where she also has training in Polarity, an energy modality that can enhance your massage experience. Helen also is certified in Cupping, an ancient healing technique made famous by many of the Olympic swimmers and other athletes. Helen has been with our team for several years now, and has developed quite a following for her wonderful, relaxing massage treatments. Helen prides herself on tailoring your treatment to your specific issues.

Licensed Massage Therapist
The Virginia School of Massage, Charlottesville Virginia 2009. National certification NCBTMB.. Certified in Canine Massage
In 2008 I made the commitment to get back to the health and fitness field. I retired from personal training in 2002 and did not want to go back to that field. I really wanted to work with people at a different level of wellness. Massage was something that had always interested me. As a former athlete and fitness professional, I knew and understood the benefits of massage. I felt this career would really be an area where I would have success in helping people to reach their wellness goals. I have studied a number of massage modalities including; Swedish, Therapeutic, Deep tissue, Sport, Trigger point, Structural Integration, Cranial-Sacral, Acupressure, Hot Stone and Stretching are just some of the areas I have experience in and have utilized in Treatments.
With my background in fitness, I understand that a combination of different massage techniques truly can benefit clients. I believe in having a “toolbox” and using what fits the client during their session. I feel I can accomplish a wonderful relaxing massage as well as work on a client’s need for structural balance. I believe each person is an individual, and there is no “cookie-cutter” way to assist someone in having a better quality of life.
My goal for all of my clients is to make them feel better and able to live a better quality of life.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Tammy has always been someone who wanted to help people. From hospitality to medical offices, she finds joy in being a resource for people seeking help. She graduated from Muscular Therapy Institute in 2008, after experiencing her own injury and finding the solution to her pain with Massage. She has been working her magic at the Holistic Wellness Center for more than 16 years. Her specialty modalities are deep tissue, therapeutic massage and prenatal massage. When Tammy is not helping others to live more comfortably and pain free, she enjoys reading, walking, going to the movies and spending time with her husband, son and their fur-babies.

Energy Healer, Reiki Master
Judy Johnson-Grigg is a seasoned energy healer. She combines a multitude of energy healing techniques to facilitate a healing experience that allows her clients to safely release blocks and emotions that may be causing physical or emotional pain. She encourages internal shifts that open the door to intense self-healing and new perspectives on health and well being. Judy most enjoys working with clients to help them find their own spiritual path and assist them on their journey back to mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being.
Judy is a Reiki Master and IET (Integrated Energy Technique) Master and has studied Kundalini Reiki, Energy Clearing and Angel Therapy Healing. She is also certified to teach Reiki and IET healing techniques. In addition to energy healing, I Judy enjoys doing Angel Card Readings for clients. They can provide insight and guidance on what is currently going on in your life. Judy is a long-time resident of Medfield and has raised two amazing daughters here who have been an integral part of her own healing and spiritual development.

Reki Master/Energy Healing and Spiritual Guide
In Tracy's words;
Your body is governed and managed by energies we are not consciously aware of, that play a vital role in our overall physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Energy Work/Reiki with an experienced practitioner can facilitate the stages of healing, and can reduce symptoms of depression/anxiety due to a host of reasons including; disruptions in everyday life, death of a loved one, job loss etc. It can also significantly aid in the relief of PTSD, Insomnia, emotional sadness and much more. There have been some instances where people have experienced better sleep, improved cognitive function and even weight loss due to emotional releasees after a session.
Clients initial response and description of their experience after trying Energy Work/Reiki for the first time include:
"Very relaxed"
"Feel cleansed"
"Light and peaceful"
"Clearer in mind"

Licensed Massage Therapist
Nina began her career in San Fransisco in 1985 and had a thriving business before moving back home to the Boston area. She took time off to raise her two children, and in 2016, went back to school and graduated from the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. Nina has extensive experience caring for the senior generation as well as doing slow deep massage. Nina has additional certifications for reflexology and scar treatment. From Nina, “I love massage because it helps people to get in touch with their muscles in a relaxing, safe and caring way.”

Licensed Acupuncturist
Nationally Board Certified Diplomate of Acupuncture through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Sarah is licensed to practice Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She is an adjunct faculty member at the New England School of Acupuncture at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Health Sciences.

Sarah’s passion for acupuncture grew from her own positive personal experience. After suffering for years from chronic health issues and exhausting all Western medicine options, she had turned to acupuncture as a last resort. Those healing treatments gave her life again, and encouraged her to pursue a career in the field so that she could in turn help others as she was helped.
The educational opportunities presented to her while both a student and faculty member at school have provided Sarah with the tools necessary to successfully bridge the gap between the worlds of Eastern and Western medicine. Eastern medicine revolves around empowering an individual, helping them to tap into their own innate healing. This belief is reflected in Sarah’s mission to make Eastern Medicine comprehensive and available to everyone. Her primary focus is on creating a comfortable and effective treatment plan for each individual. These treatment options are tailored to the needs of the individual and can range from non-invasive techniques (without needles) to deep orthopedic acupuncture, and can include anything in between.

Sarah has an assistant available during sessions – HeBe, the hypoallergenic Havanese. His paws-itive attitude bursts from a small 10-pound body, and you can find his furry smile a tail wag away. However, if you prefer to have just Sarah, HeBe is happy to enjoy a few treats and a nap in his own room during your session.

Licensed Massage Therapist
Lev has been a Massage Therapist since 2017, focusing on helping clients to get out of pain and back into optimal function. He was first drawn to Massage Therapy, like many others, after benefiting from it himself. When he was younger, he experienced many years of persistent low back pain. Massage Therapy ended up being very beneficial for him, and this piqued his initial interest. Lev now aims to provide this same experience for others. He incorporates a variety of techniques into his massage treatments including; myofascial work and trigger point release in order to provide an experience that is deeply therapeutic while simultaneously relaxing.
In his spare time Lev enjoys martial arts training, hiking, visiting local farms, and reading books.