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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.

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.

The Pluses of Prenatal Massage

The Pluses of Prenatal Massage

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The Pluses of Prenatal Massage

February is the month of love, right? And, as we all know, we experience many kinds of love during our lives – romantic love, friendship, family, even pets. If you’re pregnant, you’re experiencing a very special kind of love. And if someone asked you to describe it, we bet you’d have a hard time finding the right words. Suffice it to say the love you feel for the baby you’re going to have this year is already off the charts.

 

For many women, prenatal massage has proven to be a welcome addition to their wellness routine. At Spa Space, the place for innovative and therapeutic spa massage in Chicago, we are proud to offer specialized Prenatal Massage.

 

According to the American Pregnancy Association (APA), which promotes pregnancy wellness, “Studies indicate that massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.”

 

The APA recommends Swedish massage over other methods of massage because of its ability to alleviate the discomforts that may be associated with the amazing changes taking place in your body. (At Spa Space, we care about your wellbeing – that’s part of what makes us the best spa in Chicago for expectant mothers. We want you to know that Prenatal Massage won’t be for everyone. Please check with your obstetrician to see what she recommends.)

 

What makes Swedish massage so special? Unlike deep tissue massage, which targets connective tissue in an effort to facilitate movement, the unique movements associated with Swedish massage can improve circulation of both blood and your lymphatic system while also relaxing your muscles. (And, in case you’re wondering – it wasn’t developed in Sweden! According to Livestrong, the method was developed Johan Georg Mezger, who was Dutch.)

 

It’s not just that Swedish massage makes you feel good – which it does (especially at Spa Space where our massage therapists have the experience needed to work at any of the spas in Chicago but choose to work with us) – the practice has proven to be therapeutic. The American Pregnancy Association reports that, “Studies done in the past 10 years have shown that hormone levels associated with relaxation and stress are significantly altered when massage therapy is introduced to women’s prenatal care. This leads to mood regulation and improved cardiovascular health.”

 

The study looked at women who received bi-weekly massages for five weeks. During that time, the level of bad hormones, those associated with stress like cortisol, went down. The level of good hormones, particularly dopamine and serotonin, went up.

 

Redbook magazine pointed to studies done at the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami that showed prenatal massage, in addition to positively affecting hormone levels, “can reduce intra-uterine artery resistance.” In plain English that means massage makes it easier for your body to deliver essential nutrition and oxygen to your baby. “This can result in fewer premature deliveries and lower incidence of low birth weight,” Redbook reported.

 

And there’s more good news!

 

According to the APA, in addition to relieving stress and anxiety, Prenatal Massage can help reduce swelling, back pain, joint pain, muscle tension and headaches. Other benefits of Prenatal Massage cited by the American Pregnancy Association include:

 

  • Relief of the Sciatic nerve pain many women in late pregnancy
  • Improved circulation
  • Improved oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles
  • Better sleep

 

And get this – Redbook also said, “When pregnant women received a massage during labor, the labor was reduced by an average of three (!) hours.”

 

So, maybe you’ll want to bring your husband along when you schedule your Prenatal Massage at Spa Space, Chicago’s best spa for growing families. He might be able to pick up some pointers that will make the delivery experience even more special for both of you.

Moroccan Oil Head & Scalp Treatment

Moroccan Oil Head & Scalp Treatment

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Moroccan Oil Head & Scalp Treatment

Moroccanoil co-founder Carmen Tal was miles from home when, after a routine color service gone awry, she experienced the powerful Moroccanoil Treatment while traveling. As she witnessed the transformation of her hair instantly revitalized, going from damaged to shiny, smooth, manageable, she went on a quest to share the magic of this argan oil hair treatment with women across the globe.

Argan trees grow and tenaciously survive in semi-desert areas of the Mediterranean. The deep roots and small leaves of the argan tree allow it to resist arid winds and water loss, resulting in a nut with a unique oil profile.

Pure argan oil is a rare and precious oil that is harvested and extracted from the nut of the argan tree. For centuries, women across the Mediterranean have used argan oil in their beauty regimen for vibrant, healthy-looking skin and hair.

Moroccanoil was inspired by the transformative power of argan oil. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, this age-old beauty secret has many uses, helping to hydrate and soften your hair, face, body and nails.

With its high content of antioxidants, essential fatty acids and vitamin e, the benefits of argan oil naturally help revitalize skin, increase hair’s elasticity and consistently restore shine to dull, lifeless hair. It is a powerful antioxidant, uv-protector and free-radical neutralizer. Argan oil for hair leaves it beautiful, shiny and nourished with each use.

This month, Spa Space, voted the best spa in Chicago, is pleased to feature a Morrocan Oil Head & Scalp Treatment as an add-on to any of our wonderful Chicago massages! Feel amazing while improving the health of your scalp and hair during your massage. Your therapist will custom-select Moroccan Oil products designed to treat your hair and scalp type, and spend extra time working them into your scalp for stimulation and extra effectiveness. You take home the remaining product for continued hair-therapy!

Known for its progressive approach to everything from facials in Chicago to couples spa days, Spa Space is sending Chicago a message – whether you’re looking for a day spa in Chicago that specializes in women’s and men’s spa services or one of the most progressive spas in Chicago, or simply a great place for a mani/pedi, we are here for you.

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15 Thoughts Every Person Has During a Massage

In a posting on MIMIchatter.com, Hallie Gould said, “Massages are in-cred-ible. They are the perfect service to help you relax, recharge, and even fix some lingering health issues. But, they can be funny too. We’ve all been there—navigating the waters while a stranger massages your naked body can be awkward. And, our minds tend to wander.”

They turned to the crowd to find out what are the funniest and most common thoughts every person has had during a massage.

1. I have to disrobe and get into this bed quickly just in case the masseuse comes back in here mid-jean tug. There is nothing more mortifying than a person watching you shimmy a bunch and peel off your skinny jeans. Really, there isn’t. Try to think of one.

2. Now that I’m under the sheet, how do I let them know I’m ready? Do I say anything? Has it been too long? If I don’t tell the masseuse that I’m ready to go will he/she forget about me and force me to lay here forever? I wonder if I can order Seamless to this spa.

3. OK the masseuse is back. Good thing I didn’t yell out that I was ready. Or have to explain that Seamless delivery guy.

4. This person’s hands are so soft. I wonder if I can ever make my hands this soft? It would probably mean I’d have to take up massaging as a profession which would be unfortunate for the industry because I’m terrible at giving massages.

5. Ahhh, finally relaxing. This is the most blissful experience I’ve ever had.

6. The heated bed is splendid. But, now I’m sweating. Is is embarrassing that I’m starting to perspire during this process? I wonder if everyone starts to sweat, or if this is a me-specific situation.

7. It feels so good that the masseuse is massaging my hands. But it’s kind of also like we’re holding hands now. Is this too intimate? Is it strange that I’m starting to think this is intimate? I need to turn off my brain.

8. Here comes the “flip over” situation. I’m totally naked and now starting to feel like maybe people don’t get completely nude for this. Here we go. I’m flipping over naked. Yup, that’s the front of me naked… and this is the back.

9. *flips over while cringing*

10. What is this delicious smell? The oil smells like rainbows and sunshine. I would buy an entire bathtub full of this stuff. Maybe if I did fill up my bathtub with this fragrant massage oil (and sit in it for the rest of my life) my hands would be as soft as this masseuse’s hands.

11. Is this supposed to hurt? I can’t tell if this is the “good” kind of pain or just, you know, pain. I bet this is going to do wonders for my back.

12. I hope the masseuse didn’t notice I just dozed off for a while. And my body totally twitched when I woke up.

13. Thankfully I didn’t let loose any other bodily functions while I snoozed. I think…

14. I hope this person is not a serial killer because they could relax me and kill me right now—and I wouldn’t know the difference. OK, now I really need to turn off my brain.

15. Is it over already? I never, ever want to leave. Nope. Not getting up. I wonder if I can work remotely while I lie here for the rest of my life. 🙂

If you have any questions about massage, anything at all, never hesitate to ask us at Spa Space. We’ve been named the best spa in Chicago because we go above and beyond. The highly trained team of massage therapists at our Chicago spa, focus on the therapeutic approach to Chicago massage as well as on advances in skin care services and products.