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Let the best day spa in Chicago prepare you for the best New Year’s Eve ever!

Let the best day spa in Chicago prepare you for the best New Year’s Eve ever!

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Let the best day spa in Chicago prepare you for the best New Year’s Eve ever!

The clock is ticking! Whether you have plans to attend a big party or will be curling up at home with your special someone (be it a guy, gal, dog, cat or character in a book!), you deserve to greet the New Year with your best foot forward. Spa Space – voted the best Chicago spa – can help you do just that with an amazing pedicure.

If you’re planning to wear something strappy and sexy on your feet for the big night, a fab pedicure is a must.  But, if your little toes are going to be snuggled up in some fluffy slippers or your favorite pair of boots, you’ll still feel amazing with a little added polish from one of the most festive spas in Chicago!

Our Tastiest Pedicures

Why not greet the New Year with something deliciously festive, like one of these tempting pedicure services”

  • The Space Signature Peppermint Pedicure will set you on the road to a Happy New Year with a softening foot soak, a minty-sugar foot scrub that will ensure you leave all that rough, dead skin behind in 2018, and an invigorating foot cream for a hydrating finish.
  • Our Vanilla-Almond Pedicure is super-hydrating thanks to the natural exfoliating and moisturizing benefits of honey, almond and vanilla. They are all ingredients that will delight your senses while working magic on your feet. Includes richly hydrating foot mask that will soften up even dry, rough, itchy winter skin.
  • You may be feeling the chill, but your feet can enjoy a tropical vacation with a Mango-Pineapple Enzyme Pedicure from the best day spa in Chicago! It will send your spirits soaring with an aromatherapy foot soak, mango sugar scrub, softening paraffin treatment, and a massage using a rich tropical cream.

Face the New Year with a smile and – thanks to one of the best facials in Chicago – a glowing complexion!  The time might be passing, but no one will know it by the way you look!

  • Our Vitamin C Booster Facial is just what you need to give your skin that special sparkle for your special event. It’s good for all skin types – even sensitive skin – because we use clinical-grade Skinceuticals products, making this a vitamin-rich treatment that will give your skin a real boost. The dynamic results are due to a three-step infusion of revitalizing nutrients: vitamin C serum, hydrating b5 gel and a balancing hydrator. Shape Magazine even took note of this uplifting, hour-long treatment!

From our Facial Bronzing Application to Brow & Lash Tinting, you’ll find a range of effective facial skincare services at Chicago’s Spa Space – one of the most innovative and responsive spas in Chicago! If there is anything else we can do to help set you on your way to a very happy and healthy New Year, please let us know!

Best wishes for a happy holiday and a bright New Year from everyone at our downtown Chicago day spa – the best day spa in Chicago!

More Great Spa Deals at Chicago’s Spa Space

More Great Spa Deals at Chicago’s Spa Space

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More Great Spa Deals at Chicago’s Spa Space

This month, we have you covered from head to toe with the best spa deals in Chicago! The days are growing shorter, the air is crisp, and the leaves are putting on their fiery fall display. It’s a great time of year for cozy chats with friends and fabulous feasts with family. Get in the spirit of the season at Spa Space, the best day spa in Chicago!

This month, we invite you to add a little spice to your pedicure. And, of course, the spice on everyone’s mind – and in everyone’s coffee – these days is pumpkin spice. What better way to put your best foot forward into the fall season than with a spa deal on a pedicure at one of the most innovative spas in Chicago! 

  • Pedicure with Complimentary Pumpkin Foot Mask: $55

November is the perfect time to enjoy a pampering pumpkin pedicure (say that 10 times fast!). After being enveloped in a creamy and fragrant pumpkin mask, your feet will feel softer and silkier and your skin will be smoother. Pumpkins not only make lattes taste amazing, they are actually full of antioxidants like vitamin A and beta-carotene that are great for your skin. For the finishing touch, you can polish up your look with a color palette of bold autumn hues for your toes. Bring a bottle of wine and a group of friends and settle in to our private pedicure suite for a pre-holiday treat. 

It’s hard to believe but Thanksgiving is just around the corner! If you find family gatherings a little stressful or if you’re in training to take on the Black Friday crowds, you’ll be interested in our next November spa deal!

  • Space Ritual Massage (a $150 value!) this month only $129

This personalized massage treatment is one of the reasons Spa Space is consistently rated among the best Chicago spas. The Space Ritual uses a range of light, medium and deep pressure massage modalities to give you a customized massage that is both relaxing and therapeutic. With a customized combination of massage therapies – which can include Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Heated Stone Therapy and Indian Head Massage – it’s no wonder this full-body massage is our most popular massage treatment.  

You’ll look fabulous in all the holiday photos when you take advantage of this next November spa deal! 

  • Aqua-Dermabrasion Facial (a $200 value!) this month, only $175

Aqua dermabrasion is kinder to your skin than traditional microdermabrasion techniques. This results-driven facial – one of the most effective facials in Chicago! – cleanses, smooths, tightens skin, and provides optimal hydration, leaving your skin hydrated, glowing and healthy as you face the harsh conditions of the coming winter. Aqua dermabrasion also minimizes dilated pores and acne, and helps heal skin damaged by the summer sun. UV-free LED light boosts collagen production. The result is an even, radiant complexion you have to experience to believe. When you see the family for this year’s Thanksgiving celebration, they’ll all swear you get younger every year!

And – if you want to plan ahead for a wintery wonderland of soft, glowing skin, go ahead and sign up for our special aqua dermabrasion promotion.  For a limited time, you can buy a series of 6 treatments for $1050!

And don’t forget – Spa Space gift certificates make a fabulous gift for the favorites on your holiday shopping list!

Located downtown on the west edge of Chicago’s Loop, Spa Space is widely known as the best day spa 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.

Now, we just want to be your favorite day spa in Chicago!

SkinCeuticals Spa Deals at Chicago’s Spa Space

SkinCeuticals Spa Deals at Chicago’s Spa Space

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SkinCeuticals Spa Deals at Chicago’s Spa Space

This is one of the most popular spa deals in Chicago and with cooler weather on the way, the timing couldn’t be better! Now through November 30, 2018 at Spa Space, once again voted the best day spa in Chicago, you will receive a FREE Hydrating B5 Gel from SkinCeuticals when you buy one of our best-selling triple antioxidant SkinCeuticals serums: CE Ferulic or Phloretin CF.

At our award-winning day spa in Chicago, you can enjoy a variety of exclusive facials for Chicago women (and men!) dealing with Chicago weather! When you come in for your Spa Space facial, ask your aesthetician which SkinCeuticals serum is right for you.

Both of these amazing serums are packed with ascorbic acid, the pure form of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and a valuable ally in the fight against premature aging. Both serums can help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, restore radiance, balance uneven skin tone, and make skin feel soft.

  • C E FERULIC® WITH 15% L-ASCORBIC ACID

This daytime vitamin C serum delivers advanced environmental protection and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, enhances firmness, and brightens skin’s complexion.

If your skin tends to be dry or if you have sensitive skin, we recommend that you try the CE Ferulic Serum. It is formulated to protect against dehydration, discolorations and the signs of aging.

  • PHLORETIN CF® WITH FERULIC ACID

This daytime vitamin C antioxidant face serum delivers advanced environmental protection and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and discoloration associated with aging.

If your skin tends to be on the oily side or if you have combination skin, we recommend Phloretin CF® with Ferulic Acid

Your complimentary Hydrating B5 Gel will replenish your skin’s moisture giving you a glowing, smooth complexion. This oil-free serum is a must during the months ahead, when harsh weather and indoor heating systems combine to dry skin.

SkinCeuticals antioxidants provide advanced environmental protection and are clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and promote a naturally even skin tone by neutralizing free radicals. Defend skin from free radicals that prematurely age skin, UV rays, infrared radiation, pollution, and lifestyle factors.

At Spa Space, considered by industry experts to be one of the most innovative Chicago spas, we are proud to offer SkinCeuticals skincare. The company’s philosophy centers on three main pillars: PREVENT. PROTECT. CORRECT. These principles work synergistically to provide the healthiest skin possible, and optimal anti-aging results.

That philosophy fits well with our commitment to wellness. At downtown Chicago’s Spa Space, we offer results-driven services, including a wide variety of skincare treatments and some of the most effective facials in Chicago. Our focus on results and wellness has also earned us a reputation as one of the best massage spas in Chicago.

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!

Employee Motivation at Chicago’s Best Day Spa

Employee Motivation at Chicago’s Best Day Spa

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Employee Motivation at Chicago’s Best Day Spa

If you are in management or own a small business, you know how challenging it can be to inspire and motivate today’s workforce.  Millennials are into one thing, Generation Z wants something else and everyone who came before them have different expectations! It seems like you need a rulebook to know how to make your team motivated and productive.

Why should you even care about employee motivation? According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace report,  State of the American Workplace report, nearly 70 percent of American workers aren’t engaged.

“It’s a sad fact but the majority of employees are not engaged and haven’t been for a long time,” Jeff Corbin said in a blog post at TheEmployeeApp.com http://www.theemployeeapp.com/gallup-2017-employee-engagement-report-results-nothing-changed/. “In 2016, only 33% of employees in the United States were engaged, and employee engagement as a whole increased only 3% from 2012-2016. These findings underscore the impact that employee engagement has when it comes to the overall success of U.S. organizations. In fact, in the first iteration of the Gallup report, Gallup found that disengaged employees cost the country somewhere between $450 and $550 billion each year.”

Whether your workers prefer Millennial pink or Gen Z yellow or the colorblind fashions of the Baby Boomer generation, there is a common denominator when it comes to motivation and engagement. As Margaret Jacoby, the founder and president of MJ Management Solutions, said in a Huffington Post article https://www.huffingtonpost.com/margaret-jacoby/top-5-ways-to-motivate-yo_b_5839504.html, “Happy workers are productive workers.”

That may seem to oversimplify the situation but stop and think about it for a minute.  There are things that will make just about anyone happy.  “Luckily, motivating your employees doesn’t take a lot of flare or even a lot of resources,” Jacoby says. “In fact, it could require you to just schedule a few minutes on your schedule to say ‘hi.'”

Jacoby offers a few tips that may help you motivate your employees:

  • Empower Them
    “Give your employees more of a say in how they do their job. Ask for their input and get suggestions on how they can improve their performance. Most employees have ideas about how they can be more efficient, but they may not share them with you unless you specifically ask them.” 
  • Communicate Better
    “The importance of employee communications is often overlooked,” she says. “You should communicate with them frequently, and actually speak with them face-to-face. Your staff needs to know they are valued, and communicating in person with them is the best way to show your appreciation for their hard work.”
  • Be an Example
    “Lead by example,” Jacoby advises. “If you show your excitement about the company’s goals, your employees will get on-board and work to achieve those goals. Good moods are always infectious — especially in the workplace.”

Here’s the one we at Spa Space – which is ranked as the best day spa in Chicago by our clients and as the best Chicago spa to work at by our employees – love most!

  • Provide Incentives
    “Incentives are always motivation boosters,” Jacoby says.

You may not know this, but in addition to being your number one destination for a Chicago massage, Spa Space also offers a full menu of group events – and some of them are absolutely ideal for a workplace incentive.  Here are a couple of examples:

  • THE OFFICE ESCAPE
    As many as 12 team members can simultaneously receive spa services. After that, you will all enjoy a one-hour party in a private space.

    Each employee can enjoy their choice of the following services:
    · Option 1: Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage (60 minutes)
    · Option 2: Signature Facial (60 minutes)
    · Option 3: Signature Pedicure (60 minutes)

  • HAPPY HOURS
    You can reward as many as 24 team members with this option from Spa Space, known for its selection of quality massages and facials in Chicago.  You’ll have your own private space within the best day spa in Chicago, complete with a lounge area for mingling before and after services. Each of your employees will receive:

    – A Signature Manicure AND a choice of any one-hour pedicure, a one-hour Signature Facial OR a 50-minute Swedish Spa Massage, a Chicago favorite!

With either group event, we’ll provide catered appetizers and desserts – and the staff to serve them. You’re welcome to bring wine or spirits.  We can also provide a bartender, if you’d like that kind of motivation!

After a visit to the best spa in Chicago, your team is bound to be at their best!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Best Spa in Chicago!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Best Spa in Chicago!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Best Spa in Chicago!

St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a fun, festive tradition. From the parades to the greening of the Chicago River, this town knows how to celebrate.  People come from far and wide to be part of our celebration.

But, as Smithosonian.org reminds us, “St. Patrick’s Day hasn’t always been about beer, shamrocks and wearing green.” In fact, they say, “St. Patrick’s Day was a dry holiday in Ireland.” It was a Catholic feast day celebrating Ireland’s patron saint. Irish pubs didn’t open on St. Patrick’s Day until 1970.

On this side of the Atlantic, it was a different story entirely. “Drinking was much more of a fixture in American celebrations of the holiday, starting as early as the 18th century,” the experts at Smithsonian.org tell us. “In the early 1900s, drinking green beer instead of the normal amber stuff started becoming a part of the festivities in the United States–but the term might’ve caused some confusion at first. In the late 1800s, ‘green beer’ was a term for a beverage that hadn’t fully finished the fermentation process, which gave it a bad taste and caused stomach upset.”

Drinking isn’t high on the agenda for everyone who will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago this year, but wearing green certainly is! Have you ever wondered why green is the color we use to celebrate St. Patrick?  We did! 

According to the Christina Science Monitor, centuries ago St. Patrick and his feast day were associated with the color blue. Apparently, green started taking over in the 1600s. The change stuck – for good reason! “Green is one of the colors in Ireland’s tri-color flag, and it has been used in the flags of several Irish revolutionary groups throughout history. Ireland is the ‘Emerald Isle,’ so named for its lush green landscape,” the Christian Science Monitor reports.

And don’t forget – shamrocks are green, too.  According to legend, St. Patrick used the three leaves of the shamrock to teach about the Holy Trinity.

If you want to go the extra mile or take your St. Paddy’s Day chic to a new level, stop in at Spa Space, the best day spa in Chicago! We’ll help you stand out from the crowd with a delicious manicure finished off with a coat of fresh green polish.

If you’re in a hurry to get to the party, try our No-Chip Manicure. Your nails will look great longer than you would expect – up to two full weeks! The No-Chip Manicure at Chicago’s Spa Space will also introduce you to the joys of a manicure that dries instantly!  What’s not to love?  You can upgrade any of our already delightful manicures to a No-Chip Manicure for $20.

There’s the Spa Space Signature Manicure, our classic manicure with a green tea and lemongrass twist. If it’s been a while since your last manicure or if you’re one of those who tend to be rough on your nails, you may want to consider our Road to Recovery Manicure.

It’s perfect if your nails are short, damaged or peeling. We’ll put your hands on the right track with this extended transformative service designed to treat hands, cuticles and nails. You will be sent home with a treatment product (a $13.50 value) to continue the strengthening process. 

If the winter has left your hands dried out and itchy – or you want a little extra indulgence, our Vanilla-Almond Manicure might be for you! following an exfoliating vanilla-sugar scrub, we’ll apply a softening mask that is made with almond oil (a favorite since the days of Cleopatra). To hydrate and smooth rough winter hands, we also include a rich vanilla-almond massage.

Whether you want green nails or not, we’ll take good care of you at Spa Space. There’s a reason we are consistently rated among the best spas in Chicago.  Actually, there are a lot of reasons. Spa Space offers Chicago massages that are truly therapeutic. Whether you’re looking for a great spa in Chicago where you can get massage for couples or are looking for the finest facials in Chicago, let Spa Space, the best day spa in Chicago be your destination.

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.

Thank you for your kind words!

Thank you for your kind words!

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Thank you for your kind words!

Word of mouth is always the best form of advertising. At Spa Space, we’d like to thank all of the clients who took the time to share their thoughts on our Facebook page. Here’s just a sampling of the five-star reviews we’ve received recently:

 

Allyson I.

“Very pleasant space, the atmosphere is important to me and Spa Space hits all the “spa marks” for me, lighting, music, ambiance. I experienced a very thorough facial here and intend to come back for more services now that I have tested them with the facial.”


Isabell K.

“The Space Ritual massage is just the best. It combines elements of Swedish massage with aromatherapy & hot stone, etc. I just love it. Letitia is an excellent therapist as well. I’ve been going to Spa Space for at least 10 years now and have always had a great experience.”

 

Leslie M.

“I flew in from MD for a girls weekend getaway including a massage. I have had many massages over the years but none compare to the therapeutic massage I received from Robert. He was polite, knowledgable and educated me on stretching exercises that will aid me after standing on my feet all day. I highly recommend Spa Salon and my masseur Robert!!”

 

Kaycee M.

“A huge thank you to Jen at Spa Space for my massage! Everyone I encountered from the initial phone call to set up my appointment through departure was incredibly kind and helpful. Beautiful setting and a true gem in the city! I was on vacation and looking for a “treat yourself” massage experience, which Spa Space fulfilled.”

 

LaJoe B.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed our visit. The location was perfect and parking was easily accessible via the valet service. The staff was very courteous and professional.”

 

Thanks for mentioning the valet parking, LaJoe! You’ll find it on Canal St. right in front of Spa Space, where you can enjoy Chicago massages, facials, mani-pedis and more seven days a week. They currently charge a flat rate of $18. Despite the fact that the valets are right in front of our doors, we have no formal business relationship with them, so we can’t guarantee their hours or rates. We can tell you that valet service is almost always available on Monday-Saturday during our business hours.

 

On weekends, you can park your car right across the street from Chicago’s best spa! There’s an indoor lot that only charges $10 for an all-day rate on Saturday and Sunday.  We’re not sure if they’ll charge the weekend rate on Presidents’ Day. If not, their regular rate is $14 for up to 2 hours Monday through Friday. The entrance is on the west side of Canal St., just south of Lake St.

 

And, of course, you may be able to find metered street parking on Canal, Lake or Clinton. You’ll have the best chance of grabbing a spot on the weekends. You don’t want to be worrying about running out of time while you’re enjoying one of the best facials in Chicago, that’s why we suggest downloading the ParkChicago app, where you can pay for parking and extend your time remotely if desired.

 

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.”

Success is beautiful

Success is beautiful

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Success is beautiful

When you’re looking for a great place to get massages or facials in Chicago, you don’t usually think about who owns or manages the spa. Spa Space is a great place for couples massage and is also known as a great men’s spa, but the majority of our clientele are women. And we thought you might be interested to know just a little bit about the amazing women behind Spa Space.

 

Natalie Tessler founded Spa Space back in 2001, with the dream of creating the best day spa in Chicago. That hadn’t always been her dream, though.

 

Natalie has a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a law degree from American University and an LL.M. (Master’s of Law degree) in taxation from New York University. She found that the life of a tax and estate planning attorney wasn’t making her happy, so she dusted off her childhood dream of owning her own business and started doing some research on the wellness and day spa industries. As she once explained in an interview, while she was a lawyer she was always surrounded by people who didn’t particularly want to be there – whether that be clients dealing with difficult legal matters or the other lawyers. Natalie wanted something completely different. “A spa is a place where people really love to go, a place where people really want to be, and a place where people want to work,” she said.

 

These days, Natalie enjoys speaking to students, entrepreneurs and angel investors about raising capital, developing a business plan and what entrepreneurship really entails.

 

In addition to owning Chicago massage spa Spa Space, Ilana Craig Alberico serves as the CEO and is the Co-Founder/Owner of Innovative Spa Management (ISM) – a company that has landed on Inc. Magazine’s list of Fastest Growing Companies twice, in 2013 and 2014.

 

Ilana and her partner, Christina Stratton, started ISM in Asheville, North Carolina. The company specializes in executing spas that seamlessly weave concept throughout the design, operations, employee training programs, product selection, and menu. Her company ultimately provides financially secure and profitable operations dedicated to superior service.

 

Ilana oversees the vision, direction and operations of the company. She writes articles on spa design, development, and operations and teaches management and employee training programs at spa industry conferences and at the ISM Academy. A massage therapist and former spa director, she is passionate about treatment and dedicated to creating the optimal spa experience.

 

In other words, Ilana is an expert when it comes to spas. And she has brought her expertise to Spa Space, one of the best spas in Chicago, where you can look forward to an exceptional spa experience.

 

Ilana, whose parents grew their own organic food, got her start in the spa industry in her hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. After college in South Carolina, she went back to Asheville. After learning just how hard it is to earn a living with a pottery studio, she found a job at a local resort. You guessed it, the job was in the spa. She picked up towels, greeted guests and couldn’t help but notice the change that would come over people after their spa treatment. She wanted to be able to relieve people of their stress and add something special to their day.

 

She quickly became a licensed massage therapist and before you know it, she was managing the spa.

 

Ilana isn’t alone in her desire to make people feel better through spa treatments. Everyone at Spa Space, which is considered the most progressive of all the downtown Chicago massage spas, is committed to your wellbeing.

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