Chicago's Best Healing Massage 2008

In-the-know spagoers visit this tranquil Gold Coast spot for relaxation and beauty pick-me-ups.

Reviews:

• “Amy is the best stylist!”
• “Must Visit!!!”
• “Darling hairdresser!”
• “Super Stylist Layne”
• “Best Massage by Charmaine "

Tips: Tips cannot be added to credit card totals, so remember to bring cash.

Joseph Michael’s Salon and Spa or email Joseph Michael’s Salon and Spa

Andersonville spa specializes in holistic services, including massage, facials, hair removal, ear candling and more.

Reviews:

• “I know where to go when I am in town!”
• “Awesome Experience!!”
• “SO AMAZING!!!!”
• “Best Brazilian Wax”
• “Receptionist needs to impove manner, otherwise a good place”

Tips: A doctor’s note authorizing approval is required for clients seeking a prenatal massage.

Continuum Studio or email Continuum Studio

Clients can choose from a variety of massages and themed treatment rooms; reflexology, prenatal massages and aromatherapy are also offered.

Reviews:

• “Look here for relaxation”
• “Great therapy!”
• “Great place to relax”
• “Best Massage anywhere. "
• “Most relaxing place in Chicago”

Tips: Street parking is available, but the spa offers free validated parking at the Lincoln Park Hospital, two blocks east of Lincoln Avenue.

Lincoln Park Massage Spa or email Lincoln Park Massage Spa

A convenient West Loop location makes it easy to get luxurious spa treatments during lunch.

Reviews:

• “Best deep tissue massage ever …request Beth!! "
• “Great experience”
• “Best Pedicure and Manicure in any city!”
• “Best brows, facials!”
• “Most incredible facial”

Tips: A credit card is required when making an appointment. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance or patrons will be charged for all scheduled services.

Spa Space or email Spa Space

Andersonville spa caters to the man who isn’t afraid to admit his love for products, massages and other body treatments.

Reviews:

• “Relaxing up-scale men’s spa with very nice comfortable facilities”
• “Great Chicago spa for guys”
• “In Awe of SIR SPA”
• “Best Men’s Waxing Services in Chicago”
• “Best Spa in Chicago”

Tips: Maintain your studly appearance with products from Baxter of California, DOVO Deluxe and MenScience.

Sir Spa

Clients at this Wicker Park healing center and spa walk away with a new look and a fresh aura.

Reviews:

• “The most important part…”
• “Found him!”
• “Best Highlights & Haircut Chicago IL.”
• “Wes= Hair Magic!”
• “noname”

Tips: An unexpected trinket awaits at every turn: MBT sneakers that fight cellulite, a crystal bar and Phillip Stein Teslar watches that align your body’s electromagnetic field.

Ruby Room or email Ruby Room

Deborah Davis Day Spa offers skin care and body treatments, Healthy Tan airbrush tanning, hair removal, massage and make-up application.

Reviews:

• “THE BEST !!!”
• “Terrible!”
• “Facial Heaven”
• “My First Massage!”
• “I highly recommend this place!”

Tips: The Healthy Tan airbrush application includes a free second-day application for first-time customers.

Deborah Davis Day Spa

Expansive River North personal-care complex specializing in services and products that make patrons look and feel better.

Reviews:

• “Horrible customer service”
• “Amazing service in a beautiful atmosphere!”
• “Very Unprofessional!”
• “Beware…”
• “LOVED IT!!!!!”

Tips: Gratuities are cash only, but a credit card is required to make an appointment.

Tiffani Kim Institute

Lakeview salon offers a variety of services including haircuts, colors, waxing, glycolic peels and more.

Reviews:

• “Cosmina does the best blonde in Chicago!!!”
• “Unfortunate”
• “Perfect Place!!”
• “A stylist I can trust.”
• “Painless Brazilian!”

Tips: Buy a package of six spray tans and the last one is free.

Brilli Salon – A Style Lounge or email Brilli Salon – A Style Lounge

Two city blocks and five levels of fitness, wellness, indulgence and service.

Reviews:

• “East Bank Club is -4 star disaster!”
• “Anyone not giving EBC 5 stars has confused it with someplace else”
• “I am picky…”
• “The best group exercise programs”
• “Ridiculous!!!”

Tips: While you’re at the club, you can drop your clothes at the dry cleaner, drop your kids at the children’s activity center (open 8:30am-5pm most days) and have your car washed in the underground garage.

East Bank Club