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 $30.
COVID-19 protocols, updated January 8, 2022
Um, what just happened? A COVID-19 tidal wave. We're all so tired of this, but we need to keep our guard up, to keep ourselves, our clients, and our health care system safe... as much as possible. Here's our updated protocols, balancing our concerns about Omicron with the new CDC recommendations.
We still require all clients to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or present us with negative test results. If you're not vaccinated, schedule your test 3 days before your massage appointment. Many people use the state testing sites. You can show us your vaccination card or test result on paper or on your phone when you arrive. If you don't get your result in time, we might have a rapid test you can use, but you must call before your appointment; we may run out.
Additionally, masks must be worn by all clients and staff, in all areas of our office, including the treatment room, regardless of vaccination or test status.
Consider your human interactions the week prior to your massage. Until this wave is over, we recommend you refrain from being in unmasked, indoor contact with anyone outside your COVID pod. We are defining close contact as: any period of time spent unmasked, indoors, within 6 feet of an infected person (infected people are contagious two days before they have symptoms or a positive test), or, prolonged contact with an infected person, even if masked. Going unmasked at a gym, store, or restaurant just doesn't seem like a good idea right now.
The new CDC quarantine rules regarding COVID quarantine and isolation are complex. To simplify (and err on the side of caution), the following applies to all clients, regardless of vaccination status: if you've been exposed to COVID, tested positive, or had COVID symptoms, you must get a COVID test a minimum of 5 days after your last positive test, symptom, or contact with the positive person. Because of test result delays, don't schedule a massage until at least day 8. If you had COVID, we are (for now) still asking for a negative test, in spite of that 90 day thing... a rapid test will suffice (PCR is more likely to show lingering positives). If someone you live with has COVID, each day is a new exposure for you, until they are no longer contagious.
Note: we do not charge for same day sick cancels, but please call to cancel if you're feeling unwell or had an exposure.
All our LMTs have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, and a bunch of us are boostered. We're still asking those darn screening questions. We have an ionic, germ-killing device in our HVAC system. Plus, each treatment room has a HEPA/UV air cleaner. We're still sanitizing the massage table, etc., after each session. We do your talking, paying, and rescheduling all within the treatment room, not in the common areas.
Lastly, our massage therapists reserve the right to ask additional questions about your behavior, as it pertains to your potential COVID exposure level. Everyone has a different level of risk tolerance, and individual therapists have the right to refuse to perform a treatment if they deem the exposure risk is too high for them. We are therefore open to clients asking their own COVID-related questions of us. It's a weird time of being up in each other's business, but we feel this transparency is ethical in these unusual circumstances. We know none of these measures is a 100% guarantee, but working together, we can greatly reduce the risk of transmitting infection.
We still require all clients to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or present us with negative test results. If you're not vaccinated, schedule your test 3 days before your massage appointment. Many people use the state testing sites. You can show us your vaccination card or test result on paper or on your phone when you arrive. If you don't get your result in time, we might have a rapid test you can use, but you must call before your appointment; we may run out.
Additionally, masks must be worn by all clients and staff, in all areas of our office, including the treatment room, regardless of vaccination or test status.
Consider your human interactions the week prior to your massage. Until this wave is over, we recommend you refrain from being in unmasked, indoor contact with anyone outside your COVID pod. We are defining close contact as: any period of time spent unmasked, indoors, within 6 feet of an infected person (infected people are contagious two days before they have symptoms or a positive test), or, prolonged contact with an infected person, even if masked. Going unmasked at a gym, store, or restaurant just doesn't seem like a good idea right now.
The new CDC quarantine rules regarding COVID quarantine and isolation are complex. To simplify (and err on the side of caution), the following applies to all clients, regardless of vaccination status: if you've been exposed to COVID, tested positive, or had COVID symptoms, you must get a COVID test a minimum of 5 days after your last positive test, symptom, or contact with the positive person. Because of test result delays, don't schedule a massage until at least day 8. If you had COVID, we are (for now) still asking for a negative test, in spite of that 90 day thing... a rapid test will suffice (PCR is more likely to show lingering positives). If someone you live with has COVID, each day is a new exposure for you, until they are no longer contagious.
Note: we do not charge for same day sick cancels, but please call to cancel if you're feeling unwell or had an exposure.
All our LMTs have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, and a bunch of us are boostered. We're still asking those darn screening questions. We have an ionic, germ-killing device in our HVAC system. Plus, each treatment room has a HEPA/UV air cleaner. We're still sanitizing the massage table, etc., after each session. We do your talking, paying, and rescheduling all within the treatment room, not in the common areas.
Lastly, our massage therapists reserve the right to ask additional questions about your behavior, as it pertains to your potential COVID exposure level. Everyone has a different level of risk tolerance, and individual therapists have the right to refuse to perform a treatment if they deem the exposure risk is too high for them. We are therefore open to clients asking their own COVID-related questions of us. It's a weird time of being up in each other's business, but we feel this transparency is ethical in these unusual circumstances. We know none of these measures is a 100% guarantee, but working together, we can greatly reduce the risk of transmitting infection.
By making a massage appointment, you accept the risk of COVID-19 transmission, regardless of abundant precautions taken by West Side Wellness, LLC. By making a massage appointment, you consent to your contact info being shared with the Department of Health should a need for COVID-19 contact tracing arise. We pledge to inform you if that is the case. If you have health conditions that increase the risk of COVID-19 severity, please consult with your physician prior to receiving a massage, and please inform your massage therapist of these health conditions. If you decide to receive massage regardless of these conditions, you do so at your own risk.
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what's in a name?
West Side Wellness is located in the historic West End of Providence; we love this vibrant neighborhood, but we also acknowledge our role in gentrification of a Black/POC community. Additionally, our office occupies stolen Narragansett/Wampanoag land. So, we strive to work against internal and external racism. And there's always more work to do.
pay it forward
People helping people get massage. Donate massage to someone who needs one. To utilize the program, just say the word. No questions asked. habla español?
Dos de nuestros terapeutas, Chavi Banker y Luis Rivera, hablan español. |
pricesA classic one hour massage is $90, 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. text alerts!
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treats
Our online retail shop is open. Browse our soothing soaks, teas, incense, and sage sticks. Order online and pick it up the next day! 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. |
"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."
"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."
"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."
