I have read the many reviews and have decided to add one of my own. I too like many began going here due to the Groupon coupon and joined the monthly plan. I have ben having massages done for many years and have went to numerous places across the Chicagoland area. I feel some of the comments are based on poeple that were new to the process.
First of all, every massage therapist is not going to be to your liking. We all have different levels of expectations. You need to openly communicate with your therapist if they are not doing something to your liking and give them the opportunity to adjust. If they do not, then you need to try another therapist. This is true no matter where you go. You must also realize, sometimes folks are just new and are learning their way. Don't wait until the end, speak up immeidately. Perhaps ask others who they use and what type of massage do they have.
Secondly, the prices are great. The average one hour massage in chicago costs $60-65/hr and that does not include dressing/undressing time typically. So the monthly rate beats this by a lot no matter which plan you go with. Higher end places, cost even more up to the hundred dollar range. I have the 2 hr plan and I love that the time rolls over and is not lost like at some other places that offer plans. Plus you can buy additional time at the same monthly rate, not full rates which no other place has offered where I have been serviced.
Thirdly the management (Jason) is friendly but must walk a line between running his busness and not overaccomadating customers who try to take advantage of what they signed up for. Yelling at anyone never yields positive results and I find that dealing with certain matters don't work well over the phone. I have never had an issue with Jason or anyone, but did have issues with needing to keep my account updated and adjust when funds would be withdrawn. Making an appointment and then not showing but wanting to use the same credits should not be accomodated. There is a policy for that and sometimes you just have to take a loss when something personal comes up in your life. That time was reserved for you, no other customer was put in your place and the therapist was available...your fault, not his.
The decor and ambience is one of peace when you enter the door to the relaxation room. Water and tea are offered before your therapist arrives to greet you and show you to the room. Again, if lights are an issue speak up and say something to your preference for it to be darker or brighter. In the winter, I love when the heating pads are turned on. Even the bathrooms are nicely done, but watch that lock. The folks are friendly from the moment you walk in until you leave.
Nice location, lots of parking and a growing business, so appointments are necessary. They have only cancelled due to the extreme weather conditions in the winter in the few years I have been a member. I highly recommend them to people who know about getting massages. Newbies need to head the advice and learn the process. Don't committ right away if you are not sure, try it a few times and different therapists. read more