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How to Make a 3-Day Weekend Even Better

How to Make a 3-Day Weekend Even Better

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How to Make a 3-Day Weekend Even Better

Presidents’ Day falls on Monday, February 19 this year. We want you to know that Spa Space, consistently rated a leader among Chicago massage spas, will be open.

 

That means, even if you can’t escape the grey and cold of Chicago in February for a sunny adventure somewhere warm, you can indulge in something that will lift your spirits and refresh you both physically and mentally!

 

Make plans now to visit Chicago’s Spa Space over the long Presidents’ Day weekend! Whether you make an appointment for a facial for yourself or plan a spa day with your friends that starts with a massage and ends with a mani-pedi, you’ll feel transported.

 

If you want to make a day of it, why not try one of our special spa day packages. Our packages allow you to experience a range of Spa Space services at very special pricing. In other words, our packages are the kind of spa deals in Chicago that will warm your heart – even in February!

 

Perfect for a spa day with your BFF, our Serenity Now Package features your choice of a Swedish, Deep Tissue or Sports Massage as well as a Signature Pedicure with a lusciously hydrating paraffin treatment and a Seasonal Manicure.

 

If you love massage therapy, you’re going to love our Space Mission Package! We’ll take you on an unforgettably relaxing journey to a place of peace and wellness. Over the course of 2 ½ hours of treatment time, our massage therapists will ensure you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of massage from head to toe. Literally! This enticing package from one of the most innovative massage spas in Chicago includes a Muscle Therapy & Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology Massage and an Indian Head Massage.

 

If you want to escape from the ordinary and experience something new, our East Meets West Package might be just right for your long weekend. Inspired by Eastern traditions based on the interconnection of body and soul, this unique package will refresh your mind, body and spirit. It includes:

  • Full-body Heaven & Earth Stone Therapy Massage
  • Indian Head Massage to relieve tension in your upper back, shoulders, neck, head and scalp
  • Reflexology Massage
  • Deep-clean Fitness Facial
  • Super-scrub Citrus Pedicure
  • Seasonal Manicure

 

If you’re looking for a men’s spa where you can unwind over the long weekend, you’ve found it! Our Deep Space for Men Package is three and a half hours of relaxing services that will help you be your best, including:

 

  • Citrus Body Scrub
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Deep Clean Facial for Men
  • Man Hands Manicure

 

In three hours, you can expand your horizons on a journey of self-discovery at Spa Space, consistently ranked among the top Chicago spas. Leave the daily stress and strain behind and launch yourself into a better state of being with a Space Ritual Massage, either a Signature Facial or Deep Clean Facial for Men and a Seasonal Manicure.

 

Didn’t have time to celebrate Valentine’s Day properly during the week? Spa Space also offers packages that will allow you and your special someone to enjoy a couples spa day.
Your Chicago spa day can include lunch or a light snack. We can arrange for a meal at your request from a special menu of spa food (advanced notice required). Please note: With all packages, there will be an 18% gratuity added to your bill at checkout that will be disbursed to your service providers.

See What a “Rare Breed” Can Do!

See What a “Rare Breed” Can Do!

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See What a “Rare Breed” Can Do!

“Spa owners comprise a rare breed of entrepreneur,” Jennifer Keishin Armstrong noted in Day Spa Magazine. “Rather than shrewd businesspeople and cutthroat tycoons, this world attracts a warm-blooded workforce that prioritizes helping people live happier, healthier lives—which is precisely what inspired Natalie Tessler, founder of Chicago’s Spa Space, to leave her job as a tax attorney and open her business.”

 

Natalie opened Spa Space, consistently ranked among the top tier of Chicago spas, more than 15 years ago, wanting to take an ordinary day and transform it into something special for the Chicgoans she passed on the street every day.

 

It hasn’t always been easy. Running a day spa in Chicago never is. As Keishin Armstrong noted, “Since its founding in 2001, Spa Space has faced its share of obstacles—namely, the September 11 tragedy (which occurred just three months after the spa’s grand opening) and the Great Recession. Despite these trials, the resilient Spa Space has emerged victorious, and now stands as one of Chicago’s top-ranked day spas.”

 

Over the years, the popular Chicago massage spa has been showered with accolades and awards. As Keishin Armstrong reported, Spa Space was named Best Massage and Best Spa by Citysearch and a “Rising Star” by the Fashion Foundation of Chicago. The American Massage Therapy Association crowned Natalie “Best Employer.”

 

The awards are nice, but the kind words and enthusiastic reviews from the clients who have had their day transformed by one of the best facials in Chicago, a couples spa day or perhaps a “Mega-Massage” Lavender Pedicure have always meant more to Natalie. Here are a few of them:

 

Amanda R.

“Had a wonderful experience at Spa Space this morning. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. Angie gave me the Instant Lift Brightening Facial. She is amazing. My skin feels incredibly smooth and looks great! Thank you for a great start to my day, ladies!”

 

Patricia L.

“Love Spa Space. Great facility and services in a convenient spot! Pedis are fantastic not to mention the facials and massages!”

 

Sammi S

“My sister and I booked a package for a girls’ weekend. We had massages, reflexology, and the Indian scalp massage. Lunch was booked in between. Everyone was very friendly, timely, and professional. Next time we are in Chicago, a trip here is required!”

 

Dana K.

“MoniKa is the best for guys who just need no frills pedicure… The man’s hands manicure is awesome.”

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Denise L.

“I will certainly be back. The ambience was great! I was pampered from the time I walked in the door.”


Kara L.

“Just had the massage of my life by Deedee. I never wanted it to end… Booking another soon!”

 

Angie H.  

“The Staff at Spa Space are great! I recommend that you treat yourself to a massage and facial and leave feeling rejuvenated and refreshed!!!!”

 

Leticia M.  

“Loved it, can’t wait until our next appointment, this was a first for me & I highly recommend a spa day for anyone wanting to relax & be catered to for a day  ? ?”

 

Tahanna M.

“I first came here in 2011, I treated my friends to massages and I got a Swedish prenatal massage. It was the best! The ambiance was wonderful and the customer service was excellent. Since then, I haven’t been disappointed! I just bought a friend a gift certificate, I hope she enjoys it as much as I have!”

 

Kita D.

“Great experience, very welcoming. I loved the massage and the entire set-up. First of many visits. Thanks.”

 

Debra H.

“My 60 mins Signature Full Body Massage was Awesome!! The place is beautiful, relaxing and professional.”

 

Linda V.

“Bianca is a secret weapon for my feet! Great spa for both men and women.”

New Study Highlights the Benefits of Couples Massage

New Study Highlights the Benefits of Couples Massage

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New Study Highlights the Benefits of Couples Massage

They say you can’t have your cake and eat it, too. But at Spa Space, which is among the top spas in Chicago, you and your partner can absolutely have your cake and eat it, too.

One of our most popular services for a couple’s spa day is our unique and romantic Couples Massage: The Art of Touch. You’ll not only enjoy a fabulous massage from one of our experienced massage therapists, we’ll teach you and your partner massage techniques that will help you both.

This interactive and instructive session is a gift that keeps on giving. According to Health.com, “The power of touch offers major mind-body health benefits—and it just might make your relationship more solid.”

In a story by Amanda MacMillan poster earlier this year, Health.com reports that, “The benefits of professional massages are well documented: they provide stress relief, relax stiff muscles, and deliver soothing self-care.” A new study shows that couples can enjoy those same results and strengthen their relationship when they give each other a massage.

The experts at Health.com went on to say, “The researchers found that both partners’ well being, perceived stress, and coping abilities improved after each rubdown. Those feel-good results remained even three weeks following the end of the massage training. (Overall, 74 percent of participants continued to do partner massage after the course had finished.)

“Of course, when you’re on the receiving end of a massage, it makes sense that you’ll reap these benefits. What’s really interesting, the study authors say, is that physical and emotional well being for both partners—the giver and the receiver—surged after each massage session.”

There are many ways to enjoy a couple’s spa day at Spa Space, where you can enjoy a couple’s massage or pedicure in a private suite for two. It’s one of the very few “true” couple’s massage rooms in Chicago. You can look far and wide, but you won’t find a better day spa in Chicago for a romantic and relaxing spa day.

What Is Acupuncture?

What Is Acupuncture?

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What Is Acupuncture?

Spa Space, widely known as one of the best spas in Chicago when it comes to both women’s men’s spa services – including great Chicago massages – as well as group spa parties, spa day packages, couples spa day, manicures and pedicures, now also offers acupuncture.

“Contrary to popular Western belief, acupuncture is not just a system for inserting very fine needles into specific body locations to alleviate pain,” says Andrew Weil, M.D., a world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. “Acupuncture is a complete medical protocol focused on correcting imbalances of energy in the body. From its inception in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture has been used traditionally to prevent, diagnose and treat disease, as well as to improve general health.”

Acupuncture is based on the traditional concept of qi (pronounced “chee”), an essential life force that circulates through the body. When qi flows freely, the body is healthy. Dis-ease is the result when the flow of qi is impaired. Extremely thin, sterile needles are superficially inserted into the skin at key points, known as acu-points, to stimulate the free flow of qi.

Dr. Weil believes there is more than traditional wisdom behind the effectiveness of acupuncture. “Research published in the May 30, 2010 online edition of Nature Neuroscience demonstrated that the effects of acupuncture needling include influencing the activity of adenosine, an amino acid which becomes active in the skin after an injury to ease pain. This may explain in part why pain relief is often experienced as one of the benefits of acupuncture,” he says on his website. “In fact, much research in the West has focused on this pain-relieving effect, rather than acupuncture’s traditional role of balancing energy to address a wide range of disorders, and the more subtle mechanisms that may be responsible for its overall benefits to health.”

Tips for Making the Most of Your Couples Massage

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.

Why It’s Totally Normal to Cry During a Massage

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.

August Is Happiness Happens Month

August Is Happiness Happens Month

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August Is Happiness Happens Month

“Happiness is elusive because there isn’t an exact recipe for it, no matter how much we want one and how many scientific studies are done to help us understand happiness,” says Pamela Gail Johnson, founder the Secret Society of Happy People (SOHP). “Happiness is one of those experiences that we just know when it happens. If you need to think about whether you’re happy, you probably aren’t at that moment.”

Johnson wondered if it’s even possible to define something that sounds so simple, yet, is obviously complex. “Before starting the Society I tried more ‘get happy’ philosophy or how-to programs from the spiritual to the cognitive than I can remember. Although, I’m blessed with happy genetics, so I naturally see the brighter side of life, I wanted life to be happy all of the time.

“What I learned was that, although you can’t be happy all of the time, you can be happy most of the time,” she says. “You just need to recognize more of the happiness that’s already happening.”
To celebrate the first birthday the Society declared August 8, Admit You’re Happy Day, later changing the name to Happiness Happens Day. The holiday is based on the idea that happiness is unlimited. It is also contagious, so sharing your happiness may bring joy to other people’s lives.

SOHP now celebrates the entire month of August as Happiness Happens Month. And the U.N. has set aside March 20 as the International Day of Happiness.

People who visit Spa Space, widely known as one of the best spas in Chicago when it comes to men’s spa services, women’s spa services, spa parties, spa day packages, couples spa day, manicures and pedicures, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, seaweed wraps, and now cupping and acupuncture, know all about happiness!