My life changed when I was recommended this place. I truly started to heal. And there are so many…read moreamazing practitioners here and they have together helped me heal so much. They don't have the office anymore but work remotely or in new places. Therapy with Mary, reiki with Georgia, Phyllis who really helped me so much very recently, acupuncture form Jennifer. Soo thankful to have found them.

Everyone of these beautiful people at the Cardinal Center is a joy to work with. Whatever service…read moreyou seek, and they offer many, will be first rate and money well spent. And their workshops/classes are the best I've ever found. They are professional, expedienced, caring, brilliant and committed to your growth and healing in body/mind/spirit. You feel the love as soon as you enter the front door. And you leave changed for the better.

I have been her client for years and she is AMAZING!! She is outstanding....doing all kinds if…read moremassage. All wonderful!!

Christina is wonderful! She was able to get the knots out of my lower back in less than 20…read moreminutes. I am forever grateful. If you're reading this Christina, thank you!

I was first introduced to Larissa Miller was when she worked for another business. She is…read moreabsolutely wonderful!! When she left, I tracked her down and found she opened her own business DIW. I have now been a client from the very beginning and have seen her business grow & bloom. You can't go wrong in using any and all of their services. I have degenerative spinal disease and they have helped me manage my pain and keep me walking. Sophia is now my personal therapist and I can recommend her for anyone who has special needs, such as myself. She takes so much personal attention to my health issues and REALLY LISTENS when I tell her what's going on and what I am feeling. If I really need help, they try to accommodate my needs and get me an appointment ASAP. I also suffer from edema in both of my legs and have gotten massages from Stephen who specializes in massage to relieve the pressure and swelling of edema. He's wonderful also. You really can't go wrong using any of their services and any one or all of their therapists. I can't say enough to recommend DIW to everyone. Everyone is professional but personable. They really do want to help their clients have their best life, being healthy & happy. I love, love, love the services provided, each therapist for their gentle caring and for always researching new ways to keep me live my best life possible.

I have been going to Sophia for several years and I have nothing BUT GOOD things to say about her…read more In fact she is fantastic. I was a massage therapist in another lifetime and let me say that she knows her stuff. I leave feeling great and if I could afford it, I'd see her once a week!

I'm a bit of a physical therapist and massage enthusiast. As proof, Anne is my fifth Rolfer. And,…read moresince I am a bit of a connoisseur, I can say she is truly excellent! I went in for general maintenance during a period of change in my life and to help get back running (literally.) Anne is thoughtful, gentle and effective, and also timely and professional. Plus her office is close to the Metro and she has online booking! If you don't know what Rolfing or structural integration is, the quickest explanation is it's like chiropractic work but for your soft connective tissues. It's deep tissue body work to make lasting change in the body and I consider it like couples therapy between me and my body. It's hard to describe what it feels like as it depends on you, and the Rolfer's style. Some people find it painful, I think it's relaxing and can a little emotional. Think slow pressure applied by hand, and guided movements. Anne was very considerate and checked in regularly to ensure she didn't cause me any pain. I just had the best run in the last decade. I feel great. And it might be a coincidence but I've bought a house, examined my priorities and who I am and want to be, stood up to several work bullies, started eating healthier, and am happy when I look in the mirror. If Rolfing is something you've been considering and you're in DC, you're lucky to get to have Anne as your Rolfer.

I recommend Anna Golla's Rolfing as long-term help for body pain and movement problems. As a…read moreRolfer, Anna improves structural balance by releasing areas of tension in the connective tissue throughout the body. This release means the body can move more freely. Anna integrates other whole-body therapies when appropriate. After a shoulder injury I had reduced range of motion, substantial pain, and a tremor in my hand. The doctor sent me to physical therapy, which wasn't very helpful as I still had the same painful symptoms afterwards. Anna's Rolfing work dealt with the underlying cause of the symptoms, which helped my whole body recover. These treatments gave me back normal use of my shoulder. I appreciate the pain reduction and freedom of movement that Anna's wisdom and hands have given me. Thanks, Anna.

Milah is amazing! She is so skilled and effective as a physical therapist, but also a very…read morethoughtful and caring person. She listens attentively when we're discussing aches, pains, problem areas, and is always sure to follow-up and ensure that I am comfortable throughout treatment. Would 1,000% recommend her.

I've been going to Milagros for years now as she is the only person who has been able to help…read morerelieve the pain in my neck. She was originally recommended to me by another therapist who was moving states and knew I needed to find the best replacement. I've been with Mila ever since! She is a very skilled physical therapist who customizes treatment to the patient and has a true gift for understanding how the body works and what form of treatment is best for each individual. She has also helped me with therapy work throughout my pregnancy. She is kind, listens to your needs, and creates a very relaxing atmosphere. I can't recommend her enough!!

I've been to tens of massage therapists over the years, and Esi has given me one (multiple) of the…read morebest massages I've ever had. She is so talented, skillful, and intuitive in dealing with your body and figuring out what parts of it ail you, and then works very hard to help it heal. She skillfully blends various massage techniques, and is very kind and compassionate and easy to connect with. I strongly and whole heartedly recommend her massages.

Esi has an understanding of the human body that I have not encountered in any massage or physical…read moretherapist before. She goes beyond the simple mechanics of what immediately ails you to address the root causes of your problems. She helped fix back and knee problems that months and months of PT and meds barely alleviated. Esi knows where you have pain without you needing to say anything. She has the strength of a mason with unexpected gentleness. She is a warm and genuinely caring person, and you realize that the therapeutic aspect of your session begins as soon as you are in her presence. Do yourself a favor, and give her a call. You'll wonder where she's been all your life.

I'm trying to live a healthier lifestyle and the first step I'm hearing from the fitness community…read moreinvolved detoxing the system. While looking for a colonic black owned business, I stumbled upon Inspired Thru Nature. As I began browsing their website, I noticed one service I always wanted to try, the ionic foot detox (scheduled a colonic for another time). An ionic foot detox is said to work by pulling the toxins out of your body through your feet. I texted the number on the website and sent an email requesting an appointment for two and luckily, the business had a dual machine and was able to do a couple's detox. Response was quick and a few hours after my initial contact. The owner is very accommodating and helps to work around your schedule. As you walk in, you're asked to complete paper work, a quick two/three page doc. We were then escorted to the back room, sat on a comfy sofa and advised of the purpose of each device we were being connected to.... a wrist wrap, foot basin w/ sea salt, and warm waist wrap (for comfort). She started the machine and checked on us a few times throughout the process allowing us to relax and enjoy the soft music and aromatherapy smells in the air. During and after the treatment she explained what toxins was being release based on a color chart. Once done, our foots were removed from the tub and placed in a regular soaking basin to clean off followed by the owner drying our feet off and providing a quick oil rub massage. I highly recommend these and the many other ways to detox the body (cleanses/colonics). Our systems are overloaded with high levels of toxicity from the harmful chemicals in our hygiene products, cleaning products, foods we eat, and natural airborne toxins. The liver/kidneys works overtime to filter them out so detox methods are a great way to help out.

I moved to MD last November and was happy to see there was a colonic wellness center in my area…read more(literally about 8 minutes away). I was even more excited after I noticed the 5-star reviews and it was Black-owned. During my first visit, the noticed how clean the area was - which is a PLUS! Depending on what kind of person you are, Pam is not very welcoming nor does she say a lot. So if you're a person that requires that level of attention, then I'd pass on this place. The prices are a little high from what I'm used to ($85 per visit), but I was curious to inquire about any special discount packages Pam was offering. The rule is, you come three times, but on your 3rd visit, it goes from $85 to $65. What wasn't communicated to me was that you have to come within a week of each other. I spaced mine out over 2 months and was quite surprised that during my third visit, I had to pay $85. After she explained that they had to be done within a week of each service, I let it go --- and paid the $85 for the third visit although, she never communicated that to me in the beginning. I was thinking she'd meet me in the middle and have me pay $75, but nope. And I let that go... Well... I started a "new series" with her and this is when it began to get weird. I would text her and she would be late responding or would hit me up the day before an appointment that I never scheduled. Or, she wouldn't remember when you came/didn't come (she keeps a really bad time sheet in a manila envelope in a large file cabinet). There was even one time I booked with her and the next day, her assistant never showed up which was a total inconvenience to me. She kept saying she would make up for it etc etc. and when she finally did... she tried to charge me $85?!?! I went through my phone and gave her each time I came etc. She was missing a visit (of course) which brought my total from $85 to $65 -- then I looked at her like "Ummmm, didn't you say you were going to give me a discount for the no-show incident." She gave me a discount --- it was $10 off. So, I received $10 off of a service when you didn't show up for a confirmed appointment that I had to move my schedule around for? Wow! Whenever I patronize businesses, I will give you an opportunity to make it right before I make the decision to not come back. As a business owner, you have to truly ask yourself "am I doing the right thing by the customer?" or "Is there something else I should be doing to make my customer's experience better" or "If I was in their shoes, would I come back?" Maybe she was like that previously hence the 5-star reviews, but I don't think it holds in 2019. I haven't been back nor will I.

I went to Saida on and off ca. 2012-2014 and to this day she's the best massage therapist I've ever…read moreseen, and it's not remotely close.

I've been to Saida twice now -- once for general relaxation, and once to relieve some neck and…read moreshoulder pain. Both experiences were great. I discovered Saida through one of the daily coupon sites, and when I left a message to schedule my first massage, it was returned promptly. Her office is directly across from the zoo and easy to find, extremely clean, and nicely decorated. And, now, on to the massage: it's fantastic. She has a very gentle touch, but can apply a lot of strength if necessary. This was further demonstrated during my second visit. In the course of unpacking/decorating after a move, I'd had a large picture frame hit me in the head and effectively give me whiplash on one side of my neck. When I woke up in pain the next morning, I called her, and she was able to fit me in for an hour the next day, a Sunday (she also had a half-hour slot the same day, but I decided to wait). She asked me relevant questions and then got to work, spending the entire time on the area in pain. I started to feel some relief immediately, and while the healing process will probably take another couple days, I have no doubt that she sped it up considerably. Oh, and her prices are VERY reasonable. She doesn't accept gratuities, so the price listed ($75 for one hour, for example) really is the price. Just awesome.