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Reflexology – the ultimate foot massage

Reflexology – the ultimate foot massage

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Reflexology – the ultimate foot massage

 

The Mayo Clinic is among the many sources reporting on the benefits of reflexology, which involves the application of pressure to areas on the feet. “Reflexology is generally relaxing and may be an effective way to alleviate stress,” they say.

 

“Reflexologists use foot charts to guide them as they apply pressure to specific areas,” they explain. “The theory behind reflexology is that these areas correspond to organs and systems of the body. Proponents believe that pressure applied to these areas affects the organs and benefits the person’s health.”

 

The experts at the Mayo Clinic also point out that studies funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health indicate that, “reflexology may reduce pain and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, and enhance relaxation and sleep. Studies also show that reflexology may have benefits in palliative care of people with cancer.”

 

You can experience the benefits and the incredible pleasure of reflexology at Spa Space, the premier spa in Chicago for spa services for men and women, including couples massage.

 

Inspired by a 4,000-year-old therapy based on the concept that the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet contain reflex points that connect to all organs of the body. Reflexology is becoming one of the favorite Chicago massages offered at Spa Space.  Specific pressure techniques detect imbalances and dissipate energetic blocks to alleviate stress and promote the body’s ability to heal itself.

 

When it comes to Chicago spas offering reflexology, Spa Space is in the lead.

Oncology Massage

Oncology Massage

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Oncology Massage

“Oncology massage is an approach to massage therapy based in both compassion and specialized massage treatments to help people manage their experience with cancer,” Sat-Siri Sumler and Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., said in writing for MD Anderson Cancer Center.
A review of the scientific literature indicates oncology massage helps improve quality of life, they reported.  “Benefits include improved relaxation, sleep, and immune function as well as relieving anxiety, pain, fatigue and nausea.”

 

Spa Space, known for offering innovative massages in Chicago, is proud to include Oncology-Informed Massage in its list of services.
Oncology massage at Spa Space involves the modification of massage therapy techniques in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment. A number of Spa Space therapists have received special training so that they can safely service the large population of clients who have cancer or who have gone through cancer treatment, present or past – and to be able to offer them the convenience of receiving oncology massage at one of Chicago’s best downtown spas.  Benefits can include lowering blood pressure, reducing pain, nausea, anxiety and depression, improving sleep, and improving immune system functioning.

 

Please check with your doctor prior to scheduling as you may have a contraindication for massage, and be sure to communicate any special needs you may have at the time of scheduling.
 

The Evolution of Massage Therapy

The Evolution of Massage Therapy

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The Evolution of Massage Therapy

 

As In Style Magazine’s Polly Blitzer noted, “If you really want to melt away tight muscles and tension, why settle for a routine rubdown? Today’s high-end massages feature as many luxe extras as a fancy sportscar—think multiple therapists, pulsating water jets, heated pools and soothing hot stones. And did we mention time? Many of these shamelessly decadent treatments last for two dizzyingly blissful hours.”

 

The Spa Space Butter Stone Therapy Massage, an upgrade on our Hot Stone Therapy Massage, made the magazine’s list of “smartest splurges.” But you can decide for yourself.  Which of our massage therapies makes it to the top of your list?

 

There’s our Space Ritual.  It’s our most popular specialty massage and it blends the best of Spa Space’s offerings, incorporating elements of Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Heated Stone Therapy, and Indian Head Massage. This full-body session provides therapeutic muscular relief while incorporating extra touches to deepen your relaxation. It’s the perfect selection for a gift or if you’re having trouble deciding which massage to try.
Our “Head to Toe” Massage includes 30-minutes of Indian Head Massage (scalp, neck and shoulders), 30-minutes of Signature Massage (see below) and 30-minutes of Reflexology (feet and hands).  You can even add therapeutic-grade aromatherapy.

 

The Melt was developed to melt away knots and stress.  It’s an extended massage session that includes 60 minutes of Hot Stone Massage, 15 minutes of Indian Head massage, plus an aromatherapy upgrade. We’ll even send you home with a bottle of the aromatherapy you choose for your service.
For our Signature Massage, we invite you to 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.
The Chicago Tribune picked our Indian Head Massage, inspired by an ancient Eastern treatment that concentrates on your head, face, neck and shoulders.

 

And the list goes on!

 

Of course, you don’t have to pick just one!  Spa Space is Chicago’s massage destination.  We are a premier day spa in Chicago for men’s spa services, women’s treatments, couples massage, and spa parties, offering 7,500 square feet of space to accommodate 14 treatment rooms, men’s and women’s locker rooms, a couple’s massage suite, an upscale nail lounge, a private pedicure suite, a spa group hospitality suite, an extensive retail boutique, and much more.

Extra! Extra! Read All About It

Extra! Extra! Read All About It

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It

 

Spa Space has been in the news since it opened in 2001.  A lot of the national attention we’ve received is in response to our unique treatments, innovative products, and our appeal to both men & women.

 

People Magazine loved our Lavender Mega-Massage pedicure.  Shape Magazine singled out our Mango-Pineapple Enzyme Manicure, featuring a mango fizz finger soak that packs fruit-acid antioxidants, as well as vitamin E to strengthen nails and cuticles as well as a mango sugar scrub to reduce age spots and fine lines.

 

Allure Magazine’s annual Best of Beauty issue named Spa Space’s renowned Pineapple Papaya Pacific Paradise, which delivers silky-smooth skin, as the best body treatment in Chicago.

 

We’ve also received lots of love from the media in Chicago, who have repeatedly named Spa Space the Best Spa in Chicago. Located downtown on the west edge of Chicago’s Loop, Spa Space is widely known as the best day spas in Chicago when it comes to men’s spa services, women’s spa services, spa parties, spa day packages, couples massages, manicures and pedicures, spa waxing, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, seaweed wraps, and more. 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.

Bridal Beauty Is No Accident

Bridal Beauty Is No Accident

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Bridal Beauty Is No Accident

 

Not surprisingly, more pictures are taken of a bride on her wedding day than on any other day in her life. To make sure your big day – and your look – is picture perfect, you’ll want to start a beauty regimen early in your planning process.

 

If you don’t already have a regular skincare routine, that’s a great place to start. Nourish your skin from inside out; for a fresh, dewy complexion you’ll need to drink plenty of water. And don’t neglect your neck and décolleté. It’s best to avoid trying out new products or treatments in the final weeks leading up to your wedding.  An allergic reaction or skin irritation could detract from your happy glow.

The time to try out a new hair color or cut is five or six months before you walk down the aisle, experts say. Eating foods rich in Vitamin B, including fish, nuts and eggs, can enhance your hair’s natural shine.

When the wedding is three or four months away, think about giving your look a trial run. Make an appointment to have your hair and makeup done – and schedule your appointments early in the day so you can see how well the look holds up.

 

The preparations for your big day can be stressful.  Fortunately, you can have a massage anytime! Spa Space consistently ranks among the best spas in Chicago because our skilled massage therapists perform fully customized treatments, so you receive exactly the massage – and the relaxation – you want. And, if the stress is starting to get to your guy, too, remember that we offer couples massage packages.