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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.
 

Beauty Begins on the Inside

Beauty Begins on the Inside

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Beauty Begins on the Inside

 

When it comes to skincare, that means paying attention to what you put in your body as well as what you put on it.  Using the right moisturizer for your skin type is only part of the equation.  For truly healthy, radiant skin, experts recommend a nutrient-rich diet. Try to stay away from processed foods, please. Your skin craves fresh fruits and vegetables, wholesome carbohydrates and fiber, lean proteins, a certain amount of healthy fats and lots of hydration.

 

Get glowing! When it comes to feeding your skin, you have lots of delicious options. Among the top choices are almonds, avocadoes, blueberries, eggs, salmon, tomatoes and foods rich in Vitamin C, such as kiwis, oranges, red and green peppers, grapefruit, strawberries, broccoli, cantaloupe, pineapple and mangos.

 

Avocadoes – which contain biotin, the basis of healthy skin – are a great choice. They’re packed with heart- and skin-healthy monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) that help provide the fats and ceramides crucial for creating healthy skin cells. Research shows that MUFAs may also ease itchy, dry skin – a definite plus after a Chicago winter!

 

You can use avocadoes as a topical moisturizer but at Spa Space, we prefer to eat them!

 

After the long winter months, your skin needs extra attention. Looking for a downtown spa in Chicago that can reveal glowing summer-ready skin? Spa Space offer a wide variety of results-driven facials and body treatments, including our Green Tea & Ginger Detoxifying Seaweed Body Wrap and our Exfoliating Body Scrub as well as our signature treatment – Pacific Paradise, designed for those seeking silky-smooth skin AND softened, relaxed muscles. It’s a luxurious 30-minute mango sugar body scrub followed by an hour-long kukui-coconut oil massage. The luscious scents will stimulate the senses, the mango enzymes penetrate the skin and help the exfoliation, and the kukui-coconut oil nourishes and moisturizes.
Spa Space also offers the best massage in Chicago, spa day packages, flawless manicures and pedicures, and expert waxing in a welcoming, upscale environment focused on exceptional customer service.

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.