I am a big fan of Six Fishes. Skilled acupuncturists. Reasonable prices. A very nice atmosphere.

When I first moved to Philadelphia, I was immediately on the hunt for a good acupuncturist. Upon a recommendation from a friend, I tried Six Fishes on Gray's Ferry Avenue. I have several issues with my back and I've always found acupuncture to help ease the chronic aches and pains that come with my problem. I've been coming here for almost a year now and I can't believe I have not reviewed them until this point. I am a weekly patient of Paul, who I liked and trusted from the very first day I entered the center. Back on that first visit, Paul took the time to sit with me beforehand so he can learn a little bit about myself, my wellness routines, and my back issues. He took great time and care during our consultation and the acupuncture session, and I felt valued as a client/patient. In the nine or so months that I've been going to Six Fishes, I've come to look forward to Friday mornings, where the genuine care and warm atmosphere make me feel at home, not to mention the relief I get. Throughout this time, Paul has never wavered in the quality and attention of the care he gives to me and I could not be more appreciative. I'd also like to give kudos to the administrative staff, Lorraine, and Amanda, who are always super friendly and equally caring as the rest of the staff. If you find acupuncture a helpful treatment for whatever ails you, I highly recommend Six Fishes! read more

Six Fishes was my first experience with acupuncture and cupping and I am so excited to return! The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and the space is very clean. I recently injured my shoulder and it has been painful. I tried to get in with a Physical Therapist but the wait combined with the need for me to get a prescription from my PCP or another doctor led me to consider other options. I remembered a yoga instructor of mine suggested I try acupuncture for lower back pain that I have had for a few years, resulting from a mild sprain. I decided to look into Six Fishes, went to their website and booked a phone call for the same day to discuss what I was going through and to determine if acupuncture could help me. After learning that it could, I made an appointment for a virtual intake appointment and an in person appointment the next day. This process had already proven easier than trying to get in with the PTs in my area. I filled out an online intake form, and submit my insurance information all through their website. The process was very easy and took 10-15 minutes overall. When I had my virtual intake appointment, I discussed my pain a bit more in depth and my practitioner Julie asked a few additional questions. Julie also answered my questions and ensured that I was feeling comfortable going into the appointment. When I arrived for my appointment the next day, I felt prepared and excited! The staff was very helpful and explained that because my insurance did not cover acupuncture, I'd be placed in a "semi-private" space because it was less expensive. That was fine with me! The space was very comfortable and had curtain dividers between the other semi-private spaces. I do not believe anyone else was there at the same time, but if they were, I could not hear them! Julie walked me through the process and then began inserting the needles. I am not a huge fan of needles (is anyone?) but did not mind the insertion process at all. I noticed some soreness and a feeling of more pressure surrounding the needles that were placed on my shoulder and neck area. Julie explained that this was normal and related to my reason for coming in - the preexisting pain from my injury. Julie placed a heating lamp over my lower back, which was lovely, and handed me a small remote that had a bell. I laid face down for 40 minutes total, and was instructed to use the remote to ring for Julie if I needed anything at all. The first 20 minutes I was a bit more anxious, wondering when I'd be halfway through. After Julie came to check-in at the halfway mark, I felt extremely relaxed and almost sleepy! The last 20 minutes flew by. After the acupuncture, Julie suggested I try cupping, so I did! The cups were tight on my back, but very tolerable. Julie also put a menthol cbd oil on my back before the cups and the tingling from this was really soothing. Julie explained that I'd feel tingling and that after the cupping, I'd have some marks on my back for about a week. I really appreciated being fully informed about everything before agreeing to go forward with the procedures. The combined total of my two appointments was very affordable, and my next visit will cost even less. I am very excited to return and feel the long term benefits of these practices! read more

Melody is an outstanding practitioner. I can't say enough about how she has helped me. Melody always asks how you are feeling and strategically assesses your needs and treatment. She is always kind from beginning to end and carefully listened to my concerns. Melody is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and thorough. I always leave feeling well taken care of and relaxed. It is nice to know there is somewhere I can go that can really make a difference in helping reduce my pain. I strongly recommend this place and Melody. The office's atmosphere is clean and calming. read more

Phenomenal! I've worked with a few of the therapists here over the years, but my primary is Melody. She's like the body whisperer! You tell Melody any kind of pain or injury or joint nuisance you've been having, and she can find out how to pinpoint the issue very quickly. Melody takes the time to talk and listen to her patients and gives personalized service. My treatments change at each session based on what's best for my body and what hurts that given day. Her level of professionalism and the quality of treatment provided really sets Melody apart. Recommend very highly to anyone needing acupuncture! Melody is the BEST read more

I decided to try this place because it was closer to my house and cheaper than the practitioner I had been going to. I chose the semi-private treatment to save some money, thinking it would just be a normal room with beds separated by curtains. Unfortunately that wasn't the case. It wasn't a room so much as an area of the waiting room separated by a thin curtain. I could hear every conversation from the reception area including people stopping in to buy herbs and supplements, and the staff microwave was directly next to my bed where people were heating up dinner. This was far from a relaxing experience. The treatment itself was barely anything at all. My practitioner asked a few questions at the start then quickly placed some needles and left. There didn't seem to be any thought or care behind it, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt that she knew what she was doing. I have no idea if it was appropriate for my issues. I'm sure the practitioners are skilled and the place seemed nice and clean, but I wouldn't go here again unless I booked a private room, which would be more expensive than my previous practice that was 100% private and much more peaceful and effective. I hate to post a negative review but I wish the conditions were made more clear to me before I booked. Not worth the money for me. read more

I'm a happy patient of Shae LeVa. I started going to Six Fishes after being recommended for pelvic pain. Not only has Shae already helped significantly with pain reduction (started in May), but she's also helped me on a stress + emotional level which has positively impacted all aspects of my life tremendously. Some people are healers and I'm a believer that Shae has healing energy in and around her! I've also done Sul-Moxa here -- I've never had an unpleasant experience with anyone. read more

This was one of the best massages I ever had with Emily at Six Fishes. It lasted a generous hour with CBD oil.I highly recommend Emiy and Six Fishes.! Ruth read more

Six Fishes provides a great option in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood for regular acupuncture treatments. I have been to see Rachel Wolf (http://sixfishes.com/about/staff/staff4) 2 times for low back pain and she is amazing in her thoughtfulness. Despite being "semi-private", all that means is you don't have a private room, but rather are treated on a table that is sections off with privacy curtains. Both times I have had a great experience. I would recommend Six Fishes (on Gray's Ferry - they have 2 locations) and Rachel in particular to anyone seeking affordable, yet comprehensive care. read more

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Love yourself , and want to care for your body, soul, and spirit ? Six Fishes will change your life, as it has surely has improved mine !! With a combination of modalities offered including : Accupuncture , Cupping , Massage ( with CBD oil , Hot Stones , and more - oh la la : ) , Nutritional Consultations, and so much more, they utilize the best of both Eastern and Western medicinal practices to resolve your health related pain and concerns .Six Fishes will become your new holistic health home ! Special thanks to the inspired care provided by Cara - Nutrition , Kelly - Accupunture, Zia - admin. & beyond , Rachel - life affirming massages ; & all the Six Fishes team community . Congrats Six Fishes , on your life affirming success ! read more

I may be hooked. I'm so grateful to have this location in the neighborhood and reasonably priced. My hair stylist recommended this place to me and I walked in the same day and made an appointment. What a great location! I think the semi private option is private and peaceful enough. I've had foot pain for several months and digestive issues for a couple of years and just after two sessions I can feel both getting better. I thought their questions were very thorough and thoughtful and made me a believer ! I can't wait to see how I feel in a few weeks! read more

Amazing; really clear guidance and effective treatment and the place is so colorfully decorated.

I haven't been to Six Fishes for a while but I tell anyone suffering from just about anything (headaches, sleeping problems, stress, you name it!) to give them a try. All the practitioners are so kind, caring, and they really know their stuff! Better still, you have the option on private or semi-private treatment which makes treatments more attentive or more affordable depending on what you need. You also can talk with some of the practitioner about herbal medicine though I haven't been tried any yet. Some days, I've been able to schedule an appointment on the same day though I try my best to schedule ahead. It's been really helpful to schedule as needed. The practice is good working with you and understanding time or budget constraints. They really just want you to feel better. read more

I've visited Six Fishes I few times now and I am absolutely hooked. Having sessions with Beata has been life changing. Each session with her I come out feeling like an entirely new person. I'm almost mad at myself it took me so long to try it out. Now I'm there every month multiple times a month. Anytime I have a problem with something rather emotional or physical Six Fishes is going to be my go it foe healing. read more

I am a few days past my due date and saw Cara yesterday for acupuncture to help speed the process along. Cara is great, very professional and explained everything since I have never done acupuncture before. The facilities are very nice and the treatment was very relaxing. A few hours after I left, the baby was flipping like a gymnast and I was having a lot of contractions. No baby yet, but overall a great experience. I'll be back for a sure read more

At one time, I would have recommended Six Fishes to anyone, having received excellent care there from someone who has since moved out of the area. When I returned for further help recently, I felt assured that anyone Cara Frank would have hired would have excellent abilities. I was not wrong about that. However, what I also found is that something is very wrong with the way the place is being run during my experience over a couple of months. My practitioner's demeanor conveys that she is not happy. Does it have something to do with this place? I have no way of knowing. I myself am increasingly unhappy about seeing her there, though the treatments I recieve are super effective, more so than anyone else's have been for this issue. A new policy involving paying for herbal formulas in advance of pickup results in my not getting my herbs for some time after they were ordered, because no one has informed me of it (and while my credit card is already on file there). When my practitioner asks if I received the email she sent (apparently about that), I reply I didn't. Instead of telling me what the email said, the practitioner simply walks out of the reception area. The receptionist also says nothing, but charges me for the herbs. When I ask where they are, she finally explains the new policy. I will have to come back another time to receive them. Huh? A revolving cast of people greets me at the reception. The time of my appointment is changed with email messages informing me (twice in one week for the same appointment, telling me, not asking if it is ok) due to problems with their online scheduling. I communicate that it is important to me that this not happen again. A new receptionist is being trained directly outside the door where I am resting with the needles during one appointment and I am distracted by the loud volume of their chitchat about personal matters. When I inform the practitioner that this is a problem, she is not proactive with them on my behalf. And I am paying $5 more per private treatment than at other places in the area. Then I hear from six fishes that another appointment has been cancelled due to the practitioner eliminating that day from her schedule (with so little notice?) Do I want to reschedule, the answer is no. I do not. I am done. Will I be following her to another location where I see she is also practicing? No, I will not. I have not been cared for in a way that considers my needs and my feelings. I am done. read more

When I'm in Philly visiting family and friends, I always make time in my schedule to head on over to Six Fishes Healing Arts! This group of compassionate, helpful healers is top notch, the best in town! This week I had fantastic and energizing Accupuncture (Cara) and a completely incredible and soothing multi-modality massage (Rachel) that chased all of my stress and pain away! Just walking in to the entry makes me feel less anxious and I know I'm in the hands of the most educated, capable, caring and talented practitioners in Philadelphia. They do their research and know their herbs and topicals. They've made great suggestions that traditional medical practitioners don't mention. Don't hesitate to make your first awesome appointment today! You'll be really glad you did! read more

I've been going to six fishes regularly for over a year and I always have a good experience! The practitioners and the staff are wonderful. I see Beata regularly and I could not ask for a better acupuncturist. Their community rates and discounts for buying multiple sessions makes acupuncture affordable for me even though it is not covered by my insurance plan. Thank you, Six Fishes. read more

I was seen by Beata who is the acupuncturist there. She was very compassionate and guiding with her care. She was treating trauma in my body and very pleasant to be under the care of. Would return read more

I have been going to Six Fishes for over a year now to have acupuncture. I had sciatic nerve damage that caused drop foot. I was in a car accident that threw off my balance. Acupuncture has helped me immensely. I will continue to get treated at Six Fishes. read more

I am so grateful that Six Fishes has come to this neighborhood! The convenience, great vibe, quality of care and incredible value is remarkable. I have been to other community practices where I uncomfortable and somewhat exposed, but the set up of this office is ideal. I had seen Cara Frank back when she was in Mt Airy and she continues to impress me. Everything that Cara does is first rate! read more

Effective and cathartic. Kelly, Melanie, Kate. All incredible and uniquely effective practitioners l. I feel that every time I go here no matter who I see I get what I need. Kelly has approached working with me from a psychosomatic view and I feel her treatments helped on a psychological level of helping me understand what's going on. Melanie practically pulled me out of hades! She treated acute pain and it was miraculous. Just had a session with Kate and it was magical and effective. Different practitioners, different me everyday, but all 100% effective and amazing. What I love about this practice is that the practitioners include you in the facilitation of the treatments through Compassionate conversation for more than 3 minutes! Hallelujah!. True medicine does involve the art and science of listening: To what is being said and what is not. And then applying wisdom and education to make you better! Mission accomplished. Thank you read more

Six Fishes is a wonderful addition to the triangle. Cara is amazing at what she does and always knows how to fix what ails me, whether it's sinuses or just feeling down, Cara and her staff always come through and help keep me going through this long winter doldrum. If you're feeling run down, go see Cara, tell her I sent you! read more

Let me start by saying that acupuncture was something I'd always thought about trying but never did because I still considered it on the fringes of actual science. So when both my right shoulder got messed up and I started having issues related to carpal tunnel in my right forearm my chiropractor recommended it was about time to finally give it a whirl. The folks at SFNA and particularly my acupuncturist (is that a word?) Mike have been fantastic. And after two extremely and shockingly helpful and impactful visits acupuncture is now one of those things I really wished I'd tried when I was younger. Seriously, I couldn't even straighten my right arm without excruciating pain a week ago and immediately after my first session I was down to maybe 10% of the pain and almost full mobility. It literally made me laugh in surprise. Pretty wild! Highly recommend giving it a shot with a private consultation for your first visit. Also had cupping done as well, who knew that was a thing that is also amazing?! And also needles are like the one thing i don't like in this world and this is nothing like getting vaccines or giving blood so if that's a concern you should still totally try it. read more

Suffered all day from fatigue, headache and general aches and pains. After one treatment from Joseph Goldfedder, I feel like a million bucks...it's so amazing and inexpensive. You owe it to yourself to feel GREAT again! read more

I have gone to Six Fishes over the years for a variety of health concerns, from prenatal support to stress, sinus, and cold issues. I've mainly seen Cara Frank, but was also recently treated by Beata Maslanka. They are both amazing. I always feel attended to and cared for when I'm there. I am consistently struck by both the time they take with me and the attention to detail. As much as I like my primary care doctors, the difference in care feels like night and day. I've never felt rushed or felt as though I was being pushed through the system the way one can feel in the current standard healthcare setup. I have nothing but respect and gratitude for Six Fishes. read more

I had 10 treatment appts over 10 weeks primarily for facial rejuvenation with accupuncture and facial cupping. Although the location was about 25 miles from my home, I continued to go there as my experience at the Grays Ferry address was really nice. Great customer service. Lexi worked with my work schedule to plan my appts. Lots of text and email reminders of every appt. The location and office was calming and beautiful as if I was off on a tour. Beata took very good care of me with her soft, subtle touch and treated me as if I were her own family. Although she had other customers at the same time, she gave me the attention I needed during my treatment. She is so knowledgeable about the flow and energy of the body. If I came in with a migraine or something else, she tried to adjust the treatment plan so that I was very comfortable. I was sad to not have another appt when I finished my last treatment yesterday. If you have multiple physiological and/or emotional difficulties, this may be the place for you. I recommend that you invest in a consultation. Thank you, Susan S. read more

Nice atmosphere, definite knowledge of herbs. But be warned, no empathy!! Did not feel nurtured or cared for. There are several people who practice there, i am referring to Cara Frank the owner. read more