It’s a small and gracious enterprise where every square foot is taken up with either function or beauty. The atmosphere is specifically designed—you guessed it—to elevate your spirits.

Beauty and function are equally important, says Christal, who is a lifelong Northern Liberties resident, to keep our sanity in this very stressful world. And she does her part to ease the way of any individual who would like their stress lessened, and their spirits elevated. She knows her stuff.

Entering the shop, a therapeutic atmosphere envelops a visitor: it’s aromatherapy consisting of lemongrass and lavender. Vases of well-chosen flowers adorn walls; candles light the back massage room.