What are some other ways you can connect with her physically? Will she allow you to give her a backrub or anything like that?

If her love language is physical touch, then she will most likely enjoy all kinds of touch. Is this something that was missing in your previous R with her?
Start out slowly and see where that leads.
I know that, speaking for myself, I am easy. A backrub, a hug, anything physical makes my heart and body open up in a way that words and certainly pressure would not.

Maybe start with a full clothing massage and then next time ask to remove her shirt, or just push her sleeves up. Anything to get in contact with her skin more frequently. Eventually you could go for the kill with some hot oil.
(side note: I actually bought hot oil for myself 2 years ago for Christmas. My H had bought some pukey smelling lotion so I took it back and bought the oil instead. Yeah, he used it ONCE. And even then he invited our D4 up on the bed so he could massage her at the same time. Oh the romance!! Not. So, DB, if this was you in the past, repent of your mistakes and then move on and be confident and touchy. You will win her back.)