Meet Michal Naisteter [Best Matchmaker In Philadelphia?]

Michal Naisteter is a Philadelphia matchmaker who founded Michal Matches in 2022 after working at Three Day Rule. With a master's degree in human sexuality and background in public health, she serves the greater Philadelphia area with a special focus on the Jewish community. Packages start around $4,000, with a $350 strategy session required before membership. Her philosophy emphasizes self-improvement alongside matchmaking: "If you want to meet someone amazing, you have to be amazing yourself."

Key Insights:

• Michal Naisteter founded Michal Matches in 2022 after working at Three Day Rule from 2017–2022
• She holds a master's degree in human sexuality and has a background in public health
• Packages start around $4,000; a non-refundable $350 strategy session is required first
• The service primarily serves greater Philadelphia with special focus on the Jewish community
• Naisteter co-hosts "The Yentas" podcast with matchmakers Aleeza Ben Shalom and Danielle Selber
• Her philosophy emphasizes self-improvement as key to attracting an ideal partner
• Matches come from a pre-screened, individually interviewed singles database

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Upon returning to Philadelphia, she knew it was time for a career shift. While searching for job opportunities online one night in 2017, she found an opening at a matchmaking service and took her first professional plunge into the industry with Three Day Rule, a national matchmaking service.

She worked there until 2022, when she used the experience to launch her own service, Michal Matches.

As she explained to the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent, matchmaking in the Jewish community resonates because it's both a new approach and incredibly traditional at the same time.

“This is a new approach that’s incredibly traditional at the same time. That’s also why matchmaking in the Jewish community is so great because it’s not foreign to them.” 

Beyond her matchmaking clientele, Naisteter shares dating advice through various media channels and interviews. She co-hosts "The Yentas" podcast alongside fellow Jewish matchmakers Aleeza Ben Shalom and Danielle Selber.

On Authenticity

Speaking with Metro Philadelphia, Naisteter highlighted the critical role of authenticity in dating. 

Many Philadelphians have told her that first dates often feel like interviews. She advises singles to focus on revealing their genuine selves to create a less formal, more enjoyable experience.

As she puts it, 

“You need to show up and be real — share something deep or share a story about how you failed and got back up again.”

On Taking Action

In an interview with CBS News, she advised singles to take a proactive approach and embrace opportunities to meet new people.

"You're looking for your last first date. The next date could be your last one, and that's all it takes, so you just have to say 'yes' to it." 

Naisteter sees her role as more nuanced than simply pairing up prospective partners. She guides people toward self-understanding, a process that helps refine their preferences in partners.

Naisteter puts it like this: “I’m like a cheerleader and a sex therapist and your girlfriend all rolled up into one.”

Self-Improvement as Foundation

Self-empowerment is a core tenet of her philosophy. She believes self-improvement is crucial for attracting your ideal partner.

As she explains,

“If you want to meet someone amazing, you have to be amazing yourself.”

Beyond Surface-Level Matching

When creating matches, Naisteter goes deeper than superficial traits like looks or hobbies. She believes true compatibility is measured by how well two people navigate life's ups and downs together.

She says the right match is all about “the ability to resolve a conflict. The ability to hold somebody up when things are not easy.”

Always Recruiting

To ensure a surplus of potential matches, Naisteter is always on the lookout for singles wherever she goes. She attends events, meets friends of friends, and even approaches people on the street. 

In her own words:

“I try to meet as many singles as possible. I’ll go to events, I’ll meet friends of friends — I’ll even approach people in the street. I want to walk away knowing who the person is and what they’re looking for."

Before becoming a member, you'll meet with Naisteter for a strategy session. This allows her to get to know you and decide if you'd be a good fit to work together. The session costs a non-refundable $350.

Onboarding

Once you become a paying client, you'll participate in several more sessions where you share details about past relationships, lifestyle, and the qualities you're looking for in an ideal partner. You'll also have a professional photo shoot.

The Matching Process

Matches come from Naisteter's singles database. All database members have been previously screened and individually interviewed by the team.

Working with Michal Naisteter starts around $4,000.

Final pricing depends on factors like contract length and the complexity of your match preferences.

The $350 strategy session fee is required before membership and is non-refundable.

Michal Naisteter brings a unique combination of academic credentials (master's in human sexuality), public health experience, and matchmaking expertise from Three Day Rule. Her philosophy of self-improvement alongside matchmaking appeals to clients seeking personal growth as part of their dating journey.

The service works best for Philadelphia-area singles, particularly those in the Jewish community, clients who value a coaching-intensive approach alongside matchmaking, those seeking a matchmaker with academic background in relationships, and singles comfortable investing $4,000+ in matchmaking services.

For the full picture including client experiences and detailed service information, check out our Michal Matches service review.

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