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Three Great Reasons to Visit our Chicago Massage Spa this Month

Three Great Reasons to Visit our Chicago Massage Spa this Month

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Three Great Reasons to Visit our Chicago Massage Spa this Month

Whether it’s a birthday, graduation or bridal shower, Spa Space is one of the very best spas in Chicago when it comes to celebrating life. Of course, at our massage spa in Chicago’s Loop, we believe that the mere fact that it’s Tuesday is a darn good reason to celebrate! But on top of that, June happens to offer at least three very good reasons to treat yourself or a friend to a spa massage in Chicago!

1. You never need a special reason to visit Spa Space, the best day spa in Chicago, but if you did, National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month would be a good one.

According to WebMD, “Stress is known to lead to some of the most common types of headaches, including migraines and tension headaches.” And their experts say massage is, “a great way to reduce stress and relieve tension. It especially helps with tightness of tender muscles, such as those in the back of the head, neck, and shoulders, and it boosts blood flow in those areas.”

2. June is also Women’s Golf Month, a celebration of golf as a year-long sport and recreation for women. What does women’s golf have to do with our day spa in Chicago? If you want to improve your swing, a visit to Spa Space could be time very well spent indeed. Professional golfers know that massage is an excellent way to enhance their game or to recover from strain to muscles you didn’t know you had before you set out on the back nine.

According to the experts at Livestrong.org, “Sports massage is a type of massage that can alleviate pain occurring in certain parts of the body, which can be caused by too much physical activity. This type of massage was originally developed to serve athletes as a way to prevent and relieve injuries, but both athletes and non-athletes can gain physiological and psychological benefits from receiving sports massage therapy.”

At Spa Space, one of the most innovative spas in Chicago, you can enjoy a custom massage geared toward enhancing whatever activities you enjoy. We also offer a sports massage tailored specifically to joggers that is a great way to help prepare for an event like a 5 or 10K or to recover from one. Many runners simply like to make massage a part of their ongoing training.

  • Our Runner’s Massage is specifically designed to address the common aches and pains suffered by runners and to improve performance. It can enhance a runner’s training regimen and help them reach their time and distance goals by strengthening muscles, relieving tension, reducing pain and preventing injury.

Golfers can enjoy similar benefits from a sports massage tailored to the unique demands of the game.  And, because golfers enjoy plenty of time out in the sun while they make their way around the course, you may also want to think about celebrating Women’s Golf Month with a facial at our day spa in Chicago. How does this sound:

  • Superfruit Fitness Facial is our trademark facial for healthy, glowing skin. This high-performance, results-oriented treatment combines a gentle glycolic solution with active botanical ingredients and an uplifting facial massage. The treatment is customized based on the particular needs of your skin, which might include a major thirst for hydration or some TCL for sun damage and fine lines.

3. Last, but certainly not least, June is National Smile Month! And this one probably doesn’t need any explanation.

Whatever you’re celebrating this month, we’ll look forward to welcoming you to Chicago’s Spa Space!

Ready, Set, Summer! After a quick visit to the best Chicago spa

Ready, Set, Summer! After a quick visit to the best Chicago spa

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Ready, Set, Summer! After a quick visit to the best Chicago spa

Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21, but we all know that the long Memorial Day Weekend officially marks the unofficial start of summer.  The days are getting longer, backyard barbecues are being rolled out and kids are counting down the last days of the school year.

If you haven’t already done so, you can pack the bulky sweaters and coats away now. It’s time to pull out the shorts, strappy sandals, sundresses and swimsuits.

There might be just one little problem, right?  The first time you pull on a pair of shorts, slip into a sunny little dress or strap on a pair of those sandals, you might be reminded of just how long the winter was here in Chicago. If that doesn’t do it, the first time you put on your swimsuit probably will.  It doesn’t matter if it’s a bikini or one of the cute new one-piece suits, you’re bound to realize that there are a few things you should probably do to prepare for your favorite summer looks.

The simple fact is that summer means we’ll all be showing more skin – whether you want to spend the long Memorial Day Weekend in a T-shirt and shorts or a strapless dress. Here at Spa Space, the best day spa in Chicago, we understand.

If you want to put your best foot forward for summer, a visit to Chicago’s Spa Space is definitely in order. Any one of the delicious options on our pedicure menu will help undo the damage a winter in boots may have caused.  Here are just a few of the most popular 50-minute pedicures at our spa in Chicago’s West Loop:

  • Space Signature Peppermint Pedicure
    Get ready for 50 minutes of bliss that starts with a softening foot soak, followed by a minty-sugar foot scrub to remove dead skin. After that, we’ll hydrate your feet with an invigorating foot cream.
  • Sports Pedicure
    This is a good choice if you’ve been extra hard on your feet over the winter, even if you’re not an athlete! It includes a softening foot soak, heavy-duty citrus scrub and clay mask for hydration and renewal.
  • Vanilla-Almond Pedicure – super-hydrating!
    If the winter months have left your poor feet feeling dry, rough and itchy skin, this super hydrating pedicure is for you. It draws on the naturally rich qualities of honey, almond and vanilla to delight your senses while exfoliating and softening your feet and it includes a fabulously hydrating foot mask.

 

And, of course, all of our pedicures include choice of polish or buff. And, if you’d like to raise a toast to summer, feel free to bring a bottle of wine! We just happen to have glassware on hand. (We weren’t named the best day spa in Chicago for nothing, you know!)

If you’re hoping to stretch out in the sun over the holiday weekend, you’ll be happy to know that we also offer a complete menu of waxing services – and we never double dip a stick!  (As we were just saying, you don’t get to be the best spa in Chicago without making that extra effort.)

To get a jump start on your healthy summer glow, you may also want to schedule an appointment for one of the amazing body treatments offered at our day spa in Chicago’s bustling downtown district. One of the top choices among our Chicago spa’s discerning clientele is:

  • Green Tea & Ginger Detoxifying Seaweed Body Wrap
    Did you know that seaweed can stimulate a sluggish metabolism while detoxifying and reducing the appearance of cellulite? Aren’t you glad we did?! (Yeah, this is exactly the kind of thing that helps propel you to the pinnacle of the best spas in Chicago.) The treatment starts with a full-body scrub so your skin will be ready to drink in all the rich nutrients. Then the seaweed is applied and the body is wrapped so you get the ultimate benefits from the detox process. The final step involves our “moisture surge” lotion. If you opt for the 60-minute treatment, you will have it applied. If you go for 90-minute version of this treatment, it will be massaged into your skin for 30 memorable minutes.
You belong at the best day spa in Chicago!

You belong at the best day spa in Chicago!

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You belong at the best day spa in Chicago!

There was a time when getting a massage was seen as a pleasant indulgence, but with a growing body of research clearly demonstrating its health benefits, massage therapy is now considered to be an effective treatment for the relief of stress, pain and muscle tension.

“Brush aside any thoughts that massage is only a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself,” the experts at the Mayo Clinic say. “To the contrary, massage can be a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and well-being, whether you have a specific health condition or are just looking for another stress reliever.”

A single massage at Spa Space – recognized as one of the top massage spas in Chicago – can positively impact your health and well-being. In addition to relieving stress and easing tension stored in your muscles, the hands-on nature of massage at the best day spa in Chicago can produce feelings of caring, comfort and connection, according to the Mayo Clinic.

When you schedule a massage on a regular basis, you will notice that the benefits are multiplied.

For those who are committed to optimum health

and want to schedule regular massage treatments at our

welcoming day spa in Chicago,

we now offer the Spa Space Green Membership.

Our exclusive Green Membership program entitles you to a 10% discount on ALL services, products and gift certificate purchases* at Spa Space for one year from date of membership activation.**

Right now, we are offering a special bonus for new members. In addition to your exclusive membership discount, for a limited time you will receive a complimentary gift package that includes:

  • A $40 Spa Space gift certificate
  • Your choice of our Green Tea & Lemongrass Shower Gel or Body Lotion

 

You can discover the advantages of membership at one of the most innovative spas in Chicago for only $149.

When you become a Green Member here at Spa Space, which has been voted the best spa in Chicago, you can use your 10% discount on any of the amazing massage treatments we offer, including:

  • The Melt
    Developed to melt away knots and stress, this extended massage session included 60 minutes of Hot Stone Massage, 15 minutes of Indian Head massage, plus an aromatherapy upgrade. Leave with a take-home bottle of the aromatherapy you choose for your service.
  • Signature Massage
    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.

You’ll be hard pressed to find any spa deals in Chicago that come close to the Spa Space Green Membership program. But, of course, the best benefit will come in the form of your enhanced health and well-being.

“Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine,” the Mayo Clinic reports. “It’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.”

According to the Mayo Clinic some studies have also found that massage may be helpful for those who suffer from:

  • Anxiety
  • Digestive disorders
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headaches
  • Insomnia related to stress
  • Myofascial pain syndrome
  • Soft tissue strains or injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Temporomandibular joint pain

 

Memberships

*Restrictions & Terms: Discounted membership rate on products and services is valid only with cash or credit card payments, not gift certificates or other methods of payment. Membership rate cannot be combined with other offers; the greater of the available discounts will be applied. Membership discount is for single-person usage only; discounts cannot be shared or transferred. Membership is non-refundable and automatically expires in one year. 

**Activation: Green Membership may be purchased in-person at Spa Space, or online at https://spaspace.com/gc-any-amount/. One-year membership period is activated when the member utilizes his/her first discount, or the gift package is claimed, whichever occurs earlier. For in-person membership purchases, the gift package will be presented at time of purchase (as supplies allow). For online membership purchases, the gift package will be presented upon in-person presentation of membership gift certificate. MUST present gift certificate to claim free gift.

April Spa Deals in Chicago

April Spa Deals in Chicago

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April Spa Deals in Chicago

Ah, spring in Chicago! Yes, friends, as of March 20 it is officially spring in our fair city. Of course, the official start of spring doesn’t bring any guarantees – as those of us who call the Windy City home can testify.  But, even if we do experience a late season cold snap, things are heading in the right direction!

  • In March, the average high temperature in Chicago is 45 degrees; the average low is 34 degrees.
  • In April, the average high is 56 degrees and the average low is 43 degrees.
  • In May, the average high is 66 degrees and the average low is 53 degrees.

As you can see, each month we’re warming up by about 10 degrees. After all the snow and cold we’ve endured this winter, we are more than ready to feel the warmth of the sun on our faces and see the spring flowers bravely blooming in the garden.

And, even if there is still a little nip in the air, it’s time to start thinking about getting ready to bare a little more skin – from the tips of your toes all the way up to your beautiful smiling face. 

When it comes to getting ready to bloom this spring, you’ll be happy to know that Spa Space isn’t just one of the best spas in Chicago, it’s your destination for the best spa deals in Chicago!  If you want to be fresh as a daisy for spring, we’ve got you covered with our April spa specials*!

This month, we’ll help you put your best foot forward with a discount on our Deep Moisture Pedicure. After trudging through snow and slush all winter, your feet deserve a little TLC!  To help them recuperate from the harsh winter conditions, this moisturizing pedicure uses Privai Ultra Rich Body Butter to hydrate and promote renewal before your polish application. Normally a $70 value, during April you can treat your toes to this treatment at one of the top spas in Chicago for just $60.*

And, if you think your feet had it rough during the winter, just imagine what your face has gone through!  Your skin has been exposed to the winds whipping off the lake and spent months in the dry air our heating systems churn out. We know you want to look your best when you raise your face to welcome the sun, so this month only, we’re offering 50% off our Facial Peels!* That’s right – you can enjoy half off Facial Peels throughout the month of April!  Our corrective peels will slough off dead skin cells and stimulate the production of collagen, bringing newer, healthier cells to the surface. Spring is the season of renewal, right? Well, these targeted treatments will renew your skin just as the sun renews your spirit!

If you want to get your glow on after the long winter months, try our Revitalizing Body Polish and Massage for just $99!* This invigorating body treatment – which is normally priced at $115 – includes a scrub that promotes circulation and detoxes the body to leave you feeling energized and looking soft, supple and ready for spring. Following your scrub, our massage therapists will ease stiff winter muscles with a 30-minute customized massage.

To jump start the joys of spring, we invite you to experience our  Space Ritual – a $150 value – for just $119.* If you’ve been thinking about a spa massage in Chicago, this is the one you want to try! This full-body session incorporates elements of deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, heated stone therapy and Indian head massage that will banish winter’s aches and rejuvenate your body and mind!

*Book from April 1st – April 30th for services rendered in the month of April. Offer expires April 30th, 2018. Not valid in conjunction with other packages or specials.

PEDICURE TREATMENTS

All pedicures include choice of polish or buff. For French polish, add $8.

For added privacy, please request our Pedicure Suite (accommodates only two guests). Feel free to bring a bottle of wine – we’ll provide the glassware! Add $5 to each pedicure.

Space Signature Peppermint Pedicure

Includes softening foot soak, minty-sugar foot scrub to remove dead skin, and invigorating foot cream for a hydrating finish. 50 min.; $45

Sports Pedicure

Great for those of us who are hard on our feet! Includes softening foot soak, heavy-duty citrus scrub and clay mask for hydration and renewal. 50 min.; $50

Vanilla-Almond Pedicure – super-hydrating!

Using luxurious honey, almond and vanilla ingredients to delight your senses while exfoliating and softening your feet. Includes richly hydrating foot mask. Excellent for dry, rough, itchy skin. 50 min.; $55

Mango-Pineapple Enzyme Pedicure

Give your feet a tropical vacation! Includes aromatherapy foot soak, mango sugar scrub, softening paraffin treatment, and a massage using a rich tropical cream. 50 min.; $55

“Super-Scrub” Lemongrass Silk Pedicure – super exfoliating!

Includes lemongrass foot soak to soften the skin, a powerful callus remover, intense citrus scrub, and warm paraffin to lock in the hydration. Topped off with a lemongrass massage lotion. Dead skin beware! 60 min.; $60

“Mega-Massage” Lavender Pedicure – most massaging!

If you always wish that the massage portion of the pedicure would last just a little bit longer (or let’s face it – a LOT longer), this is your best choice. This extended version includes all the necessities of a full-service pedicure – using ultra-relaxing lavender products – with tons of extra kneading for your lower legs and feet. 70 min.; $75

“Happy Feet” uber-Pedicure – best combo of hydration, exfoliation and massage!

Our most extravagant and most acclaimed pedicure for people who long for a longer massage, ache for extreme exfoliation, and thirst for extra hydration – Happy Feet includes everything we could dream up to delight your senses while transforming every little body part from your knees on down. Includes aromatherapy soak, warming scrub, cooling treatment mask, hot towels, paraffin dip, extended massage, and more. Not to be missed! 80 min.; $95

Ped Rx

This advanced pedicure is performed by our in-house podologist (a nail technician with specialized training in podology, or foot care science). If you have diabetes, seriously dry skin (deep fissures, crack on heels or soles), ingrown toe nails, high curvature of the nails, excessive calluses on the soles, etc., the tools and skills applied in this service are designed to help you. An electric pedicuring file with specialized bits will be used, along with special cream and homemade honey-epsom salt scrub. Polish is included. For problems that cannot be addressed in the spa setting, you will be referred to a medical specialist. 75 min; $75
Note: this service is performed by a specially-trained technician and may not be available at all times. For more info on this service, click here.

 

Additional Options
Turn any pedicure French for + $8
Add paraffin to any pedicure for + $10

Employee Motivation at Chicago’s Best Day Spa

Employee Motivation at Chicago’s Best Day Spa

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Employee Motivation at Chicago’s Best Day Spa

If you are in management or own a small business, you know how challenging it can be to inspire and motivate today’s workforce.  Millennials are into one thing, Generation Z wants something else and everyone who came before them have different expectations! It seems like you need a rulebook to know how to make your team motivated and productive.

Why should you even care about employee motivation? According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace report,  State of the American Workplace report, nearly 70 percent of American workers aren’t engaged.

“It’s a sad fact but the majority of employees are not engaged and haven’t been for a long time,” Jeff Corbin said in a blog post at TheEmployeeApp.com http://www.theemployeeapp.com/gallup-2017-employee-engagement-report-results-nothing-changed/. “In 2016, only 33% of employees in the United States were engaged, and employee engagement as a whole increased only 3% from 2012-2016. These findings underscore the impact that employee engagement has when it comes to the overall success of U.S. organizations. In fact, in the first iteration of the Gallup report, Gallup found that disengaged employees cost the country somewhere between $450 and $550 billion each year.”

Whether your workers prefer Millennial pink or Gen Z yellow or the colorblind fashions of the Baby Boomer generation, there is a common denominator when it comes to motivation and engagement. As Margaret Jacoby, the founder and president of MJ Management Solutions, said in a Huffington Post article https://www.huffingtonpost.com/margaret-jacoby/top-5-ways-to-motivate-yo_b_5839504.html, “Happy workers are productive workers.”

That may seem to oversimplify the situation but stop and think about it for a minute.  There are things that will make just about anyone happy.  “Luckily, motivating your employees doesn’t take a lot of flare or even a lot of resources,” Jacoby says. “In fact, it could require you to just schedule a few minutes on your schedule to say ‘hi.'”

Jacoby offers a few tips that may help you motivate your employees:

  • Empower Them
    “Give your employees more of a say in how they do their job. Ask for their input and get suggestions on how they can improve their performance. Most employees have ideas about how they can be more efficient, but they may not share them with you unless you specifically ask them.” 
  • Communicate Better
    “The importance of employee communications is often overlooked,” she says. “You should communicate with them frequently, and actually speak with them face-to-face. Your staff needs to know they are valued, and communicating in person with them is the best way to show your appreciation for their hard work.”
  • Be an Example
    “Lead by example,” Jacoby advises. “If you show your excitement about the company’s goals, your employees will get on-board and work to achieve those goals. Good moods are always infectious — especially in the workplace.”

Here’s the one we at Spa Space – which is ranked as the best day spa in Chicago by our clients and as the best Chicago spa to work at by our employees – love most!

  • Provide Incentives
    “Incentives are always motivation boosters,” Jacoby says.

You may not know this, but in addition to being your number one destination for a Chicago massage, Spa Space also offers a full menu of group events – and some of them are absolutely ideal for a workplace incentive.  Here are a couple of examples:

  • THE OFFICE ESCAPE
    As many as 12 team members can simultaneously receive spa services. After that, you will all enjoy a one-hour party in a private space.

    Each employee can enjoy their choice of the following services:
    · Option 1: Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage (60 minutes)
    · Option 2: Signature Facial (60 minutes)
    · Option 3: Signature Pedicure (60 minutes)

  • HAPPY HOURS
    You can reward as many as 24 team members with this option from Spa Space, known for its selection of quality massages and facials in Chicago.  You’ll have your own private space within the best day spa in Chicago, complete with a lounge area for mingling before and after services. Each of your employees will receive:

    – A Signature Manicure AND a choice of any one-hour pedicure, a one-hour Signature Facial OR a 50-minute Swedish Spa Massage, a Chicago favorite!

With either group event, we’ll provide catered appetizers and desserts – and the staff to serve them. You’re welcome to bring wine or spirits.  We can also provide a bartender, if you’d like that kind of motivation!

After a visit to the best spa in Chicago, your team is bound to be at their best!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Best Spa in Chicago!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Best Spa in Chicago!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Best Spa in Chicago!

St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a fun, festive tradition. From the parades to the greening of the Chicago River, this town knows how to celebrate.  People come from far and wide to be part of our celebration.

But, as Smithosonian.org reminds us, “St. Patrick’s Day hasn’t always been about beer, shamrocks and wearing green.” In fact, they say, “St. Patrick’s Day was a dry holiday in Ireland.” It was a Catholic feast day celebrating Ireland’s patron saint. Irish pubs didn’t open on St. Patrick’s Day until 1970.

On this side of the Atlantic, it was a different story entirely. “Drinking was much more of a fixture in American celebrations of the holiday, starting as early as the 18th century,” the experts at Smithsonian.org tell us. “In the early 1900s, drinking green beer instead of the normal amber stuff started becoming a part of the festivities in the United States–but the term might’ve caused some confusion at first. In the late 1800s, ‘green beer’ was a term for a beverage that hadn’t fully finished the fermentation process, which gave it a bad taste and caused stomach upset.”

Drinking isn’t high on the agenda for everyone who will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago this year, but wearing green certainly is! Have you ever wondered why green is the color we use to celebrate St. Patrick?  We did! 

According to the Christina Science Monitor, centuries ago St. Patrick and his feast day were associated with the color blue. Apparently, green started taking over in the 1600s. The change stuck – for good reason! “Green is one of the colors in Ireland’s tri-color flag, and it has been used in the flags of several Irish revolutionary groups throughout history. Ireland is the ‘Emerald Isle,’ so named for its lush green landscape,” the Christian Science Monitor reports.

And don’t forget – shamrocks are green, too.  According to legend, St. Patrick used the three leaves of the shamrock to teach about the Holy Trinity.

If you want to go the extra mile or take your St. Paddy’s Day chic to a new level, stop in at Spa Space, the best day spa in Chicago! We’ll help you stand out from the crowd with a delicious manicure finished off with a coat of fresh green polish.

If you’re in a hurry to get to the party, try our No-Chip Manicure. Your nails will look great longer than you would expect – up to two full weeks! The No-Chip Manicure at Chicago’s Spa Space will also introduce you to the joys of a manicure that dries instantly!  What’s not to love?  You can upgrade any of our already delightful manicures to a No-Chip Manicure for $20.

There’s the Spa Space Signature Manicure, our classic manicure with a green tea and lemongrass twist. If it’s been a while since your last manicure or if you’re one of those who tend to be rough on your nails, you may want to consider our Road to Recovery Manicure.

It’s perfect if your nails are short, damaged or peeling. We’ll put your hands on the right track with this extended transformative service designed to treat hands, cuticles and nails. You will be sent home with a treatment product (a $13.50 value) to continue the strengthening process. 

If the winter has left your hands dried out and itchy – or you want a little extra indulgence, our Vanilla-Almond Manicure might be for you! following an exfoliating vanilla-sugar scrub, we’ll apply a softening mask that is made with almond oil (a favorite since the days of Cleopatra). To hydrate and smooth rough winter hands, we also include a rich vanilla-almond massage.

Whether you want green nails or not, we’ll take good care of you at Spa Space. There’s a reason we are consistently rated among the best spas in Chicago.  Actually, there are a lot of reasons. Spa Space offers Chicago massages that are truly therapeutic. Whether you’re looking for a great spa in Chicago where you can get massage for couples or are looking for the finest facials in Chicago, let Spa Space, the best day spa in Chicago be your destination.

Spring Ahead: Let Chicago’s best spa help you adjust to the time change

Spring Ahead: Let Chicago’s best spa help you adjust to the time change

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Spring Ahead: Let Chicago’s best spa help you adjust to the time change

This weekend, it will be time to set our clocks ahead one hour for the start of Daylight Savings Time. We’ll all be losing an hour and that can be hard on your body – especially if you’re already tired or sleep deprived.

“If you are getting seven to eight hours of sound sleep and go to bed a little early the night before, you may wake up feeling refreshed. If you are sleep-deprived already, getting by on six hours, you’re probably in a bit of trouble, especially if you consume alcohol or caffeine close to bedtime,” the experts at WebMD tell us. “In this situation, you may well experience the decrements of performance, concentration, and memory common to sleep-deprived individuals, as well as fatigue and daytime sleepiness.”

Our sleep cycles are largely regulated by our circadian rhythms.  “If you’ve ever noticed that you tend to feel energized and drowsy around the same times every day, you have your circadian rhythm to thank,” the National Sleep Foundation says. “What is it, exactly? Your circadian rhythm is basically a 24-hour internal clock that is running in the background of your brain and cycles between sleepiness and alertness at regular intervals. It’s also known as your sleep/wake cycle.”

It’s great to have the light shining on long summer nights but for many of us, the switch to Daylight Savings Time means we’ll be getting up in the dark – and your body isn’t going to like that.  As WebMD explains, light is what rules your circadian rhythm – and you can use it to help your body adjust to the time change.  “Light suppresses the secretion of the sleep-inducing substance melatonin. So it is important to expose yourself to the light during the waking hours as much as possible, and conversely, do not expose yourself to bright light when it is dark outside,” WebMD says. “For example, if you get up at night to go to the bathroom, do not turn on the light. Prepare beforehand by installing a night light.”

The experts at WebMD also say that practicing good sleep hygiene can help.  “Sleep hygiene is a term used to describe those actions you can take to create sleep-friendly environments and enhance your chances of falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleeping soundly,” they explain. “Basic sleep hygiene includes reducing or eliminating caffeine and alcohol, exercising several hours before bedtime, creating calming rituals before bed to gradually relax yourself (taking a hot bath for example), and wearing ear plugs and eye masks, to name a few. Also important is going to bed and rising at the same time every day. Though there is no evidence that certain diets will actually influence your circadian rhythm, carbohydrates tend to make it easier to fall sleep.”

A revitalizing treatment at Spa Space, which consistently ranks among the best Chicago spas, may also help you adjust to the time change.

Consider a fabulous Chicago massage or, perhaps, an invigorating Exfoliating Body Scrub. Our facial-grade aromatic body scrubs invigorate, exfoliate and leave the skin velvety smooth. The full-body treatment is concluded with the application of a luxurious hydrating moisturizer to give your skin a healthy glow.

Spa Space is one of the most progressive spas in Chicago. Our holistic approach body and mind wellness can help you cope with many of the stresses and strains of this thing we call life. 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. Located in the West Loop, Spa Space offers incredible Chicago massages, revitalizing body treatments and more. Whether you’re looking for a men’s spa, the perfect place for a couples’ spa day or fabulous facials in Chicago, Spa Space is the best day spa in Chicago.