I knew I had to write this review after my first Reiki appointment, but after my Reiki training…read moreclass yesterday, I knew this had to write this immediately! I went in for my very first 60 minute Reiki appointment a couple weeks ago to deal with some stress due to drastic life changes. I have been feeling jumpy and "on-edge" for a while and needed some additional help/direction to provide relief. The space was incredibly cozy and all around felt good to be in. Immediately after meeting Marie, I knew she was a right fit. I appreciated her natural ability to make me feel right at home in a new space. The treatment itself was amazing. Having had smaller Reiki sessions before, I had an idea of what to expect, but during the full hour, I felt the tightness in my abdomen relax, and my breathing become easier. By the end of the hour, I was calm, glassy-eyed, and a little out of it (in a good way). I really feel that the treatment set the tone for how I coped with my stressors the following week. I didn't hold things in my body as much and felt calmer. Because I work in the health industry, I decided to also do a one-on-one Reiki training with Marie as well. I am still blown away by her kindness during the class. Not only did I receive amazing information and training, but the materials she gave me to study were very organized and well put together. We enjoyed talking about health and healing so much, that we did get off track with time (which I didn't mind because I was learning so much), but she was so kind in letting me hang out longer to get all the training I needed. She even provided lunch! I am so, so grateful for Marie and her generosity and can't wait to put Reiki in to my own practice. GO SEE HER!!

I have been to several reiki practitioners throughout my life, but nothing could have prepared me…read morefor my experience with Marie. I had been going through a difficult time and was experiencing terrible anxiety. I had lost someone close to me, and my sweet dog of 15 years had just passed. There was a heaviness that was weighing on my heart that just wouldn't go away. I had heard about this woman- Marie- from a mutual friend who insisted that I go try one reiki session with her. I had received reiki before, and was skeptical that anyone could help at this point. Moreover, Marie's office was 45 minutes from where I live. I finally got around to scheduling an appointment. It turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Marie is hands down the most gifted healer I have ever encountered. Her compassionate and intuitive nature were exactly what I needed. After one session with Marie, I felt like a whole new person. It felt like the weight had finally been lifted. She is such a bright and loving person who genuinely cares about her clients. When she told me she would follow up with me after our session, I was shocked to receive an email from her that night with all the information we had talked about that day. She gave me tools to continue to use at home to help with my grieving process. Her positive energy and genuine warmth is contagious. After two sessions with Marie, I was so impressed that I signed up for her Reiki Level I and II class. I couldn't be happier. I am forever grateful to Marie and the impact she has had on my life. If it's your first time experiencing reiki, or even if you are an experienced veteran, you will not be disappointed.

My massage here was the best massage experience I've had in my entire life. I've received hundreds…read moreof massages and there is something so special about how Brittany is able to attune to the subtleties of the physical and energetic body. I would highly recommend!

I would recommend Brittany, but I've tried two other therapists and I regret those appointments.read more

I have been seeing Neale for about a decade as he has moved through three different locations, so…read morethis review is long overdue. He has been a touchstone for my healing journey, and I've been seeing him weekly for years. I am not a person who normally feels comfortable with people touching my body, but Neale is not a typical massage therapist. He asks insightful questions and really listens to the answers I give, providing space so he can learn more about what is going on in my life that will inform his care. He has a very, very wide array of modalities in his toolbox and he is constantly learning more. Just a few of the modalities are sound healing, reiki, massage healing, massage, chakra readings, aromatherapy, reflexology, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and accupressure. He blends these seamlessly in sessions. He also attends trainings on a regular basis, expanding his repitoire, and keeping his skills very sharp. Neale is a trained musician, and as sound healing is my favorite modality and something that is not commonly found, he's truly been a blessing. He's very knowledgeable about many related methods of self-care one can practice outside of his sessions, and shares this information generously, taking the time to send resources via text. This includes (but is not limited to) suggested products to ground, poses to release tension, and general information. He goes above and beyond during session and even between sessions. I recommend him without any reservations. What are you waiting for? Book an appointment with Neale today!

I was going through a very vulnerable and stressful time in my life and also having issues with…read morepain when I met Neale. I had used massage, PT, rolfing, and Chiro historically. Nothing equaled that first visit with Neale. He was a Godsend. He immediately made me feel safe. He knows how to adjust intensity and use various strokes to maximize the effectiveness of his work. I am a healthcare provider and dont want just soft talking and empathetic tones. I want it all. Neale is impressive in his knowledge of anatomy, physiology, functional medicine and wholistic care. He uses a wide-range of modalities balanced by my needs, comfort and feedback He has an incredible demeanor and is quite intuitive. He is engaged and always gives 100%. As a woman, I feel totally comfortable with him. My brother, a committed runner, also had visits with him. He reported that Neale made him comfortable though he never had a male massage therapist before. MY brother agreed with me that Neale gave the lifetime best massage He is part of the care team that I have used to avoid back surgery for multiple herniated discs. He has improved the quality of my life physically and emotionally. I cannot recommend Neale enough. Dont go anywhere else.

Lisa Alvarez is a highly knowledgeable and compassionate healer who refreshes her practice with…read moreresearch proven, ongoing, cutting edge holistic training. Plus, her clinic is as relaxing as a spa: I feel soothed the minute I step inside! Upon separate occasions, Lisa greatly helped me recover quickly from two knee replacement surgeries as well as a hip fracture from a serious fall. Furthermore, her cutting-edge, e-stem acupuncture has been immensely healing, much more effective than dry needling. In fact, my physiotherapist told me I healed very quickly and he always found his clients who use acupuncture heal more quickly. In addition, Lisa provides other organic supplements, holistic therapies as well as topical pain relievers. These have been key for not only for my illness / injury recoveries they have helped me remain healthy as well as feel and look youthful. When Lisa opened Healing Foundations, I had been seeing another acupuncturist for over ten years. After seeing her, Lisa soon became the acupuncturist my I recommend to all my friends. I truly can't say enough about Lisa, she is a gifted acupuncturist!

Amazing! Had my first visit with Lisa for Gua Sha. She took the time to listen to me, not rushed…read more Discussed some exercises to do at home as well. I won't kid you the treatment was painful but the release felt amazing afterwards. That night I went home and slept 12 hours, woke up feeling much better for the first time in months. Looking forward to our next session. The salon is clean, peaceful, and very welcoming. Thank you!

We stopped here first on our way into Chicago - it's in the second story of a multi - tenant…read morebuilding that you have to buzz into. Parking is convenient, right across the street. It's right next to the train station. Pricing was great, ambiance was perfect. The couples massage was exactly what we wanted and a little more. Couldn't recommend it more.

Wonderful place to relax and take a break from daily stress. Friendly team and a clean, peaceful…read moresetting.

I stopped by last Saturday as I have been needing a self health day. Working with Erin for…read morescheduling was fantastic, she called me back within a half hour and I was able to make an appointment that afternoon! Going into my very first Reiki session I was a bit skeptical - while I have read about chakras and have daily meditation and yoga practices this was a new experience for me. Billy is great and took time to answer my questions and ensure I was calm before starting the process. He worked with me for an hour and I just closed my eyes and focused on my breath. I felt tingling energy sensations in my arms especially my middle fingers and feet and ended with an elevated mood and generally just feeling very well! I was so impressed I asked to throw on some extra gem light therapy at the end and Billy was very accommodating to my last minute request. Overall it was a very good experience and I have already scheduled my next appointment. If you have been thinking about giving this a shot I cant recommend Lakeview Healing Oasis enough, and dont forget to mention Yelp for $20 off your first time!

I recently went to Lakeview Healing and had a wonderful healing session. Since my visit back in…read moreJuly I've been able to release stagnant energy. Very pleased with the session I had.

Walking into Verde Studios feels like stepping through a portal--leaving the noise and traffic of…read moreChicago completely behind and entering an intentional, sweet-smelling sanctuary of grounded care. As a first-time client, I booked a Cuello session and worked with AiRos M., and the experience was nothing short of profound. Before we began, AiRos took the time to talk through every step, meeting me with true presence, deep grounding, and absolute respect for my nervous system. We focused on my jaw and neck with massage and gua sha. When areas of deep survival guarding were triggered at the base of my skull, AiRos held the space so skillfully that we were able to ground right through it, allowing decades of chronic tension and holding patterns to finally discharge and stack back into alignment. By the end of the session, my jaw and throat were open in a way I haven't felt in years, my breathing was completely effortless, and my entire body felt returned to itself. I booked my next session before I even walked out the door. If you carry deep stress, somatic guarding, or simply need practitioners who understand trauma-informed, nervous-system-centered bodywork, Verde Studios and AiRos are the real deal.

The entrance to the center instantly brings you a sense of peace and tranquility. The front desk…read moreattendant greeted me quickly and offered me a tour. The massage by Reyna was awesome. I felt very comfortable. So much so, I almost fell asleep. Definitely will be returning.

A beautiful journey in self care! Chiquita is a natural, gifted Reikki master. Marta is a…read morebrilliant, accomplished massage and reflexology practitioner. Love their energy! I feel wonderful. CB

If you want to FEEL better just walk into this magical healing place. Your soul will savor the…read moremassage and your heart will Welcome the love.

Kim is super affordable (works sliding scale according to your needs) and is warm and kind hearted…read more I have felt so much better since working with her and am exciting about continuing!

This was my first experience,back in late February 2012, with Reiki Healing and man was it an…read moreexperience. I walked in knowing close to nothing on Reiki. And lucky for me Kim was so open to answering any questions i had,which made me feel so comfortable. Since then I've have been to Kim's a few times for Reiki and oracle card readings. And I can say from my experiences it's helped me so much both physically and spiritually. It's one of the tools of my awaking.

I've been coming to the chakra shoppe for years with multiple readers. Every person I received a…read morereading from was amazing. Ive gone as far as to take classes with April for tarot, Lilian as an Akashic records reader, I've taken crystal classes with Earl and I've recently completed a chakra analysis program with Blanche Blacke. It's been amazing meeting new people through these course, especially chakra analysis. This was an in depth practice that feels like a PhD in Chakras. It feels amazing to have everyone share their gifts and knowledge and this is how you know everything is legit.

I went to the Chakra Shoppe for help with a health issue. I have been practicing a healing…read morevisualization given to me by Blanche and techniques from Lillian to consciously create reality. A recent scan confirmed that the condition is improving. The Chakra Shoppe is an amazing place for learning and healing!