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!

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!

I've been seeing Anthony for many years, and every visit feels like coming home. Even though I live…read morein California, I travel to Illinois at least twice a year, and the very first thing I do is book a massage with him. That's how much of a difference he makes in my life. I live with chronic pain, and somehow Anthony always knows exactly where it lives and how to release it. His hands are truly extraordinary. He can work on two different muscles at once with such precision that it feels like magic. His understanding of anatomy is remarkable; he knows how every muscle connects, how the body carries stress, and exactly how to unravel it. Every session with him leaves me feeling lighter, looser, and genuinely cared for. I've had massages all over, but nothing compares to the relief, healing, and comfort I get from Anthony. He is, without a doubt, the best.

The BEST massage I've ever had. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Anthony was very technical, skilled, and…read moreknowledgeable about the human body so his technique was very precise and effective. I've had dozens of massages in the past and realized that most of the times, it has been unskilled people just kneading your muscles to loosen them up. Anthony was way beyond that. I had a shoulder injury that I'd been going to Physical Therapy for, and he identified the exact muscle he needed to release the tension on for me to feel instantly better. He has a lot of pride in his therapy session and is an ultimate professional. It really doesn't get better than this. And his prices are very reasonable. I will never get an overpriced hotel massage ever again! I normally do 60 minute massages because after 60 minutes, I don't feel like I get incremental benefits. But I ended up asking to extend the appointment to 120 minutes because there were too many other pressure points I wanted Anthony to get. Oh and he got them. I not only feel relaxed and great, I really feel healed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Therapists are very professional and nice. Very pleasant spa experience. Highly recommended.read more

Therapists are skilled and will address individual needs. They don't watch the clock and don't…read morefinish ahead of time. The rooms are warm and clean. A shower is available. Mostly you'll get a Swedish style massage with oil or lotion, stretching is available. No true Thai massage is available at this time.

I received Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage. Gina's magic hands made me so relieved. Most…read morecomfortable massage I've ever got. Obviously, my tummy got shrinked after the fact. My digestion improved as well. I recommend to everyone. Thank you, Gina!

Gina was excellent! She made sure to get a thorough understanding of how she could provide the best…read moreservice for me. The massage was wonderful and the tension I was feeling loosened up significantly. Highly recommend!

Amazing massage therapist. Recommend him strongly…read more It is wonderful to work with a therapist who knows how to approach clients tension points and help them relieve their pain and tension.

Jim is hands down the VERY best massage therapist I have ever had. I have been a loyal customer for…read moreover 8 years and he continues to educate himself and has mastered his craft. He is able to read your body after a few massages and then tailors them individually based on injuries, pain, inflammation. He also is amazing with working on stretching and healing. Don't go to stretch lab, call JIM! I think he charges too little for his services, he is that amazing.

I made a same-day appointment while on vacation in the Windy City, and I ended up getting hands…read moredown--the BEST MASSAGE I'VE EVER HAD. I was having trouble booking a same-day, had managed to book one, but the price was exorbitant. I kept calling around and searching on Yelp, and eventually the algorithm allowed A Poet's Palm Massage to appear. I am so pleased that I kept looking. I am from Los Angeles and have never had the opportunity to go to a Black-owned spa. I really appreciated the experience from top to bottom. I was offered wine after I entered and sat on a plush leather couch. I didn't take the wine, but water instead, and my massage was started very shortly. Jovan was incredible! He massaged the knots in my scalp, which White therapists never do. Little things like being unafraid to touch my hair, and an R&B/jazz/chill beats playlist made me feel like this business was made for people like me. I recommend that you get your massage from Jovan ASAP, because he will shortly be doing massages only for the stars.

I made an appointment to deal with some pain in my right shoulder and arm due to crappy posture at…read morework and several months of not getting regular massage appointments. Jovan was wonderful, made sure my comfort was always the priority and gave a relaxing and excellent massage. I'd recommend him to friends!

Great Professional massage. Combining techniques from many disciplines. I am a naturopath and…read moremassage therapist. The evaluation of my massage was based from a medical perspective along with a technique perspective. Knowledge of anatomy is essential to the quantity and results of the massage. My therapist possessed both the knowledge and experience to perform an excellent massage. I personally recommend Century Station Massage in Berwyn.