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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.
 

Today’s Spas Rub Men the Right Way

Today’s Spas Rub Men the Right Way

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Today’s Spas Rub Men the Right Way

The proportion of spa-goers who are male has shot up from 31 percent less than 10 years ago to 47 percent, according to the International Spa Association, or ISPA. Male massage in Chicago has also been on the rise, the experts at Spa Space, which consistently ranks among the best spas in Chicago.

 

As more and more men discover that spas can offer them the kind of physical therapy that can enhance their performance on the playing field and in the board room, those numbers may climb even higher.
These days, most spas are gender-neutral. It only makes sense. Most guys power through the work week, taking deadlines and demands in stride while striving to fulfill a host of personal obligations. On what planet would that not be stressful? The therapeutic benefits of spa treatments – especially massage therapy – are clinically proven to ease stress and reduce its harmful effects on the body.

 

While relaxation is a great motivator for a spa visit, the importance of male grooming also plays a role. Facials, manicures, pedicures and foot massages are among the most popular spa treatments for men.

 

Downtown Chicago’s best spa for men is Spa Space. Our environment is very comfortable for men, offering a men’s locker room with steam/rain showers and a men’s relaxation lounge. We offer a full range of massage treatments, skincare and more.