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Give yourself a break – with a spa massage at Chicago’s Spa Space

Give yourself a break – with a spa massage at Chicago’s Spa Space

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Give yourself a break – with a spa massage at Chicago’s Spa Space

While your friends are out fighting the Black Friday crowds, you could be relaxing at Spa Space, voted the best spa in Chicago! The experts say that a majority of us would like to receive a gift card this holiday, so why get up early and deal with the hassle of long lines. Make plans to visit Spa Space, a leader among massage spas in Chicago, where you can purchase gift cards for everyone on your list – and get a little something for yourself.

As the holiday stress levels rise, our talented massage therapists are ready to provide anyone in Chicago with massages that will help them cope with family, finances, deadlines – you name it.

Our massage therapists really are something special. (Just check out our reviews and you’ll see how often patrons heap praise and thanks on them.)  We think they are one of the primary reasons why Spa Space was voted the best Chicago spa.  You can trust them to tailor your massage to suit your unique needs.

Not sure which massage you want to try? Want to give someone special a Chicago massage they’ll never forget? We have just the thing:

The Space Ritual allows you to experience elements of all of our most popular specialty massage treatments, including: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Heated Stone Therapy, and Indian Head Massage. It’s a 75-minute, full-body massage that delivers therapeutic relief to tense, strained muscles with extra touches to ensure the ultimate relaxation. Book Now

Of course, there’s more to choose from. We are proud of the variety of massage therapy services we are able to offer, it’s one of the many things that set us apart from other Chicago massage spas.

If stress is casting a damper on your holiday festivities, relaxation is what you need. And it’s what you’ll get with these options:

  • As the name implies, our Hot Stone Therapy Massageuses heated river stones to take relaxation to the next level. The hot stones are strategically placed, sending penetrating warmth deep into your body while your massage therapist eases the tension from your muscles. This treatment really is incredibly relaxing. And, if the winter weather has left you with dry skin, you can upgrade your experience by adding a deliciously hydrating aromatherapy body butter to your treatment.
  • The Chicago Tribune singled out our amazing Indian Head Massage as a top pick. Inspired by an ancient Eastern treatment that concentrates on your head, face, neck and shoulders, this wonderful treatment is effective in relieving the stress and anxiety that is common this time of year while also stimulating your body’s own systems to produce a cleansing and rebalancing experience for the whole body. It is available as either a 35-minute or hour-long service. Book Now
  • If deciding between those two options is just too hard, The Meltis for you. It was developed specifically to melt away tension, easing the knots from your shoulders and the stress from your mind. It’s an extended massage session that includes 60 minutes of Hot Stone Massage and 15 minutes of Indian Head massage as well as an aromatherapy upgrade. And you’ll be able to evoke the sense of calm and wellbeing you experienced when the holiday stress starts to build again, because we’ll send you home with a bottle of the aromatherapy you choose for your service. Book Now

Those are just a few of the fabulous Chicago massages available at Spa Space, considered to be among the most innovative of all Chicago massage spas.

You need a vacation! Take one at the best day spa in Chicago - spa massage in Chicago

You need a vacation! Take one at the best day spa in Chicago

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You need a vacation! Take one at the best day spa in Chicago

You deserve a break! We know! Every day, we see clients come in for a spa massage in Chicago, talking about the stress at work. Clients who notice dark circles under their eyes call us to schedule one of the Spa Space facials Chicago professionals rave about. Research shows that taking time off from work isn’t an indulgence, it’s essential to those who want to be effective, creative and productive at work.

To be your best – at work, at home or even at the ballpark – you need to take vacations. But here at Spa Space, one of the most service-oriented spas in Chicago, we understand that wanting or even needing a vacation doesn’t necessarily mean you can always get away for a vacation.

That doesn’t change the fact that you need to take a break to recharge your batteries.  So, if a trip to a resort spa in Hawaii or Florida isn’t in the budget this year, consider a staycation with a special spa package at Spa Space, voted the best spa in Chicago!

Yes, you can take time off

The family budget or the need to stay close to home to take care of a sick relative or friend are good reasons not to catch the next plane out of town. The amount of work in your inbox is not. Seriously!

As John DiScala, Founder and CEO, Johnny Jet, says in 3 Reasons You’re Afraid to Take a Vacation, and Why You Absolutely Should, “Let’s face it — there is always more to do, you just don’t need to run yourself into the ground for it. There’s a common misconception that Americans believe they need to work excessively. It’s so bad that American workers aren’t taking their paid time off.”

DiScala highlights three common reasons people give for not taking a vacation:

  1. “My business won’t make it without me.”
  2. “I’ll come back to a huge workload.”
  3. “No one can do my job while I’m out.”

According to DiScala, with a little bit of planning, scheduling and honest self-assessment, you can overcome these objections and find you really can take time off to recharge and renew.

Why you really need to take a vacation

“You’re not going to be useful or productive if you’re overworked and burned out. In fact, you may actually be hurting your health by not taking a few days,” DiScala says. “Stress and depression normally coincide with each other when referring to work. So, it’s no surprise that if you’re suffering from depression, that relaxation can help alleviate that for you.”

Casey Imafidon, writing on LifeHack.org, outlines 7 Reasons Why Everyone Should Take Vacations Even If You’re Busy.

  1. You reduce your stress
  2. You do your health a lot of good
  3. You improve your productivity
  4. You become more creative afterwards
  5. You become happier
  6. You are open to new perspectives
  7. You offer yourself some family or self-time

A spa massage in Chicago may be the next best thing to a vacation getaway – if you do it right! Scheduling a regular massage is a wonderful and wonderfully healthy thing to do for yourself – especially if you do it at Spa Space, a true leader among Chicago massage spas, but if you want to experience the kind of benefits that a vacation might offer, we recommend you plan a spa day that is all about you.  No cellphone, no other appointments, no obligations to anyone but yourself.  You deserve it!

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Success is beautiful

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Success is beautiful

When you’re looking for a great place to get massages or facials in Chicago, you don’t usually think about who owns or manages the spa. Spa Space is a great place for couples massage and is also known as a great men’s spa, but the majority of our clientele are women. And we thought you might be interested to know just a little bit about the amazing women behind Spa Space.

 

Natalie Tessler founded Spa Space back in 2001, with the dream of creating the best day spa in Chicago. That hadn’t always been her dream, though.

 

Natalie has a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a law degree from American University and an LL.M. (Master’s of Law degree) in taxation from New York University. She found that the life of a tax and estate planning attorney wasn’t making her happy, so she dusted off her childhood dream of owning her own business and started doing some research on the wellness and day spa industries. As she once explained in an interview, while she was a lawyer she was always surrounded by people who didn’t particularly want to be there – whether that be clients dealing with difficult legal matters or the other lawyers. Natalie wanted something completely different. “A spa is a place where people really love to go, a place where people really want to be, and a place where people want to work,” she said.

 

These days, Natalie enjoys speaking to students, entrepreneurs and angel investors about raising capital, developing a business plan and what entrepreneurship really entails.

 

In addition to owning Chicago massage spa Spa Space, Ilana Craig Alberico serves as the CEO and is the Co-Founder/Owner of Innovative Spa Management (ISM) – a company that has landed on Inc. Magazine’s list of Fastest Growing Companies twice, in 2013 and 2014.

 

Ilana and her partner, Christina Stratton, started ISM in Asheville, North Carolina. The company specializes in executing spas that seamlessly weave concept throughout the design, operations, employee training programs, product selection, and menu. Her company ultimately provides financially secure and profitable operations dedicated to superior service.

 

Ilana oversees the vision, direction and operations of the company. She writes articles on spa design, development, and operations and teaches management and employee training programs at spa industry conferences and at the ISM Academy. A massage therapist and former spa director, she is passionate about treatment and dedicated to creating the optimal spa experience.

 

In other words, Ilana is an expert when it comes to spas. And she has brought her expertise to Spa Space, one of the best spas in Chicago, where you can look forward to an exceptional spa experience.

 

Ilana, whose parents grew their own organic food, got her start in the spa industry in her hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. After college in South Carolina, she went back to Asheville. After learning just how hard it is to earn a living with a pottery studio, she found a job at a local resort. You guessed it, the job was in the spa. She picked up towels, greeted guests and couldn’t help but notice the change that would come over people after their spa treatment. She wanted to be able to relieve people of their stress and add something special to their day.

 

She quickly became a licensed massage therapist and before you know it, she was managing the spa.

 

Ilana isn’t alone in her desire to make people feel better through spa treatments. Everyone at Spa Space, which is considered the most progressive of all the downtown Chicago massage spas, is committed to your wellbeing.

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Get Ready for Baby at Spa Space

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Get Ready for Baby at Spa Space

Pregnancy is one of the most special times in a woman’s life – full of excitement, expectation and joy. At Spa Space, the best Chicago spa, you can celebrate this special time of life with treatments designed to pamper, relax, and remember the joys of pre-motherhood while treating the common aches and pains which so often accompany a rapidly-changing body.

While all of these services and the products used are generally considered safe during pregnancy, you should always get your doctor’s permission in advance of scheduling.

Prenatal Massage – Specially designed for the most deserving of clients, this Swedish-style massage will help maintain the skin’s elasticity while alleviating added stress on the back and legs. After the first trimester, lying face down during a massage increases the pressure on the uterus as well as the uterine ligaments. The safe alternative is to position the pregnant client on her side with her head, legs and stomach supported with pillows. The therapist can then work safely on her back and legs without creating any increased pressure. Please check with your doctor before scheduling.

Vitamin C Booster Facial (all skin types) – Hormonal changes can affect the texture, color and clarity of your skin. This vitamin-rich treatment is our favorite pick for moms-to-be because it beautifully addresses imbalances and infuses antioxidants – a great antidote and protector against hyperpigmentation (brown spots) and environmental damage. Gentle cleansing and removal of surface impurities are followed by a firming mask and a three-step infusion of revitalizing nutrients: vitamin C serum, vitamin B5 gel, and a balancing hydrator. Products are custom-selected to meet the individual’s needs.

Rejuvenating Facial (dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, rosacea, cooling) – Removal of dead skin cells is the first order of business in this skin-reviving treatment. Complete exfoliation and a pore-stimulating mask prepare the skin to receive the hydrating powers of the Biocellulose Restorative Mask. Ideal for a sensitive, mature, or dry skin type.

Mango-Sugar Body Scrub – Ideal for itchy, dry skin, this full-body exfoliation sloughs off dead cells while its rich oil base deeply hydrates (a key element in prevention of stretch marks). The scrub is also vitamin-rich, which nourishes your skin and gives it a healthy glow.

Great Expectations Spa Day – For the ultimate treat prior to the arrival of that little bundle of joy, schedule a Great Expectations spa deal in Chicago at Spa space. The four-hour session will include a 90-min. Prenatal Massage, Vitamin C Booster facial and a vanilla almond pedicure and manicure. You will be relaxed and nurtured from head to belly to toes!

Of course, you don’t have to be pregnant to enjoy everything that the best day spa in Chicago has to offer. You don’t even have to be a woman. Spa Space is equally well known as a men’s spa. You can also share time with each other in our couples day spa. For Chicago massage spas, facials in Chicago, pedicures in Chicago and so much more, you owe it to yourself – and your unborn child – to enjoy this outstanding Chicago spa today.