Mary is a healer and extremely talented in every way. Her work is amazing and she is very skilled…read moreand professional while still being intuitive and sensitive to the physical and emotional part of her client's needs. I think she is a remarkable stress management therapist who is insightful, well trained, experienced and knows how to get to her client's core issues. I strongly endorse her.

I travel a lot from east coast to the west coast. Every time I travel to Philadelphia I make it a…read moremust, to see Mary for a massage. She has relieved migraines and has left me almost floating off the table when she is done. The amount of knowledge and caring she stows upon me every massage is truly amazing! I feel blessed that I am able to see her on every visi!

I have been seeing Helene for massages for over 20 years and she is by far the best therapeutic…read moremassage therapist I have ever encountered. Her knowledge of every single muscle in your body and general anatomy are excellent. I greatly appreciate an MT who truly knows how to provide deep tissue therapy according to your tolerance for massage pressure, and Helene listens and provides compassionate care accordingly. Give her a call, you won't regret it.

I agree with what other reviewers have said about Helene's in depth knowledge of anatomy and…read morephysiology, as well as varied massage techniques. She continues to take courses in different modalities and utilizes the new techniques in her massage. I have been Helene's client for many years and she has kept my body feeling good and functioning well. I am impressed by her gentle, but thorough massage. She listens to my goals and attends to any trouble spots that turn up. And I love going to Helene's studio for my massage appointments. I get a gallery showing of her latest work!

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.

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.

I've been going to Kathy for years now every two weeks for a sports massage and she does wonders…read more She absolutely knows what she is doing and will work hard on those stubborn knots! Her pressure is on the hard side, which I love and definitely gets those knots out. I tried other therapists but since I met her, but no one is as good as her and I won't even try to go anywhere else, now. She's absolutely amazing, and always a delight. She will forever be my favorite massage therapist.

Maybe the most relaxing hour of my life was getting a facial massage from Kathy. I didn't know what…read moreto expect purchasing the Living Social for a business with no reviews! The small office is conveniently located at the top floor of an office building on Broad and Sansom. Note that her hours are limited as she is transitioning to make this her full time business. For an hour my face, top of chest, and neck were gently massaged. This particular service isn't about creams/masks/extractions- it is about toning and relaxation. I drifted in and out of sleep. Kathy is a natural healer and her British accent adds to the soothing experience. She also offers other forms of massage and aromatherapy. I am definitely going to book another service with Kathy before my wedding to make sure my mind and face are relaxed!

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

Absolutely amazing! Well worth it! The best massage I have ever had in my entire liferead more

Had my 1rst session with "MTW massage", it was simply amazing! Will be returning! I highly…read morerecommend any one with sore, tired n aching muscle n joint to have Ms. Shykela implement a deep tissue massage! She's also skilled in several other massage skill sets as well!

I've saw Kym for Prenatal, Postnatal, and Deep Tissue massages, depending on what stage of life I…read morewas in. At all points, she was so kind, professional, and excellent at her craft! The online scheduling system makes appointments easy and her space is very relaxing and peaceful. You will definitely feel comfortable there, especially when pregnant-- she has wonderful expertise.

Amazing! I have gone 3 times for prenatal massages and can say each session has been consistent. I…read morehave never been able to fully relax during a massage and found my mind wandering. Not at all with Kym! I'm certain I have dozed off each time. She's extremely attentive and you never feel like a number or just another client. Her space is very clean, follows COVID precautions and I have felt very safe going to her. I am so impressed that I will be purchasing gift cards for friends and family for the holidays.