During my 32nd week of pregnancy I decided it may be beneficial to get a prenatal massage. Luckily…read moreI was able to find Karen because she was exactly what I needed. Her office is located on the top floor of a building in Rogers Park with free street parking right in front. She asked me questions before the session began, provided me with water, and even had me choose the lotion or oil scent of my preference. She told me that I will be spending most of the time lying on my sides (because of my belly) and that she uses hot stones during the massages. I never experienced them before but it sounded good to me! Overall the massage was great & I left feeling relaxed. So relaxed I came back another 2 times during weeks 34 and 36! I'm looking forward to coming back to Karen post-pregnancy for a regular massage.

I love The RPCFT!…read more Not at all the typical massage experience. Karen is an expert and takes the time to get to know her clients. I have been struggling with chronic pain and stiffness for several years. A session with Karen always does the trick. It's like a mini-vacation and well worth the money. Do yourself a kindness and treat yourself to a massage. You will walk out feeling renewed and refreshed.

Unfortunately when I reached out to this massage therapist by calling the number listed here and on…read morethe website, I was immediately sent a text from another number that said "Please text me." Obviously I didn't recognize this number or understand why I was receiving this random message from a random number. So I asked who it is. The response was extremely rude saying "You called me. Who is this?!?" I'm attaching the screenshot of this exchange. For a massage therapist that indicates on their website that they treat clients with dignity and respect, this response to someone reaching out to your business for the very first time is very unprofessional and contradictory to what they proclaim their values are. Obviously won't be pursuing a first appointment here.

Maeva is extremely expert and knowledgeable. In addition to massage, she has taught me several…read morestretches and even a new resistance exercise. She has taught me how imbalances in certain parts of my body can cause problems in other parts of my body. She is an amazing massage therapist.

Janna is a great massage therapist. She always tailors her session to whatever I need that day. She…read morealso greatly helped me with shoulder, knee, and muscle issues. I highly recommend her.

I have seen Janna every four weeks for the last six months, and I will definitely continue to see…read moreher. Janna has solid skills as an experienced massage therapist, and is professional and personable. Her work studio is clean and comfortable. She always asks if there are any issues she should be aware of before starting our session, and she adjusts her technique according to my needs. I always feel better after I see her, and a good massage always lifts my spirits. I highly recommend her!

I have been going to Laurie for 15 years. She is absolutely the best at what she does and her rates…read moreare amazing when you consider the time she spends with her clients. A session is 2hrs. That is unheard of the industry. Most are 60 minutes, with 90 being the max if you are lucky. Most others are also on a tight schedule and clock watch. Laurie does not. She schedules clients far enough apart that you get the full time and maybe even a little extra if you have a real problem area to address. Her sessions are long because she uses a variety of modalities and incorporates a lot of Thai yoga stretching into her work for your whole body with emphasis on any trouble areas you discuss or are discovered during the session. Laurie also places emphasis on the whole being. She wants to get to know her clients and sooth your mind as well as your body. I have been going for massage therapy for 35 years. I have never found anyone better. Even at fancy spas, I am so spoiled now that I always am left wanting more. I think 60 minutes is too short and most therapists lose interest before the rare 90 minute session is over. Laurie is different. She is present for the full 2hrs, which I have never found anywhere else.

Laurie is a miracle worker…read more My wife and I have been seeing her for the past few months. We've both been working in roles where we are on our feet all day for the past seven years. We also carry shoulder bags most of the time. Laurie's work has been making a huge difference in both of our day to day lives. I've even gotten enough feeling back in my fingers that I can play songs on my guitar that I couldn't play anymore. Songs that I wrote! What a great feeling. Book an appointment with her as soon as you can!

I've been to dozens of different massage therapists in my life and I'm extremely picky. I'm glad…read moreI found Sarah and will be going back. Woke up this AM with a terrible neck pain and found Sarah on Yelp. I normally wouldn't look for a massage therapist in Evanston because I live in the city. But I was going to be headed that way for a meeting today and I have never found a great massage therapist in the city so I figured give Evanston a try. Luckily she had a slot in her schedule and fit me in same day. She is easy to talk to. Not too woo-woo. Down to earth, understands basic health and medicine that other massage therapists are sometimes clueless to. She is strong and goes deep without being a bull in a china shop - she is very smooth in her movements. Her office is clean, organized, and had a relaxed vibe. It was quiet too, which I really appreciate as many places I've gone to lately are really loud with thin walls. Plus, I love that it does not have smelly candles or potpourri. It was one of the best massages I've had in Chicago. I think she will be my go-to gal from now on when I'm needing to de-stress or have pain. I live near Andersonville and have tried many massage therapists in my neighborhood, but from now on, I'll be trekking to Evanston to see Sarah.

Sara is amazing! Not only is she one of the best massage therapists but she has such a calming…read morecharm to her. Very cool.. Fixed my horrible back and has the great advice to boot. Go see her, your body will thank you.

This place is fantastic. I've never had to wait to be seen and they have an amazing table and chair…read moremassage, especially the foot massage. I'm a bigger guy and need very strong pressure and they don't disappoint!

I normally visit the Art of Health in Lincolnwood but when I learned of another location in…read moreEvanston, I decided to check them out. When I made a walk in appointment, I was introduced to Anna and Vivian. I was told by both ladies they accept walk-ins and scheduled appointments. I scheduled my massage for later in the week and looked forward to my session. I've made multiple visits to this chain and the massages they provide here are just as good as the Lincolnwood location, if not better. The Tui Na style of massage uses a firm amount of pressure. If you're not accustomed to this style, you may want to tell your therapist to go easy on you. So far I've made two trips to this location and every massage I've received has been phenomenal. I have caught myself snoring multiple times during my sessions. I've realized if someone can push me to that level of relaxation, they've earned high marks in my book. Every time I leave, I feel relaxed and sedated. I'm guessing it's from the post massage high I get after releasing all tension/knots from my body. This chain has attractive pricing. It's roughly a dollar per minute which signals good value for a quality massage. I posted a review for the Lincolnwood location, and I'm assuming their setups are similar. The ambiance is informal given there are no private rooms for table or chair massages. Everything is all set up in one room. If your priority is solely about the ambiance; this might not be the place for you. Rather the focus here is the quality and decent cost of the massage. There is a bit of a language barrier so conversations are kept to a minimum but the staff understands some English to get by. Adjusting to the situation takes some getting used to. My last massage was a 75 minute table and post session, I was given a bottle of water. The parking situation is a little tough compared to the Lincolnwood facility. The Evanston Art of Health only has metered parking. Despite the minor inconvenience, this spot is closer to home so I plan to make this my regular stop.

If you need a phenomenal massage, Chris is your guy. He is the most intuitive therapist I have…read moreever worked with and is able to find and fix issues without me even mentioning them. Chris has a welcoming personality and customizes each massage to ensure the most relaxing and therapeutic experience possible. I have been working with him for years and would recommend him to anyone who needs an amazing massage.

I've seen Christopher exclusively for the last two years. He's honestly the best massage therapist…read moreI've ever had. He really has the muscle to get out those kinks! He's also very professional and I feel completely comfortable in his hands. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is need of a great massage!

A great massage is Yo-Yo left me mind boggled and feeling great the amazing that care and attention…read moreto detail that this massage place gave to my body for 1 hour was utterly amazing. Yo-yo touched me in all the right places without asking and this was indeed a great incredible rub down then will not be forgotten anytime soon

The best service, best massage, and cleanest facility ever! I have gone to many spas and had many…read moremassages, but this one topped them all. I am recommending everyone I know to come here. You won't be disappointed.

Tamara is top notch! I found her on Yelp and am so glad that I did. After running the Chicago…read moremarathon this past Sunday, I called on Monday to see if I could schedule an appointment. Though she was booked all day and was traveling the next day, she still let me come by during her only free hour since I was so sore post-race. The massage work is terrific. Tamara is very strong, but more importantly is also very skilled and is able to locate the knotted areas that need the most work. She's also very knowledgeable; I had initially asked for a deep tissue massage, but she explained that was too intense for one day after the race and did a mix of Swedish and deep tissue work. I was amazed by how much better my body felt the next day. The pricing is competitive, especially for such a good quality massage. Tamara is also flexible and allowed me to use Chase QuickPay, which was very convenient. I would most definitely recommend her and I will definitely be going back!

I'm so thankful I found Tamara. Don't be fooled by her petite frame--this is one incredibly strong…read moremassage therapist. Her deep tissue massage therapy work is among the best I've ever experienced. She was able to both work out the knots in my shoulders, and she was also able to get to the root of my back problem (holding my large toddler incorrectly on one hip will need to change.) I know she can do the relaxing, Swedish type massage therapy also--but if you really need some serious body maintenance work done, Tamara can get it done. She was able to bring her table to my house, which was convenient. I think she'll come to Elmhurst locations with no additional fee--farther drives may have a fee. Pricing is competitive. Small discount for first time clients--see her web page for details.

Ellen is a wonderful massage therapist and human being. I have been going to her for at least 20…read moreyears and she is very intuitive about her work and gentle but effective at the same time, I had bad back pain from long hours of sitting and a old injury and she was able to get me moving well again. I look forward to her massages,even if I am not in pain, I won't miss one.

Ellen is a wonderful massage therapist -- absolutely the best. Very skilled and knowledgeable, with…read morejust the right affect. I recommend her in the highest possible terms.