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You have liked every post, tweet and meme celebrating self-care Sunday, but somehow you still haven’t managed to carve out the time to take care of you. We get it. Really. Spa Space Chicago’s massage therapists, our aestheticians and talented nail techs and, basically, every friendly face you see when you visit our day spa in downtown Chicago, faces the same challenges. 

You’ve been meaning to make self-care a priority, but the weekends seem to fly by so quickly. You’re out of milk and almost out of cat food (gasp!), you promised your friend you would meet her at the dog park and there’s that new place you’ve been wanting to check out that is supposed to have a fabulous Sunday brunch. 

Everything you add to your to-do list seems to bump self-care further down on the list and before you know it, it is Monday morning. As you drag yourself out of bed and prepare to start the week feeling tired and drained, you once again make a pledge to celebrate self-care Sunday. 

Self-Care Sundays at the Spa

When it comes to establishing a new habit or routine, we could all use a little help now and then. Fortunately, for all of you who have been really meaning to make self-care part of your Sunday ritual, our day spa in downtown Chicago is open on Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm. 

Make a standing appointment for a mani/pedi on Sunday afternoon. Let one of our expert massage therapists ease the tension that built up over the past week from your shoulders. Once you begin to get into the habit of taking care of yourself – and once you start to experience the benefits of celebrating self-care Sunday – it will be easier for you to make an appointment with yourself to celebrate with a spa day at home. 

Making an appointment at Spa Space Chicago for a facial, a massage or a wellness treatment can offer the structure and reinforcement you may need to start making self-care an automatic part of your weekend routine. To get started, contact us or book your appointment online.

Did you know that our day spa in downtown Chicago offers med spa services as well as the best massages in Chicago?  That’s right, Spa Space Chicago is proud to partner with Old Town Med Spa & MD Brothers to bring you cutting age med spa services, including Ultherapy®. 

For those of you who may not be familiar with Ultherapy, it is the only FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that lifts the neck, chin and brow, and it also improves lines and wrinkles on your décolletage. 

How Ultherapy Works

Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound waves to generate heat under your skin, which stimulates your body to produce collagen. Collagen is a natural protein that is responsible for giving your skin its youthful appearance. As the years pass, the collagen that kept your face and neck looking fresh, firm and toned begins to break down. That’s what makes your skin loose its suppleness and elasticity.

The key to Ultherapy’s effectiveness is ultrasound therapy, which:

• Delivers energy exactly where it will benefit you the most.
• Is non-invasive. 
• Offers natural-looking results that improve with time.
• Penetrates deeper than other non-invasive treatments. 
• Stimulates production of collagen.
• Allows MD Brothers – Dr. Nael Gharbi and Dr. Shazel Gharb – to see the layers of tissue they are treating. 

Benefits of Ultherapy at Chicago’s Spa Space 

Ultherapy is an excellent option if you are bothered by sagging or loose skin under your chin, on your neck or even around your brows. It can also be used to target lines and wrinkles on your upper chest. 

Ultherapy delivers results without the need for surgery and:

• Is a noninvasive treatment that will not affect the surface of your skin.
• There’s no downtime. 
• Is backed by a scientific record of proven results. 
• Most patients see results with just one treatment.
• Is cleared by the FDA (Federal Food and Drug Administration) as a noninvasive procedure for lifting the skin on the neck, under the chin and on the brow as well as diminishing lines and wrinkles on your décolletage.

If you would like more information about Ultherapy or would like to schedule a consultation with MD Brothers, all you have to do is contact us here at Spa Space, one of the most innovative day spas in Chicago. 

At Spa Space Chicago, we pride ourselves on being among the most innovative and progressive day spas in Chicago. We want to be known not just as the best spa in downtown Chicago (although we do love that and appreciate everyone who voted for us!) but also a wellness destination where you can find a way to incorporate healing self-care into your life. 

Offering reiki, a Japanese relaxation technique that slows down the mind and raises the physical body’s frequency, is one of the innovative ways we do that. 

What Is Reiki?

As the Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine explains, “Reiki is hands-on natural healing using the universal life force energy. The term comes from the Japanese words ‘rei.’ meaning universal, and ‘ki,’ which means vital life force energy that flows through all living things. Reiki, an abundant, gentle spiritual energy is not tied to any specific religion or nationality.

At the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, they try to answer the question How does reiki work?  “At the simplest, most obvious level,” they say, “it appears that Reiki treatment helps lessen the impact of stress, releasing tension from the entire system. Not only does the person move toward his or her own unique balance in body, mind and spirit, but also, depending on the level of physical health when Reiki begins, the body’s own healing mechanisms often begin functioning more effectively.”

Acupuncture, shiatsu and qigong are also among the many complementary treatments that work by trying to restore balance to the body. “Reiki appears to be the subtlest of these therapies, balancing the recipient through subtle Reiki vibrations rather than through manipulation or even the gentlest force,” the experts at the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing say. 

A Reiki session at Spa Space will not only relax you but also shift the way you approach your daily life, as well as better connect you to your desires and purpose. A 75-minute service you will not forget! Note: This specialized treatment has limited availability, so please call in advance to schedule. 

Reiki is one of the most popular wellness treatments at Spa Space Chicago. If you would like to know more, contact us. If you would like to give reiki a try, you can book an online appointment  at our spa in downtown Chicago.

Stress is nothing new. Your life might have been stressful before the pandemic hit. Before there were day spas in Chicago, people had plenty of things to be stressed about (like the lack of spas in Chicago!). Heck, as far back as you can imagine, there was stress. 

There was a famous Calgon television commercial from the 1970s that you might (or might not!) recall that featured a stressed-out working mother who just couldn’t take it anymore. When the stress got to her, she turned to her bubble bath to “take her away”” from the tribulations of her day. (Of course, if that woman lived in the Windy City today, she wouldn’t need Calgon. She could head to our day spa in Chicago for some much-needed pampering.)

In other words, stress isn’t new. What is new is the options we have for relieving it. 

Some Things Never Change

You may not realize it, but you probably have a lot in common with that woman from the decades-old vintage advertisement. The particular things we stress over might change but women then and women today – maybe even you – all too often get caught up in the busy-ness of their world.

“Modern life means beating deadlines, virtual home offices, and homeschooling, and information overload from multiple social media sites, not to mention keeping your home clean, cooking, remembering to shower, and trying to maintain a social life while social distancing,” the folks at the Compounding Pharmacy of America say. “Your current lifestyle is likely bombarding you with stressors that impact not only your physical body but your mental health as well. Trying to juggle so many demands can leave your body and mind stuck in fight or flight response.”

The key to overall wellness is addressing the emotional issues before they become physical ones, such as:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loss of sleep
• Trouble concentrating

“More and more people realize the importance of a reset for your body and mind that today’s modern spa treatments provide,” the Compounding Pharmacy of America says. “Spa therapy can offer you an enjoyable way to release accumulated stress from your body and reap the benefits that relaxation can provide as a part of your healthy lifestyle.”

If you are in need of some healthy relaxation, check out the delicious spa services, including the amazing facials and massages at our Chicago day spa. Call 312-466-9585 if you have any questions. We are here for you!

This Month’s Chicago Massage Special

Sticks and Stones won’t break your bones here at Spa Space – voted best day spa in Chicago (yup, again!). That’s because the “Sticks” are heated bamboo stalks and the basalt “Stones” are an integral part of one of the most innovative massages in Chicago. When you combine the two, as we do with our Sticks and Stones Massage, the result is bliss not broken bones!

The unique Sticks and Stones Massage is the Chicago-only special this month at Spa Space!

As our skilled massage therapists will tell you, bamboo massage is similar to deep tissue massage. With deep tissue massage, the therapist uses their hands to warm your muscles in order to ease tension and pain. With bamboo massage, a stalk of bamboo is heated and rolled over your tight muscles. This allows your massage therapist to work even deeper into the tissue, which is extremely effective in working out those knots in your shoulders as well as in easing the stiffness in your joints.

Following the Sticks and Stones Massage Special at Chicago’s Spa Space, you’ll not only feel incredibly relaxed and calm, you’ll enjoy better sleep and clarity of mind. This innovative massage technique also stimulates lymphatic drainage and releases those feel-good endorphins.

The Symbolism of Bamboo

Bamboo is not only an effective tool in the hands of the amazing massage therapists at our downtown Chicago spa, it is a powerful symbol in the Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesian cultures. According to Cozy Earth, “Bamboo has long been a source of inspiration.”

In various cultures, it is considered to be a symbol of:

• Strength
• Flexibility
• Fertility
• Prosperity
• Health and
• Longevity

As Cozy Earth explains, “Its strength teaches us to stand upright and its flexibility teaches us to adapt to the harshest circumstances. The combination of these virtues teaches us how to find balance and inner peace in our lives, in turn improving our health. Bamboo is even able to improve our health in practical ways. By following the example of bamboo, we will develop the skills needed to successfully navigate the journey of life.”

And by surrendering to the way the incredibly talented Chicago massage therapists at Spa Space put the power of heated bamboo stalks to work, you will be reinvigorated as you continue on your journey!

If you’re looking for a fabulous new experience, book your Sticks and Stones Massage now. It’s among the best Chicago spa deals you’ll find anywhere! Call 312-466-9585 now to schedule your appointment.