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Happy Galentine’s from the Chicago spa that loves you!

Happy Galentine’s from the Chicago spa that loves you!

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Happy Galentine’s from the Chicago spa that loves you!

Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, may have introduced us to Galentine’s Day within the fictional confines of Parks and Recreation, but these days the celebration is real! And we couldn’t be happier. Love may be in the air wherever you look, but at Spa Space – the unofficially official Galentine’s Day spa in Chicago – we know who the really important people in our lives are.

As Leslie herself said, “We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn’t matter, but work is third.”

Galentine’s Day is February 13th, but why limit this fabulous celebration to a single day. Here at Spa Space we are lobbying to make Galentine’s a monthlong celebration.  You could treat each other to a great Galentine’s spa deal at Chicago’s Spa Space, like:

  • The Mini Me Pamper Package: $199 (includes 18% gratuity), which includes a 30-minute Signature Massage (one of the best massages in Chicago!), plus an express facial, mini-pedicure and a Signature Manicure. Bliss!
  • Love Yourself Package: $188 (includes 18% gratuity), which includes either a 50-minute Signature Massage or a 50-minute Signature Facial (facials in Chicago don’t get better than this!) PLUS a 70-minute Mega Massage Pedicure! Yum!

Of course, if you prefer, you could follow in Leslie Knope’s footsteps. She gave out gift bags to her friends on Galentine’s Day, each of which she told them contained, “A bouquet of hand crocheted flower pens, a mosaic portrait of each of you made from the crushed bottles of your favorite diet soda and a personalized 5,000-word essay of why you are all so awesome.”

Whatever you’re celebrating this month, we’ll look forward to welcoming you to Spa Space, voted not just one of the best Chicago spas, but THE best spa in Chicago! (We love you, too!)

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.

Wellness at Work

Wellness at Work

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Wellness at Work

 

These days, people are spending more and more time sitting at a desk or inside an office.  Implementing a workplace wellness program, can contribute to employees who have a healthier lifestyle and a company with a healthier bottom line.

 

According to the Center for Disease Control, chronic diseases such as depression and hypertension can lead to a decline in the overall health of employees in a workplace, contribute to an increase in health-related expenses for employers and employees, and lead to lower productivity and/or days of work missed. Many businesses have realized the benefits of health promotion, and to curb the costs of rising healthcare offer workplace health programs to their employees. Ideally, the office should be a place protecting the safety and well-being of employees while providing them with opportunities for better long-term health.

 

A workplace health program aimed at keeping employees healthy is a key long-term human asset management strategy, the CDC reports.  “A commitment to wellness in the workplace is good business for countless reasons. Happy employees yield increased staff retention, higher productivity, greater concentration, morale and loyalty, and overall company success. On a biological level, healthy employees have lower blood pressure, reduced absenteeism, less injuries, and lower company health care costs.”

 

Massage therapy can be an important part of a wellness program.  Massage has been shown to:

  • Lower blood pressure.
    · Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
    · Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow – the body’s natural defense system.
    · Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
    · Lessen depression and anxiety.
    · Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
    · Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
    · Relieve migraine pain.
    · Release endorphins – amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller and make you feel happy.

 

Spa Space can help you implement a wellness program at your workplace with on-site table and chair massages at Chicago offices as well as manicures, mini-manicures and other spa services.  Among spas in Chicago, Spa Space routinely ranks among the very best.  Please call us at 312-466-9585 or email info@spaspace.com to schedule your outcall.

hands down

Hands Down

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Hands Down

 

A study published in the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that people can most accurately guess your age by looking at your hands. When you stop to think about it, it makes perfect sense. The skin on the back of our hands is extremely delicate and there isn’t much in the way of subcutaneous fat to cushion the blow when we expose that skin to a hot sun or bitter wind. Household cleansers and alkaline-based soaps take their toll, too.

 

Your hands are among the hardest working – and most visible – parts of your body. For a more youthful appearance, treat them right! Keep a pair of rubber gloves handy when you’re doing the dishes or rinsing out a few things in the sink; they’ll protect your skin from drying soaps, detergents and chemicals.

 

You might also want to consider starting a new trend by keeping a pair of stylish driving gloves in the car. The harsh rays of the sun are responsible for as much as 90% of the wrinkles and brown spots that give away your true age.  As we head into the summer months, keep some sun block or maybe even a luscious moisturizer loaded with SPF by the front door and treat your hands every time you head out to the car.

 

Of course, the basis for any good skincare regimen includes using a gentle cleanser (avoid harsh hand soaps), periodic exfoliation (no more than twice a week for the delicate skin on the back of your hands) and plenty of rich moisture (as an added incentive, treat yourself to a moisturizer scented with a fragrance that will lift your spirits as well as soften your skin).

 

The bottom line? If you want to put your best – and most youthful – face forward, take care of your hands.

 

And be sure to include a manicure at the Chicago spa known for outstanding manicure and pedicure quality. Spa Space! For maximum hygiene and safety, this downtown spa carefully follows or exceeds all State requirements by using a fresh file, buffer and wood stick for each and every client. You are welcome to take yours with you, otherwise, we will dispose of them. Further, each of our licensed nail technicians is required to have two sets of metal implements so they can be properly sanitized between clients.