Jen Raimondi, LMT

philosophy

I strongly believe that bodywork is a form of health care.

My philosophy of healing is simple: healing starts from within, and as a bodyworker, my work is to facilitate healing. My intention is to provide space for the client’s personal journey towards well-being. The simple gesture of touch can open the door to a world of change.

background

Prior to studying massage, I earned my bachelor’s degree at Wesleyan University, in Middletown, Connecticut, and my Master of Fine Arts Degree at Rhode Island School of Design, where I have also been a faculty member. Many experiences steered me towards adding a massage therapy license to my credentials, including being a volunteer patient companion at Rhode Island Hospital, and practicing yoga at Eyes of the World, in Providence.

training

I studied massage therapy at the Scherer Institute of Natural Healing, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school’s goal is to give students a “grounded physiological and technical foundation in theory and practice while cultivating the development of sensitivity, presence and compassion.” Blending eastern and western, intuitive and structural methods, Scherer gave me a rich foundation on which to build. It was a rigorous program, academically and emotionally, and I wouldn’t want it to be any other way.

interests

I think the human body is amazingly constructed. Every day that I do bodywork, I learn something new about the body. I hope to someday study: more myofascial work, thai yoga massage, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, and, potentially, visceral manipulation. I'm a member of the Crisis Massage Team of Rhode Island.

I practice at West Side Wellness, 379 Broadway, Providence RI. Call 401.837.6204 for an appointment!

Nationally certified, Rhode Island licensed, insured.

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Me, in 2010

"Jen, your techniques are amazing. Your perception is beyond amazing. You are a very blessed and gifted massage therapist. Thank you!"

- a happy client, 2010