Hi, I’m Patty Wade (CT License #004589), owner of A Touch of Health Massage Therapy — a sanctuary for women seeking relief from stress, overwhelm, and the weight of daily life.

I began my journey in massage therapy at the Fox Institute of Business in West Hartford, graduating in 2006. After a year of hands-on experience in the graduate clinic, I opened my own practice in Elmwood in September 2007. In August 2022, I moved to our current space in the heart of West Hartford Center — a warm, welcoming environment that I absolutely love.

My specialty is helping clients who feel stretched thin, worn out, and disconnected from their bodies. I often hear things like:

• “My whole body feels tight and stiff.”

• “I’m getting headaches and migraines.”

• “My neck is so tight I have to twist my whole upper body just to check my blind spot.”

• “I have pain shooting down my leg.”

• “My low back and hips are always aching.”

• “It takes me a minute to stand up straight after sitting.”

• “I can’t sleep at night.”

• “I stay up late scrolling Facebook or YouTube.”

• “I can’t shut my mind off.”

• “I’m constantly running around but never feel caught up.”

• “There’s never time for me.”

• “I feel like I catch every virus that goes around.”

• “I feel 10 years older than I am.”

Stress doesn’t just live in the mind — it settles into the body. It shows up as pain, tightness, fatigue, sleeplessness, irritability, and a sense of being stuck in overdrive. It’s hard to break free from that cycle — but it’s not impossible.

If any of this sounds familiar, I invite you to step away from the noise. Turn off your phone. Let the world wait. Whether you choose 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes, this is your time to rest, reset, and reconnect. You might walk out feeling lighter, calmer, more grounded — maybe even sleep better than you have in weeks. You might find yourself smiling more, driving more patiently, or simply breathing a little easier.

During your session, I may incorporate hot packs, hot stones, essential oils, pain-relieving creams, hot towels, or even ice — all included at no extra charge. Every treatment is tailored to support your body and soothe your nervous system.

In addition to massage therapy, I also work with Young Living Essential Oils, Green Compass CBD, and Nikken Wellness. These partnerships allow me to offer trusted wellness products that support stress relief, pain management, and emotional balance — both in and out of the treatment room.

A Touch of Health Massage Therapy

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