At Practical Bodywork, we specialize in providing top-notch, tailored massage therapy designed to heal your pain and reinvigorate your body. Our approach is grounded in the revolutionary modality of structural myofascial technique, which draws from cutting-edge research on the numerous, often overlooked roles your fascial tissue plays in your well-being.
Our Services: Customized Massage Therapy for Optimal Healing and Relaxation
Each session at Practical Bodywork begins with a comprehensive health history and structural alignment analysis, allowing us to design a customized bodywork session that caters to your unique concerns. Whether you're dealing with back pain, neck pain, knee, shoulder, foot, or ankle issues, our skilled therapists will uncover and correct long-standing imbalances, targeting the root cause of your discomfort.
Our custom structural sessions incorporate a variety of techniques, including:
- Swedish massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Shiatsu
- Reiki
- Reflexology
- Passive stretching
These techniques work together to create a harmonious, blissful state of body and mind, ensuring you leave our studio feeling like a renewed individual. The benefits of our sessions include:
- Significantly reduced pain
- Enhanced sleep quality
- Soaring energy levels
- Alleviation of chronic frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed
Experience the transformation for yourself by booking an appointment today!
Our Offerings: Packages Tailored to Your Needs
At Practical Bodywork, we offer an array of packages designed to suit your specific needs:
- Deep Transformation Series: Ideal for those seeking lasting relief from pain, a substantial increase in energy, and the ability to enjoy their favorite activities once again. This series includes three sessions, each beginning with a full structural assessment to identify misalignments and target specific areas. These sessions integrate deep relaxation work, immune system and energy boosting to allow your body and mind to fully embrace the changes.
- Maintenance Package: Perfect for those already committed to self-care but looking for a regular appointment at a discounted price. This package offers a 20% discount on a 60-minute or 90-minute session, allowing you to maintain your well-being at an affordable rate.
- Gift Cards: Our sessions and packages are also available as e-gift cards, making it easy to share the gift of wellness with friends and family.
Explore our offerings and find the package that best suits your needs.
Discover the Practical Bodywork difference and book your appointment today! Reclaim your life, free from pain and limitations.
Clement Pappas' Experience
The Massage Therapist
Clement Pappas had an exceptional experience with Stephanie, a massage therapist who they describe as "unusually gifted". They were lucky to have her assigned to them at a random spa in Rittenhouse through a Groupon deal.
The Search for Stephanie
After trying to rebook a massage with Stephanie, Clement discovered she was no longer at the same spa. They spent months tracking her down, largely due to the effectiveness and relaxation they experienced during their massage.
Loyalty and Recommendation
Since finding Stephanie again, Clement has remained loyal to her and has not strayed to other massage therapists. They highly recommend her services, highlighting her unique skills and expertise.

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