I have visited twice so far, and my muscles always feel so released after their Thai massage. The…read moreattendants know exactly where to find the knots and how to release them no matter how stiff you are. I will be booking again soon!

Hands down my favorite massage space I've been to in Chicago!…read more Massages: my husband and I usually opt in for 90 minute massages. Depending on the massage therapists, we are able to get our massages done as a couples massage in the same room. Sometimes we have to separate because of space restrictions (husband is 6'5), but we normally don't mind if that happens! The massages are always so strong and I always feel leaving so relaxed. The therapists are very strong so don't be afraid to speak up if the massage is a bit too intense at any time! Therapists: all the therapists are so nice and wonderful! You cannot go wrong with who to pick. The lady at the front (possibly the owner?) is always so sweet and welcoming. Overall, if you are looking for a more luxurious spa experience, this isn't going to be the place for you; but if you're looking for a really good massage worth the money, book your massage online asap.

NOW Massage in Lakeview is amazing. I've been to several Masseuse' and all fantastic-especially…read moreNikalda and Alissa. The staff is so nice, love Kia and Preston. The prices are great. The Spa so clean and smells calming. Massages are so good for physical and emotional health so I highly recommend NOW.

I came in with my partner a few minutes early and was not taken to the massage room until 8 mins…read moreafter the time but my therapist did make up for it so I felt like I got most of my session. My partner, however, did not. He was taken back late (15 after start time) and was already done in the lobby and paid by the time I came out. He confirmed his session in total was 65 mins not the 80 we both paid for. And when I tried to mention it to the front desk I did not appreciate the attitude. The person was not understanding at all and flat out contradicted us even though I kindly tried to say I don't think he got his full time. Honestly it was a little rude and dismissive. This experience was very different from my normal experience here where front desk are always pleasant and kind and I've had a membership for a couple years at least. All I can say is maybe don't go in evenings because the daytime and weekend ten seems to be better.

This review is just for the facial service . I paid $120 and the treatment was nothing like what…read morewas described in the website. I didn't get the guasha and the 24k gold mask. I've had a Thai facial before and they steamed,wash my face and did the décolletage (next, head,upper chest area). This was a 3 day advance booking and I felt like they were not prepared since the typical tools or facial arrangement was not set up. They were really nice and the Thai massage is great here I heard. I was really looking forward to this appointment but ended up disappointed.

Reiki, chiro, traditional massage, rest. nothing was getting rid of the pain that I felt for my…read morepinched nerve. I went in here and literally got my ass kicked by. They are therapists, but I am proud to report. I feel 1000% better. My pain and my shoulder is gone. I said a 90 minute thai massage and leaned into the pain I had and I feel fantastic. I would highly highly recommend. I'll definitely be back.

I was in desperate need of a massage due to serious neck pain this week, and I found Rain Temple on…read moreGroupon. I wasn't sure what to expect, but decided to give it a try based on the reviews and the fact that on the website it looked like there was a strong likeliness that I could get an appointment sooner than later. I was able to get in an appointment with T.J. for the next day. It is in an office building of sorts, which was clean, and then his room itself was very professional and soothing. TJ and I went over a little more about what my needs were and then he left me to get ready. The massage was a mix of deep tissue and Thai massage, and it was just what I needed! T.J. did a very thorough job and was very professional through out the entire experience. It was a really great experience overall and I highly recommend his services.

TJ was amazing! Very professional and accommodating. DO NOT LET THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS DETER YOU…read moreAWAY! I found TJ through Yelp and was skeptical at first, but I am so glad I took the chance. I have scoliosis and get a lot of knots on my shoulder and back. I have gotten many massages before, and TJ is one of the best masseuses I have ever had. Before our session, TJ listened to all my concerns and really worked on my problem areas. He kept asking me if I felt comfortable and if the pressure was okay which is something you do not get a lot of with other places. In addition to the massage, he gave me tips on how to help stretch my body. He also warned me that I would feel extremely sore because of all the knots we released. LET ME TELL YOU I WAS IN BED ALL DAY THE NEXT DAY, IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST FEELINGS EVER! He also followed up with me to make sure if I was okay. Thank you TJ for such an amazing experience. My body thanks you! I will definitely be returning to him. Do yourself and your body a favor and make an appointment with TJ. You can thank me afterwards.

Not sure what happened, but I should have cut it short when I first realized it was not quite a…read moreThai massage or a professional massage for that matter. Imagine going to a place expecting a Thai style massage. The couple's massage room is a smidge bigger than a regular room leaving barely enough room to store belongings or for two therapists to work. (See photo). There was no room on the left side for a person to stand and it was too tight for the tables to be placed side by side. To add fire to fury, we were told to undress (despite usual loose fitting attire style), there was no place or space to store belongings. It was so cramped. We placed them under our tables on the floor. Katie comes in first and before starting, she asks my partner about pressure preference, Joy, the shorter lady who kneel over my back as soon as she walked in, says I'll ask you later and never does. She never really pulled or used any technique requiring pressure, so I went without any material benefit aside from being there with my loved one. And I seriously think she kneeled over me because she didn't have enough room to stand without bumping the other table. Add to that, 1. Feet are NEVER used 2. There was very little pulling 3. No music - dead silence. I could hear ppl leaving and entering the front door and the doorbell. 4. We purchased 90 minutes and were cheated out of 20 -25 minutes of service. It was 65 minutes at best from start to finish. But we had to pay in advance. 5 minutes consisted of them wiping us with a warm wash cloth. Usually there's no lotion or oil with Thai massages. Oh well. Too late now. After we were told to get dressed, we were greeted with a 5 oz styrofoam cup of water with three cubes of ice. A gargle amount of water. Oh boy! That did it for me. (Wish I had taken a picture). It's pretty safe to say I'll never ever return. Ever. The only reason I'm giving a second star is because my partner had a better experience and a wee bit more massage time. Joy left to get warm towels while Katie massaged. Even after the towels arrived, Katie kept going. If I had it to do over again, I would have made her stop and waited up front for my partner to finish. Whatever you do, don't book a couple's massage or use "Joy". Money wasted. (Would recommend a single massage with Katie - just keep track of your time).

Several months flew by sans a massage and my back was feeling achy and tight again. When I could…read morebarely stretch my arms over my head without feeling sore, I knew I needed to check in for a massage. In the past, I've tried several approaches (Swedish, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, Chinese Tui Na, and Zhi Ya). These methods used to do the trick for me. Initially, I felt relaxed after an hour session however it didn't completely remove all my knots. When all else failed, I knew I had to take on a more aggressive approach. I heard about Thai massage before but I was hesitant to try it due to my negative preconceived notions. The thought of having someone walk all over your back didn't appeal to me; let alone the amount of pressure applied which could possibly crush me to bits. Because of this, I proceeded with caution. When I made my appointment, I told them it was my first time and wanted them to go gentle on me. During my visit, I was paired with Amanda. Amanda was totally patient and in tune with my requests. Looking back, the overall experience wasn't what I had expected. In fact, it exceeded my expectations. My massage started off on a massage table versus a mat. It began with some gradual stretching and kneading which eventually lead to deep muscle compression with the use of my masseuse's fingertips, forearms, palms, and elbows. Amanda checked in with me constantly and asked if the pressure she applied was too weak or strong. I greatly appreciated her attentiveness. The deep muscle compressions she applied cleared out all my stubborn knots in my shoulders and upper back. With a few strokes from her forearms and elbows, I could hear my muscle knots snap, crackle, and pop! Thai massage can be a very involved process where the masseuse will use their entire body (as an aid) to contort yours in order to provide a deeper form of stretch. It may feel strange at first but you just need to trust your masseuse and all will be well. Halfway through my session, Amanda got on the table as I was lying flat. She then proceeded to kneel over my hamstrings and pull my arms back to open up my ribcage and shoulders. Que in more snap, crackles, and pops! If this is your first time doing a Thai massage, you may immediately feel a sense of relaxation and release followed by tiredness within an hour after your session. It's probably best to not schedule anything else for the rest of the day because after my massage, all I wanted to do was go home and sleep. I was sore for a good 48 hours in the area where I was worked on. If the same occurrence happens to you, don't be alarmed. It's normal. It's typical and mostly due to the pent up lactic acid being released from the knots. It will go away. Just stay adequately hydrated with H20 before and after your session to alleviate post soreness. By day 3 I was feeling great. I was reinvigorated and my range of motion increased drastically. I even felt like my posture was corrected during the process! After a Thai massage session, I can never go back to any other method. The pricing was a big draw too. Princess Spa fares better in value compared to higher end spas. They have 2 locations. I went to the one in Lakeview and I believe they have a second one in River West. I plan on definitely coming back. Highly recommend!

I love this place already! I've been going to late night med spa next door for awhile and so glad…read morethey opened up this spa. I just had microneedling done by Lizan and it was a great experience. She's so lovely and really makes you feel comfortable there. Can't wait to get more sessions done to achieve my skin goals. Highly recommend checking this place out! Also great prices too!

Quality facial, great price and late hours which is helpful for someone who works. Highly recommend!read more

This review is specifically about Mikaela, one of their dietitians. I met with her twice, and it…read morewas a complete waste of my time. The TL;DR is that the information she provided was horribly misguided and showed her lack of knowledge in weight loss issues with someone who is in their 50s struggling to lose weight. She was also incredibly rude and condescending. During our first meeting, she spent a ridiculous amount of time reviewing a confusing chart that she had difficulty explaining when she could have bottom-lined it in a few minutes. That left only a short amount of time to discuss calorie/macro goals, so we had to schedule a second apt. since we only had time to discuss breakfast. She REALLY needs coaching on time management, to not be able to discuss essential items like a food plan in an initial meeting is unacceptable. During the second apt, she sent me the zoom link after our starting time -- which is extremely frustrating since there were technical issues. I usually sign in a few minutes early when I have a link to work through any issues. I wanted to get straight to the calorie/macro information. She wasn't at all prepared for the meeting and asked if I was the wrong height and weight and then said, "oh, that's someone else" After giving her the correct weight and answering other questions, she took several minutes to calculate a calorie goal -- I could have done this by Googling a similar chart. My goal with working with a dietitian is to have someone with enough knowledge to put context and details around this information. She gave me ridiculous numbers for maintenance and weight loss calories. I had an overall idea of how much I should be eating due to going to a weight loss spa and losing 35 lbs based on the plan they gave me. When I told her this, instead of asking insightful questions, she was completely condescending, TELLING me that the calorie range I stated could lead to muscle loss and that there are more important things than just the numbers on the scale. Well, for me, right now the number on the scale IS the most important thing, I'd like to get 20-30 libs off and then I can start thinking about incorporating a muscle building plan -- She was soooo disrespectful of my goals. She's a bit cocky for someone with only a year out of school under her I'm so disappointed since I've had a great experience with Dr. Dever a chiropractor and with Dr. Toth - an integrative dr. I've been an Aligned customer for 15+ years and this is my first bad experience. Mikaela gives Aligned a bad name.

TLDR: The office staff are friendly and timely but the care and diagnosis was rushed. I saw no…read moreimprovement. Do lab work elsewhere- my blood sample was mishandled therefore the results of my test were false....and sent me to the ER. I started going to aligned in August 2023. They test and prescribe you supplements based on the results. I saw results due to the dietary changes (low fodmap) but my symptoms came right back once I resumed a normal healthy diet, which tells me the supplements I was sold didn't help. The diagnosis and explanations felt a bit rushed and the nutritionist was a waste of time. I didn't get any improvement or new knowledge from my 6 months as a patient here. I had my bloodwork done through aligned in January to check my progress. They called me in the middle of the night and told me to go to the ER based on the results. Turns out the sample was tainted and I incurred $2k in medical bills as a result, which Aligned refused to take responsibility for.

I ran a 5k a day for a month, and shanata came to the rescue with a leg massage. Well priced, and…read moreit was great! Shanata's positive energy is really what I needed, and it was very wholesome. She also gave me some oils to take home. I would recommend!

Grateful to have found Shanata. Living in the area, I wanted to find a massage spot close to home…read more Stumbling upon Shanata's website and learning her story I knew this was the spot. Shanata greeted me with kindness and her warm presence, asked how I was feeling and what I wanted to achieve during my integrated massage and created a custom blend of oils to help with whatever emotions I was dealing with. It has been massage unlike I've had before, but I have become a regular and look forward to the mind, body and soul work that the integrated massage provides. After each session my mind feels calmer/freer and I have a lot less tension overall. Shanata is truly a beautiful soul and is passionate about her work and helping her clients. Book a session - it's worth the wait if you have to book far out to accommodate your schedule.

I've been coming to Jessica for about 3 years. Her location is really easy to get to off Belmont…read moreand the little studio is perfect for a quiet relaxing massage. Sometimes I need a lot of work depending on my fitness levels or if I just need to zone out. Let's just say it's more the latter than the former since I haven't been working out : ) I also get therapy of a different sort as I can air my grievances with Jess if I feel the need. She will definitely ask you about areas of focus and ways to help you stretch, de-stress, etc. Very happy I found her : )

Jessica did an AWESOME job today. Probably one of the best massages ever and having fibromyalgia I…read morehave had a lot of massages. She hit trigger points in areas that have been bothering me for years that no one else has ever found before. She is priced fair and very nice. 5 stars and totally recommended! :-)

Wow! This place is such a nice addition the neighborhood. The atmosphere is immediately calming as…read moreyou walk in, take your shoes off, and put on the little house slippers. I was easily able to book online, and it was an incredible massage! We discussed beforehand about issues and history, what I was hoping for, and then got started. You can choose what scent you would like (if any), they offer water, they check in about pressure, and overall were so thoughtful and friendly. They offer a lot of different services, including the leg compression boots. I had such a good experience, and I will definitely be coming back here, especially in the winter!