Essential Touch llc

01/30/2026

So warm and inviting…. And i am on it all day 😁

Some appointments left in February if your sore muscles need some relief!
Call Nikki at 860-268-3498 to schedule …..

01/28/2026

It has FINALLY happened! The Manchester location’s lockbox is GONE 😁 Now it’s easier to open and get inside for your massage!!!

Need to schedule? Call me at 860-268-3498 and we shall get your appointment in the book!

01/27/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by snow, shoveling, scraping the car, and repeat? Heard we may have more this weekend?
Let someone’s cancellation be your massage!
Wednesday has openings… more expected this week….
860-268-3498!!!

01/26/2026

Charlotte sez ‘wow! that is some deep snow!’

Let’s stay safe….
Take breaks when shoveling, stretch or do some yoga (cat/cow, seated twists, eagle arms, child/puppy), stay hydrated (even if you are not thirsty… if you aren’t p*eing, you are hydrated!), dress in warm, dry layers….
And book a massage to take care of those aches and pains!!!!

01/25/2026

It is a snowy, cold, deep-winter kind of day here in CT.
Please hunker down, stay hydrated & warm, and do the snow-clearing a little at a time.

I am calling my shoveling practice very ‘Sisyphus’ inspired. The more i shovel, the more that seems to fall.
And so i enjoy the music in my headphones, the lack of traffic, & the comedy of watching Charlotte try to get over the snowpiles to find a spot to p*e 🤣😜

Stay safe. We’ll see you on the (warm) mat to work out the ouchies later this week!!!!!

01/23/2026

Who is a fan of piano music???
I spent countless hours as a kiddo and teen in front of the upright piano in the living-room, equally cursing the practice and enjoying the results. So now? Keyboards & piano get my attention at a concert.
Wanted to share something beautiful….

This is Andrew Coyler (if Circuline and other bands), whose solo work is really beautiful. Classically trained and creative, his compositions find their way into my yoga practice… and my thai sessions!!!

http://colyermusic.com/ - If you like solo piano such as George Winston, Liz Story, Peter Kater, Michelle McLaughlin, Jim Brickman, Tim Janis, The Piano Guys...

01/22/2026

We are in full-on winter mode here in New England.
Please remember to communicate EARLY if weather is a concern for your massage session.
And if you need a little extra warmth while receiving, please let Nikki know and we can always up the heat, add a blanket, or kick the mat warmer a little higher 😉

01/21/2026

Now that The Wall That Heals has completed it’s time in Hawaii, I am getting excited for the new season that starts in March.

Mahalo to all these volunteers, The Wall That Heals wrapped up in Kapolei, Hawaii yesterday. Its been an absolutely incredible week with education, stories, tears, and healing.

01/19/2026

Some years ago, there was a small group of like-minded humans who practiced Thai Massage and wanted to do some good in the world.
With The bodymind center for thai massage as host, we started Open Mat Mondays (or OMM if you are in the know 😉) where we would offer thai massage for 20-30 mins per session and take the donations and send them to The Polaris Project to fight human trafficking and support survivors.

I have missed time with these cool humans.
So today Rick and i hosted Michael, Lani, Becky, Connie, and Michelle for some fellowship, food, & connection. And, of course, we forgot a group photo!!! 🙄😜 Here is what it looked like before everyone arrived….

01/18/2026

Do you know a (living) Vietnam veteran who has dedicated time and talents to improve their communities and help others?
This is a special award being given by the VVMF on 29 March 2026. Nominations taken until 31 January!!!

Yesterday at our Veterans Day Observance at The Wall, VVMF announced the creation of a new "Service Beyond Service Award" to recognize the accomplishments of living Vietnam veterans who served in the U.S. military honorably and then continued to serve their communities through volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, public service and philanthropy.

Now, those who died in Vietnam are listed on The Wall. Those who died after they returned home are inducted into our In Memory program. This "Service Beyond Service Award" is meant for those who are still living and have spent a lifetime serving our communities. VVMF wants to collect the stories of their Vietnam service AND award them for their efforts beyond their military service.

NOMINATE A VETERAN - https://www.vvmf.org/Service-Beyond-Service-Award/

Nominations are now open and will close on January 31, 2026. Awardees will be announced on March 29, 2026, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Nominate a Vietnam veteran today!

01/14/2026

Change is gently shifting in the air… winter days are lengthening into early teases of spring. Moods are lighter, and stress from the deepest, darkest year-end days seems more manageable.

Even in the chocolate dish, some new treats… a strawberry swirl or a straight dark chocolate for those tired of the caramel/sea salt or mint swirl! The colours look so nice!!!!

01/14/2026

Love building up my friends and massage therapists!!!!
Did you check out this video from Sunday that Lani & Little Bird Wellness Manchester shared????

This weekend, Little Bird Wellness was featured on New England Perspective on FOX61, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful 💜

The segment focused on holistic health and the importance of personalized, whole-person care—something that’s at the heart of everything we do. It was an opportunity to talk about supporting the body through stress, seasonal shifts, and everyday life with thoughtful, integrative care rather than quick fixes.

We’re thankful for the chance to represent this work and to share the message that healing doesn’t have to be rushed or one-size-fits-all. If you caught the episode, thank you for tuning in—and if not, we’ll be sharing the link so you can watch when it’s convenient.

As always, we appreciate this community and the trust you place in us. It truly means everything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKNh5MSf_sY