Their space looks unassuming but the service is so impressive. Shana is an expert at finding the…read moremany aches and pains in my body and massaging them away. The technique and consideration is top notch - will be back again!

He seems knowledgeable, but gives way too much scientific/biological background to what he's doing…read more I'm going for a maasage, not to learn why you focus on some areas first then move to other areas - I don't need to know the process. He talked so much about the process, that I ended up leaving at 11:30am instead of 10am as was scheduled. If you have things to do later in the day, definitely recommend you interrupt him and ask him to just focus on giving the massage. The place isn't warm and is actually slightly cold. This doesn't result in a relaxing experience. The body oil is also cold, so he's just rubbing you with cold oil. Also, I wish he would cut his nails a little. When he was working in my neck/behind my ears, his nails were digging into my skin, which is not at all relaxing. Overall, he seems knowledgeable, but these details need to be improved.

My first review for Meredith was over two years ago now, and I just finished my 21st session with…read moreher. I feel compelled to write a review update because Meredith has done so much for me over these past two years!! I cannot speak highly enough about her. She provides the safest space, with no judgment, for ultimate healing and processing. I originally started seeing her for TMJ pain, but our relationship has evolved over time. She's helped me with breathwork, grounding, and processing so much emotional drama. She took my cupping virginity and has opened my eyes to how our emotions impact our physical being. I love her so much, am so grateful to have found her, and will recommend her to anyone who will listen!

If you are lucky enough to have discovered Meredith, you have won a jackpot!…read more I am very sensitive, attuned to myself and my body, and so my massage requirements are pretty particular and the standard bar is very high. Let's put it this way, I am a tough client. Meredith is one one of those very few magical massage therapists who actually meets that standard, or even sets it for me. She is both technically skilled and deeply intuitive. Her touch has the most healing and nourishing quality to it. And she is an incredibly fun and deep, and insightful person to top all that! I have deep trust in and appreciation of her work, and can't wait till the next time I am able to get on her table! If you find her, never let her go!

We moved to Northern Liberties about a year ago and one of the first things I needed to look for…read morewas a great Massage Therapist. Missy was the third Therapist I've seen since our move and clearly, third time's a charm! In my first session, I've expressed to Missy about my chronic migraine condition and the constant pain in the back of my neck and shoulders. She listened and she worked hard on the specific areas I have told her. Her techniques are phenomenal. Her patience is admirable. She had "good intentions" and genuinely wanted to relieve my pain and I really appreciate that, as it rarely comes nowadays. The day after my massage was the first day I was able to take a break from all my medications after having a 2-week migraine attack. It was quite liberating. I have been seeing Missy in a weekly basis for months now and I must say, she has definitely helped relieve my symptoms. I am hoping to come off all my medications eventually with the help of massage and other alternative methods. With that said, I am very grateful to meeting Missy and all that she does....and I highly recommend her. :)

Best massage I've ever had. She gets what your body needs.read more

Miss Bennett at calmlyfe is the greatest massage therapist in the world!!!!! I Greatly recommend…read moreher!!!!!

For quite some time I have wanted to try out Thai massage. When a friend told me about Porter, I…read morescheduled an appointment. Since I have a job that can be very physically demanding, I prefer massage that involves deep tissue work. Porter is very intuitive in her massage arts, and she is a master of deep tissue massage. There was also a great deal of stretching in her massages (which helped relieve even more tension in my body than standard ones). Since my first session, I scheduled a subsequent session (that was equally as amazing) and I set up a Thai massage for my partner with her. He's a professional ballet dancer and teacher, and his response afterward was, "That was the most amazing massage I've ever had." I'm a big fan of Porter's work, and I'll be returning on an ongoing basis to get massages from her. If you want an extraordinary massage (and if you've never had Thai massage), I suggest you contact her to schedule one for yourself!

Happened to be passing through town and found this absolute gem of a masseuse! Porter is the real…read moredeal. Very intuitive and just the right pressure and flow. I wish she lived in NYC! I would be there every week! Highly recommended.

I was quite happy to hear that Rhiannon is back in a new location, accepting therapeutic massage…read moreappointments! It's been a while since I've been to Philosopher's Stone, but I am happy to say that Rhiannon's skills & intuition (or whatever magic is in her hands) are better than ever. I've been to other therapists and I can honestly say that no one has been able to match the pain relief and overall feeling of "goodness" that I experience after a session with Rhiannon. I have arthritis, back pain, and definitely don't stretch enough - I'm trying. Rhiannon listens & understands my pain & magically heals my body leaving me feeling so much better when I leave her office. The new space is great, very welcoming and adds to the relaxation of the experience. The office is in a beautiful old home, located on what is considered the Drexel campus (I think), very safe area, easy to get to and very easy to park. If you're looking for a highly skilled, professional, gifted therapist, I highly recommend Rhiannon! She's the best - I wouldn't steer you wrong. :)

Rhiannon is an expert in her field. If you are struggling with pelvic floor issues or your hormonal…read morecycle is out of whack, she has amazing skill to get you back on track. Her patient demeanor is very calming and makes patients feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics. I highly recommend her work.

The massages made my injuries feel better by the next day each time (honestly I only got two), but…read morethe massages themselves are far from relaxing. They're uncomfortable. They're painful some of the time.

Had an amazing massage, best ever! Joshua is next level. I felt renewed…read more I will be back.

Julia Taylor is a phenomenal massage therapist…read more This is no run of the mill back rub. She is a true healer. I started going to her a few years ago when I was suffering from chronic back and neck pain. Nothing seemed to help my back pain. I went to a chiropractor, accupuncture, other massage therapists, physical therapy, you name it. I would feel better for an evening or two, and then the specter would return. But the thing that finally made the muscles in my neck and back calm down, and let me live a little, was a series of massages from Julia Taylor. I went through six sessions over a couple months. Julia was able to teach my muscles, that it was going to be alright, and they could just relax, and get strong and healthy again. Now when I feel a tinge of discomfort trying to work its ways back in, I go to Julia and let her work her magic on me.

I'm hesitant to write this review, because it's inevitably going to result in a phone call to Julia…read moreand a massage next week, which will undoubtedly be amazing. But this grad student can only afford so many massages. Over the years, I've been to, oh, probably about a dozen massage therapists. Julia is unquestionably the best I've ever been to. She's everything anyone could ever want in a massage therapist: kind, gentle-hearted, professional, intuitive. Perhaps my favorite thing about Julia is how quick she is to respond to email requests, often squeezing me in the next day. (I've emailed her more than once when I've tweaked something in my neck or back and sent her a desperate "Help! I know you're busy, but I need you!" email.) She's been able to "read" my body like no one I've ever met, and she always comes into a session knowing what we'd worked on the past few times. I've recommended her to friends, and they've all gone back to her repeatedly. Her prices are quite reasonable - $85 for a 75 minute session; $100 for 90 minutes. She also frequently runs package specials - get on her email list to find out about these. Be warned - she usually runs a little long with her sessions. It might wreak a little havoc on your schedule, but who can complain about a few extra minutes of massage? Honestly, she's good enough that, should I ever move out of Philly, I'd come back just to see her.