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Thank you for making us one of the best-reviewed Chicago spas

Thank you for making us one of the best-reviewed Chicago spas

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Thank you for making us one of the best-reviewed Chicago spas

There are a lot of Chicago spas!  Some focus on providing spa massages in Chicago.  Others try to build their reputation on facials for Chicago’s hardworking women. But if you want to be Chicago’s best spa, you have to be the best of all the Chicago massage spas. You also have to provide the most luxurious and most effective Chicago facials. You have to the be that one special day spa in Chicago that your clients always want to come back to – again and again.

By emphasizing service, by paying attention to what our customers want and by always trying just a little harder, by going the extra distance and by always striving to be the best day spa in Chicago, Spa Space continues to earn top reviews on Google and other online platforms!

We want to sincerely thank all of those who took time out of their busy days to review us. It means so much to us.  We hope to see you again soon!

Five-star reviews from Google for Chicago’s Spa Space

  • Heather H. I love Spa Space….I’ve been going here for over 14 years….Always Clean, relaxing & friendly staff! The newly renovated nail area is great! I always ask for Kennise but all the girls are great! Well trained and very sanitary! They don’t re-use nail files or buffers they are brand new and you can take then home! If you are looking for a relaxing spa this is the place!!
  • Emma H. Amazing spa. Incredibly relaxing, clean, and the staff are well trained. Definitely my new place for pampering! Excellent range of products available for purchase, too. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of service!
  • Kathryn S. I love this place sooooo much, words can’t even describe it! Whether it’s a pedicure on a Friday night because I need to decompress from work (it’s BYOB here) or indulging in a massage or wrap for a special occasion. I will never go anywhere else for these spa treatments. They always treat me well and provide great services! I’ve been coming here since I moved to the city 9 years ago! Recommend to everyone looking for pedicure, manicure, massage, wrap or wax!!!
  • Ruby H. Fantastic!!!! Luxury or quick pedicure. Nice atmosphere, professional, friendly staff and Nail Technician. Healthy snacks.

Best spa massage in Chicago for back pain! 

  • Daisya H. The best massage I’ve ever had. Would recommend the signature massage for back problems.

The highlight of the weekend!

  • Crystal L. Was in town for the weekend and my husband surprised me with a spa day. Booked myself a massage, facial, mani and pedi. Everyone was so pleasant and so nice. Prices were reasonable for a 1/2 day of pampering. I will definitely come back the next time I am in town.

If you haven’t had the chance yet to discover the Spa Space difference, we hope you’ll consider paying us a visit soon. We love welcoming new faces – and welcoming them back as friends.

Whether you are looking for the best spa deals in Chicago, the best day spa in Chicago for guys or simply the very best spa massage in Chicago, at Spa Space we want you to relax, knowing that that you’re in good, caring hands.

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!

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.

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.