studioBe

I have been a ‘devotee’ of Barb and studioBe for many years. She is, quite simply, the best. With an intuitive sense of what’s most needed during a session, she uses her multiple therapeutic skills to solve that day’s issue (s). Invariably I feel revived, renewed, and more ‘whole’ by session’s end.
The studio itself provides healing — I’m immediately calmer, more relaxed and breathing more deeply after entering the space. If you’re in need of a massage, make an appointment right away. studioBe is THE place to be.

Lucky for me my massage with another therapist was canceled. I went to Unilocal,saw the reviews and was able to book with Barb for the next day.
She greeted me with a warm hug on the patio outside the charming massage studio. Barb is warm, caring and professional. We chatted for a while — about life and my needs — before she got to work.
I have had many, many massages over the past 20 years. At chiropractors’ offices, spas, salons, in-​home and resorts. Barb is a gem! Her technique is amazing and she does not miss a detail. She used lovely oils, a few hot stones and hot towels during our time together (no extra charge).
Most importantly, I could tell Barb was present. Really present. She was «listening» to my body and adjusting the massage to meet my needs. I felt her focus and attention for the full 90 minutes — this is so rare! Many therapists mean well but must be thinking about their dirty laundry or grocery list. With Barb you won’t have that same old predictable massage that is virtually the same for each appointment and each client.
Barb asked for feedback before, during and after the massage. She really wants to help her clients and make them comfortable. My time with her literally felt like a mini vacation with a really nice friend. Like I said, lucky me.

Barbara is an extremely qualified and professional massage therapist.
StudioBe is a very nice, relaxing, and warm environment itself and Barbara only adds to that feel with her caring nature.
Barbara seems to have a great deal of knowledge about the human body above and beyond her massage therapy skills as she spent 20 minutes after the massage advising me how best to stretch given that I complained to her about my chronic back pain.
I rarely use the services of someone without a trusted referral. I hired Barbara without meeting and/​or being referred to her as I was visiting the Thousand Oaks area from out-​of-​town. I had a bit of trepidation about getting a massage from someone I did not know; however, Barbara made me feel at ease instantly and throughout the duration of the massage.
I would highly recommend Barbara’s services to anyone — great person and awesome service.
See you next time I’m in town, Barb!

I have been a client of Barb’s for a few years now, and no one compares to her skill as a massage therapist. I found her originally in a day spa in Simi, where I live. I now drive to Thousand Oaks to see her. I would drive across the state if I had to! Barb’s massages are the best, but she offers much much more than that. She is nurturing and caring, she listens and shares her knowledge, and then tailors her care to what you need. I have never had the same massage from her twice! It is almost as if she can communicate directly with your body. Sounds weird? Don’t knock it til you try it. She always goes straight to the problem area and she asks questions so you don’t feel as if you can’t speak up. The studio is private, so there is no undressing in public awkwardness. This is not a dayspa. Barb is about health, comfort, and wellness. Quite simply: Barb is the best.

Love the studio and Barb is a delight–
Prices are great and the studio is more homey than a huge day spa