founders

Ilona Csaky
Ilona is an innovator in the holistic approach to skin and body care. In 1980, she became a certified skin care professional. Over the next few years she accumulated certifications in lymph drainage, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, nutrition, reflexology, shiatsu, reiki and body analysis for effective treatments. During the day, she gained working experience at a spa. At night she made public appearances to promote the importance of preventative, holistic and aesthetic well-being.

In 1983, she founded a highly-successful, well-known and respected day spa on the Main Line in Pennsylvania. In 1990, she became the educator for a spa supply company and continued to inspire spa therapists all over the Northeast and Midwest. Her most recent endeavor, Harmonia Healing Arts Spa, opened in November 2006. Harmonia's philosophy is to create beauty through wellness. This is achieved through no-nonsense spa treatments coupled with alternative healing therapies for mind, body and soul.

Ilona has been featured in many national magazines, trade publications, newspapers and TV programs including: Vogue, Allure, the New York Times, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox After Breakfast, NBC News, ABC News, Dermascope, Day Spa Magazine, Healing Arts Guide, Philadelphia Magazine, Main Line Times, Wayne Suburban and WWDB talk radio station in Philadelphia.

Mathesy Csaky
Mathesy is passionate about helping people feel good about themselves. Growing up in a family that owned a day spa, the importance of leading a healthy, holistic lifestyle was instilled in her from the start. From working at Ilona's previous spa to visiting spas all over the world, she has first-hand knowledge of how healthy living makes you feel better both mentally and physically.

Mathesy received a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.A. in Art Education from Columbia University. Through these experiences, she became committed to promoting the creative process of art. In addition to being an artist herself, Mathesy has studied and been exposed to art therapy since high school. She also wrote her Master's Thesis on art therapy.

Prior to opening Harmonia, Mathesy was an art teacher for NYC public schools. As a teacher, she established a safe and receptive environment for her students to explore in and incorporated her knowledge of art therapy into her classes.

Mathesy is very interested in the relationship between the mind, body and spirit. She strongly believes that incorporating holistic practices into your life help you lead a more meaningful one.

Mathesy has been practicing yoga for over a decade and formerly worked at a yoga studio in Manhattan.

Mathesy feels fortunate to be able to create a special place which supports well-being in the lives of others. She is so excited to share what she's learned to help people in discovering their true selves.