D.S. Esq.: My brain is sooo much better.

Lawrence: That's thanks to the fresh flows of blood and oxygen that constantly rejuvenate the brain cells.

D.S. Esq.: Yes, and you are the conduit of that.

Lawrence: Thank you!

Philadelphia, August 31, 2025

I returned to the gym after several years away. As luck would have it, within a couple of months I came down with IT band syndrome and could barely walk or even sit. I was told that it would self-remediate in over 3-4 months. And stay away from the gym. This was very demoralizing. However, I remembered once, several years back, that I was recommended to see an interesting therapist, Lawrence Tran, who had developed a unique approach to physical rehabilitation. Fortunately, I was able to find him again. My first trip to his studio which was about a mile away took 45 minutes, with me stopping about every city block to catch my breath from the pain.

Working with Lawrence, I was back in the gym, working carefully in 2 weeks, and in four, I was cured.

I have been lucky that we could team up. His hard work has directed my gym workouts and I have progressed so much farther. I am now able to achieve at a level physically on par with folks who are decades younger than me.

Thanks to his good work I can do this:

• Push or pull a tackling sled with between 250-275 lbs. of weight.

• Do controlled rises from a sitting position on a low platform to a one-legged balance pose and slowly come back down, wearing a weighted vest.

• Do significant numbers of continuous sumo side-steps holding a heavy goblet weight with my legs thickly banded above the knee.

• Do wall-sits while holding a 100 lb. weight in my lap for 2 minutes. The time is expected to increase to 3 minutes in a few weeks.

• Low weight (25 lb.), high rep squats, dead lifts, and dead rows. 3 consecutive sequences from mid to wider stances of approximately 20-30 different cadenced individual reps and combinations in each set. No rest.

• Classic leg lifts are easy.

• Core is getting stronger.

• Can do very deep controlled, back squats at around 135 lbs., but I am expected to reach 180-200 lbs. in a couple of months.

• Can do forward hack squats at about 150 lbs. This is expected to increase.

• Can do side shuffles at a fast speed, which demonstrates that Lawrence successfully unblocked my left leg lateral fascia line.

• Can do low platform step-ups and side to side (football) shuffle pretty fast. Fascia line success.

• Can balance on one leg for a pretty long time.

• Suspended pistol squats are easy.

• Arm strength is increasing

• More flexibility in raising my legs to vertical when on my back. Not able to do this since high school.

• Greater flexibility when bending over and can almost place my hands flat on the floor, which should happen in the next month.

• Very strong hip flexors.

• Side planks are becoming easier. Have not been able to do this for 10 years or more.

• Knee push ups are very easy. Moving on to classic and weighted push-ups.

• Hip bridges with 45 lb. weight are happening. Probably could increase the weight.

• Crunch variations with a 20 lb. weight are easy.

• Controlled step-ups onto a raised platform to a one-legged balance with light weight is mastered. Considering moving up in weight.

• Getting up off the floor is faster, but can still feel the 2nd toe getting in the way. Together, we will solve that.

• And best of all, full recovery from a hard workout is usually overnight as opposed to two or three days.

• These achievements are so practical. I am so much more confident. I do not worry about the unexpected physical challenges that creep into daily life.

Thank you, Lawrence, for all of this.

C. M. - Philadelphia - May 14, 2025

I remain incredibly grateful to Lawrence for his skills and passion as a body healer. The unique Zen Tissue Therapy that he has developed is by far, the most effective therapy treatment that I have encountered.

I have had multiple orthopedic surgeries over the past three decades and have treated for chronic and acute pain in a wide range of modalities. Lawrence and his Zen Tissue Therapy has provided me with a welcome respite from pain.

Thank you for your diligence in keeping your treatment space covid-safe and always welcoming!

Marissa P. - Philadelphia - June 28, 2022

I travel to Lawrence from NYC. His treatments are the best. My last treatment he worked on my face and I felt a huge release almost like my face came off. Afterward I felt and looked much lighter and relaxed.

Robert M. - NYC - October 23, 2016

Words cannot thank you enough for the differences you have made through your quite thorough "torture"! I estimate that my foot issue is 35% improved. I can walk longer and a bit faster without those sharp shooting pains that had stopped me in my tracks. Throughout the day and night, there is less aching and pain in my foot. My right wrist area is almost as good as new. At the gym, I can use a machine again after a year that caused flare ups in my wrist. Although there are still twinges in my left knee when climbing stairs, I can do this much more gracefully now. I will continue to prod that stubborn area in the outer aspect of my right foreleg. I can feel a lump there and love attacking it! So, needless to say, I can barely wait for more of your scrapings! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Be well!

Magdalena C. - May 21, 2016

Had to let you know that although I can still feel the location of my issue in my lower right back, I have had no radiating pain through my hip and leg since seeing you last week. You are a miracle worker!!!

Kris S. - Dec. 18, 2014

Hey L.T. I will see you tomorrow but had the most weirdly beautiful thing happened right before taking a class yesterday afternoon. I was warming up in the back corner of the yoga room and did a few advanced postures that I normally have no real problem getting in and out of. I may have been a bit too mindless at the time because things were going along very easily and when I got to a pose called "peacock" it required me to balance on my fingertips with my legs straddled in front of me at about the shoulders width apart. For years I struggled at this pose because of tight hips and shoulders. Only recently I had actually straightened my arms to elbow lock point and gained a lot of height in the lift which makes it look quite dramatic in its own way. Well this is something I had never really done all the way before till yesterday and maybe, it was because I was somewhat too pleased with myself at that moment but, in one microsecond both of my thumbs gave out, pushing them back in such a manner that, I nearly dislocated both of them. Yikes!!! I fell out of the pose of course, nearly on my face. I am totally amazed that I did not scream or wince. I knew right away from all the hours you spent getting the calcification out of those areas that I just avoided a potentially bad injury. I am also fully beginning to get the effects of all those sessions and getting the flow going. I have not the real proof but I swear to god Lawrence if you had not targeted on those areas in my thumb joints so vigorously the past months I am not sure what the hell would have happened but I do know this, and I am not kidding when I say it but I had that moment where I realized I was not going to the hospital and nobody noticed anything at all. I could get up and flex my thumbs knowing that I was past any danger and could take the class, which actually started the very next moment and helped reduce the swelling and bruising that was sure to come. I was happy to be starting a class because the way we do the yoga class actually helped me maintain a lot of range of motion in both thumbs without putting any uneven pressure in the joints themselves, mostly squeezing and releasing. The fact that I can type you this message is a tribute to all the work you have done in these locked up areas in my body. I was able to absorb a potentially crazy injury and come away with only the most minor swelling and bruising. My right hand has only a bit of discoloration but no real pain in the joint and nearly zero loss of manual dexterity. This is the kind of stuff we have always talked about in action, is it not? Long email but I had to tell you how all that happened.

Forever grateful, James P. - Jun. 18, 2013

I felt great today and had much more flexibility and range of motion with all of my joints and limbs. It was noticeable as soon as I got out of bed this morning. My right foot can flex now and walking was better. I did Bikram Yoga tonight and really worked up a lot of sweat. It felt like more toxins came out than usual. I am looking forward to our next session. Thanks for putting me on the road to feeling better and restoring my health and vigor.

Bob G. - Mar. 2013

My name is Don Van Winkle. I'm a Philadelphia musician and have been seeing Lawrence Tran for about 3 yrs. After visiting a foot specialist I was diagnosed as having deteriorating cartilage in my feet and toes. The doctor also predicted joint replacement in a few years. My big toe on each foot hurt so bad at night I couldn't even let the sheet touch them. After that faithful visit to the specialist I stopped in on my Chiropractor Marlene Massaro at 1420 Walnut St. She asked to view the X-rays then said there was someone she wanted me to meet. Lawrence appeared from his share of the offices on the 7th floor, studied the chart and pronounced "I can help you." Well with blind faith I booked a session with Tran and about 10 weeks later I was back playing hardball on Sunday's and living pain free. I can't explain what magic Lawrence performed on me as well as he can so I won't try but it worked. Our next encounter was centered around a Carpal Tunnel event I was experiencing in my right 3rd finger. I suffered the same thing in my left hand about 10 yrs. ago and underwent a surgical procedure to correct it. Tran relieved the symptoms as only he can and I have had no trouble with it since. I could go on for days praising his accomplishments concerning my body but to be brief I'll simply list the conditions he has alleviated since our first meeting. The 2 conditions I talked about plus a Rotary cuff injury, a severe groin pull, frozen shoulder and the latest, swollen and painful knees like a ACL about to blow. The relief is usually instant but sometimes it takes a handful of visits to achieve complete comfort and maintenance visits to stay pain free. But it works. So in closing all I can say is if you're suffering, before you have any invasive surgery or take any drugs first go see Lawrence Tran the Magic Man. PS. When you're finished your visit you can walk across the room and let Marlene adjust your spine. Works for me…..Thank you and stay healthy.

Don Van Winkle - Philadelphia - Sept. 2012

My husband and I refer to Lawrence as "Lawrence Tran the Miracle Man". Lawrence has earned the title by completely healing my husband's torn rotator cuff as well as reversing a head jutting cervical spine issue and chronic lower back pain. As for me, I have only had 3 sessions, but in those 3 sessions I feel as though I am aging in reverse. My issues include discomfort from routine wear and tear on the human body. The results from working with Lawrence on healing the damage from overuse and repetitive motion are unparalleled by any other healing practice. The relief is exponential. My ankle, wrist and knee pain have subsided and there is nothing mysterious about it. During a session, I can actually feel the "openings" and the "air flow" of energy. The result is nothing short of a miracle.

Kali T. - Philadelphia, PA - Jul. 2012

I wish to offer my sincerest thanks and gratitude for the very positive results that you have achieved with Dolores. Her knee and shoulder pains have been minimized, and the very severe neck pain and dysfunction have been completely relieved. This has been very comforting to her, and most impressive to me. Many thanks again for all of your efforts and help.

Sincerely, Michael A. Habib, M.D., F.A.C.P. - July 27, 2009

I have been the fortunate patient of Lawrence for about one year now. I originally went to Lawrence because my friend said that he could reduce the size of the bunion on my left foot- to nothing! I had an operation removing the bunion on my right foot, and was all set to have an operation on the other foot. But I decided to give Lawrence a try. Thank goodness, I did. I will be 60 in June, and I feel better now, since working with Lawrence, than I have in many years. I ran 2 miles this morning, something I missed and have been unable to do for a long while. I intend to up my distance to 3 miles a day. I attribute being able to run to Lawrence's amazing skill. He has a one-of-a-kind method of breaking down calcification on muscle and reconnecting the oxygen flow to areas that have been cut off due to calcification. I have worked with other therapies, acupuncturists and other worthwhile healers in the past. But none have helped me as significantly as has the massage that Lawrence gives. My toes used to be numb and calloused. They aren't anymore. My bunion is shrinking. I wish more people could have access to Lawrence and to his unique gift. In addition to being so talented as a massage therapist, Lawrence is one of the most gracious people I have ever known. He spent his 20's in Japan practicing Zen Buddhism. His gentle, caring presence make this very apparent.

Mary D. - Greater Philadelphia, PA - Mar. 2009

Throughout my life, I have physically abused my body by competing in various sports such as football and wrestling. I am still somewhat athletic, and try to run, bike, swim and snowboard as much as possible. However, as a lawyer, I often find myself relegated to sitting for long hours reading or staring at a computer, with the most strenuous activity coming from dialing a telephone. Combined with various lingering sports injuries, this has left me with numerous aches, pains, strains, and relatively constant soreness....Until I started with Lawrence Tran, that is. Lawrence's Zen Tissue Therapy has made a significant difference on how I feel, and has really and truly helped me recover from various injuries -- both the ones from recent activities as well as the ones that have built up over the years from a sedentary work lifestyle. I've had plenty of massages from other qualified therapists that felt relaxing at the time. However, nothing has compared to a session with Lawrence -- and most importantly, the results are long- lasting. I have recommended Lawrence to others, and after experiencing the benefits of Lawrence's Zen Tissue Therapy, they have all gone back regularly and recommended him to others as well. Based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

David P. - Philadelphia, PA - Jan. 2009

I am an 80 year old woman living without pain. When I came to Lawrence Tran about a year ago, I was having a good deal of pain from stress, Arthritis and bowel problems. Lawrence told me about how there should be a flow of air and liquids through the body at all times. I had many blockages. He was going to remove them. It took many massages and perseverance. By the third massage I realized that some of the pain was gone. Now months later I am pain free. Not many 80 year old people can say that.

Paula G. - Philadelphia, PA - Mar. 2007​