I made a chiropractor appt here for my husband after he complained of a neck/arm pain for a few weeks, they make you set up a 30 min consultation first and then you have to come back for an actual doctors visit separately, which I've never seen done anywhere else. After seeing the doctor on his second visit they discussed a 6 appt treatment, my husband didn't go back after that. The chiropractor told him that he doesn't 'crack' patients anymore, because it's a dying treatment, WHAT? Every chiropractor that my friends and family go to, specifically go to them to be cracked, but ok? After not getting any relief my husband sought out a doctor and was referred to a different chiropractor. This office also has massage therapists and my husband said the office was always busy, so they must be doing ok despite not having a great chiropractor ‍ it was also clear that the chiropractor has a hand/wrist injury and maybe that is why he doesn't crack patients. Overall would not recommend for chiropractic work. read more

I've been a regular here for a few years and love everything about them. Every employee I've encountered has been super friendly. My son has experienced the chiropractic side and has had nothing short of an outstanding experience. I've stuck to massage and have been super pleased. I've tried several of the massage therapists and have enjoyed each of them. Each person is respectful and listens to what you want. I highly recommend A Therapeutic Effect! read more

A Therapeutic Effect is such a wonderful place from start to finish. I've come here for years for massages and facials and have always been pleased. When I get a facial from Judy, I get outstanding compliments on how healthy and glowing my skin is. All of the massage therapists are super accommodating and the prices are fantastic. On occasion I want to spend hundreds of dollars on a super ritzy spa experience but 9/10 times I do not and that's why I come to here.. You get extraordinary service in a clean and calming environment for what feels like a bargain. Dr. Andrew Ashton is a miracle worker. My husband and I recently started seeing him regularly for chiropractic adjustments and body work and oh my goodness.... We've been feeling better than ever. He truly listens to what you have to say and figures out the root cause of whatever problem or pains you're feeling. I wish I would've started seeing him years ago but I can only continue from here on out. Many thanks to the whole team at A Therapeutic Effect for the outstanding service. You really feel like you're cared for at this place. read more

so, you know when you find a really great restaurant, hair salon, etc., and the first visit is so incredible that you go back, but are super disappointed?? the meal/service wasn't as good, the hair stylist must've had an "on" day that one time you went in because your hair now looks a-mess, etc... but what if you went back to your beloved business and actually had a better experience than your first?? what this lady (me) is doing from here on out is scheduling all her massages with this beloved small business. as a former coupon site junkie, searching for as many massage coupons/"deals" as my credit card would allow, this is certainly saying something: i would rather pay full price for a service i am certain will exceed my expectations and meet all my needs (known and unknown) rather than pay a discounted rate trying out all the massage places in the philadelphia/lancaster/harrisburg area (my original, failed, plan). honestly, my massage was even better than the first. and this is in no way putting down my original masseuse, but in fact trying to articulate how incredible a therapeutic effect is. since kate wasn't available last week, i went with sue, the owner (or manager; can't remember), and it was awesome - there is no better word to describe it. if i remember correctly, kate trained with sue (or vice versa) so they both had this stretch/massage technique thing going on and it felt sooooo goooooood. i even purchased a massage for my sister (which she loved and cannot wait to return for another); my mother now goes for regular visits. sincerely, i cannot say enough nice things about a therapeutic effect. read more

I wish I had read Margarita's review and scheduled my groupon massage with Kate or Sue. I've had several massages at several different venues over the years and this was just very mediocre. I'm not going to mention the name of the masseuse, rather let the owner know when I call to schedule the facial that also came with the groupon offer. read more

I went here for the first time 2 weeks ago and I was not impressed at all. My chiropractic appointment was not only repeatedly interrupted, but I was asked to step back out into the waiting room to accomodate a late client! I had to read out loud from chiropractic brochures to the doctor, making me feel like I was a 2nd grader back in school! I never had x-rays taken or given an adjustment after all this either. read more