Norwich: Sessions Wellness Studio — Local services in Norwich

A year ago I was driven by ambulance to the hospital after being wheeled out of my home on a stretcher, I injured my back exercising and discovered I had years of disc injuries that I never addressed, I now have 2 protruding discs in my lower back. Coming to sessions wellness studio was the best decision I ever made, I tried getting back into exercising from walking running lifting and free play sports, nothing would last long enough to improve my health as it would flare up my back. Somehow, coach Ida designs fun, effective, and safe workouts for my back. Spinning coach Sonia (and now Greg!) pushes me to limits I can accomplish and feel proud of. And Coach Kris inspires and me and strengthens my core in ways that helped the hope return to me after almost a year of “failed” attempts to improve my health. I am so grateful to have found a place I can move my body, group fitness classes don’t mean you can’t build muscle, I used to deadlift 235lbs easily for 3x10-15, but my leg muscles still get taxed in these spin classes and an Ida leg day. Ida is able to give me alternatives if I join a class for legs and share an exercise irritates my back. Both classes with Ida and Kris have helped build a core that is the strongest it’s ever been, even though I can’t see it and have some work to keep doing, I can FEEL it. When the weather gets cold and my back feels a little stiff- it isn’t debilitating. If I sleep wonky and need extra PT stretches, my core stabilizes me better than before. I feel challenged and excited to have found friends and found my way back to regaining my strength. If you’re considering joining and are nervous from old injuries, please join. I can’t rave enough about how accommodating Ida’s classes have been to help me learn to trust...

I am just getting back into fitness after being pregnant & going through the newborn trenches. (If you know you know lol) I truly believe that I have found exactly what I have been looking for & what I needed. I am very new to sessions wellness but wanted to highlight some things that stand out compared to other experiences that I’ve had elsewhere. Sessions has the feel of a caring and involved community. My very first day coming in, I spoke to the owner, Kris and it was honestly a breath of fresh air. She was so welcoming, informative and knowledgeable when it comes to the fitness and nutrition world. The energy is friendly, inviting, and motivating from the moment I walk in the door to the moment I leave every single time. With the judgment free feel from not only the coaches but also the other women that I’m side by side putting the work in with, I can push myself to my own limits and not have another thought in mind other than trying to be better than I was yesterday. ALSO, the schedule is so flexible. There is a class every day that I can find time to make it to which is HUGE with my busy schedule and new baby. There are also so many varieties of classes to keep things interesting! You can tell that the coaches truly care and put in a lot of time thought and effort into how they run their classes and I can’t express enough how much I appreciate their approach and efforts. I can’t wait to see my progress over the next few months because I already know it’s going to be life changing. I would 10/10 recommend coming here to start or continue your...

Nobody really tells you how easy it is to lose yourself after having a kid. Going to the gym and working out used to be a non-negotiable part of my daily routine. But after becoming a mom, your focus shifts—suddenly everyone else’s needs come first, and you forget to prioritize yourself.

Two years ago, I talked to my husband about wanting to get back to the gym, to reconnect with myself again. I joined their summer program and absolutely loved it—but once it ended, I didn’t keep up with it. I signed up for a gym membership, but that didn’t last long either.

A few weeks ago, I talked to my husband again about wanting to rejoin Session, especially now that they opened a Norwich location. We knew we’d need to adjust our budget, but he was fully on board—as he always says, “It’s an investment in our bodies.” After almost a full week back, my heart is genuinely happy.

The community is amazing, and the variety of classes is incredible! I took my first spin class with Sonia—honestly, I thought I was going to hate it and never go back… but I ended up craving more and went to the next class with Coach Ida. I also tried the Vibe class, and it might be one of my favorites!

I’m so excited to be back. And if you’re worried about the cost, think of it this way: one month at Session—investing in you—is about the same as eating out twice in today’s world. It’s so worth it, and I’d recommend it...