Body Restoration Spa
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Review highlights
"… every time I go, I receive incredible service. From the front desk to the waiting area, you are treated with courtesy. When I leave I always feel incredibly blissful. …"
"Great service, relaxed atmosphere, and excellent staff."
"Wonderful services, prices are great, atmosphere is inviting and warm."
Overview
Categories
Spa
Directions
1611 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Phone number
Call: +1 215-569-9599Website
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Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Description
Body Restoration Spa opened in 2002. The expansion of owner Cara Solomon’s skin care and massage practice, Body Restoration developed into a small spa of five treatment rooms. The spa features a dedicated staff of health and wellness professionals offering massage therapy, facials, waxing and body treatments. We are located at 1611 Walnut Street which is just a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square. The spa, conveniently located near hotels and restaurants, overlooks center city Philadelphia’s prime retail and shopping district.
Reviews
Feb 05, 2025
Excellent massage and facial in a relaxing, friendly environment
Jan 31, 2025
Alla gives an exceptionally wonderful facial!
Jan 29, 2025
Cara was excellent! So calming and relaxing, as was the environment. We did the couples massage class and I highly recommend it! Such a great offering!
Jan 29, 2025
Excellent service and excellent massage.
Jan 22, 2025
Always a great experience! Such a treat! Cara did a wonderful job and I felt amazing afterwards. Worth every penny!!
Jan 22, 2025
Great experience, would visit again
Jan 22, 2025
It was an amazing experience that really worked the stress out.
Jan 22, 2025
My appointment was scheduled with Holly on Saturday, 12/28/24 at 5:15pm for a 90 minutes deep tissue massage. The massage wasn’t good at all because the massage therapist wasn’t going deep enough. I asked her a couple times to use more pressure, the first time she did on my back and shoulders which felt great. But the other times, the pressure felt more like a Swedish massage although I asked for more pressure. I really was looking forward to this deep tissue massage only to get a Swedish massage. I’ve been to this spa several times and have gotten deep tissues massages so I know the difference. Usually, the massage therapist would ask me questions and give feedback about which parts of my body were tense. Not this time, when my massage was over, the therapist told me we were done and that there were snacks in the waiting area. The therapist had her coat and hat on and she left the spa before I was even dressed. Totally disappointed during this visit. Totally different experience this time than what I experienced in the past. Update: The owner read my review and called me to offer a refund or another 90 minutes deep tissue massage. I chose another massage as I’ve had great experiences at this spa many times. Thank you very much Cara! It’s appreciated. Update: 1/14/25….. I originally had an appointment with Cara for the 90 minutes deep tissue massage but I called to reschedule my appointment and was scheduled with Stephanie on 1/13/25 instead. Now that was a deep tissue massage. Stephanie did an AWESOME job. I had a great experience at this spa and I received the treatment that I’m used to receiving at this facility. I really appreciate the owner caring about the experience her customers receive at her establishment and making things right when customers not being satisfied. I changed my original rate from one to a five. Thank you Cara for caring about your customers and thank you Stephanie for the awesome massage.
Jan 15, 2025
Amazing place I’ve been going to for years for my waxing services! Beautiful clean and serene spa experience. Women who wax are kind and personable and I wouldn’t go anywhere else! Thanks Cara❤️
Jan 08, 2025
Alyssa performed a great deep tissue massage. The facilities were clean and relaxing as usual.
Jan 08, 2025
My boyfriend surprised me for a couples massage as a Christmas present and cute little couples activity. He saw good reviews for Body Restoration and they were very easy and polite to make the appointment. I had Holly and let me tell you, she has a healing and very calming effect with her hands. 60 minutes flew by and could’ve went another 60. My partner had Cooper. Cooper was able to provide that deep tissue pressure his tense muscles needed given my lifts weights. I would highly recommend booking an appointment with either Holly or Cooper and if your looking for couples massage, definitely book at Restoration!!
Jan 05, 2025
Great service! Kim O. did my massage. Very professional
Jan 05, 2025
I always get a robe and slippers! Very clean and atmosphere is calming you don't feel rushed! Girl s at the desk very helpful and the shower is nice and large!
Jan 05, 2025
Kim G. was awesome! That was my first time having my brows tinted, but it certainly won’t be my last! I’m so looking forward to my next visit!
Jan 05, 2025
Kim is a terrific aesthetician! BR is a clean, chic , fabulous smelling place. Prices are reasonable. I’ve been getting beautified here for years. Highly recommend!
Jan 05, 2025
Stephanie is AMAZING! She did an incredible job with my massage and I can't wait to go back. This place is lovely and has lots of snacks. The only things I didn't absolutely love were that the lockers were in the bathroom and there is no private waiting room where you can just chill before your service.
Jan 05, 2025
Very relaxing atmosphere and the masseuse applied the perfect amount of pressure during the massage.
Jan 05, 2025
prenatal massage with Kim O was wonderful and just what i needed as i come to the end of my pregnancy. Thank you!
Dec 05, 2024
* Reply to Owner: Hi there Cara - Replying to your response. I have attached two photos as you claim my appointment was at 4:30 pm. These appointment emails demonstrate that my appointment was always scheduled for 4:45 pm. I work until 4:30 pm daily and deliberately made my appointment for 4:45 pm to give me plenty of time to walk the 3 minutes to your spa and have time to change. The implication that I was 15 minutes late for my appointment when I was actually 12 minutes early is quite unfortunate... You should probably have referenced your schedule prior to writing an unfounded accusation regarding my timeliness. When my massage ended, I immediately checked the time as it was very clear that it had not been 75 minutes. It was 5:41 pm, which is more than 15 minutes short of my scheduled 75 minute massage that started on time, and again, which I arrived early for. I proceeded to get up, change into my clothing, then head to the front desk to politely explain the time error on your part, as well as to pay and tip for my service. My payment receipt has a time stamp of 5:49 pm, verifying this, which I’d also be happy to attach. In future, I would recommend re-checking your schedule prior to doubling down and justifying an error you made, particularly one that is well documented. I simply wanted to make you aware of an error you made and how it impacted my experience, one that you could have easily corrected with some humility and kindness. Best of luck in the future. * Original review: Giving an honest and fair review of this spot. I just moved to Philly and was so excited for this massage. I booked extra time as it’s been so long since I treated myself. The massage itself was nice, however I’m disappointed in the overall experience. I booked and paid my deposit for a 75 minute massage, plus a dry brushing add on. First, the dry brushing was a very quick, light once over on my body. I assumed it would be at least 5-10 minutes of firm dry brushing, but that wasn’t the case. Which is shame on me since there was no time amount attached to adding the service so that was my error in judgement. The primary negative of my experience is that with the 75 minute massage and the dry brush, I was in the massage room for a total of 56 minutes before being advised that my massage was done… At the front desk while checking out, I was about to be charged for 75 minute massage before I politely said that I was actually only in there for an hour. I even said “maybe my massage therapist didn’t realize I was booked for 75” to the girl at the desk. She didn’t apologize, or offer any kind of explanation or kindness… she just deducted the minutes and told me the new cost and then added on the tip I requested. There was no offer to comp me for 15 minutes for a future massage or anything… Overall a mismanaged and rushed visit after really looking forward to this. Sadly don’t plan to return.
Dec 05, 2024
All good!
Dec 05, 2024
Have been in for three prenatal massages with “T” (Teaira”) and I couldn’t imagine my pregnancy without her. She provides so much feedback on where I’m holding tension, tips/tricks to alleviate at home, and personalizes the session based on what my body needs at that stage in the pregnancy. She is the best massage therapist in the city, hands down.
Dec 05, 2024
I had a wonderful experience getting an aroma therapy massage. It was my first time getting a massage and she was very helpful talking things through. I feel so much better after it. I don’t know why I waited so long to get once.
Dec 05, 2024
Love this place - have become a return customer for cooper’s massages
Dec 05, 2024
The best facial I have ever had in my life! No one compares to Cara. I live out of state. Whenever I visit my daughter and her family in Philadelphia, I always book an appointment with Cara. Cara is excellent and outstanding, professional, thorough and caring. Her salon is calm, clean and relaxing. I always enjoy the water with fruit. The cosmetic line is superior. I can’t recommend Cara and her salon enough!
Dec 05, 2024
Wonderful as always
Dec 05, 2024
booked a birthday massage for my partner and he loved it! Stephanie was able to bring him much needed relief after weeks of suffering with back, leg and foot pain!
Nov 05, 2024
Amazing massage. Cooper was incredible.
Nov 05, 2024
My new person is excellent at brow/lash tint.