Extremely easy booking experience and a great massage…read more On Saturday night, I got a muscle spasm in my neck that was so painful, I couldn't sleep. I immediately went on Yelp to book a massage, but for most places in the area, you had to call in to schedule an appointment. I found Empyrean and the online booking system was so easy! The new client price was very affordable, and after a few clicks, I booked a chair massage for Monday. I had never gotten a chair massage before, but it was exactly what I needed. William focused on the area around my neck and I felt so much better afterwards. The pressure was perfect, and he was so calm and friendly. I am looking forward to booking another massage soon!

Hoorah for William! I've been getting massage therapy with…read morehim for a few months now and really couldn't recommend him more. My back pain issues are very complex, and he's so good at identifying the best way to help my muscles. Magic hands combined with extensive knowledge and training equal perfection! He's also helped my husband and often offers great massage bundle prices. Plus he's super friendly and funny. Contact him; you'll be glad you did.

Finding a truly exceptional massage therapist is rarer than it should be. Curlie at Zenful Touch is…read morethe real thing. He's a massage therapist and a nurse -- a rare combination that means his understanding of the body goes well beyond technique. Add a natural gift for healing and a veteran's deep attunement to people's needs, and his range speaks for itself: clinical, therapeutic, or pure relaxation -- he can meet you exactly where you are. The space is cozy, clean, and welcoming. Easy parking too. He does a real assessment before starting -- asks the right questions and actually uses the answers. From there it's seamless. Having experienced plenty of massage therapy over the years, the precision and level of relief here is in a different league. He finds the exact spots, dials in the pressure, and works through everything you came in with without missing a beat. I stood up differently when it was over. Slept better that night. Signed up for a monthly membership on my first visit and haven't looked back. The membership includes back treatment, foot exfoliation, and hot stone -- all built in as a perk. If you haven't found a therapist who actually gets it, this is the one.

Curly is an amazing masseuse. He's the best in Chicagola. He always asks where he should focus on…read morean painpoints. Always professional and cordial. I highly recommend his services!

Possibly the best 80 minute massage of my life. Thimio was amazing. He could easily find my "tough…read morespots" and work through them. I can't wait for my next massage with him!

Have a minor rotator cuff tear and reoccurring in my neck and shoulders and no other massage…read moretherapist offers the relief I have received at Glory Spa. Iko's focused and gentle touch is magical in its ability to loosen tight muscles and provide relaxation.

Rick is a highly experienced massage therapist who is exceptionally professional, present and…read morekeenly attuned to the needs of his clients. I am sitting here happily opening my jaw fully and without pain for the first time in 3 weeks. After one sports-type massage session plus tonight's session of craniosacral and manual therapy to my head, neck and jaw. Holy cats. I wish I had found this practice sooner and I will definitely be back. Here's my review: The calm and welcoming reception and treatment spaces are located in Rick's tidy lower level business space (totally separate from his home) in a safe and lovely neighborhood in SW Oak Park. Free street parking. Easy online appointment booking. Evening and Saturday hours, too. A great value. Highly recommend! I found Massage Therapy of Oak Park through a gift certificate that Rick had donated to a local children's charity fundraiser. I was the lucky highest bidder! What a great prize! Thank you Rick.

Rick did a great job! My back has been bothering me due to my work in metal recycling. Rick started…read morewith a Thai technique stretching out my back and body then moved into a deep tissue massage on the table. Everything he did was perfect! Rick himself greeted me when I entered, the facility was clean and relaxing! The other reviews claiming it is sketchy are ridiculous and untrue. Give Rick a shot, you won't regret it!

Aaron is a fantastic massage therapist and he comes to you! As a woman it is kind of nerve…read morewracking to have a strange man come to my home and touch me, but Aaron came so highly recommended that I gave it a try. He was sweet and easy-going on the phone and in person. And so very respectful and professional! No worries with this guy. He doesn't peek, and keeps all the private parts well concealed under sheets throughout. But most importantly he is great at what he does and he truly cares about his clients. If you NEED a massage like I often do, he's the guy to call. He does deep tissue massage and reflexology. His fingers will find your problem spots and dig right in. And it feels oh so good! I have used his services several times now and I have found myself getting so relaxed that I drool and drift into sleep. My back problems have considerably improved after every massage. I have trouble with my shoulder area from sitting at a computer all day. I emerge flexible and pain free! He only charges $60 an hour! For house calls! And I don't know how it works for others, but he's stayed a little longer than an hour when I really needed the work done and then refused to take any more that the hour fee! I of course made him take a large tip... Skilled, modest, respectful... in short, my favorite massage therapist. For a safe, professional, serene massage experience in the privacy of your own home or office, I would not hesitate to call Angel Hands.

John-Michael has been my go-to therapist for over 8 years. Each session opens with a query about…read moreany specific needs, however, John-Michael has the intuitive gift to 'read' my body and know what is needed. I have followed him through a variety of locations as his practice has grown, but every facility has always had a very peaceful and serene design. I can feel the stress beginning to drain as soon as I am in the environment. Shame on me, but I don't indulge as often as I should (and for me with a bad back, massage should really be viewed as therapy and treatment as opposed to a luxury or indulgence). The various packages and incentives that are offered (and do change from time to time) really do make sense and are worth investigating. I have to drive to the office, so parking can sometimes be a bit dicey and I have not been that lucky about snagging same-day appointments. Also, after the initial assessment, John-Michael does tend to be silent, however for me, that is a plus, as it frees me from the burden of making small talk and lefts me drift away and enjoy. If you are in need of a theraputic or simply a relaxing massage, I recommend a visit to John-Michael.

I wanted to do a review for John-Michael ages ago. But I had not been to him in years. You see,…read morewhen I first met JMK, we were working at a certain coffee shop of international fame together. He was my first. First professional massage ever. This was in the early 90's. And I was hooked. I don't know why massage is considered a luxury in this county, cause it makes me feel a hell of a lot better than a trip to the doctor. And I tend to feel that massage is a lot more helpful for minor aches and pains than anything a doctor does. Anyway, he was amazing 20 years ago. We feel out of touch. Years slide by....and then, FB brought us back together again! And you know what? He's only gotten better. And I still fall asleep on his table. He had trouble waking me up. So yeah, your mileage may vary, but for me, he is pretty much The Man. I just need to find myself some insurance that covers massages. I feel like Saturday morning massages, followed by brunch somewhere in Andersonville needs to start being a thing for me.

I was in desperate need of a massage due to serious neck pain this week, and I found Rain Temple on…read moreGroupon. I wasn't sure what to expect, but decided to give it a try based on the reviews and the fact that on the website it looked like there was a strong likeliness that I could get an appointment sooner than later. I was able to get in an appointment with T.J. for the next day. It is in an office building of sorts, which was clean, and then his room itself was very professional and soothing. TJ and I went over a little more about what my needs were and then he left me to get ready. The massage was a mix of deep tissue and Thai massage, and it was just what I needed! T.J. did a very thorough job and was very professional through out the entire experience. It was a really great experience overall and I highly recommend his services.

TJ was amazing! Very professional and accommodating. DO NOT LET THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS DETER YOU…read moreAWAY! I found TJ through Yelp and was skeptical at first, but I am so glad I took the chance. I have scoliosis and get a lot of knots on my shoulder and back. I have gotten many massages before, and TJ is one of the best masseuses I have ever had. Before our session, TJ listened to all my concerns and really worked on my problem areas. He kept asking me if I felt comfortable and if the pressure was okay which is something you do not get a lot of with other places. In addition to the massage, he gave me tips on how to help stretch my body. He also warned me that I would feel extremely sore because of all the knots we released. LET ME TELL YOU I WAS IN BED ALL DAY THE NEXT DAY, IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST FEELINGS EVER! He also followed up with me to make sure if I was okay. Thank you TJ for such an amazing experience. My body thanks you! I will definitely be returning to him. Do yourself and your body a favor and make an appointment with TJ. You can thank me afterwards.

Aaron is an exceptional massage therapist who combines massage therapy with functional movement. I…read morewent to PT for neck pain and while I saw improvement, it took massage therapy to get me back to 100%. He is a good adjunct to PT if you are struggling with muscle tightness and soreness not fully relieved by PT, and if you are an athlete in need of massage, he's an excellent resource for that as well. He got me through the NYC marathon in one piece!

I have been getting deep tissue massages for years. Every time I go, I hope that the therapist can…read moremake that horrible, nagging knot in my back go away. Each time I think I've found the right therapist, only to discover the knot is back within a couple of days. So when a Groupon for Balanced Bodywork came around, I snapped it up. I figured that maybe Aaron could finally figure out what was going on and make my pain go away. I had never had a musculoskeletal massage before, but it sounded good and Aaron's credentials sounded impressive, so off I went. The massage wasn't like the others that I had received in the past. Aaron worked on muscles that no other therapist had touched and explained the reasons behind my pain. I waited a week to write this review, since I am so used to the pain returning, but after all this time, I can't even find where that knot used to be. I'm amazed, and thrilled. I think I've found my new go to guy. Finally!