Wanda the Wellness Bus

I've always said massage therapy and wellness should be a necessity rather then a luxury. As an Licensed Massage Therapist with almost 10 years in practice and a bachelor's in Public Health, I'm passionate about making my holistic offerings more accessible. When I stumbled across the opportunity to buy an old 1988 Ford school bus in mint condition, I jumped on the opportunity. I've been researching tiny homes and sustainable living for a few years, but never really considered it as an option for a clinic. My perspective has shifted, and I am now envisioning an ever evolving mobile wellness studio for my beloved Cleveland residents! It will be eccentric yet refined, colorful and cozy.

 

Our city is resilent and unshakable, but the pandemic has brought many financial challenges to the rustbelt. My dream is to provide a safe space for folks to relax and rejuvenate, without the spa price tag. When Wanda the Wellness Bus is complete I will be DONATING THREE therapeutic massages to folks who could not ordinarily afford it. I'd like to focus on awarding these massage scholarships to local activists, healthcare workers, LGBTQ folks and BIPOC, who contribute something unique to our city. With your donation you may nominate someone who inspires you, or could simply benefit from therapeutic bodywork and holistic healing. As you can imagine, renovating a bus so it is safe and looks beautiful and inviting is a huge project.  We will need a wood stove, a sink, a toilet, and some aesthetically pleasing decor. My friends are willing to collaborate on this labor of love, but we still need materials.  Together with my business partner Julianne, we're so excited to bring you Cleveland's first ever yoga and massage studio in a renovated school bus!