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.

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."

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therapeutic + relaxation massage, medical massage, abdominal massage, prenatal massage, 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.

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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."

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therapeutic + relaxation massage, neuromuscular therapy, medical massage, reflexology

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.

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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."

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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

coreen crogan, lmt*

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therapeutic + relaxation massage, prenatal massage, cupping, medical massage

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.

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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."

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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.

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katelyn santiago, LMT*

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therapeutic + relaxation massage, medical 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.

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karon hartshorn, lmt*

"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."

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therapeutic + relaxation massage

Karon started as our massage student intern in 2019; now she's a full fledged licensed massage therapist! She completed the massage therapy program at Bancroft School of Massage Therapy. Karon has a background in nutrition, herbalism, and reiki. She's quite able to apply pressure if that's your thing, or she can dial that back for a quiet, tranquil experience.

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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."

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therapeutic + relaxation massage, myofascial bodywork, craniosacral therapy,
neuromuscular therapy, 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

dan shay, LMT*

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therapeutic + relaxation massage

A Lincoln Technical Institute  graduate, Dan took up massage after nearly a decade of food service punctuated by the odd office gig, so knows what repetitive motion and too much standing or sitting can do to a hard working back and body. When not working, he enjoys weight training and yoga, and applies that same emphasis on balance to his sessions. 

Dan was drawn to massage for both its flexibility and its ability to soothe and heal in a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical way. His technique is geared toward achieving a calming, restorative mindset on the table that will promote the client’s mind and body to heal, while also knocking out muscle tension and knots in the moment. 

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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."

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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.

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

"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!!!"