our mission
At West Side Wellness, LLC, our goal is to promote bodywork as a practical and enjoyable form of health care. Since 2011, we've made it easy by employing highly skilled, licensed therapists in a simple setting, providing some of the best bodywork in Rhode Island at reasonable prices: focused, effective sessions starting at $25.
COVID-19 protocols
We're open! We can't wait to see you. We've been working hard to implement abundant precautions at the office. Obviously, the experience of visiting us will be a little different. Please take a sec to review the following.
what we ask of you
All clients and staff must wear a face mask over their nose and mouth in the office at all times, including during your massage. Wear your own, or use the surgical masks we provide. You'll sanitize your hands upon entry. Everyone must keep at least 6 feet away from each other, other than when you're receiving your treatment. With the exception of guardians accompanying minors being massaged, no guests or family members will be allowed in the office during your massage at this time (sorry).
All clients will be completing a COVID-19 SCREENING FORM (and getting their temperature taken) when they walk in the door. Please review this form before your appointment, because we don't want to have to turn you away at the door. Above all, understand that, even though we're being as careful as possible, receiving massage during a pandemic is at your own calculated risk.
New clients must fill out their INTAKE FORM prior to arriving at the office. Either download and print it, or, call us and we'll get it to you.
If you have any special needs, like pregnancy massage, or mobility challenges, we ask you to please let us know ahead of time, and we'll accommodate you.
Be prepared to pay with a card, exact cash, or a pre-written check. Or, PRE-PAYMENT is great. We won't be making cash change.
You can choose to remain clothed during your massage if you prefer. We can wear gloves at your request (we're washing and sanitizing our hands rigorously, regardless). We recommend you shower before and after your session.
All clients will be completing a COVID-19 SCREENING FORM (and getting their temperature taken) when they walk in the door. Please review this form before your appointment, because we don't want to have to turn you away at the door. Above all, understand that, even though we're being as careful as possible, receiving massage during a pandemic is at your own calculated risk.
New clients must fill out their INTAKE FORM prior to arriving at the office. Either download and print it, or, call us and we'll get it to you.
If you have any special needs, like pregnancy massage, or mobility challenges, we ask you to please let us know ahead of time, and we'll accommodate you.
Be prepared to pay with a card, exact cash, or a pre-written check. Or, PRE-PAYMENT is great. We won't be making cash change.
You can choose to remain clothed during your massage if you prefer. We can wear gloves at your request (we're washing and sanitizing our hands rigorously, regardless). We recommend you shower before and after your session.
what we're doing
We're doing everything we can think of to reduce the risk of virus transmission. We deep cleaned the office, top to bottom. We removed all the furniture and touchable items that can't be sanitized. And we've divided the big room into two treatment rooms and a waiting alcove! Now we have two separate waiting areas, plus, for the duration of the pandemic, we'll have a dedicated clean linen room (no more folding sheets on the couch).
We're implementing a strict client screening process. We take our own temperatures daily, and we're getting tested for COVID-19 regularly. No one will come to work if we have symptoms or have been exposed. We'll be wearing masks and aprons, and changing them between clients. Each treatment room has a HEPA/UV air cleaner. We're sanitizing the heck out of the treatment room after every session, and sanitizing the kitchen, common areas, and bathrooms throughout the day (cleaning regimen posted). We'll do your talking, paying, and rescheduling all within the treatment room, instead of in the common areas.
We'll have automatic hand sanitizer dispensers, sanitizing wipes, and kleenex throughout the office. Instead of oil pump bottles, we'll use single serve cups for each session. Sheets will be laundered with extra cleaning agents. We bought a bunch of blankets so they can be washed after every client. And, thanks to Skills for RI, we have support staff to sanitize between sessions, screen clients, and clean the entire office, including mopping the floors, every night.
Everyone working at WSW will be trained in cleaning protocol, virus transmission, and PPE.
We're implementing a strict client screening process. We take our own temperatures daily, and we're getting tested for COVID-19 regularly. No one will come to work if we have symptoms or have been exposed. We'll be wearing masks and aprons, and changing them between clients. Each treatment room has a HEPA/UV air cleaner. We're sanitizing the heck out of the treatment room after every session, and sanitizing the kitchen, common areas, and bathrooms throughout the day (cleaning regimen posted). We'll do your talking, paying, and rescheduling all within the treatment room, instead of in the common areas.
We'll have automatic hand sanitizer dispensers, sanitizing wipes, and kleenex throughout the office. Instead of oil pump bottles, we'll use single serve cups for each session. Sheets will be laundered with extra cleaning agents. We bought a bunch of blankets so they can be washed after every client. And, thanks to Skills for RI, we have support staff to sanitize between sessions, screen clients, and clean the entire office, including mopping the floors, every night.
Everyone working at WSW will be trained in cleaning protocol, virus transmission, and PPE.
things to know
For the first few weeks after we re-open, we'll have a limited schedule: only one massage therapist will be working at a time. In August we'll have two therapists working at a time, but to allow extra cleaning and social distancing, we won't be back to our normal busy schedule right away. So please be patient with us.
Some techniques (face massage, intra-oral work, barefoot massage, and cupping) will not be available at this time.
We don't know when we'll be doing our community clinic hours again, but we might be doing chair massage outdoors nearby... stay tuned.
Some techniques (face massage, intra-oral work, barefoot massage, and cupping) will not be available at this time.
We don't know when we'll be doing our community clinic hours again, but we might be doing chair massage outdoors nearby... stay tuned.
taking care
We're collectively living through unprecedented distress, grief, upheaval, and evolution. For many, the past few months have been traumatic. You may start to process this stressful time once you get on our table. For your sake and ours, we'll be doing an internal training on working with severe stress and trauma in clients. All of our therapists will also do trainings in cultural competence, and on working with trans and gender non-conforming clients. Lastly, we'll be having weekly zoom check-ins with each other as we navigate returning to work in difficult circumstances, while helping folks process these last few months.
We look forward to welcoming you back. We'll be holding space for you and hundreds of others. This is what we do: we invite stored physical and emotional pain to release itself from the body. We help healing happen.
We look forward to welcoming you back. We'll be holding space for you and hundreds of others. This is what we do: we invite stored physical and emotional pain to release itself from the body. We help healing happen.
"After many years of serious back pain, I visited West Side Wellness and after a few short weeks, the pain is nearly gone! The skill and knowledge of the folks at WSW has allowed me to finally have pain free days and nights."
our values
2020 is our 10th year in business, y'all! A couple years ago, we outlined our core values. Here's how they look in practice: in the 9 years we've been in business, we've provided about 25,000 massages. Of those, almost 2,000 were 20 minutes or shorter. Over the years, we've donated over $7000 in gift certificates to local non-profits like AMOR, Farm Fresh RI, Sojourner House, PrYSM, Rhode Island Pride, and a number of community fundraisers, big and small. Since we began offering community massage sessions in 2018, we've done 133 of those. Your continued support directly helps us support our community. Thank you.
modalitiesOur techniques range from reiki to myofascial bodywork; from prenatal to barefoot massage; plus add-ons like cupping. Read about our work here. habla español?
Dos de nuestros terapeutas, Chavi Banker y Luis Rivera, hablan español. HSA & Flex accountsOh yes, we can swipe 'em! That's right, you can pay for massage using your Health Savings Account or Flex Account card. |
pricesA classic one hour massage is $80, but we do sessions from 15 minutes to 90 minutes in length, so you're sure to find one that fits your budget. Read more about our prices, modalities, and monthly discount plans. book online
We offer convenient online scheduling. For same day appointments, call or text 401-837-6204. Community clinic & auto insurance appointments must call.
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"West Side Wellness is kind of a magical place... They possess the secrets of an alchemy that turns knotted ropes of muscle into glorious, golden functionality."
"The studio is beautiful; the atmosphere is quiet, calming, and I always appreciate the mellowing scent there as well as the particular sounds: from the music... to the sound of rain on the rooftop. This is a very special place."
"The studio is beautiful; the atmosphere is quiet, calming, and I always appreciate the mellowing scent there as well as the particular sounds: from the music... to the sound of rain on the rooftop. This is a very special place."
