To all these people hating-- shhh. You bought a massage of Groupon. What are your expectations? I wouldn't call this luxury by any means... but this was the best damn massage I have ever had. Hot stones and all! The atmosphere and ambiance could use a little work-- but all in all was wonderful! My only feedback is to please start using the hot stones on people's feet- Would've made my experience a 12/10. Can't wait to come back! read more

Yvette is a master at her craft. She made me feel comfortable and walked me through breathing when handling the tightest knots. Highly recommended to friends to try your services - will be back in a month! read more

Yvette did a really great job loosening up my back, neck and arms which are my trouble spots. She and was friendly and made me feel comfortable. Everything about the experience was relaxing and nurturing. read more

Great place for a reasonably priced massage but leaves more to be desired. My partner went twice and requested focus on the legs since they run and I just requested full body for our couples massage. The front part of our legs were completely ignored and the room is so small the masseuses had to leave twice to grab more things. read more

The attention to small details made the experience incredible. The expertise the staff has shows their commitment to their craft. I will not only be returning with my spouse but I have extended the invitation to all friends and family. Thank you for an amazing experience. read more

Ok. I've been trying to think about how I really felt about the experience I had at this establishment before writing. I want to be as honest as possible. The location is an intimate boutique type of spa which is great. I don't care for the big name so called massage places. My appointment was for 1PM, a couples massage. We arrived early by maybe 5 mins. We were met with a very polite woman. I think she knew she was about to tell me they were behind so she put on the extra charm. We were not escorted to our room until 1:18PM. First strike. Second. While we were waiting I was asked by this very polite young lady "do you mind if I cash you out BEFORE your service?" I've never heard this before and I didn't care. So I paid. No big deal UNTIL I noticed every other person that checked out before and after us checked out and paid AFTER their service. That made me question why we were asked to pay in advance. Second strike. Next, we are finally undressed and ready to get our service. I requested a massage that was medium to medium deep pressure. Honestly, there was NO technique to this massage. It was a series or rubs and squeezes however no real technique. It felt like the type of massage you get on your feet and legs when you get a pedicure. If that helps you understand. Third strike. The room we were in was super small. Honestly it should NOT be used as a couples space. It was VERY tight. The ladies doing the massage didn't make it better. The one massaging me was literally climbing on my table and leaning down into my body. Like am I in a movie? I had to refrain from laughing. The other person massaging my partner was LOUD. I get A LOT of massages because I have back problems and you're supposed to be totally relaxed and zoned out. Nope. The other person was moving her sitting stool LOUDLY. We knew when and where she was rolling to by the sound of the roll. Not happy. Additionally, we could hear everything going on in the lobby. Even though there was music (not zen) playing I could still hear the front desk person and the other customers talking. Very intrusive. Not very relaxing. Because they were late, the front desk said they were giving up free aromatherapy. Either they forgot or they don't know what aromatherapy is. So yeah we didn't get that. I have never had a massage where they use LOTION. Most places I've been, and I've been places around the world, massage OIL is usually what's used. They used a combination of lotion and oil which made me feel heavy and like my pores are clogged. They also stopped BEFORE our hour was up. I don't know HOW this place is so "highly recommended" with this type of service. It cost a couple hundred dollars and it was NOT worth it at all. Not only will I not come here again I want anyone to not waste the money. Go get a chair massage in the mall it's the same service and cheaper. read more

Everyone was so friendly and made everything comfortable and relaxing. The masseuse focused on the areas I requested and was great at checking in when she applied pressure to areas that were tight/tender. I will definitely be going back! read more

This is not my first time visiting here. My shoulders and back feel relieved after every massage. I am very satisfied. Everyone is very nice and professional. I will continue to come here and recommend it to other friends. read more

This place is around the corner from my house and I so wanted to like it. I have massages fairly frequently and this one was simply awful. It just didn't seem like the person was a trained professional! The quality of the massage and quality of the facility was not reflective of the cost. Would give this one a miss! I also wish I had read yelp before booking. The owner appears to insult everyone that leaves a negative review - what a terrible approach to feedback! read more

My partner and I recently visited your location to celebrate our anniversary, as I have had many (more than 30) great experiences at LPMS and were looking forward to a relaxing and memorable experience. Unfortunately, I am writing to share that my experience during the massage fell well short of expectations. The masseuse assigned to me appeared to be extremely fatigued and, at one point, actually fell asleep during the session. As a result, only half of the standard massage was completed, and the last half was inconsistent and lacked continuity. In addition, we had booked an add-on foot massage, but the effort given during this portion of the treatment felt minimal -- perhaps 25% of what one would reasonably expect from a professional service.While I understand that everyone can have an off day, this was a special occasion for us, and I left feeling more stressed and disappointed than relaxed. I am bringing this to your attention not to place blame, but in the hope that it can be used constructively to maintain the high standards your business is known for. I did not bring it up during my massage because I was trying to relax and not upset my wife to complain about the lack of effort. read more

After looking at a bunch of different massage places I found this place on YELP and decided to try it. I was looking for a relaxing couple's massage and wanted some place clean and well-reviewed. I'm glad we tried the Lincoln Park Massage Spa as they were professional and friendly. Sign in was easy. We filled out some paperwork (took less than five minutes) and our massage therapists were introduced to us. They led us into the room where we changed and came back later for our massages. The massage was decent. It wasn't the best massage but it was solid for the price. They kept asking if it felt okay in English which was great for my boyfriend who doesn't speak Chinese like I do as the therapists were Chinese. I think it's helpful to communicate what you want (like more or less pressure). They ended the massage with water and mints and we were out the door! I think it's a fantastic deal (there's a Groupon deal) and the place itself is super clean and cozy. What I think can be improved about this place is to improve the ambiance. It's friendly and this place was nice about letting me change my appointment last minute without charging me a convenience fee. However, I think maybe some aroma therapy or better music would improve the ambiance in the room and I could relax more. read more

Lincoln Park Massage Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Expensive for what you get. Old, dirty looking carpet, probably from the oils but it doesn't make you feel great when you are walking on it. Massage was 7/10. The massage therapist kept leaving the room leaven and my husband wondering what was going on. Good if you need a last min massage, but for the price I rather spend a little more and not feel like I'm walking on unknown stains and have that spa feeling. read more

I'm a writer so this review is about to be a little extra... but, I'm a mom of a 2.5 yo working from home with my daughter beside me all day as I run my copywriting business, and I have not felt relaxed in forever. Cut to my massage with Yvette and she was applying pressure to all of the right places and giving me energy at the same time. She is like my energy playlist on Spotify with the likes of Beyoncé, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dua Lipa, and I feel like a brand new person. If you need an hour or so to feel zen, book with Yvette and leave with that "energy"! read more

No-frills but super clean & comfortable, and the cost is very reasonable. Yvette is the greatest. So nice, so attentive & very good at her job! read more

Thank you for a great, COVID-safe and comfortable visit. My 17-year old daughter enjoyed the great deep tissue work and care from your staff and look forward to a future visit. read more

Lincoln Park Massage Spa - Happy customers! - Day Spas Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice office and nice people. I definitely lost a good amount of weight so I would say it works. It's expensive though. With all the money they charge you would think they would answer their phones or return a call, but it's really hard to get in touch with anyone when you try to call with a question. read more

User-friendly & very descriptive website. Low-key (& convenient) location. Friendly staff! Very comfortable environment. I've had appointments prior & plan to return for future visits! read more

Not extra hot stone no lavender . Massage was done over a sheet no hand on body contact. Noisy in hallway a door kept opening not a good massage ! I requested extra hot stone and never received it for $135.00 you would expect a good experience read more

My third massage here. It is a straight and to the point massage. Easy to book ( received a courtesy call that masseuse had a previous client run late so I didn't have to wait ) . A very good massage. read more

Overall: this place was nice, and the people working there were very friendly. However, for the price we paid, we felt it was way overpriced, and left feeling a little ripped off. The ambiance in this place could use a lot of work, and if they plan on charging these prices, they either need to offer better quality services or reduce their prices to stay competitive. My husband and I made an appointment for a 90-min couple's massage + a 30-min add-on body scrub. The total came down to $420, not including the tip. We thought this sounded pretty pricey, but figured if the quality of the massage and ambiance were good enough, maybe it would be worth it. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Ambiance-wise, a lot was off. The room we had our massage in was tiny, and the masseuses were struggling to get around the room without bumping into things, each other, or us. They had a chair they were moving around in that was constantly running into things and was very loud. The lights were bright, and the room smelled very strongly of a cheap/chemical bubblegum scent. The decoration was fine, I guess....? I was expecting the experience to feel a lot more luxurious given the price. They started off with the body scrub first, which felt odd because they had to constantly towel us off to get the scrub stuff off, and it made a huge mess. It got to the point where they had to ask us to get off the table, so they could change the sheets, which felt a little weird considering we were both just standing there in our underwear waiting for them to redress the mattresses (all in a tiny room with barely any space for standing). The masseuses also kept either talking with each other or sometimes just leaving the room for minutes at a time, with no warning or even a heads-up as to why they were leaving. When they would come back in, they loudly burst through the door, which definitely didn't help keep us calm and relaxed. Although this sounds like a lot of negative points, I want to re-iterate that this massage was not bad by any means, and the workers were all very friendly. My main thing is that for those prices, I just expected a LOT more in terms of quality of the experience and service. There are a lot of massage options in Chicago, and for this price you could easily find a much higher quality place. PS: The owner of the business responds to every negative review and resorts to insults and personal attacks. For that alone, I am removing a star from my review. Do yourself a favor and look at other reviews that are negative. Notice how the owner doesn't take any of them to heart and immediately goes on the defensive and insults. If that's the kind of business you would like to support, then by all means. read more

I have been here about 4 times and the massage and service never disappoint! I saw Leila yesterday on short notice and she helped so much with my neck & back pain in just 30 min! I have seen a different therapist each time and every one has been skilled at her craft, professional, and effective. Yvette, a therapist and receptionist is always kind and welcoming. Highly recommend. read more

We booked a couples massage after recommendation from friend. The two people that gave us massages had absolutely no idea what they were doing. I've had countless massages but this was the worst by far. I asked for them to concentrate on my lower back and legs but was ignored as they worked on my neck and shoulders as if I sat in front of a computer display all day. The person who worked on me did not have the technical skill or physical ability to actually massage any of my muscles. The room they had us in was incredibly hot and they insisted, as if it was a Victorian drama, keeping a sheet on us at all times. I've never been so uncomfortable receiving a massage. Stay away. read more

As a frequent visitor of massage parlors, this was by far the worst massage I have ever had. I went with my partner for a couples massage - we wanted very much to like it, but upon walking in we immediately noticed dust and some other general concerns of cleanliness. We then spent the entire time not being listened to by the massage therapists. They massaged areas (such as very aggressively on the spine, digging into bones rather than tissue, and very aggressive on the skin surface with rough and scratchy towels) that were very painful for both of us, we expressed pain and discomfort, and they did not change the technique or level of pressure at all. They went extensively under my underwear to where it felt violating and uncomfortable for me. It seems this place might be good for an individual massage, but our experience as a couples massage left us feeling more stressed out than we were beforehand. P.S., fighting back with unhappy customers is not a good look. If enough people are dissatisfied, maybe something needs to change. read more

I was desperate for a good massage and every other place was booked. I got lucky and a slot had opened at LP Massage. Oh happy day! My new spot!!! Linda is a great masseuse. Location is convenient and staff receptionist is very kind and friendly. Yippee!! read more

I made an appointment today, and when I got there after a half-hour walk from my house I was told that they had given the slot to somebody who had booked online. Lukewarm apology at best. They said they had called - I checked, and by the time they called, I had already left home. There is another massage spa in the neighborhood. I checked, and they specify that all their staff are vaccinated and that they require vaccination. Lincoln Park Spa simply required masks, and their staff were wearing masks. I will never go there again, read more

This was THE BEST massage I've ever had in my life! Layla was amazing in that she consistently used deep pressure AND worked on the exact knots and spots I needed throughout the entire massage. In fact, she was so amazing that I extended my 30 min massage to 1 hour and it was well worth every single penny!!!! Go see Layla asap if you want to get a therapeutic and relaxing massage; especially if you have TMJ and constant head, neck, and shoulder pain. read more

Came with my husband for a one hour couples massage. We got there about 30 minutes before our appointment time yet we didn't get started with our massage til about 15 minutes into our scheduled start time due to a masuese running late, yet we still finished at the scheduled hour mark. The ladies kept whispering back and forth to one another which was very distracting for my husband and I. Every time they would talk my masuese completely stopped what she was doing. My husband said his lady stopped multiple times to get water. I marked my calves as an area to focus and only one of my calves actually got a massage the other was completely skipped. Over the phone we were told they had special accommodations for my pregnant belly which would be 25$ extra. Turns out I just laid on my side so I feel the extra 25$ was unwarranted. I still left a tip but honestly it wasn't well deserved but always be kind to other right. Overall the ladies were nice but our massage was rushed and it wasn't very relaxing hearing them whisper to each other back and forth the whole time. read more

Yvette is awesome! Always friendly, calm and very professional. She gives a fabulous massage. The enitire staff are very friendly.

I absolutely loved my experience here. I had never had a professional massage or facial and for Christmas this year, my best friend got me a Groupon for a 30 minute back, shoulder, and neck massage and a 30 minute facial. When I arrived, the woman at the front desk was cordial and signed me in, asking if I preferred Swedish or a deep-tissue massage. Deep-tissue is just more pressure, was what she told me, so I went with that. I was quickly taken back to the room and the experience from there was ever so lovely. The room I was taken to was dimly lit with calming music, loud enough to diminish the pressure to speak. I always get so stressed when it's quiet and there's the pressure to have a conversation while I'm trying to relax for something. My masseuse was so kind and talented, asking me if the pressure was okay and immediately getting to work. I was so pleased that they actually made it a full-body massage rather than just upper body and also it seemed as though the massage was closer to 45-60 minutes (which is absolutely fine by me!!) The massage was incredibly relaxing and afterward, she had me flip over to begin the facial. I had questions about what was going on my face and the woman kindly explained them, and then put on a thick mask and set up a facial steamer while the mask set. She was sure to ask if the steam was okay for me or too hot. I thought it felt great. Then she went around and took my limbs out from under a sheet one by one and massaged my arms and legs from the top while the steamer set the facial! Even better, more massage for me!! At the end of it, I felt clean-faced, utterly relaxed, refreshed, and rewired. I felt absolutely fantastic and the woman who had massaged me was waiting outside my door with water and candies on my way out. I absolutely loved this experience and will definitely be back for more!!!! Thank you :) read more

I used a groupon which was super easy to use at the spa. The massage process is standard to any other massage place. The room was okay could use a bit better lighting but it smelled nice and there were two tables since they offer couples massages too. The massage itself was beyond what I expected. The therapist worked out some knots and spots in my back that I really needed worked on and I didn't even tell her about all those spots. She stretched me nicely and it felt so good. It was very worth the Groupon and I would have paid more. Not sure if I'd pay their normal price but that's okay. I will say this was more of a true massage than a relaxing massage so I was pretty sore afterwards but that's to be expected. Overall I would recommend this to anyone! read more

Very good pressure and knew all my spots that needed to be worked on. I did the combo massage and it was the perfect balance between my body and feet. I've had many massages and this was definitely one of the best. I highly recommend. I felt very refreshed and good after my massage. read more

I found this spot through Groupon and then used a SpaFinder giftcard here. This is my 3rd time going here, and I think I'll keep coming back. They honor the groupon rates without having to purchase the groupon, you can just call them and they will honor the deal. There is a lot of street parking including free and paid. All the masseuses have been very nice, good at checking in to see if the pressure is good, and make my experience enjoyable. Check in is also fairly quick and easy. read more

I'm really sad, because I don't want to leave this place a poor review, but I have to. I went to LP Massage today looking to treat myself to a massage. I incessantly read reviews before I go anywhere, and I had read nothing but wonderful things, so I had no hesitations selecting this as the place I would go. Because of that.... honestly I don't even know what just happened. I am so sad about my experience. I tried to call a couple of times, but no one answered the phone. I was hesitant to make an appointment online, because what if they weren't there since no one was answering the phone (it is Covid times, after all)? So I walked on over to check it out. They were open, and took walk-ins, so as far as getting myself on the schedule, it worked out. However, that's where the experience really stopped being positive. I was immediately shuffled to the back and given a room for my massage with Chelsea, but there was one problem... I didn't even get to tell them what I wanted yet. They closed the door on me and I took my coat off, but as I stood there, I felt like I didn't really know what was going on. So I reopened the door to ask "so do I need to specify what I'm looking for here?" They said they were doing the 60 min Swedish or Deep tissue massage (their special it seems), which was fine with me - I then told them I was looking for the Swedish. Initially, I was actually going to ask for a package, but it seemed like they had already decided for me. As far as the actual massage goes; I really wanted to enjoy it, but I didn't. Again, I think there was maybe some miscommunication on what I was getting... I don't know. But this didn't end up being what I would call a "massage", I guess it would be something more along the lines of a physical therapy session. Lots of moving my limbs and pushing and pulling them into stretch moves (like folding my arm behind my back and pressing down, but then taking that arm and pulling it back to the point where my face was lifted off the table by like a foot). Some of the parts where she was legitimately massaging me were fine, but just not what I've experienced before. Chelsea was very quiet, but very quick. Her speed at which she moved around my limbs and stretched them seemed to stress her out (I could hear her fast breathing) and it stressed ME out! She also left the room really quickly a few times without saying anything... so there were a few times where I was like "what is happening? Is this over?" But then I would just wait for a few minutes to see what would happen. I figured, they would come back or someone would open the door to say "hey why aren't you dressed this is over". She eventually came in with something, like hot towels or a stool. It was just odd because the entire time I just felt like "what the heck is going on?" (Both with what she was doing in the room AND when she would leave). So instead of relaxing... I feel like I left more stressed than when I came in. I feel like it wasn't what you would classify as a "Swedish" or "deep tissue" massage, or at least what you would normally expect if you booked something with that title. It wasn't awful; just not what I was expecting. I don't like to give bad reviews, especially for places I want to stick around. But I am sitting here post massage feeling like I'm going to cry because I am still confused. What just happened? I guess maybe just check with who's working on that day and really ask and make it known what you're looking for. Maybe that will help. But I just feel confused and sad. read more

The staff was great and the massage was exactly what I needed. Would recommend and would return.

I visited Lincoln Park Massage Spa earlier today for the first time. I cannot recommend Yvette enough!!! Over several decades of having massages at different establishments in various cities and countries, I honestly rank her as one of the best masseuses I have ever had! I had the LP Signature Treatment, which consisted of a sea salt scrub (glorious!!) and aromatherapy Swedish massage. It was supposed to be 90 minutes but she spent more like 110 minutes (with no extra charge) to spend more time on my shoulders~ so incredibly kind! She truly tailored the massage to meet my needs... it felt like a hybrid Swedish/sports massage. I am a runner so definitely benefit from some extra pressure to release adhesions as much as possible. She worked quite a bit on those, which is the not the most fun part of getting a massage, but she often returned to a more relaxing style so it wasn't just painful all the way through. Like I said, it was a perfect combo for me, but I'm certain she will customize the pressure and approach for your individual needs. The salon itself looks a little dated but the point of being there is to get a massage, and this was one of of the very best massages I have ever had. I am totally OK with the aesthetics because the service is truly luxurious and that is what matters. Do yourself a huge favor and book an appointment ASAP!! :-) read more

TL;DR: From a licensed massage therapist's opinion: Extremely poor professionalism and technique, there is no medical history or informed consent prior to service, I was pinched and had elbows and hot stones directly on top of my spine, I was upcharged for low service, I will not be coming back as a client or employee I'd like to start this by saying I am a certified and licensed massage therapist, so I'm only speaking from my personal experience at the spa and my knowledge from my schooling. There were a lot of problems with the way my massage was done. Firstly, there was no intake form. There was a small slip of paper asking for my name, contact information, and any areas on my body I wanted to be avoided or given extra care. But there was no question of previous medical history or any sort of medication list, there was truly nothing preventing me from having an unseen medical issue that a massage could have exacerbated. It's extremely dangerous to not ask for medical or medication history, especially for getting a treatment done with varying degrees of pressure, temperature, and chemical changes (chemicals like oils). When my session began, there were a lot of serious issues with professionalism and technique. Firstly, I was undressed down to only underwear as I was told. But when the session started, my massage therapist pulled down my underwear exposing a lot of my actual butt, at least half of it exposed. I had to physically reach back and pull my own underwear back up because I even waited for a second to see if the therapist might realize she could have slipped it down farther than she meant to. I requested a Swedish massage online before my appointment, but when I asked for deep tissue on my slip of paper, I was told by the front desk there would be an upcharge since I would be requesting deep tissue and not a "relaxing Swedish" massage. I said no problem at all, I totally get it. Deep tissue means more effort, more effort means you deserve more pay. But what I got was not deep tissue, and I wouldn't call it Swedish either. At one point, all my therapist did was squeeze the back of my neck and pinched the skin above my vertebrae. It hurt, it wasn't relaxing and it felt low effort. At several points during my massage, my therapist got up onto the table to lean over me or next to me. I have nothing wrong with that because I know there are plenty of techniques that require this. But informed consent is everything and it's one of the fundamental things I was taught when I went to LMT school. There was absolutely no prior consent asked, and even though I have no problem with on-table techniques, it was startling to feel her get up without telling me why when I'm near-naked, facedown on a table. Several times she put her elbow into my spinal column, and I don't need to explain why that's painful and dangerous. At one point she left the room to get hot stones (which in my opinion should have been prepared before the session) and when she came back she burnt my skin and would smack them together all over my back, pinching my skin and making a super loud noise. What made it worse was leaving the stones on my actual spinal column without a cloth or any barrier. I was taught to NEVER leave a hot stone on the actual bones of your spine, as the skin is thinner and more sensitive and prone to nerve damage. I had to shake them off of me. When I left, I honestly felt worse than when I started. I do want to give props to the front desk lady, she was very kind and very sweet and despite me coming in late she made sure I got my full time, and I'm very grateful for her kindness. All-in-all, I came in to de-stress and see if I'd like to work at this spa, and I can say with confidence I will not be returning back here as a client or a potential employee. I was charged $122 to be pinched and lightly rubbed with pain on my spine. read more

The lobby area is dingy and needs an update, the whole space looks worn down and cluttered. People are super nice and the prices are good, however the masseuse was a novice at best. She scratched me multiple times during massage by accident, and dropped a hot stone on my neck, also by accident. I wasn't hurt but the whole thing was unprofessional and not the quality or experience I was looking for. read more

I was really looking forward to an hour long massage to treat myself to some relaxation. The facility felt clean and I was introduced to my masseuse quickly. Where I take issue is almost as soon as I was positioned comfortably, my masseuse entered the room and began talking to me about her life, her back pain, and her desire to change professions. I enjoy a little chatter and to some extent it does make you feel more comfortable with the person you are about to spend the next hour with. But unfortunately, I was looking to relax and not to talk for almost 1 hour straight. Not only was she chatty, but she used profanity throughout the conversation and gave me personal details of her life that I did not feel like I needed to know. She was sweet and eager to please - but I found the incessant talking, use of profanity, and topic of conversation extremely unprofessional. read more

My wife and I did a couples massage and had a great experience. We both loved the hot rocks part of the massage the most. Staff was very experienced and made us feel comfortable throughout the hour. We look forward to coming back again! read more

I got a 60 minute deep tissue massage here. Amanda was great at applying pressure to work out my tension and tightness. When she did the regular parts of the massage, it was nice and she covered all areas pretty equally. She also gave me a full 60 minute massage, instead of cutting it short like some places do. read more