I went to see Jason to try out his style of acupuncture last year. His way put me at ease, and I…read morefelt very comfortable talking with him about my aches and pains, as well as more personal life changes I was having trouble dealing with. After the first appointment, I felt empowered. I felt strength in my ideas, as well as relief from anxiety in my body. As a massage therapist, as well as acupuncture student, I've had a lot of bodywork in my life, and I can definitely say this truly helped me, and I enjoyed his work immensely The following few sessions were also very enjoyable, and I learned to appreciate not only the front side of the body treatment, but also the very relaxing back side, and addition of Tuina (a very feel-good type of bodywork) at the end of each session. You don't usually get that with many acupuncture sessions, and for me, this really integrates everything. Jason is a unique practitioner, and I refer him to my clients, as he takes fantastic care in his work - he is unlike any other acupuncturist I have worked with. I have given my own clients many gift certificates to see him over the years, this is how much I believe in his ability to help others. He is truly a bright light in Philly. Go see him!

Jason is awesome. He is not only a great Acupuncture professional, his demeanor is patient and…read morekind and he is so knowledgeable. I always look forward to my acupuncture sessions with him, and I feel that he will be able to help me correct my health challenges.

I came in because I felt like my chakras were not in balance. Meeting with Jim was a breath of…read morefresh air. He explained his philosophy and how he helps heal people, physically, mentally, and spiritually. We discussed where I was at in my spiritual journey and how we can help guide me on the right path forward. He offered a lot of excellent advice and feedback about my spiritual development. He also did an energy session and during this session I felt an enormous energy lifting off of me, my entire body was vibrating. It was amazing. He also detected several chakras that were not in balance and corrected them. I really enjoyed my session and I look forward to coming back in the near future.

Working with Jim was an integral part of finally progressing on my self love journey. I had spent…read moreyears in traditional 'therapy' but for me a session with Jim broke through walls that years of 'therapy' did not even crack. I am sure everyone has different experiences but I can not say enough good things about my time spent with Jim. He was able to pick up and sense feelings, emotions and pull information out of me even when I was too fearful to explore them alone. He always made me feel safe and secure so I could go deeper and release more. He never pushed me past where I was at the moment but he made sure I kept working through the layers of sh*t I built up over years. He is genuine, sincere and full of love. I highly recommend any and all of his services that call to you. Enjoy the ride!

This space is absolutely AMAZING!!! It's run entirely by healers of color and prioritizes healing…read moreTHEM so that they can help the community to heal. They offer sooooo many services and activities from sound therapy to acupuncture, yoga, psychotherapy, reiki, massage therapy, drum circles, movie nights and story time for the little ones. Cassandra is so warm and inviting and the energy here is positively uplifting. Stop by as soon as you can and tell a friend. You'll be so glad you did!

Since this was the first acupuncture session I've had, it pleases me to say I have no reason to go…read moreto any other practitioner. I really like the services here. I was skeptical. How could becoming a living voodoo doll cure me of my ailments? After much urging from a friend to try acupuncture (since I have a condition that responds poorly to conventional treatments), I decided one time can't hurt. At her referral, I saw David Schiman. He is a very easy going person who will put all your fears at ease and answer your questions to the best of his abilities. After a brief intake during your first time there, including an extensive medical history check and some questions about what you're looking to improve, you'll be brought into the treatment room where the fun starts. Like I said, I was skeptical. What happened next completely changed my mind. Since my shoulders were very tight that day, I ended up getting two needles in the trapezius area of my shoulders. At first they spasmed badly and actually scared me for a moment, but then they relaxed. Just totally relaxed! I'm not sure how this actually worked, if a nerve was hit and that relaxed them, but it was like a miracle. I won't lie; some of the needles will hurt. Some will bleed. Some will fall out or irritate your skin. Just be prepared for it. Once all the needles are in it is somehow very calming. I like that it's forced meditation in a way - you can't move because of the needles, so you have to calm your mind in other ways than physically. After a session I always leave completely relaxed, as if I'd slept a whole night's sleep in under an hour. This practice is very clean, very well lit, and despite being a place where you get stuck full of needles it is never scary. The location itself is right on Main Street in Manayunk, and even though it's on the third floor of an office building it's still very easy to find. If you ever were interested in acupuncture but unsure if it's for you, I would definitely recommend you see David. I'm a believer now, and feel like this location is a great place to start for any beginner.

When I lived in the area, I'd come here several times a month for acupuncture. I really loved the…read moresliding scale and the fact that you can book your appointments online. The only downside is that you never know who you'll be in the acupuncture room with. It's an open room with maybe 6-8(? I forget, it's been a while) acupuncture chairs---hence the "community" part. Most times the people you're in the room with are quiet and the experience is relaxing, and other times you could get someone who is coughing or clearing their throat the whole time or just generally noisy, which could hinder the relaxation portion of your experience. All in all, 85% of the time you get a good group.

I recently started getting acupuncture here, I admit that in the beginning, I was a bit nervous and…read morea bit skeptical. I tend to be someone who typically goes to the doctors office when plagued by an issue, although now I find myself checking out alternative therapies more like acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, etc. I also was a bit fearful of needles when I initially came here after a traumatic experience before a surgery, but I'm thrilled that my fear has really dissipated thanks to acupuncture! I now relax and lay back when the needles are being put in and I'm really amazed because recently I had to get a lot of blood drawn and I just relaxed, held my arm out and went to my Zen like place, which is really great! Before acupuncture, I would have been much more anxious and on edge. I not only have arthritis in my knee, which is my primary reason for coming to acupuncture but I also have chronic pain- a condition which affects the body with widespread pain and tenderness called fibromyalgia, which is a misunderstood and baffling illness. So, I'm coming to Healing Arts for both! I would much rather have a Zen like afternoon catnap where I can relax that take lots of medications. I may not be able to completely avoid the latter but whatever I can do holistically and naturally will definitely be my preference. While I may not ever be cured of these conditions completely, knowing that acupuncture can really help me manage my symptoms is invaluable! It's a great way of coping, a huge tool in my toolbox of coping strategies and I would personally much rather have acupuncture any day than get injections and have to take lots of pills. I tend to come about once a month and the first couple of times I noticed some soreness but I have found much better results as I keep going. Occasionally a little bruise or soreness may occur but the pain relief, motion and relief from stiffness in joints is really amazing and awesome! My knee feels much better after going this 3rd time, much more movement when it was pretty stiff. They also have a Yelp deal, check in offers and all in all is a relaxing experience- chill out on a massage bed with pillows, calming music, refreshing scents, dim lighting and yes, some privacy too from the Shoji screens. I have had 3 practitioners- Margaret, Holly and Steve, I thought they were all good, I prefer Steve but they were all good. I'll be back!

What a fantastic community acupuncture venue this is. I have had community acupuncture before as my…read morebudget is too slim for private acupuncture, but this is easily the best experience I've had. I accidentally came in a week early for appointment after writing it down wrong (oops!) but the staff at HACA were so kind and accommodating despite it being completely my mistake, and were able to fit me in for a great session. The place was really well set-up with rugs, heaters, and screens to separate patient treatment areas that are all within the same large room. Holly Prescott was the practitioner that day and she did a great job asking what I was there for and then placing needles so gently I hardly felt them. It's rare that I slip into the deep, almost sleep-like relaxation I felt during this treatment, but I was so completely relaxed that it came easily. Thanks for the great session Holly!

Dr.Mat is the best chiropractor, hands down. All of my sessions with him were life changing…read more I was an injured dancer at the time, assaulted by some girls at my school. Dr.Mat really helped me lodge things back into place, and continue on to my journey towards recovery and restrengthening. More than that, he gave me hope that I'll be able to heal and continue on with my life. He was a comforting soul, and human being.

Outstanding chiropractic care! Dr. Wolfson has very intuitive hands. He is very compassionate and…read moreis a fantastic listener. He is extremely accommodating to your comfort level as well. The practice is very friendly, upbeat and professional. Online scheduling is a nice convenience that is available. I leave there feeling very taken care of. Highly recommend!

I first saw Lauren Buckley in 2008, and was extremely happy with the results! I saw her for a bone…read morespur, which she worked on and I was able to wear heals to my son's wedding!

I previously wrote about my acupuncture experience with Lauren Buckley at her former location and…read morewanted to update my review to reflect her new location on Passyunk--which is even better! The space is lovely, warm and inviting and I fall into some of the deepest states during my appointments. I previously wrote about acupuncture as a solution to a specific health problem, but I have been going regularly over the last year to maintain health and balance--and every visit to South Philly Community Acupuncture leaves me feeling calm, refreshed and great! The community setting is not at all bothersome, and allows for a sliding scale payment format that makes acupuncture affordable. I highly recommend Lauren and South Philly Community Acupuncture!

I have never been to a chiropractor before. I was put at ease immediately when I got there. The…read morestaff is great. Dr. Miller explained everything beforehand in great detail to me. I felt great after I left and I will definitely be back.

I had been to multiple different chiropractors and received conflicting opinions and never felt a…read morebit of relief. After my first session with Dr Miller my level of pain decreased immensely. He helped me with pain I had been with for seven years. He didn't just help me for the short term so I would continue to need him. I never felt like I was being sold something which is how I felt with past chiropractors. He emailed me exercises that I still do to this day to improve my core and overall posture.