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Behind the Counter: Back in Touch Wellness Center in Granby

A Q&A with owner and Granby resident Linda Pollock.

Patch asked Granby resident Linda J Pollock to give us the scoop on her business, Back in Touch Wellness Center. Here's what she had to say.

Patch: When did your business open? Is it family-run?

Pollock: "Back in Touch Wellness has been in existence since 1998. I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1995; I worked for other people prior to opening my own business."

Patch: What services do you offer at your company?

Pollock: "We offer massage and other types of body work including: craniosacral, energy healing, aromatherapy, reflexology,and acupuncture. We also offer classes and workshops in the realm of healing for the mind, body, spirit."

Patch: Why did you decide to open in Granby/East Granby and what made you interested in your field?

Pollock: "I opened my practice in Granby because that is where I chose to live and, at the time,  was raising two young boys. Massage therapy is a second career for me and when I saw a class advertised for Connecticut School of Massage Therapy I just know it was the right direction for me go in and would be a good fit for the needs of my family."

Patch: Do you have a business mantra you live by?

Pollock: "Our mission is to help people feel better on all levels: mind, body, & spirit. And our practice focuses on continuing self-care to enable our clients to reach optimum health and wellness."

Patch: Can you tell us about your business background? 

Pollock: "Previously I was in customer service and have worked in business most of my life."

Patch: Finish the sentence. When I'm not working I'm...

Pollock: "Playing! I enjoy spending time outdoors and frequently hike, snowshoe, cross country ski. I also enjoy travel to experience the great outdoors in other areas of the country as well. I enjoy music, fine dining, and yoga."

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Business: Back in Touch Wellness Center
Owner: Linda J Pollock
Address: LLC29-B Hartford Ave, Granby, CT 06035
Phone: 860-844-8674
Website: www.backintouchwellness.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BITWC
Business Hours: Hours by appointment Monday to Saturday (roughly Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Some Sunday hours by appointment.
Other Locations: Satellite locations at the office of Dr. Ellen Farmer in Granby and the Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby.

Want your business featured on Behind the Counter? Email Avon Patch Editor Jessie Sawyer at Jessie.Sawyer@patch.com to request the questions and send photos of your business (and one of yourself if you're the owner). The feature runs on Wednesdays.

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