your dream team.

Talented and down-to-earth, creative and inquisitive, the team at West Side Wellness is unique. Each therapist brings different skills and perspectives to the table, but we all work together as a team. You can't go wrong! Read our core values.

Before making an appointment, read about our modalities and be sure to see who does what, especially if you're pregnant, scheduling for a kid, or looking for a specific treatment.

*Massage therapists with an asterisk have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

chavi banker, LMT*

"Chavi is kind, thoughtful, and very skilled; she has great anatomical knowledge and fresh ideas that have helped ease my aches and pains. She has taken a very thoughtful approach that has targeted difficult areas effectively."

"It was the best prenatal massage I've received so far. Chavi used the perfect amount of pressure and was receptive and quick in responding to any feedback I had. She seemed skilled and experienced. I felt very relaxed in her presence."

therapeutic & relaxation massage, abdominal massage, prenatal, lomi lomi, sarga, reiki

Chavi is forever in love with the wonder, mystery and beauty of the body. At present, she engages this devotion through her doctoral work in Jewish theopoetics and as a bodyworker. Chavi received massage training from Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. As a massage therapist, Chavi makes material her intellectual commitments by approaching the body with reverence, fluidity, and nurturance. She weaves bodywork modalities to create a trauma-informed approach that invites her clients to return in safety and joy to their bodies. She resonates most with supporting pregnant and postnatal folx, as well as those who have experienced traumatic incidents and / or are experiencing trauma systemically. Chavi finds deep nourishment in communion: with the ocean, with poetics, and with dear ones.

rhode island state license MT02570

karon hartshorn, lmt*

"Oh my goodness, Karon was so skilled and lovely. What an ideal massage. Thank you!"

"I absolutely loved my massage with Karon. She was very through in asking me what I wanted to achieve with my massage. I was there primarily for relaxation but also some pain issues. It seemed as if she could pinpoint my pain issue spots telepathically. I feel great and will be back for more."

therapeutic & relaxation massage, CUPPING

Karon Hartshorn started her massage therapy career in July 2020 after decades in the field of finance, graduating from Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. She specializes in therapeutic and relaxation massage as well as reiki, has an extensive background in medicinal herbalism, and is a certified nutritional therapist. She is currently in training for myofascial bodywork, craniosacral therapy and orthopedic massage. She's quite able to apply pressure if that's your thing, or she can dial that back for a quiet, tranquil experience and brings full presence and deep intuition to every session. She draws strength and peace from spending time in woods, garden, and in spiritual work, as well as in different forms of textile work such as weaving, sewing and crocheting.

rhode island state license MT02636

luis rivera, LMT*

"Luis is a massage therapist extraordinaire; I truly consider him a massage artist. He is gifted, and my sessions are deeply therapeutic."

"My phantom limb pain went away instantly. Luis is absolutely incredible."

"I slept 7 consecutive hours without pain – something I haven't done in months. My neck feels great, and I've had very little motion restriction due to compromised nerve pain. I almost feel human again; it seems he used 'magic hands' after all."

"Luis is hands down one of the best massage therapists I have ever been to!  Not only is he super nice and professional, but he is probably one of the only people to be able to work through all the knots in my shoulders every month."

therapeutic & relaxation massage, myofascial, craniosacral, neuromuscular, reiki

A Providence native, Luis graduated from the Massage Therapy program at Lincoln Technical Institute in 2007, and has been working at Rhode Island spas and clinics continually since then. He's also enjoyed working at a variety of sports events. Luis is an anatomy nerd, and he finds real joy in learning more about the human body every day. Luis is trained in neuromuscular therapy techniques, and has completed Level One certification in craniosacral therapy. Adept at sports massage techniques, Luis also plans to become a reiki practitioner, because he has found it rewarding to incorporate energy work into his sessions. Luis habla español.

rhode island state license MT01627

molly tedeschi, LMT*

therapeutic & relaxation massage, REIKI, CUPPING

Molly is a graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute, where she happened to stumble upon massage therapy, and instantly knew it was where she belonged. She is a lover of hiking, camping, and all things nature related; that's where she spends her free time grounding and centering herself. Molly is also a Reiki Practitioner, and likes to intertwine energy work into her massages. She can offer a gentle, relaxing touch, or a firmer, deep pressure if that’s more your style. She takes pride in always offering a safe and welcoming space for all, and wholeheartedly believes that everyone deserves to leave their sessions feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

rhode island state license MT02666

KEI SOARES COBB, LMT*

"Kei was amazing, thoughtful, and thorough, with the right balance of deeper massage on the problem areas, but maintaining focus on the rest of the body as well. I felt wonderful after. Peaceful and whole!"

therapeutic & relaxation massage, MYOFASCIAL, CRANIOSACRAL, PRENATAL

Kei is a cape verdean-american artist and healer working to build sanctuary for people of color, mothers, queers, and allies to relax, rejuvenate, and realign with our inherent capacity for holistic health. Kei attended Green Mountain Massage School in 2014 and has studied the healing arts with several of Providence’s local masters including Karen Lee, Mary Blue, Andraly Horn and Michele Fava. A dancer and musician, Kei’s practice is oriented to finding harmony and rhythm with the forces and beings of the natural world. Kei loves to incorporate plant medicine in treatment, and is available outside of West Side Wellness for herbal consultation and health coaching.

rhode island state license MT02275

chastity joy, LMT*

"Chastity has fantastic problem solving skills and sustained strength, along with great, great energy."

"I loved my massage from Chastity so much that I came back two weeks later and sent my husband to see her."

"Coming back to WSW was one of the best things since being vaccinated. My first massage with Chastity was incredible. I usually feel really nervous with a new therapist but she put me right at ease. I’ve already recommended her several times."

​"Chastity is freaking awesome."

therapeutic & relaxation massage, neuromuscular, relfexology, CUPPING

Originally from Tennessee, Chastity enjoys calling Rhode Island home. She has a certificate in massage therapy from Lincoln Technical Institute, and she's currently studying nutrition and personal training so she can more fully advise her clients on wellness and movement.

Chastity is passionate about helping people feel better through massage, and her excitement about the work is infectious. She excels at focused, problem-solving bodywork. Her work is precise and informed.

rhode island state license MT02368

donna roderick, LMT*

"Donna was welcoming, helpful, and did great work loosening up the tension in my shoulders and back. She has an attentive and strong touch."

"Donna was amazing! She did a great job and made me feel relaxed. She had a great vibe and really listened to my problems with pain."

therapeutic & relaxation massage, cupping, IASTM

Now retired after 35 years of teaching health education, Donna went to school for massage therapy, adding a 2017 Lincoln Technical Institute massage certificate to her Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from URI and her Masters in Health Education from Rhode Island College. Plus, she's a certified yoga instructor to boot.

Donna's interest in health and well being is obvious when you look at what she does for fun: swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, spin, boot camp, and Zumba. Donna loves hiking: the White Mountains, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Peruvian Andes, and most recently, the Himalayas in Nepal. When she's not doing any of that, she's reading historical fiction, gardening, and hanging with four legged friends. 

rhode island state license MT02433

JEN RAIMONDI, LMT, OWNER*

"Jen and her fellow therapists have always taken into account the unique needs of different massage clients. They remember details about each individual. The therapy can be both energizing and relaxing. There are no promises of "cures" for major conditions, but there's plenty of short term relief, important coping mechanisms, and most importantly: expanded body and motion awareness."

myofascial bodywork

Jen started West Side Wellness in January 2011. Prior to studying massage, Jen earned a BA at Wesleyan University and a MFA at Rhode Island School of Design. Many experiences steered Jen towards massage, including being a volunteer patient companion at RI Hospital. Jen completed her massage therapy training at the Santa Fe School of Massage (formerly the Scherer Institute) in New Mexico in 2007. Since then, Jen has studied myofascial work with Andraly Horn, myofascial massage with Howard Rontal, and cadaver anatomy with Dianne Polseno. Jen is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

rhode island state license MT01476

coreen crogan, lmt*

"Coreen is talented and has a nice aura about her. My sessions have been very healing, especially during these trying times. Her approach/training is slightly different than others at WSW and my body responds well to the pressure and technique she uses."

"I could tell she worked from a place of knowledge about anatomy and her craft, as well as intuitively."

"My session with Coreen was professional, well thought of, and creative. She was compassionate, great at sensing, and truly experienced. The space felt safe as well. Thank you!"

therapeutic & relaxation massage, prenatal, cupping

Coreen graduated from the massage therapy program at Springfield Technical Community College. She's been practicing massage therapy since 2013. Coreen continues to learn other massage modalities and techniques through continuing education classes: she's trained in prenatal massage and cupping, and she's certified in Ashiatsu Deep Feet Bar Therapy (maybe after COVID, we'll get some bars!). Coreen enjoys being a massage therapist and helping people receive the many benefits of bodywork, including relief from sore muscles, reduced stress, and boosted immunity.

Coreen is a Neighborhood Health Plan provider.

rhode island state license MT02478

bill mckay, LMT*

"I had very bad lower back pain during one particular visit - felt 90% better when I left."

"He listened to what my areas of concern were. He took his time, was calm, and held space for me to heal and relax. 100% professional but also warm, comfortable and friendly!"

"I had a great experience. Bill was really skilled and kind. I typically prefer a female massage therapist, so I was mildly apprehensive going in, but it was misplaced – I’d book with Bill again."

therapeutic & relaxation massage

Bill is a licensed massage therapist who graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute. He grew up in Connecticut and lived throughout southern New England before settling down in Bristol, Rhode Island with his wife 12 years ago. Bill was a laborer for 25 years before deciding to change professions, so bringing relief and healing to hard-working clients through massage is very rewarding to him — he knows what it's like to be tired and sore. He spends much of his down time with his wife, his son Cascious, and daughter Clementine. His interests include music, camping, traveling, and spending time with his family.

rhode island state license MT02598

katelyn santiago, LMT*

"Katelyn has been truly amazing at helping me work through the severe pain I've been in from my neck and shoulder."

"I love Katelyn! She works hard on my pain."

"Relaxation is a bonus of all the work Katelyn is doing on my tangled mess. And we seem to be making progress towards some areas of permanent relief. Katelyn is great at determining my needs and then addressing them."

therapeutic & relaxation massage, cupping

Kate is a graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute, where she completed the Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork program in 2019. Kate has always enjoyed working with people; she worked in the restaurant industry for fifteen years. But after the birth of her son in 2017, she was looking for a change. She sought a more fulfilling career and found it in massage therapy. Kate likes to work with her clients to address the specific needs of each individual. She uses a firm yet gentle approach to help relieve muscular tension and pain while promoting a restorative and relaxing experience. Recently, she's learned some structural bodywork techniques from a mentor, and she's interested in doing more training in this area.

rhode island state license MT02589

"I am completely in love with the space. You feel a sense of relaxation and peace even as you open the door. The high ceilings, low lighting, warm tones, and gorgeous natural light put you at ease instantly. It's remarkable."

"It has been about a century since I’ve had a massage. Thank god the good people at West Side Wellness exist and have this available to an old person (okay, me), and they are so great. Caring, professional, friendly and the best. Thanks!!!"