Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa and Salon

Been coming here for years. I highly recommend Michael and Chelsea! Both are great and very friendly. They pay close attention to detail and are great at what they do. Only complaint I have is they go up in levels depending how long they have been there and I didn’t expect it so I wasn’t expecting the price change from them going up a level. Overall, a great salon and always a relaxing experience!

I’ve been coming to Joseph Anthony for a few years and the experience is never consistent. During the last week of December I booked a 7pm spa pedicure and was excited to finally see the upstairs spa area and enjoy some relaxation. Instead, after waiting 20 minutes in the downstairs waiting area, a nice lady brought me upstairs to the spa area and realized it was closed. So then I was led downstairs to the regular mani/​pedi room which was less than peaceful. For $ 60 plus tip, I was very disappointed.
I must add however that my pedicurist was very nice and the pedicure was beautiful. Not her fault at all which is why I didn’t speak up at my visit. The spa was closed and that was that.
You shouldn’t allow people to book «spa» treatments and then have them show up and charge them full price for a non-​spa experience.

UPDATE:
I emailed the spa regarding my experience. I received a response from Joe, less than 2 hours later. He informed me that new shower curtains and furniture were being delivered this week.
Additionally he immediately mailed a gift card to the spa for the full value of my treatment .
Big thumbs up to Joseph anything for caring what their customers actually think and making effort to correct issues.
I can’t wait to visit again!
This used to be the most relaxing and fabulous spa around. I went back today for the first time in over a year. The attention to detail and the focus on the experience has dropped significantly.
It used to be the moment you walked in the front door, you were immediately transported into a state of relaxation with spa like smells and sounds. Now when you walk in you are immediately bombarded with a pop of retail shop in the lobby. This is not the first impression I expected walking in and it did not set the tone for a relaxing experience.
The attention to detail in the locker room and transition room was seriously lacking.
The shower did not drain, so I was left standing in a pool of water. The luxurious hand soaps have been swapped out for some bargain economy size soap.
The bathrobes are no longer soft and plush.
The shower curtains are sheer and falling apart … Leaving one feeling exposed.
The transition room had 1 magazine. That someone else was already reading. The foot soak was warm when started but turned cold before anyone came back to check on us.
The seat cushions in the transition room were old and dilapidated, and so worn out there were actually holes in them.
The coffee and tea machine was out of order.
Everyone was polite but the staff was certainly not as helpful or focused as they used to be. Everyone seemed very young and had a certain look about them but lacked the ability to connect to the customers.
There were 2 positive points… they did offer a mimosa and my massage therapist did a good job. It was my first time with her and I was pleased with her work.
I feel strongly that the full experience is what used to make this place amazing. You can get a good massage many places. The experience is what used to set this place apart. Not any more.
It’s clearly time to return the focus to quality over quantity !!!

I had such a great experience at Joseph Anthony Salon! After 10+ years at another salon, I was ready for a change. Lauren is incredibly professional and knows her craft. I felt totally at ease and trusted her from the second I sat down in her chair. My hair needed some serious color repair and she knew exactly what to do. I showed her a picture of the style I wanted, and she immediately assured me she could handle the task (after another stylist/​salon couldn’t produce the results I was asking for). The salon itself is beautiful and relaxing and I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door. Absolutely loved my experience at Joseph Anthony and I can’t wait for my next appointment!

Can’t say enough good things! The Spa is wonderful and the people who work there are even better! The hair salon is great too. Maria cuts my hair and has given my best cut ever, and I’m very picky. Even blow-​outs I’ve had done with other stylists have been very good. A perfect addition to a spa day!

Booked a last-​minute appointment on a Sunday to get my hair buzzed because I have cancer and am having chemo and my hair has started falling out. Alexandra was available.
I told her I wanted my (long) hair completely buzzed to about a quarter of an inch. She was dubious but agreed to it.
Long story short, she actually ended up giving me a very short cut but not buzzing it — leaving a little length on top. Of course I hate it (no offense, it’s a great cut, I just didn’t want short hair!), but everyone else says it looks terrific. I think she made the right call leaving some length, plus she was super sweet and supportive as I cried through half the cut.
In the end, we went up to check out and discovered that they comped me the cut. I burst into tears.
I love the east coast. Thank you, Alexandra, and thank you, Joseph Anthony. What a kind gesture. I’d go here again in a heartbeat.

Carla and Chloe are wonderful such a great team. They double teamed my long hair such a great experience.

Had such an amazing experience for my friend’s bachelorette party at JA. The whole time was seriously so relaxing and the staff is attentive, welcoming and talented. Best massage i’ve ever had! Five start treatment all the way. We all were wishing our massages would’ve lasted longer. We drove from the Lehigh Valley and it was so worth it and we plan on making another girls trip down to the spa. Natalie the spa coordinator was fantastic!!! She dealt with all of my many emails and helped us get everything squared away for the perfect day! Highly recommend for your next girls day out or even a couples day!

Dana gives the best massages. I will be a repeat customer for sure. They’re always on schedule and very professional.

A beautiful salon and spa. I’ve experienced both sides and I feel like I’ve had better service at the spa than the salon. My stylist was unattentive and seemed annoyed with my session (I have very thick, very wavy hair and it takes a while). Because I know my hair can be difficult I asked for a more experience stylist. What I got was a woman who only bothered to speak to me when she was dishing out hair advice that was boarderline insulting. For the money I spent and the experience I had, I will not be returning for salon services.
The spa, on the other hand, is wonderful. I’ve always had a great experience and I am always treated really well. I get various waxings on a monthly basis and eveyone is so professional and welcoming.
Go for the spa!

Every time I get my hair colored (highlights) at JA I never notice a difference. I’m always told to wash it out a few times and then you will see the difference. Um no not after spending $ 180-​including tip. I always give this place chances, but that’s enough. A woman wants to feel pretty after getting their hair done, but sorry to say this place does not do it for me.

Great service! I had a bridal party who all needed to get styled and ready for our big day. Joseph Anthonys was fantastic from start to finish and I’ll never go anywhere else ever again! Thanks for an amazing experience!

This is a TWO part review.
Pre Wedding Hair Experience: I called and told the receptionist what I was looking for. She recommended Alyssa. Staff was always friendly.
Service: Bridal Trial Hair Run — I wasn’t that impressed due to the fact that the stylist (Alyssa) did my curls and by the time she finished the teasing /​top part, the curls were dead. So I didn’t see the entire «do». She assured me that the day of she would do the curls last and put a little more product in my hair. I left feeling like the hair stylist was the best choice from a pool of mediocrity (i.e. It was acceptable and I couldn’t find anyone better, in the area).
During the trial run I did not take into consideration that your time is used to talk about the hair style, do the hair style, and fix the hairstyle (so it comes out as the bride expects). So if you run out of time and it’s still not 100% perfect, it’s ok. However, I understand that due to wedding nerves, you want to see the entire final perfect product.
Service: Wedding Day Hair — My hair came out perfect. She curled my hair higher so I would get the curls /​waves I wanted. She teased and smoothed and brushed it to perfection. I was EXTREMELY happy with the final product and would I HIGHLY recommend Alyssa to anyone looking to get their hair done. I’m so so so glad I chose Joseph Anthony for my special day.
Thank you for making my wedding day hairstyle absolutely perfect!!!

This is for the hair salon, decided to go to this salon based on referrals from friends. Used Unilocal referrals to choose Erin as my stylist. Let me just say thank you Unilocalers! Erin was awesome and she cut my hair EXACTLY how I wanted. I absolutely loved the salon, the hair washing station was so peaceful and Erin’s assistant did an awesome job washing my hair. I will 100% be telling all my other friends about this salon, now I need to try out the spa services too!

My mom and I went here for wash and blow dry prior to a wedding. I had actually wanted to get my hair styled but the receptionist didn’t put down that the appt was for style– he booked me for a wash/​cut/​blow dry. So when I was showing the stylist Jen how I wanted my hair to look, she said that she didn’t do style. She apologized for the wrong booking but was able to find stylist Dee to style my hair. I was really impressed that she was able to find someone to help me even though it was crazy busy. My mom’s hair was done by Natalie. Both of our hair styles looked great and everyone complimented us. If I lived in the area, I would def go there for hair.

I cannot say enough about Joseph Anthony Salon and Erin. She is an amazing stylist! I’ve now seen her 3 times and she listens and takes my questions and suggestions and applies them. She is fun and easy to talk to. I’ve had my hair cut in every major city and she is a New York stylist for a fraction of the price.
I am finally so very happy to have a fantastic salon for all of my services from hair to waxing to massages.
Go! It is worth every penny!

I’ve been going to this salon to get my hair done for 12 years and I love it! The ambiance is amazing there and everyone is so helpful and nice. I also never wait here. An assistant usually gets me within a minute of sitting down. The salon seems to run efficiently at a nice pace. I never feel rushed or like I’m sitting around waiting for someone.
I’d trust anyone here with my hair. I could be wrong but from what I’ve seen, anyone who wants to be a stylist here has to graduate and then spend a solid amount of time as an assistant before they can start cutting hair. So even if you are getting a Level 1 cut, the stylist has still been around for a while and has experience.
Erin does my cuts and color and I can’t rave about her enough. I usually get blonde highlights and they always looks great. I usually only get my hair cut a couple times a year. Most recently I went about 6 weeks ago and I’m still getting compliments about my cut.
In my 12 years I’ve been going, I’ve only had 1 instance where I left unsure. I had gotten blonde highlights and felt they weren’t working with my natural hair color. I called the salon a week later and they fit me right in and fixed it right away for no charge. I was beyond happy.
I’ve never found somewhere that waxes my eyebrows better than here (Ashley does mine). Waxing is a little pricey so I don’t go as often as I’d like but the price is well worth it.
Also — this was years ago when I was still in high school and couldn’t drive yet — my grandmother had left her purse at the salon. Joe Jr. drove it to my house because I didn’t have any other way to get it and you can’t beat that kind of service!

This was a first time at this day spa but it wont be my last.
My spa day at Joseph Anthony was freakin’ amazing!!!
My friend and I went for my birthday and we booked a Rasul ceremony treatment as well as a massage. The whole atmosphere was soothing and there were chocolate chip cookies upon arrival! The locker room was large and the lockers were digital (a nice touch). Inside the transition room, we were treated to foot baths and assorted beverages. The Rasul treatment was fun. We got to smear ourselves in mud and sit facing each other in a little steam chamber. When the lights turned off it starting raining, well pouring, in the room to rinse the mud off. Then they took us into the brine room where we sipped champagne and laid under thick comforters.
From there we had a full body massage. My masseuse’s name was CJ. She was super nice and gave me one of the best massages that I’ve ever had (thank you, CJ!!!). She also showed us the other available treatments such as the body floats (I’m definitely going back to do that!!).
After our massages, we returned to the brine room to relax and chat. In the locker room I showered with an amazing 5 nozzle shower using the shampoo and body products that they have available to use.
It’s a bit of a hike to here from my place in MontCo but I will DEFINITELY be back. I felt like a queen for a day. My skin feels amazing and I’m super relaxed. It was a great day!

I’ve been a big fan of J.A. for years now. The staff is so pleasant and the atmosphere is fabulous. Kelly is my hairstylist and, i swear, that woman is a rock star! I’ve had multiple massages here as well. They’re wonderful. The salt fountain room after is one of my favorite parts. It feels so far away from the world when i’m in there. Last time i had a massage, i was not taken there but i think i may have had my massage at the end of the day. Regardless, if you’re questioning especially because of price, take the plunge… worth every penny!
I know this is a review site, but i’m hoping someone could tell me how the microdermabrasian/​facials here are! I’m looking to book a massage and facial sometime in the next few weeks but i’d like feedback before i do!

Left with a bandaid on my finger after a gel manicure; the tech clipped my cuticles without using any cream, and drew blood from one and left the others sore. Because cuticle cream «prevents gel polish from sticking.» Um not true, it’s buffed off.
They comped the manicure but the manager at one point said «nicks happen.» Maybe at your salon they do? not good. This was after she left me waiting because she was busy in her office. And the way she spoke was rough and combative in general. Completely inelegant woman. Cut cuticles are a major source of infection and second of all I don’t know if the next person can be sure everything was sanitized properly after I was sitting there bleeding. The manicurist got up to go vent to her friend without cleaning everything up immediately.