About Us: Our Staff

Massage Department

Bill: Bill is a graduate of the Soma Institute and is certified by the National Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. A Massage Therapist since 2000, Bill's combined strength and technical skills allow him to excel in Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, and Sports Massage.

Grant: Grant is a graduate of the prestigious Florida College of Natural Health, and has been practicing massage therapy since 1999. Grant works to provide both education and therapy using many techniques, among them: Eastern Modalities (Shiatsu, Thai & Acupressure), Neuromuscular Massage, Myofascial, Stone Therapy, Swedish Massage, Body Treatments, and visualization for extra relaxation.

Kelly: Kelly graduated from Chicago School of Massage Therapy, and has taken continuing education courses in sports massage, neuromuscular therapy and is certified in myofascial therapy. She has spent time working alongside chiropractors and physical therapists, and enjoys using stretching and other massage techniques to assist clients in relieving chronic pain and discomfort.

Julie: Julie is originally from the St. Louis area and worked in the theater and music industry before changing to a career in massage therapy. She enjoys providing a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere for her clients. Her style is a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue massage. She also likes to incorporate myofascial techniques into her work. Julie is a graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.

David: David is a licensed massage therapist and a graduate of the Soma Institute. He has knowledge of and training in a number of modalities including but not limited to Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, and Tigger Point therapy. He has an extensive background in working with clients who have experienced muscular injuries and seek increased mobility and reduction of pain and is equally adept in providing massage that reduces stress and releases tension.

Erin: Erin graduated from Milwaukee's Lakeside School of Massage Therapy in 2002. She feels that the spa environment is the perfect place to achieve both mental physical wellness, and incorporates this into her massage. Whether in need of a light, relaxing Swedish massage or a therapeutic Deep Tissue massage, Erin looks forward to meeting the needs of each individual. She is especially skilled in body treatments, and clients appreciate her attention to detail in Spa Space's Body Bronzing treatment.

Robin: Robin is a graduate of Chicago School of Massage Therapy and is a National Board Certified Therapist and member of the AMTA. Robin loves to teach massage techniques to others, and therefore especially enjoys Spa Space's "Art of Touch" service. Her style includes a combination of Swedish and Deep Tissue work for maximum relaxation and therapeutic needs. She also utilizes neuromuscular, myofascial, and stretching techniques to assist clients in relieving chronic pain and discomfort.

Sarah: Sarah has completed 650 hours of massage therapy training from the California Healing Arts College in Los Angeles, CA. Her modalities of massage include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology and Acupressure. Sarah has been practicing massage therapy since 2003 and has been working in Chicago since October of 2004. She strives to customize each massage to individual needs for a relaxing and beneficial experience.

Agnes: Agnes graduated from The Marie Curie-Sklodowska University of Poland with a degree in Massage Therapy in 1999. She is trained in all of Spa Space's massages and integrates them with additional techniques to create an individual specific and relaxing massage experience for each of her clients.

Deanna: Deanna uses Acupressure, Shiatsu, Stretching, and Cranial Sacral modalities during her sessions to aid her clients to both relax and rejuvenate. She is a certified Reflexologist as well as a graduate of Ohashiatsu Chicago where she studied Massage and Shiatsu. She specializes in stress management and chronic pain issues. Her goal with every client is to encourage the body and mind to return to its natural state of balance.

Jessica: Jessica is a graduate of The Soma Institute (of IL) and Acupressure Institute (of CA), she is a Shiatsu Practitioner, a Member of the Reflexology Assoc of Illinois, AMTA, and certified by the NBTMB.
Jessica has been practicing since 2006. She firmly believes it takes both Eastern and Western medicine to heal people body and soul. Jessica prides herself on her advanced knowledge of neck & shoulder tension techiques- making her a client favorite for Indian Head Massage. Using a firm, though nurturing touch and integrating her training in Swedish, Deep tissue, Myofascial release AND Tui Na and Acupressure to tailor each clients treatment to their body's needs.

Kirsten: Kirsten is a graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, certified by the National Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Kirsten has a genuine passion for the healing arts and has come to view massage itself as a form of art that should be sculpted to meet the individual needs of her clients.  Kirsten enjoys all ranges of massage.

Veronica: Veronica has been in the Massage Therapy field since 1996 after completing her studies at The Chicago School of Massage Therapy.She has since received additional training in Craniosacral therapy,Reiki, and the Myofascial Therapy certification program. Veronica uses her knowledge and years of experience working with clients dealing with injuries, pain management, and stress to customize the most therapeutic, beneficial experience for each individual. She strongly believes that by integrating massage into your lifestyle you can help your body heal itself.

Doug: Doug graduated from The Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 2006. He is known for his artful massage that integrates elements of Trigger Point Therapy, Sweidh, Deep Tissue, and Sports MaSsage. Rhythm, symmetry, flow, continuity, and completeness are hallmarks of his style.

Esthetics Department

Indira: Indira combines an extensive American education with European experience and approach. She is renowned for her clinical-style facials, during which she performs deeply thorough extractions for maximum effectiveness, and relaxing massage for a completely nurturing experience. Indira has also become famous at Spa Space for her fast and perfect Brazilian-style bikini wax.

Jai: Jai is a graduate of Pivot Point International in Bloomingdale, Illinois. She strives to provide her clients with the most relaxing yet clinical and educational experience. She specializes in highly active, results-oriented facials.

Gina: Trained in Lithuania, Gina went to medical school, followed by Esthetics school. She has her dual diplomas as a licensed Esthetician and doctor's assistant. She believes that the key to her great deep clean facials are her thorough extractions – they make the biggest difference in post-facial skin. She also is known for her soothing touch; clients claim to forget about everything, doze off, even have their headaches cured after a service with Gina.

Jennine: Jennine has been practicing as an esthetician for over four years after receiving her education from the College of Beauty Culture in Illinois. She has pursued continuing education from the Conservatory of Esthetics and the Skin Convention in Las Vegas for facial technique and the art of Brazilian bikini waxing. Jennine’s facial style leaves her guests feeling deep-cleaned, educated, and pampered. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the use of chemical skincare. Jennine is also skillful in makeup artistry, with over five years of experience.

Camille: Graduating from the University of Aesthetics in Chicago, Camille has been an esthetician for over four years. Camille's loyal following comes from her work with clients towards achieving their long term skincare goals. Her specialty is correcting & maintaining a clear complexion for acne prone & damaged skin types. Camille pioneered our Lash Application service at Spa Space & is a client proclaimed "brow goddess"...

Nail Department

Yvette: Yvette graduated from the Chicago Nail School in 1998. Under the direction of the International Pedicure Association and the American School of Pedicuring, she has become the first Certified master Pedicurist in Illinois . This certification goes beyond basic training, providing Yvette with extensive knowledge in diabetic foot care, corn and callous maintenance, tinea pedis and onychomycosis detection, as well as nail bracing for ingrown and involuted toenails. Yvette is also responsible for development of Spa Space’s Sports Pedicure, Vanilla-Almond Manicure & Pedicure, and the Whipped Chocolate Manicure & Pedicure. Yvette is a member of the International Pedicure Association and the International Nail Technician’s Association.

Irena: Born in Poland, Irena has lived in Chicago for nearly 30 years. She’s been a nail technician for nearly as long. She believes that the client should leave feeling absolutely satisfied with the quality of her work. Her comfort with performing her job allows her to focus on being “in tune” with the client and making him or her comfortable as well. She has a lot of energy and loves people – in her words, “I enjoy rowing and introducing other people to this beautiful sport.”

Alicia : Alicia studied Nail Technology at Hair Professionals Academy, and graduated at the top of her class in 1996. She enjoys meeting new people and treating them to a relaxing, yet thorough nail service. Alicia especially enjoys giving a great pedicure and seeing the transformation of her clients. Making people happy motivates her to excel at her work.

Monika: Monika is a perfectionist – she excels at giving an absolutely flawless polish job and shaping the nails to complement the hands. Her positive energy and intense focus on the quality of her work will leave you looking and feeling your best!

Kennise: After several years of working in the Human Resources field, Kennise started her nail career in 2004 by attending the OPI program at Pivot Point. After obtaining her license was employed at the first concept OPI Nail Bar in Illinois and gained several certifications from OPI including Micro Wrap, Polish Technique, Manicure and Spa Pedicure. She is a true professional, taking pride in the work and service she provides for each and every client.

Meredith: Meredith attended the OPI program and graduated from Pivot Point Institute in 2004. She previously worked for the OPI’s first concept nail bar until moving to Spa Space in April of 2006. She does a flawless set of acrylics!

Jacqueline: Jackie began her nail career in 2003 attending Curve Metric School of Design and has maintained her continuing education to keep current in trends in the ever evolving nail industry. She obtained additional certification through OPI in 2005 for specialty manicure & pedicures. Her warm, sunny personality makes everyone around her feel good.

Patricia: Patricia attended Mario Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, studying Nail Technology. She graduated in August of '06 and gained her license in November. Previously she has worked in a spa environment focusing on her skills in all areas of natural nail care. Her manicures and pedicures have gotten rave reviews from our clients because of her attention to detail and excellent customer service. Patricia has a wonderful personality that is reflected in her work as well with her relations to clients. She is a true asset to Spa Space!

Front Desk Staff

Deyan
Deyan has been in the spa industry for over seven years and with Spa Space since 2002. She is extremely knowledgeable about all of Spa Space’s offerings and loves to assist clients with selecting skincare products. Deyan also excels at matching clients to the technicians that best suit their needs. Deyan recently graduated from the University of Esthetics in Chicago.

Maria: Maria is a spa industry veteran with more than 5 years of experience. Maria has been with Spa Space since its inception in 2001. She is an excellent asset to the Spa Space staff, always positive and upbeat. In addition to her role at the Front Desk, Maria constantly is improving the aesthetic ambience at Spa Space, with stunning floral arrangements and a great eye for merchandising. Outside of Spa Space, Maria enjoys time with her family.

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