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The ONLY Chicago Spa to Offer Privai Rituals!

The ONLY Chicago Spa to Offer Privai Rituals!

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The ONLY Chicago Spa to Offer Privai Rituals!

Did you celebrate the summer solstice with a bonfire or sun wheel? Perhaps you got your hands on some hazel branches and used them to seek out gold or precious gems, as the ancient Irish once did. The summer solstice, which fell on June 21, is associated with any number of rituals. Don’t worry if the date slipped past you, here at Chicago’s Spa Space, we are excited to introduce you to a pair of Privai Rituals that have the power to enhance wellness any day of the year.

There’s no harm done if you gathered some of the herbs traditionally associated with the solstice, including lavender, vervain and St. John’s Wort, hoping they might ease your stress and brighten your outlook as the days begin to grow shorter. But, if your goal is to recharge your energy and revive your spirit, we encourage you to try a more modern ritual for the more modern cares that might weigh you down from time to time.

Privai Rituals at Our Spa in Downtown Chicago

Spa Space, one of the most innovative day spas in Chicago, is proud to be able to offer you two new botanically inspired Privai Rituals that are thoughtfully tailored to deepen your self-awareness and facilitate healing on all levels.

Discover a transformative wellness experience with the Privai Ritual of your choice:

Sacred Beauty

I am beautiful. Repeat this as a daily mantra. Self-love is what makes you shine from within. Find your true beauty with Privai. This 130-minute ritual uses rose quartz, the stone of love, to reduce inflammation, support lymphatic drainage and connect you to the heart chakra, the energy center of love. A full body silk-infused exfoliation and Aqua Gel Masque hydrates, softens and soothes the skin, while cocooned in warm layers of fine linen. A customized pressure massage alleviates stress and sources of pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release movements. A sublime experience designed to reawaken love for yourself. We all have within us the potential for a beauty so magnificent, our bodies can’t contain it.

Essential Balance

In our fast-paced, modern world finding balance is synonymous with internal well-being. Balance brings harmony within us—find your center with Privai. This 105-minute ritual revitalizes the mind and body with a silk exfoliation treatment to refresh the skin. A blissful vitamin-E massage releases overwhelming tension and imbalance from the body. A green-tea infused face massage and eye masque promote a youthful appearance by calming, hydrating, and soothing the skin. Stones are strategically placed to dissolve energy blocks and re-establish balance in the chakras. The ancient art of reflexology is utilized through pressure points on the hands and feet that correspond to specific muscle groups and organs of the body. A singing bowl finishes the sequence by emitting healing sound and stimulating the heart chakra. Cherish the need to step back, take a deep breath, go on a walk, and enjoy the smell of the flowers.

These Privai Rituals are among the many innovative Chicago massage and body services available at Spa Space. If you would like more information or would like to book an appointment, please call us at 312-466-9585.

Find your summer glow at Chicago’s Spa Space!

Find your summer glow at Chicago’s Spa Space!

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Winter did not want to release its grip on Chicago this year. We may have had snow in May, but on June 21 summer officially arrives and there’s nothing Old Man Winter can do about it!  That means it’s time to unpack your shorts, your flirty summer dresses and swimsuits. And that means it’s time to let your friends at Spa Space, voted the best day spa in Chicago, help get your skin ready to be seen in the light of day.  

Who worries about healthy glowing skin when you’re spending your days (and nights!) bundled up in lovely warm layers, thick bulky sweaters and heavy coats? (Aside from those who are in the early phases of a steamy new relationship, of course.)

Fortunately, Spa Space – one of the most progressive day spas in Chicago – has a number of invigorating body treatments that will have your skin as ready for summer as your head and heart already are. 

By the way, while it will always be unwelcome, snowfall in May isn’t unheard of. Apparently, it snows in May 23% of the time. The good news is that, since the U.S Weather Bureau started keeping track of the snow falling in Chicago back in 1884, it has only snowed in June once. As the Chicago Tribune reported, “Traces of snow were reported in the city on June 2, 1910.” Apparently, July and August are the only months that have remained snow-free – at least since records began to be kept. 

Banish the last vestiges of winter with luxurious body treatments 

Full Body Exfoliation

After months of harsh winter weather, your skin craves an invigorating exfoliation that will reveal the velvety smooth skin you love to show off. We use our facial-grade aromatic body scrubs for this full-body treatment, which is finished off with the application of a luxuriously hydrating moisturizer that will give your skin that healthy glow. Book Now

Choose from one these four options:

  • Double Exfoliating Body Scrub
    Includes a detoxifying brush exfoliation followed by a Privai Silk Polish sugar scrub.
  • Privai Herbal Body Butter Scrub
    Privai Herbal Body Butter Scrub vigorously sloughs away dull and tired skin while promoting healthy circulation and softening skin.
  • Privai Botanical Sugar Scrub
    Fine sugar crystals remove sluggish dead skin cells while powerful essential oil blends of lemon, verveine and lavender add aromatherapeutic benefits to your experience.
  • Epicuren Papaya Pineapple Bamboo Scrub
    Buff your cares and dry skin away with this creamy, tropical scrub. Bioflavonoid-rich grape seeds and sustainable bamboo gently exfoliate your body, leaving your skin revived and smooth.

 

Pacific Paradise

If winter has really taken its toll on you, treat yourself to something special at our spa in downtown Chicago. With a 30-minute body scrub followed by a 60-minute massage, this signature treatment will produce silky-smooth skin AND softened, relaxed muscles. Epicuren’s exceptional products, with pineapple enzymes that penetrate the skin to assist in the exfoliation process and kukui-coconut lotion that nourishes and moisturizes, enhance the results and stimulate the senses. Book Now

Pair one of our delicious body treatments with what you already know are the best facials and massages in Chicago and you’ll be ready for whatever summer throws your way! If you have any questions about which of these fabulous treatments would be best for your skin, give us a call at 312-466-9585. And don’t forget to ask about spa deals at Chicago’s Spa Space!

Couples Massage

Benefits of Couples Massage

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Benefits of Couples Massage

As noted on the Fashion Spot, often, couples are busy and find little time to be alone without worrying about what they need to get done or haven’t gotten done that day, notes Esther Boykin, a licensed marriage and family therapist and co-founder of Group Therapy Associates. “But during a massage session, people are almost instinctually driven to let go of the past and the future and turn their attention to the present moment. This practice of being fully engaged in an activity together that can help couples reconnect, and with a little effort, they can bring that same level of mindful awareness to their time outside of the massage,” she says.

According to Stef Safran, dating expert and owner of Chicago matchmaking and social networking service Stef and the City, massages stimulate the release of many feel-good hormones, which boost feelings of intimacy and affection. “Most notably, touch increases oxytocin (otherwise known as the ‘cuddle-chemical’), as well as serotonin and dopamine,” he explains. “So basically, a couple’s massage is pretty much a scientific love potion.”

“A massage causes all of the muscles in your body to relax, which, in turn, relaxes your mind,” points out Carole Lieberman, M.D., relationship expert and author of Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets. “This makes you feel less anxious about being with your partner on an emotional and a sexual level. Plus, massages stop short of orgasm (or at least they’re supposed to), leaving you hovering on the brink and ready for your lover to complete the act.”

“Research tells us that partners who continue to inject novelty into their relationships have closer, more rewarding bonds,” details couples therapist Dr. Holly Cox of Lotus Therapy Center in Raleigh, NC. “I think couples massage, for couples in which both partners find the idea interesting, can offer an avenue to that shared adventure.”

With that background, it’s easy to see why Spa Space has a outstanding reputation as a couples day spa. As a best day spa in Chicago, It’s fully expected that Spa Space would offer a wide assortment of activities for couples.

Couples massage and pedicures in a private suite for two are among Spa Space’s options for enjoying some relaxation time together. Offering one of Chicago’s few “true” couple’s massage rooms and unique treatments exclusive to Spa Space, you can’t pick a better place to spend a romantic spa day.

Couples Massage: The Art of Touch – unique and romantic! – This interactive and instructive session involving a couple and a massage therapist allows each partner to receive massage from the therapist and their partner (4 hands are better than 2!), and learn and practice massage techniques especially designed to suit the needs of their partner. A romantically unique experience!

Side-by-side Massage for Two – traditional couples massage – Share the relaxation experience by scheduling your choice of massages (or body treatments) in our adjoining treatment rooms. Sliding doors allow plenty of personal space (and privacy if desired), but a feeling of togetherness. Great for couples or friends who would like to experience services together.

Dual Pedicures – For privacy and shared relaxation, please request our Pedicure Suite (accommodates only two guests). Feel free to bring a bottle of wine – we’ll provide the glassware!

Side-by-side 60-minute Swedish Massages – Luxurious hand softening treatment with a sugar scrub and paraffin dip, preparing your hands for some lovin’ touch! We’ll send you home with a bottle of Kama Sutra “Oil of Love” (edible!), and you can take it from there…

Spa Lovers (Package for Couples) – “Art of Touch” Instructional Massage Session for Couples, 60-minute Swedish Massage for each person (in separate massage rooms), and Side-by-Side Pedicures in our private Pedicure Suite for two.

To arrange for your special massage for couples, contact Spa Space today. It’s one of the best day spas in Chicago and a great place for couple spa days.