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Reflexology – the ultimate foot massage

Reflexology – the ultimate foot massage

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Reflexology – the ultimate foot massage

 

The Mayo Clinic is among the many sources reporting on the benefits of reflexology, which involves the application of pressure to areas on the feet. “Reflexology is generally relaxing and may be an effective way to alleviate stress,” they say.

 

“Reflexologists use foot charts to guide them as they apply pressure to specific areas,” they explain. “The theory behind reflexology is that these areas correspond to organs and systems of the body. Proponents believe that pressure applied to these areas affects the organs and benefits the person’s health.”

 

The experts at the Mayo Clinic also point out that studies funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health indicate that, “reflexology may reduce pain and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, and enhance relaxation and sleep. Studies also show that reflexology may have benefits in palliative care of people with cancer.”

 

You can experience the benefits and the incredible pleasure of reflexology at Spa Space, the premier spa in Chicago for spa services for men and women, including couples massage.

 

Inspired by a 4,000-year-old therapy based on the concept that the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet contain reflex points that connect to all organs of the body. Reflexology is becoming one of the favorite Chicago massages offered at Spa Space.  Specific pressure techniques detect imbalances and dissipate energetic blocks to alleviate stress and promote the body’s ability to heal itself.

 

When it comes to Chicago spas offering reflexology, Spa Space is in the lead.

Oncology Massage

Oncology Massage

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Oncology Massage

“Oncology massage is an approach to massage therapy based in both compassion and specialized massage treatments to help people manage their experience with cancer,” Sat-Siri Sumler and Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., said in writing for MD Anderson Cancer Center.
A review of the scientific literature indicates oncology massage helps improve quality of life, they reported.  “Benefits include improved relaxation, sleep, and immune function as well as relieving anxiety, pain, fatigue and nausea.”

 

Spa Space, known for offering innovative massages in Chicago, is proud to include Oncology-Informed Massage in its list of services.
Oncology massage at Spa Space involves the modification of massage therapy techniques in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment. A number of Spa Space therapists have received special training so that they can safely service the large population of clients who have cancer or who have gone through cancer treatment, present or past – and to be able to offer them the convenience of receiving oncology massage at one of Chicago’s best downtown spas.  Benefits can include lowering blood pressure, reducing pain, nausea, anxiety and depression, improving sleep, and improving immune system functioning.

 

Please check with your doctor prior to scheduling as you may have a contraindication for massage, and be sure to communicate any special needs you may have at the time of scheduling.
 

The Evolution of Massage Therapy

The Evolution of Massage Therapy

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The Evolution of Massage Therapy

 

As In Style Magazine’s Polly Blitzer noted, “If you really want to melt away tight muscles and tension, why settle for a routine rubdown? Today’s high-end massages feature as many luxe extras as a fancy sportscar—think multiple therapists, pulsating water jets, heated pools and soothing hot stones. And did we mention time? Many of these shamelessly decadent treatments last for two dizzyingly blissful hours.”

 

The Spa Space Butter Stone Therapy Massage, an upgrade on our Hot Stone Therapy Massage, made the magazine’s list of “smartest splurges.” But you can decide for yourself.  Which of our massage therapies makes it to the top of your list?

 

There’s our Space Ritual.  It’s our most popular specialty massage and it blends the best of Spa Space’s offerings, incorporating elements of Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Heated Stone Therapy, and Indian Head Massage. This full-body session provides therapeutic muscular relief while incorporating extra touches to deepen your relaxation. It’s the perfect selection for a gift or if you’re having trouble deciding which massage to try.
Our “Head to Toe” Massage includes 30-minutes of Indian Head Massage (scalp, neck and shoulders), 30-minutes of Signature Massage (see below) and 30-minutes of Reflexology (feet and hands).  You can even add therapeutic-grade aromatherapy.

 

The Melt was developed to melt away knots and stress.  It’s an extended massage session that includes 60 minutes of Hot Stone Massage, 15 minutes of Indian Head massage, plus an aromatherapy upgrade. We’ll even send you home with a bottle of the aromatherapy you choose for your service.
For our Signature Massage, we invite you to consult with your therapist prior to your session to design a treatment that best suits your preferences and needs, whether it’s Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Sports, or some combination of the three.
The Chicago Tribune picked our Indian Head Massage, inspired by an ancient Eastern treatment that concentrates on your head, face, neck and shoulders.

 

And the list goes on!

 

Of course, you don’t have to pick just one!  Spa Space is Chicago’s massage destination.  We are a premier day spa in Chicago for men’s spa services, women’s treatments, couples massage, and spa parties, offering 7,500 square feet of space to accommodate 14 treatment rooms, men’s and women’s locker rooms, a couple’s massage suite, an upscale nail lounge, a private pedicure suite, a spa group hospitality suite, an extensive retail boutique, and much more.

Wellness at Work

Wellness at Work

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Wellness at Work

 

These days, people are spending more and more time sitting at a desk or inside an office.  Implementing a workplace wellness program, can contribute to employees who have a healthier lifestyle and a company with a healthier bottom line.

 

According to the Center for Disease Control, chronic diseases such as depression and hypertension can lead to a decline in the overall health of employees in a workplace, contribute to an increase in health-related expenses for employers and employees, and lead to lower productivity and/or days of work missed. Many businesses have realized the benefits of health promotion, and to curb the costs of rising healthcare offer workplace health programs to their employees. Ideally, the office should be a place protecting the safety and well-being of employees while providing them with opportunities for better long-term health.

 

A workplace health program aimed at keeping employees healthy is a key long-term human asset management strategy, the CDC reports.  “A commitment to wellness in the workplace is good business for countless reasons. Happy employees yield increased staff retention, higher productivity, greater concentration, morale and loyalty, and overall company success. On a biological level, healthy employees have lower blood pressure, reduced absenteeism, less injuries, and lower company health care costs.”

 

Massage therapy can be an important part of a wellness program.  Massage has been shown to:

  • Lower blood pressure.
    · Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
    · Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow – the body’s natural defense system.
    · Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
    · Lessen depression and anxiety.
    · Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
    · Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
    · Relieve migraine pain.
    · Release endorphins – amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller and make you feel happy.

 

Spa Space can help you implement a wellness program at your workplace with on-site table and chair massages at Chicago offices as well as manicures, mini-manicures and other spa services.  Among spas in Chicago, Spa Space routinely ranks among the very best.  Please call us at 312-466-9585 or email info@spaspace.com to schedule your outcall.

Beauty Begins on the Inside

Beauty Begins on the Inside

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Beauty Begins on the Inside

 

When it comes to skincare, that means paying attention to what you put in your body as well as what you put on it.  Using the right moisturizer for your skin type is only part of the equation.  For truly healthy, radiant skin, experts recommend a nutrient-rich diet. Try to stay away from processed foods, please. Your skin craves fresh fruits and vegetables, wholesome carbohydrates and fiber, lean proteins, a certain amount of healthy fats and lots of hydration.

 

Get glowing! When it comes to feeding your skin, you have lots of delicious options. Among the top choices are almonds, avocadoes, blueberries, eggs, salmon, tomatoes and foods rich in Vitamin C, such as kiwis, oranges, red and green peppers, grapefruit, strawberries, broccoli, cantaloupe, pineapple and mangos.

 

Avocadoes – which contain biotin, the basis of healthy skin – are a great choice. They’re packed with heart- and skin-healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) that help provide the fats and ceramides crucial for creating healthy skin cells. Research shows that MUFAs may also ease itchy, dry skin – a definite plus after a Chicago winter!

 

You can use avocadoes as a topical moisturizer but at Spa Space, we prefer to eat them!

 

After the long winter months, your skin needs extra attention. Looking for a downtown spa in Chicago that can reveal glowing summer-ready skin? Spa Space offer a wide variety of results-driven facials and body treatments, including our Green Tea & Ginger Detoxifying Seaweed Body Wrap and our Exfoliating Body Scrub as well as our signature treatment – Pacific Paradise, designed for those seeking silky-smooth skin AND softened, relaxed muscles. It’s a luxurious 30-minute mango sugar body scrub followed by an hour-long kukui-coconut oil massage. The luscious scents will stimulate the senses, the mango enzymes penetrate the skin and help the exfoliation, and the kukui-coconut oil nourishes and moisturizes.
Spa Space also offers the best massage in Chicago, spa day packages, flawless manicures and pedicures, and expert waxing in a welcoming, upscale environment focused on exceptional customer service.

Extra! Extra! Read All About It

Extra! Extra! Read All About It

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It

 

Spa Space has been in the news since it opened in 2001.  A lot of the national attention we’ve received is in response to our unique treatments, innovative products, and our appeal to both men & women.

 

People Magazine loved our Lavender Mega-Massage pedicure.  Shape Magazine singled out our Mango-Pineapple Enzyme Manicure, featuring a mango fizz finger soak that packs fruit-acid antioxidants, as well as vitamin E to strengthen nails and cuticles as well as a mango sugar scrub to reduce age spots and fine lines.

 

Allure Magazine’s annual Best of Beauty issue named Spa Space’s renowned Pineapple Papaya Pacific Paradise, which delivers silky-smooth skin, as the best body treatment in Chicago.

 

We’ve also received lots of love from the media in Chicago, who have repeatedly named Spa Space the Best Spa in Chicago. Located downtown on the west edge of Chicago’s Loop, Spa Space is widely known as the best day spas in Chicago when it comes to men’s spa services, women’s spa services, spa parties, spa day packages, couples massages, manicures and pedicures, spa waxing, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, seaweed wraps, and more. Our carefully-selected, licensed and highly trained professionals have passion for their craft and a dedication to continuing education in their field, and this makes all the difference as they customize each service to the individual.

Today’s Spas Rub Men the Right Way

Today’s Spas Rub Men the Right Way

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Today’s Spas Rub Men the Right Way

The proportion of spa-goers who are male has shot up from 31 percent less than 10 years ago to 47 percent, according to the International Spa Association, or ISPA. Male massage in Chicago has also been on the rise, the experts at Spa Space, which consistently ranks among the best spas in Chicago.

 

As more and more men discover that spas can offer them the kind of physical therapy that can enhance their performance on the playing field and in the board room, those numbers may climb even higher.
These days, most spas are gender-neutral. It only makes sense. Most guys power through the work week, taking deadlines and demands in stride while striving to fulfill a host of personal obligations. On what planet would that not be stressful? The therapeutic benefits of spa treatments – especially massage therapy – are clinically proven to ease stress and reduce its harmful effects on the body.

 

While relaxation is a great motivator for a spa visit, the importance of male grooming also plays a role. Facials, manicures, pedicures and foot massages are among the most popular spa treatments for men.

 

Downtown Chicago’s best spa for men is Spa Space. Our environment is very comfortable for men, offering a men’s locker room with steam/rain showers and a men’s relaxation lounge. We offer a full range of massage treatments, skincare and more.

 

Bridal Beauty Is No Accident

Bridal Beauty Is No Accident

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Bridal Beauty Is No Accident

 

Not surprisingly, more pictures are taken of a bride on her wedding day than on any other day in her life. To make sure your big day – and your look – is picture perfect, you’ll want to start a beauty regimen early in your planning process.

 

If you don’t already have a regular skincare routine, that’s a great place to start. Nourish your skin from inside out; for a fresh, dewy complexion you’ll need to drink plenty of water. And don’t neglect your neck and décolleté. It’s best to avoid trying out new products or treatments in the final weeks leading up to your wedding.  An allergic reaction or skin irritation could detract from your happy glow.

The time to try out a new hair color or cut is five or six months before you walk down the aisle, experts say. Eating foods rich in Vitamin B, including fish, nuts and eggs, can enhance your hair’s natural shine.

When the wedding is three or four months away, think about giving your look a trial run. Make an appointment to have your hair and makeup done – and schedule your appointments early in the day so you can see how well the look holds up.

 

The preparations for your big day can be stressful.  Fortunately, you can have a massage anytime! Spa Space consistently ranks among the best spas in Chicago because our skilled massage therapists perform fully customized treatments, so you receive exactly the massage – and the relaxation – you want. And, if the stress is starting to get to your guy, too, remember that we offer couples massage packages.

Sleep on it!

Sleep on it!

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Sleep on it!

 

Apparently 75% of us have trouble sleeping at least a few nights a week.  The experts say that an occasional sleepless night is nothing to worry about. A chronic lack of sleep, however, can cause irritability, weight gain, high blood pressure and a host of other serious health problems. It’s enough to give you nightmares!

 

On the bright side, studies indicate that, with a solid eight hours, you’ll not only feel better, you’ll look better!  Chances are, you’ll also boost your creativity and enhance your memory.

 

If you’re finding sleep elusive, these suggestions may help:

 

  • Sprinkle your pillowcase with a few drops of chamomile, lavender, or ylang ylang essential oil; the Journal of Psychopharmacology reported that each can improve sleep.
  • Research from the Journal of Advanced Nursing shows that listening to calming music just before bed leads to more restful sleep (think Mozart not Metallica).
  • Consider taking up tai chi, a number of studies show that this meditative form of exercise may help ease insomnia. Yoga may also be beneficial.
  • Instead of sleeping pills, try an herbal supplement, such as valerian or passion flower. Talk to an expert to determine the remedy that’s right for you.
  • Turn out the light – and everything else! You’ll want to make your bedroom as dark as possible. That means shutting off all your electronics. A sleep mask may also help.

If sleep still proves elusive, Spa Space can help.  The next time you’re scheduled to come in for a massage in Chicago, ask about our amazing new anti-puffiness treatment for your eyes. We’ve been named the best spa in Chicago because we go above and beyond. We know your skin is as unique as you are, that’s why we offer a wide variety of facials and corrective facial skincare treatments. Your licensed and highly-trained esthetician will examine your skin, consult with you, and customize your treatment to meet your skincare needs and goals.

 

Hands Down

Hands Down

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Hands Down

 

A study published in the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that people can most accurately guess your age by looking at your hands. When you stop to think about it, it makes perfect sense. The skin on the back of our hands is extremely delicate and there isn’t much in the way of subcutaneous fat to cushion the blow when we expose that skin to a hot sun or bitter wind. Household cleansers and alkaline-based soaps take their toll, too.

 

Your hands are among the hardest working – and most visible – parts of your body. For a more youthful appearance, treat them right! Keep a pair of rubber gloves handy when you’re doing the dishes or rinsing out a few things in the sink; they’ll protect your skin from drying soaps, detergents and chemicals.

 

You might also want to consider starting a new trend by keeping a pair of stylish driving gloves in the car. The harsh rays of the sun are responsible for as much as 90% of the wrinkles and brown spots that give away your true age.  As we head into the summer months, keep some sun block or maybe even a luscious moisturizer loaded with SPF by the front door and treat your hands every time you head out to the car.

 

Of course, the basis for any good skincare regimen includes using a gentle cleanser (avoid harsh hand soaps), periodic exfoliation (no more than twice a week for the delicate skin on the back of your hands) and plenty of rich moisture (as an added incentive, treat yourself to a moisturizer scented with a fragrance that will lift your spirits as well as soften your skin).

 

The bottom line? If you want to put your best – and most youthful – face forward, take care of your hands.

 

And be sure to include a manicure at the Chicago spa known for outstanding manicure and pedicure quality. Spa Space! For maximum hygiene and safety, this downtown spa carefully follows or exceeds all State requirements by using a fresh file, buffer and wood stick for each and every client. You are welcome to take yours with you, otherwise, we will dispose of them. Further, each of our licensed nail technicians is required to have two sets of metal implements so they can be properly sanitized between clients.