Essential Touch llc

04/30/2026

Wouldn’t you love to settle into this mat for a session?
I have a (*gasp!*) TWO HOUR session available on Saturday, 2 May 2026 in West Hartford at 1.30 pm!
Call and it is yours!!!!
860-268-3498

*can also be a 90 min session at 1.30 or 2 pm, if you prefer*

04/30/2026

Working The Wall That Heals asks so much of me…. Like balancing on a ladder whilst loading heavy, long, electrical cords into the nose of the trailer!

If you are interested in seeing The Wall locally, it will be in Putnam CT in Sept!
Come set up. Or breakdown. Or volunteer for a shift. Or come visit!!!!

04/28/2026

Mini meditation

04/27/2026

Some days doing social work looks less like officework and more like chores. But it is SO fun to have a co-worker with pretty ears and four paws!

04/27/2026

Today was a day to simply BE.
Just lie on the mat and BE a demo body for a couple of hours. Nothing to learn, to do, or to teach. Just breathe and receive.
What a nice gift!!!

04/25/2026

Do you have a connection to Vietnam? You served? You lost a loved one? Your parent dealt with the after-effects of serving?

Want to share your story?

There can be healing in narrative-sharing. There can be healing in seeing your story written. There can be healing in finding community among others with a shared history.

Interested? Click on the link….

CALL FOR STORIES
https://www.vvmf.org/45th/
Deadline to submit is June 30, 2026.

Lives cut short. Family, friends, and those who served and returned home – changed forever. The Wall bears 58,281 names and the Memorial honors the 2.7 million Americans who served in Vietnam. Each has a story. A story that deserves to be preserved for generations to come.

As we prepare to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial – we are collecting those stories. We are looking for stories from those who served in Vietnam as well as family and friends of those who served and want to make sure that the stories of all our Vietnam veterans are preserved.

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day!!!!!🌎

In Manchester, i always offer a bottle of water (from local Hosmer Mountain soda shack) to clients post-bodywork. But i realize the impact on our world/environment from plastic.
If you ever choose to bring your refillable, non-plastic water bottle? I can fill ya up from the bubbler in the office!!!! (Also from Hosmer)
And yes…. Hot water on demand if you bring an insulated mug and your teabag 😉

04/21/2026

Spring is definitely afoot in CT!!!

This also means folks are returning to their spring and summer activities, with lots of time outdoors in the garden, on the bike, and walking longer trails.

If your body is starting to feel the aches and pains?
Please give me a call (ASAP!!!) at 860–268–3498 to schedule your massage 

04/20/2026

Sometimes breaking the rules is worthwhile….🤣😜
Taking a weekend ‘off’ with loved ones and being a little frivolous and a lot silly is just the soul refresher i needed.
Coming back from grief is a winding and difficult road.
So i am cherishing the moments of joy and holding loved ones with more intention.

04/17/2026

I always love to highlight this event…. I’ll be in WDC helping to place these thousands of roses…
For your friend, dad/grandpa/uncle/brother/cousin, or just to honour those who served… you can pick your colours and write a message.

Click the link in the message from

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Every Father's Day, VVMF lays thousands of roses at the Memorial site. Some roses hold a personal message in honor of the fathers on The Wall, those who never had a chance to come home and start a family, and those who later died after the War ended. Family, friends and visitors are invited to take....