Los Angeles-Based Wellness Studio Proposed For Former Bank Building In Greenwich

GREENWICH, CT — Plans for a wellness studio at the site of a former bank in Greenwich have been submitted to the town's Planning & Zoning Commission.

According to documents on file with the town, Pause, a Los Angeles -based wellness studio, is proposing to open at 100 E. Putnam Ave., in the building formerly occupied by M&T Bank.

The brand offers seven core services, including cryogenic therapy, flotation therapy, vitamin infusion therapy, cold plunge/contrast therapy, sauna therapy, LED red light therapy and compression therapy, documents state.

A proposed floor plan for the studio includes seven therapy rooms, three IV stations, lobby, retail area, office, restroom, storage, filter and utility rooms.

"Our unique blend of products and services offers our customers the ability to hit 'Pause' in their hectic lives so they can allocate time for stress reduction, athletic recovery and overall health optimization in a clean, modern and safe environment," said Pause Vice President, Development & Operations Alicia Orleski, in a letter to Planning & Zoning.

Orleski noted there are currently five open locations in Los Angeles, and the company has awarded over 70 locations across the country. Pause plans on opening six to 10 locations in 2024, with 20-30 more next year, Orleski said.

There are currently no locations in the Northeast.

On their website, Pause has a section for potential franchisees looking to open their own studio.

The proposed use of the building would be located within part of a previously approved mixed use project containing 22 dwelling units, five of which are designated as Moderate Cost Dwelling, said Eric V.P. Brower, AICP, in the project's narrative.

The former bank building is owned by 100 East Putnam LLC.

"There will be no exterior changes to the building nor any changes to the site plan previously approved by the Commission," Brower said.

A pre-application review for the proposed change of use from bank to wellness spa has not yet been scheduled to go before the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission.