Lincoln Park Massage Spa

Lincoln Park Massage specializes in all types of massage: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Couple's Massage, Reiki, and Thai massage. In addition, clients have the option of selecting from a variety of body treatments including a detoxifying mud treatment, aroma steam treatment, and nourishing body mask. The massage spa is so proficient in what they do that they even run a neighboring massage school. Both the spa and the school are located on 630 West Webster Avenue, directly across the street from the tin man statue at Oz Park.

There is a gentle water fountain in the lobby in stark contrast to the honking cars and playful kids outside, neither of which I could clearly hear once I entered the spa. One of the owners graciously greeted me (he likes to meet all the clients), asking me how I heard about the spa. Then, my massage therapist gave me a tour of the facility. He took special care to point out the various themed rooms - such as a Caribbean island paradise, a private desert oasis, and a room specifically designed for Thai massage. Each room has a guest book that clients are free to sign, which helps further personalize the massage experience at this spa. I was offered a drink and a complimentary neck wrap, a soothing combination of warm heat on the skin and the aroma of cinnamon spice.

My past experience of massage is that once undressed and on the massage table, it often takes me a while to fully relax and enjoy the massage. With a million things going on in a day of life, it's often so difficult to truly relax and quiet the mind. Such was not the case here. Within a minute and with a few firm, circular motions to the back of my neck, I was pulled instantly into a state of complete relaxation. I was asked to take one deep breath, and then another, and each time I did my therapist moved my head and neck in a way that brought me more quickly into a deep state of calm. It was nice to realize I was finally going to receive the complete benefits of a full hour-long massage rather than a 10-minute warm-up period followed by a 50-minute massage!

Oh, and something else I found so impressive... I normally have quite a few knots in my upper and lower back (doesn't everyone?), which are always found during a professional massage. However, massage therapists I've experienced in the past normally alleviate knots through painful, repetitive motion that I endure all the time silently chanting to myself, "No Pain, No Gain, No Pain, No Gain!" This time, to my surprise, my knots were eliminated without a single twinge of pain. I was grateful to finally know that yes, it is possible to receive a deep tissue massage which eliminates back knots without wincing.

Once the massage was over, I was given a large glass of water and reminded of the importance of drinking lots of water to flush away the many toxins that are released into the body via massage. I sat quietly and enjoyed my water without being rushed; this was ideal because I needed some time to get my fully relaxed self together before I walked out that door and back into the chaotic reality of modern city living. I am already planning my return to this Lincoln Park sanctuary for renewal and revitalization!

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