Art of Touch Therapeutic Massage & Skin Care

Great place for a massage. How can you go wrong at a spot that is basically dedicated to massages? Fantastic atmosphere.
I’ve have massages several places and in different states and I will say one thing I completely miss about CT is Art of Touch. No chain like Massage Envy or spa I have tried captures the excellence of Art of Touch.

I’ve been coming here for almost 4 years for facials/​massages. Lucy and her team are great– I always feel completed relaxed when I’m there. Every time I come out of a session, they make sure to grab water and check on me to see how I’m feeling after. They’re constantly putting their clients first.
Definitely recommend trying them out!

Best place for massage, facial and waxing! Love everyone there. They use Yonka products for their facials and are very generous with the products. The samples they give you are great! The massages are just as amazing, you leave feeling like new!

I used to be a regular client here until one day I came in for my appointment and was lied to. The masseuse had forgotten that she had a client and was at home. I overheard the whole phone conversation between her and the receptionist. The receptionist then came over and lied to me saying that she was stuck in traffic and I could have half a massage or reschedule. What’s the point of making an appt? I had freed up some time to get a massage in the middle of the day and this is the best they can accommodate me with? It’s a shame because I’ve actually recommended people here. Guess it’s time to find a new place. Hope the owner knows what’s going on at her establishment.

Art of touch is by far one of the best in CT. I usually book one before a vacation just to relax me… my last massage was a little diff because I have a pinched nerve and my chiro asked for them to aviod my beck as much as possible the therapist was very carful not to over work the area. My husband has always had great experiences also… Lucy and her team are the best.

Art of touch was amazing! I booked an early morning hot oil couple’s massage for my fiancé and I for Valentines Day & we both loved it! The music & atmosphere of the room along with the dimming lights was very relaxing. The beds & blankets were extremely cozy & the heated bed was great on a cold Winter morning.
The prices weren’t too bad & worth every penny. The staff is very friendly & inviting. They use just the right amount of oil & work every knot from head to toe with precise skill & the perfect amount of pressure. I would definitely come here again and again. Very pleased!

So I am still a huge fan of Art of Touch and still go here but the removal of one star was because of their new policy of tips only being cash which seems kind of sketchy. I mean its to avoid having to report any tips to the IRS, presumably.
Also, they are very heavy on the scents and incense at times, which for me can be difficult. But still its honestly the best spa in the state. Hands down.

You really do get the whole spa experience here. It’s so clean and beautifully decorated to get you in touch with nature. The staff is very friendly and calming. I had a hydra facial today with Alexandra and she worked magic on my pores. My skin is so soft and is glowing. When I went to pay, I was given a $ 50 discount since it was my guest hydra facial. My husband has had massages here as well and enjoyed his experience as well.

EXCEPTIONAL! Aleksandra is AMAZING! I am new to Connecticut and like many other new-​comers, have experienced dread while going through the process of finding an excellent place for waxing. After studying Unilocal,Google, and «Best of Hartford,“recommendations, I decided to try Art of Touch for a brow wax/​tint.
The location is refreshing, very comfortable, great lighting (relaxing), and tranquil.
I filled out my form and Aleksandra promptly escorted me to one of the rooms to discuss what we would be doing. I rambled on and on about my eyebrows and she listened without saying anything.
Then she got to work… without even being finished I knew whatever she was doing was the right thing; Aleksandra maintained the most steady, precise hand while applying the tint without missing a single hair. Then came the waxing, followed by a super quick tweeze here and there to grab the remaining strays.
The whole process was pain-​free, the products smelled amazing (Yon-​ka products), and it took about 10 – 15 minutes.
I cannot say enough good things about Aleksandra; she is INCREDIBLE. I was so excited and happy with the outcome. My eyebrows looked so perfect and it’s been over one year of trying different places; so to be able to say I’ve found «the place» for waxing is really awesome.
I’m absolutely returning to this place, not just for waxing but any other service as well; considering the expertise of her brow wax and tint I know this place is simply fantastic across the board.
Do not hesitate — go to Art of Touch, you will be glad you did!

very pleasant.

After a night of sleeping awkwardly, I had terrible pains in my neck and upper back. I really needed a massage. After researching local massage therapy spas and calling three other places, I called Art of Touch and they could fit me in later in the day.
Parking was very easy on a Friday around rush hour. I came in about 5 minutes early, filled out some paperwork and was taken in right away, no waiting! The actual place is very nice. It has a beautiful décor, nice music, and friendly staff. The massage itself was excellent. I will definitely be going back, and I’m interested in learning more about the other services (facials, waxing, etc) they provide.
Overall, Art of Touch was super convenient, accessible, friendly, and professional. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a massage.

As a frequent spa goer, i find Art of Touch to be the top of the line. The atmosphere is relaxing and beautifully decorated. I have had every service here– massages, facials, waxing, body treatments, and energy balancing. Every technician or therapist I have seen has been skilled, pleasant and knowledgeable. It’s my favorite day spa I have found in CT– don’t miss out!

Parking was easy on a quiet Saturday morning when I arrived. I walked into the reception area and I was barraged by an over-​powering perfume smell. For those of us with allergies and/​or asthma, not so-​good. I’d rather smell clean smell, not a bouquet stuffed up my nose.
The receptionist was nice. The seating area is quiet and they play a white noise machine with sounds of water and nature.
I got there 15 minutes early as recommended for new clients. They want you to fill out paperwork. Then I waited, and waited. My appointment started 10 minutes later than scheduled. So 25 minutes in the reception area. The lady who had the appointment before me somehow made the massage therapist go over by 20 minutes, either because she took forever to get dressed or fell asleep.
When I got into the massage room, there was that heavily-​perfumed scent again. The massage therapist apologized that the room had to be «aired out» after the last client. Damn, did she smell that bad? Recommendation: Take a shower before you go for a massage.
I told her that the perfume was overbearing and that I wouldn’t enjoy the room at all. I’ve been massaged often in the past, and the places I’ve been to will use an air purifier to eliminate any smells, especially for those sensitive or allergic to perfumes. Other places I’ve been to use the smells of aromatherapy like lavender or chamomile and they smell clean and soothing.
My massage was «nice». It wasn’t the best of my life and it wasn’t the worst. It was «nice». By the end of the same day, I was sore again so it didn’t have any magic effects the other reviews expound on and on about.
My massage therapist was also very professional, she did a good job hitting the spots that were the sorest.
I just can’t forget the overkill on the perfume in their air. My recommendation to this place: get an air purifier and refuse customers who come in with tons of perfume.
For the prices they charge, I would have expected a much stricter smell rules.
Overall, an OK place, but I won’t be rushing back.

I booked an appointment for my boyfriend to get a massage, he loved it. It’s very nice, welcoming and relaxing. The spa is kind of tucked away and a bit hard to find, but once you find it its no big deal. Can’t wait to get a massage myself, recommend checking it out!

I decided to go to this place based on the Unilocal reviews for it so I thought I would add my voice as another positive reviewer. My service was a wax and they were very efficient and professional and did a good job. Plus they have a numbing spray that dulls the pain a little bit. A major bonus if you are being waxed for the first time!

It’s no wonder that Art of Touch was voted Best of Hartford Advocate 2007 – 2011 and Best of Hartford Magazine 2011. I have been going to Art of Touch since I moved to Connecticut three years ago and it has been hands down the crème de la crème of massage experiences. I have tried other places in the area with Groupon and Livingsocial deals and have received massages that have been poor, average, and good in quality at other spas but no other massage experience has ever been as good as the one I consistently get at Art of Touch. I do have my preference on the massage therapist, but as someone who usually calls same day for appointments, she is not always available and I have received massages from two other therapists, both also excellent. I always have deep tissue work done.
The experience begins when you first step through the door. I am always warmly greeted by the friendly staff and provided a glass of water (usually with a fresh lime wedge) while I wait for my therapist. It is a very calming environment with dim but not dark lighting, in a modern, clean, and comfortable space. The waiting area includes comfortable seating and magazines to read as well as a book on the services offered at the spa. Rooms are kept dim for maximum relaxation, massage tables are warm and inviting, and the music is soothing. The therapists do a great job of making you as relaxed and comfortable as possible and are also mindful that you are getting what you need by asking questions like whether the pressure they are using is ok. Additionally, the products they use are great and you can tell they are of high quality. I have sensitive skin and I have had allergic reactions to products used at other spas but never from here. Also, staff are very accommodating. As a client you get $ 10 off a massage for your birthday. I went for my birthday massage on Friday and didn’t have the coupon on me but they gave me the discount anyway. I love everything about this place.
There is no better place for massage than Art of Touch.

An immediate sense of ease washes over you upon entering the Art of Touch where a friendly receptionist is there to greet you with a smile. While the ambiance of the Art of Touch is nicer and more zen than Healthy Body Massage Therapy, the massage I received at The Art of Touch’s was slightly less amazing (I came here before Healthy Body, so if you had asked me before that visit, I would have said this was the best place I had found). That being said, this is an excellent place to get a massage and somewhere I will definitely return to. The masseuses here have always very friendly and professional. As a side note, couple’s massages here are slightly cheaper than at Healthy Body, though a regular 60 minute massage costs the same.

The Art of Touch is the BEST I have gone too. I’m lucky this place is right in my hometown. My husband found this business online and bought me a gift certificate. I was in search of a place because my regular esthetician moved out of the country :(I was skeptical because I am very picky and I just expect high quality out of a place that I am spending so much money with. (It doesnt help that I have worked in a spa before so I can tell when someone is skipping steps or using cheap products.) As soon as I walked in the door it was a pleasant experience. Lucy the owner knows what she is doing! The entire staff is very professional and I will not go without my hot stone massage for too long! I see Shauna at least every 6 – 8 weeks. She is the best for massage! This spa is Top notch and you will leave very refreshed and wanting to go back!

The Art of Touch is a great hidden gem in Newington. The atmosphere is so relaxing, the staff is very polite and knowledgeable. I’ve been there for individual massages, couples massages and for facials, and have been pleased ever single time. Very clean, very good quality and very relaxing. Also after a very long few weeks of plane travel they were able to fit me in same day for a quick 30 minute to relieve the kinks from hotel beds and air travel. Can’t wait to get back there!

I noticed that there wasn’t a listing for this place so I felt compelled to add it to Unilocal because I find I’m often looking for a spa-​type of place for a massage and now I’ve finally found it.
Art of Touch is in Newington Center and it’s a very nice place to get a massage. I’ve had 2 there. The first was a couples massage for 90 minutes (worth every penny) and the second was a deep tissue massage for 60 minutes which was amazing. This place is clean, classy and nice. The rates are not out of the ordinary and they offer many other services too.