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At Chicago’s Spa Space, we think the world of Mom!

At Chicago’s Spa Space, we think the world of Mom!

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The people who work at Spa Space are amazing. (Just because we’re biased, doesn’t mean it isn’t true.) They are the reason we have been named the best day spa in Chicago. Their mothers should be very proud of them.

Our team will be working hard in the coming weeks. Mother’s Day is always a busy time for us! We have clients calling because they want to give their mom a spa day – complete with ultra-relaxing Chicago massages and revitalizing facials – and they want to share it with them. Others want their mothers to have the fun of looking over all the delicious spa treatments on our full menu of services, so they opt for gift certificates.

We are honored when people ask us to help them let their moms know how much they care. Every time we give someone’s mom a body treatment, pedicure, massage or facial, we want it to the be the best body treatment, pedicure, massage or facial in Chicago!

We think the world of our moms! We think the world of your mom! And we wondered what the world thinks about Mother’s Day.

It turns out that in Thailand, they give jasmine. In Japan, it’s carnations. In Brazil, only Christmas tops Mother’s Day in terms of the kind of money that gets spent on gifts. Egypt and a number of other Arab countries celebrate Mother’s Day on March 21, the first day of spring.

Time did some reporting on Mother’s Day Around the World. According to them, this is how some other countries celebrate:

  • “As early as the 16th century, the U.K. observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent a day called Mothering Sunday, when families came together to attend church. In the early 20th century, Mothering Sunday—which had evolved into a tradition of spending family time at home—was fused with the Hallmark-card-giving American holiday, but it has retained its traditional name and date (March 15 this year),” they report.
  • Apparently, Mother’s Day is a big deal in Mexico. It always falls on May 10 – regardless of the day of the week. Restaurants are packed, flowers are given and music fills the air. According to Time, the celebration often includes, “a morning serenade of the song ‘Las Mananitas’ from mariachi singers.
  • In Russia, Time says, “Mothers were celebrated on International Women’s Day on March 8, a celebratory date that has since become an internationally-observed day to honor women and reflect on the goal for gender equality. In 1998, post-Soviet Russia introduced Mother’s Day on the last Sunday in November, but most of the gift giving still happens in March.”

However you and your family celebrate, we hope all of you have a very happy Mother’s Day. If you would like us to make your mom feel extra special, give us a call at 312-466-9585 or purchase gift certificates online… because the best mom deserves nothing less than the best spa in Chicago!

Spa Space serves up the best flavors as well as the best massages and facials in Chicago

Spa Space serves up the best flavors as well as the best massages and facials in Chicago

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Spa Space serves up the best flavors as well as the best massages and facials in Chicago

At Spa Space, which has been voted Chicago’s best spa once again, we offer an assortment of delicious spa packages, each of which features a tasty combination of exclusive Chicago massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. You can make the experience even more satisfying by enjoying a meal or light snack in between your luxurious services.

And of course, when you’re spending time at the best Chicago spa, nothing but the best in food and flavor will do! That’s why we invite our clients to order from the tempting selection of sandwiches, salads and snacks available from Pastoral.

In a world of mass-produced products stacked high on shelves in supermarkets, superstores and wholesale clubs, the good people at Pastoral believe there is still a place for small-batch, high quality, hand-crafted products. As if that weren’t enough, their commitment to thoughtful service made them an ideal partner for Spa Space, which is one of the most innovative massage spas in Chicago.

In between our luxurious services, you may    ng hours of When you’re treating yourself to a visit to the best day spa in Chicago, nothing but the best will do when it comes to food.

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Pastoral’s Loop location is wonderfully close to Spa Space (We don’t just offer Pastoral’s artisanal cheeses, fresh breads and fresh salads to our clients, we love to order from Pastoral’s lunch menu ourselves, when we’re not providing the most refreshing and rejuvenating facials in Chicago or loosening tight, sore muscles with one of the most therapeutic Chicago massages you can imagine!).

Package Pairings

Have you experienced the East Meets West Package at Spa Space yet? It is inspired by Eastern sensibilities, where wellness encompasses both body and mind. You can’t rush a comprehensive and holistic approach to wellness that embraces therapeutic services for your muscles, skin and spirit, that’s why this particular package includes five full hours of Spa Space services, including:

  • 90-minute full-body Heaven & Earth Stone therapy massage
  • 30-minute Indian Head Massage (relieves tension in the upper back, shoulders, neck, head and scalp)
  • 30-minute Reflexology Massage. (focuses on the soles of the feet and hands)
  • Deep-clean Fitness Facial
  • Super-scrub Citrus Pedicure
  • Seasonal Manicure

Somewhere in between Heaven & Earth, chances are you might enjoy a little something for your tummy on top of all the wonderful things your body, mind and spirit are enjoying. You might enjoy one of Pastoral cheese platters or salads, but for something a little more sustaining, we recommend one of Pastoral’s incredible sandwiches, such as:

  • Mediterranean Turkey with local turkey, roasted tomato, red onion, pesto, white bean purée on baguette
  • Salumi Piccante with calabrese salami, podda cheese, giardiniera, greens, mayo on baguette
  • Blue Pig & Fig with serrano ham, blue cheese, fig preserves, mustard on baguette

Or

  • Royal with Cheese with royal ham, fromager d’affinois, mustard on baguette

 Talk about delicious! Our Space Stressbuster Supreme Package, which was featured in Chicago magazine and is one of the most popular spa deals in Chicago, includes:

  • 90-minute Swedish Massage
  • Vitamin-C Booster Facial (great for all skin types)
  • Signature Peppermint Pedicure
  • Aromatherapy Manicure

We think this refreshing four-hour package pairs delightfully with these Pastoral sandwich offerings:

  • Sinfully Healthy with fromager d’affinois, local turkey, mango chutney, greens, mustard on whole wheat
  • Farmhouse Veggie Deluxe with manchego, avocado, apples, cucumber, greens, mustard, balsamic vinaigrette on baguette

And

  • Nutty Jam with spiced almond butter, sour cherry preserves, apples on sourdough

There are plenty of other delicious menu items from Pastoral for you to consider. We also offer other food options if nothing on Pastoral’s menu tempts you. And you can bring your own wine, to make the day feel extra special.  We’ll provide glasses. We are here for you!  And that’s how we routinely appear at the top of the list of the best Chicago spas!

Chicago’s Spa Space Now Offers Online Booking!

Chicago’s Spa Space Now Offers Online Booking!

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Chicago’s Spa Space Now Offers Online Booking!

One of the things that sets Spa Space apart from other spas in Chicago is the fact that we are always thinking about our clients. We know how busy everyone is these days, so if there’s something we can do to make it even easier for you to enjoy a delicious respite from the hustle and bustle at our day spa in downtown Chicago, we are definitely going to go for it! And we definitely had you in mind when we started working on a brand new feature on our website that we think you’re going to love…

Welcome to online booking at Spa Space!

That’s right, we now offer online booking! All you have to do is click on the Book a Service tab here or on the website’s main menu.

How many times have you made a mental note to call and make an appointment for a fabulous spa massage in Chicago and then, by the time you finally have a minute to yourself, realize that it’s too late to call for an appointment?  Well, now you make an appointment at the best day spa in Chicago whenever the spirit moves you!

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In fact, you can make an appointment right now for a customized massage, fantastic facial, revitalizing body treatment or marvelous mani/pedi at one of the most innovative Chicago spas!

When you click on the Book a Service tab, you can:

  • Make an appointment for one of our many exclusive SERVICES, including our Instant-Lift Brightening Facial (ideal for hyper-pigmentation, dull, aging skin), “Head to Toe” Massage(an amazing combo of our Indian Head Massage, Signature Massage and Reflexology), Thai Yoga Massage (your massage therapist will move your body into various poses and massage specific points [acupoints] to release blockages in the body’s energy lines), or an Exfoliating Body Scrub (a full body treatment using our facial-grade aromatic body scrubs to invigorate, exfoliate and leave the skin velvety smooth), as well as our popular manicure and pedicure choices and a full range of services specifically for men.
  • If you’ve been under a lot pressure from deadlines at work or personal demands, you may want to go straight to the section for DAY PACKAGES, where you’ll find a complete listing of all of our amazing packages including Deep Space for Men, East Meets West and Great Expectations!
  • Spa Space always offers monthly spa deals in Chicago for people just like you, to see what we’re offering this month, just click on DEALS!
  • We’ve also made it super easy for you to share the happiness you find at our downtown Chicago spa. Simply click on the GIFT CERTIFICATES.

You can check out our monthly spa deals for Chicago’s savvy spa goers and make an appointment with just a few clicks.

Spa Space has been named the best Chicago spa on numerous occasions – and we are thrilled every time. But the accolades that matter most to us are those that come from our clients.  We want to make it to the top of your list of the best Chicago spas!  We hope that our new online booking feature will allow you to enjoy more Chicago massages, facials and mani/pedis more easily.  If there is something else we can do to make your visits to our day spa in Chicago more enjoyable, please let us know!

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.

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Thank you for your kind words!

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Thank you for your kind words!

Word of mouth is always the best form of advertising. At Spa Space, we’d like to thank all of the clients who took the time to share their thoughts on our Facebook page. Here’s just a sampling of the five-star reviews we’ve received recently:

 

Allyson I.

“Very pleasant space, the atmosphere is important to me and Spa Space hits all the “spa marks” for me, lighting, music, ambiance. I experienced a very thorough facial here and intend to come back for more services now that I have tested them with the facial.”


Isabell K.

“The Space Ritual massage is just the best. It combines elements of Swedish massage with aromatherapy & hot stone, etc. I just love it. Letitia is an excellent therapist as well. I’ve been going to Spa Space for at least 10 years now and have always had a great experience.”

 

Leslie M.

“I flew in from MD for a girls weekend getaway including a massage. I have had many massages over the years but none compare to the therapeutic massage I received from Robert. He was polite, knowledgable and educated me on stretching exercises that will aid me after standing on my feet all day. I highly recommend Spa Salon and my masseur Robert!!”

 

Kaycee M.

“A huge thank you to Jen at Spa Space for my massage! Everyone I encountered from the initial phone call to set up my appointment through departure was incredibly kind and helpful. Beautiful setting and a true gem in the city! I was on vacation and looking for a “treat yourself” massage experience, which Spa Space fulfilled.”

 

LaJoe B.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed our visit. The location was perfect and parking was easily accessible via the valet service. The staff was very courteous and professional.”

 

Thanks for mentioning the valet parking, LaJoe! You’ll find it on Canal St. right in front of Spa Space, where you can enjoy Chicago massages, facials, mani-pedis and more seven days a week. They currently charge a flat rate of $18. Despite the fact that the valets are right in front of our doors, we have no formal business relationship with them, so we can’t guarantee their hours or rates. We can tell you that valet service is almost always available on Monday-Saturday during our business hours.

 

On weekends, you can park your car right across the street from Chicago’s best spa! There’s an indoor lot that only charges $10 for an all-day rate on Saturday and Sunday.  We’re not sure if they’ll charge the weekend rate on Presidents’ Day. If not, their regular rate is $14 for up to 2 hours Monday through Friday. The entrance is on the west side of Canal St., just south of Lake St.

 

And, of course, you may be able to find metered street parking on Canal, Lake or Clinton. You’ll have the best chance of grabbing a spot on the weekends. You don’t want to be worrying about running out of time while you’re enjoying one of the best facials in Chicago, that’s why we suggest downloading the ParkChicago app, where you can pay for parking and extend your time remotely if desired.

 

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Tips for Making the Most of Your Couples Massage

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Tips for Making the Most of Your Couples Massage

According to Brides.com, a couples massage is a “crazy-great treat.” They offer a handful of tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your couples spa day!

First off, they recommend that you don’t plan anything immediately after your Chicago massage.
“One of the hallmarks of a great massage? You’re in a bit of a blissed-out coma afterward and will likely not want to leap tall buildings in a single bound. So pick your time slot with care.”

Brides.com also suggests you don’t eat anything too heavy before your visit to a day spa in Chicago. “While tummies are not typically a focal point of a full-body massage (unless you specifically request that, of course), trust us when we tell you that you don’t want to dive into a 16-ounce rib-eye steak just prior to treatment. Instead, have a light, healthy meal—like a yummy salad laced with a little protein action—about two hours beforehand.”

Also on the list of tips from Brides.com: wait until after your Chicago massages to indulge in a few cocktails. “Undies,” they say, “are optional but not optimal.” And, for the best couples spa day, turn off your electronics.

We’ve got some great advice for lovebirds, too: Book your couples spa day at Spa Space! Located downtown on the west edge of Chicago’s Loop, Spa Space has been named the best spa in Chicago for good reason.

Spa Space, which consistently ranks as a leading men’s spa, is sending Chicago a message – whether you’re looking for a couples spa day, the best in Chicago massages or a progressive treatment like acupuncture or cupping, we are here for you.

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Why It’s Totally Normal to Cry During a Massage

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Why It’s Totally Normal to Cry During a Massage

As Maura Lynch said in a story found on InStyle.com, “Massage does many things; it unwinds knots, releases tension and alleviates stress. But I never thought the service might unleash a waterfall of tears. And yet there I was on a comfy, heated table as a therapist worked a particularly stiff area in my shoulders and the floodgates opened.

“I was totally confused,” she continued. “I felt great! I was getting a massage! I wasn’t sad at all! But this apparently (thankfully) doesn’t make me a basket case: ‘The limbic system in our brain controls our emotions, responses to stimuli, behavior and memories,’ says Amy Olthoff, Spa Director of Spa Nalai at the Park Hyatt New York. ‘When the nerve endings in our tissues are stimulated, it’s not uncommon that this releases trapped emotional memories, even if you may not feel a sense of trauma or sadness.’

“Who knows what I was holding onto?” Maura said in conclusion. “All I know is that I walked away from that spa feeling lighter, freer, and more at ease than after any other treatment before.”

Spa Space, one of the most progressive spas in Chicago, is unique in its approach to treating body and mind. 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 Chicago massages that make a difference. Whether you’re looking for a men’s spa, the perfect place for a couples spa day or facials in Chicago, Spa Space is the best day spa in Chicago.