Message from Ananda

Relax, restore and rejuvenate at Ananda
  • Award-Winning Day Spa
  • Advanced Laser Skin Treatments
  • Botanical Products

Society Hill sanctuary, Ananda, offers award-winning spa and wellbeing services. From full image makeovers to a little guidance, this one stop retreat is the perfect haven for all your wellness needs. Ananda's medical spa treatments are administered by renowned doctors and a team of medical skin care experts. Spa goers can also get a workout in the fitness facility, where seasoned trainers and instructors provide attentive guidance. Ananda's skin care line is carefully chosen to pamper, repair and treat all skin types and concerns including acne scars, hyper-pigmentation and rosacea. Awards: 2007 Luxe Award - Best Overall Spa | 2006 Best Of Style - Personal Training | 2006 Luxe Award - Best Massage | 2001 to 2004 Philadelphia Magazine - Top Plastic Surgeon

MarkerAnanda

(215) 413-3738

400 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Editorial Description by Citysearch
All-in-one medi-spa, day spa and fitness center offers massages, dermal injections, acupuncture, teeth whitening, manicures, waxing and personal trainers.
Rated 8.8 out of 10 by Citysearch.
5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 6 reviews on Citysearch)

not sure how i really feel after being told i snore 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

A friend recommended this place. I was a walk in client and they got me an appointment same day which was nice. Apparently not busy. Second time around the front desk took 3 hours to get back to me with an appointment. After my massage I was told by the professional massage therapist that since I was so tight (back area) the person working on me was exhausted. Then mention to the front desk guy that I snored a few times.

I am aware of snoring when my allergies are bad and I am aware of my tight muscels but did I need to be told in front of another person. Privacy and professionalism was missing this day.

Take note --

Pros: had an opening
Cons: un professional broken handle on toilet needs to learn to keep comments to themselves
Posted 08/02/08 at 3:17pm

Best eyebrow wax/shaping 5 Star Rating - World class

Marla Diorio is an excellent esthetician and the best person I have found for an eyebrow wax/shaping. I highly recommend her for this service if you are picky about your brows. You won't be disappointed.

Posted 05/18/08 at 8:57am

lousy experience, 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

What a terrible disapointment, as the place looks like it would be wonderful. I booked a bunch of services, while the massage was good, the rest were mediorce at best. The worst part, the facialist reeked of garlic snd whatever she was drinking at happy hour the night before. I did my best to hold my nose discreetly which is hard when you are getting oxygen. Not only did she make any attempt to sell me product (thankfully) she did not even speak to me or let me know what she was putting on my face, While I appreciate a non-chatty practioner at least tell the client the basics. My skin looked no bettter and I spent the next few days popping the reamining nasties that she neglected to remove or mention, Mani/Pedi was pretty lackluster, no hand massage or hot towels or any of the perks of a 10.00 nail joint.. However she did give me an amazing neck massage,
Such a beautiful place, it's a shame.

Pros: decent massage
Cons: smelly facialist, apathethic services
Posted 05/01/08 at 6:50am

Never had a better facial or massage 5 Star Rating - World class

Ananda is amazing. I usually go to Cheryl for my facials, because she is the best, one day she wasn't available, I was kind of afraid to put my skin into someone else's hands, but I did, Marla was just as GREAT as Cheryl, her hands felt like butter. For massages, everyone is just so wonderful, I love deep tissue massages and it seems like everyone is a master at it. I don't remember all of the names of the massage therapists that I've had there, but Rudy and Venus are my favorite, but like I said, everyone is AWESOME, you can't go wrong with anyone.

Pros: great facials, great products, great staff
Cons: sometimes I can't get an appointment
Posted 07/13/07 at 11:55am

Best Massage and Facial - overall experience 5 Star Rating - World class

From the minute you walk into this place the stress begins to leave you.... such a peaceful environment. The staff are very customer oriented to your goals and needs. My massage and facial were exactly what this very busy business owner needed. The experience left me in a relaxed, balanced and peaceful state. In our rushed days we all need to stop and bring this back to ourselves periodically so we can be the best person....Ananada is exactly the place to help you get it back!
Thanks for all you do!

Pros: personalized care to your needs - staff listens
Posted 05/04/07 at 10:20am