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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.

Love

Feel the Love!

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Feel the Love!

According to the National Retail Federation, U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average $143.56 on Valentine’s Day this year. That means you can book one of Spa Space’s February specials – for yourself or a loved one – and still have plenty of cash left over for chocolate! No wonder so many people think we’re the best Chicago spa!

If you’d like to treat yourself to something lovely or prep for a romantic night on the town, you may have a hard time deciding which of this month’s specials to go for at Spa Space, one of the best day spas in Chicago! Especially if you appreciate the natural power of botanically based products for healing and hydrating! Each of our three February specials features products from Privai, which delivers quality natural skincare through consciously sourced, botanically based, results-driven ingredients that speak to the essence of mindful living. The founders of Privai believe that every woman deserves to experience a “self-care with skin care” philosophy geared to their own lifestyle.

 

  • At Spa Space, you can enjoy a Deep Moisture Pedicure for just $60 – that’s a savings of $10 off the regular price. This cure for the damage winter can inflict on your feet features Privai Ultra Rich Body Butter. The highly nourishing shea butter in this fabulous produce penetrates the skin with lasting moisturizing agents while crisp Rosemary Leaf Extract promotes skin cell renewal and circulation. Just imagine how good that will feel as it’s being rubbed into your feet. Your poor tired feet will drink it up!

 

  • If you want to look – and feel – absolutely radiant this Valentine’s Day, you’ll want to try our Antioxidant Glow Facial for just $99. A $120-value, this is the newest facial treatment at Spa Space! We’ve combined the powerful antioxidant rich serums and anti-aging botanicals from Privai with the visible difference achieved by the use of our rose quartz facial roller to create a customized facial treatment that will leave your skin deeply nourished and toned with a radiant glow that could only come from nature. Let him think it’s love that has you looking so radiant.

 

  • We also have a special on our new Antioxidant Repair Massage. A $115 value, we’re offering it for just $99 during the month of February! This is a customized treatment designed to not only to deliver all the healthy benefits of massage therapy while also renwing the skin with an antioxidant-rich formula from Privai that rejuvenates while fortifying the cellular reconstruction of the skin. The treatment starts with a silk polish back scrub that will leave your skin primed and ready to drink in the goodness of the green tea, pomegranate, jojoba and rosehip oil that Privai has incorporated in its Antioxidant Repair. Following your scrub, your Spa Space massage therapist will begin a full-body pressure massage, customized to your needs and preferences. By the time you leave, you’ll be feeling renewed inside and out.

 

And don’t forget – if you book any of our couples’ services during the month of February, the champagne is on us. Nobody offers the array of massage for couples that we do. Spa Space also offers pedicures for two. And all of our couples’ services are performed in a private suite for two.

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.

Spa-lidays

Happy Spa-lidays from Spa Space

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Happy Spa-lidays from Spa Space

The City of Chicago is unique in countless ways, but its special qualities are most commonly evident during the holiday season. We’d like you to make Spa Space – one of the best day spas in Chicago – one of your traditions at the holidays and throughout the year.

Based on an article on the neighborhoodloans website, here are a few of the most memorable traditions of the season:

Lighting the Downtown Christmas tree – a tradition that goes back over a century, the first illuminated tree was in grant park in1913. It moved to Mayor Richard J. Daley Plaza in 1966 and, most recently, has become a fixture in Millennium Park.

Ice Skating at Millennium Park – a newer tradition is skating in the free ice rink in Millennium Park with the Christmas tree nearby nd the Chicago skyline as a backdrop.

Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier – held inside the Chicago landmark (to avoid the blustery winds outside), Winter Wonderfest features rides, games and fun for all ages,

The Windows & Walnut Room at Macy’s (Marshall Field’s) – The window displays in the former Marshall field’s building tell holidy story through decorative exhibits. The best time to see them is at night. Inside the store, the Walnut Room restaurant has been serving guests since 1907 and provides a wonderful respite for a hot rink or a warm meal.

The Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza – Inspired by a market in Germany dating back to the 1500s, the Christkindlmarket features numerous booths boasting homemade crafts, wooden clocks and other curios from local artists. The market also features authentic German food such as sausages and potato pancakes – and plenty of craft beers.

Christmas Around the World at The Museum of Science & Industry – The museum’s display shows what Christmas looks like around the world in a dazzling show of trees, lights, music and even “falling snow.”

The Chicago Trolley Holiday Lights Tour – One of the best ways to view the many light displays throughout downtown Chicago is on the Chicago Trolley Holiday Lights Tour. Climb aboard one of the trolley-inspired buses for a festive tour of holiday lighting displays. There are special stops at the Christkindlmarket and Lincoln Park Zoo.

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo – Walk the zoo as you do during the rest of the year while enjoying a truly phenomenal display of holiday lights.

The Music Box Theatre’s Annual Christmas Show – The theatre shows an annual compilation of classic holiday films through Christmas Eve. The theatre experience begins with a visit from Santa and holiday caroling.

Winter Flower & Train Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory – Stroll through the conservatory’s winter display and enjoy colorful blooming flowers in a warm habitat. Adding to the fun are model trains wending their way among the plants.

Shopping on the Magnificent Mile – the tradition of shopping on the Magnificent Mile has been passed on through generations of families. Michigan Avenue is home to countless stores and shops that provide the perfect atmosphere to get all your holiday shopping done – or just to window shop

Chi-Town Rising New Year’s Eve Celebration – Chicago has begun to throw its own New Year’s Eve party to mirror New York’s iconic Times Square celebration.

Before you indulge in your holiday celebrations, you need to indulge yourself at Spa Space – a prime spot for a massage in downtown Chicago, massage for couples, facials in Chicago, pedicures in Chicago and much more. Happy holidays from Spa Space!