I have been to Healing hands a number of times and they are fantastic. I have increased range of…read moremotion on a shoulder that I had surgery on years ago. My chronic backpain feels under control. The facility might not be fancy but it is clean and they get the job done and then some.

Highly Highly Recommend Alert!!! Amazing experience!! Went here for a couples massage. And wow is…read moreall I can say. Place is super clean and the Massage room is simply beautiful and so relaxing. But that's just the start. Had a 90 min full body relaxing massage and now I feel incredible. They are very professional and you can tell when you walk out of here feeling like a million bucks. Excellent Excellent. We will be going back for more Massages in the near future.

The amount of time it took to make an appointment was already a tough start to my experience, but…read morewhen I arrived for my appointment..I couldn't believe what happened next. The lady checked me in and went to talk to her colleague in a different room. She came back and asked me if I was sick, I said no? And with a confused face she said so you just normally sound like this? And I said "mam, I feel perfectly fine and can assure you I am not sick." She walked away back to a colleague in a different room and before she came back I had already decided this place does not care about good service, I am out of here. She seemed so bothered by me arriving early to my appointment too, the whole experience was off putting. Also, the place smelled like it hadn't had fresh air in months.

Super friendly. One of the Best massages. I have gotten in a…read morelong time. Can't wait till the next one..

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!

Is there less than one star to give it? Bad bad bad bad…read moredon't go The masseuse was adding more pain to me...and she was treating me in a very disgusting manner, as if she was pushing me. Just don't go, it's very bad.

I really like finding this gem in my neighborhood - clean place, strong massage, good prices,…read morefriendly staff! I called in order to book, and once I told them what I wanted I had to hang up. But they called me back within a few minutes to tell me what openings they have. Once you know how they do things it's totally fine. Cash payment is preferred. No frills, good massage. I like they could take me right away because my migraines come out of nowhere and only a strong massage helps me.

I found Moon Massage when I was looking for a real deal massage without having to shell out a lot…read moreof money for it. They offer a variety of massages: deep tissue, reflexology, Thai, chair massage by the minute, etc. and have reasonable prices for them. I decided to treat myself to a two hour massage and was able to get a next-day appointment on their website. The massage studio itself is fairly bare bones: you won't find fluffy robes and sparkling water here. When you arrive they have you take off your shoes and give you house slippers. The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. The individual rooms are more like stalls in that the barriers between them don't go all the way to the ceiling, so that means you can hear things from other customers, but it's usually not that big of a deal as people tend to be quiet. They offer relaxing music but don't pay for the service so occasionally you have to hear an ad, but you'll be so blissed out from the massage you won't notice it. The massage therapists really know what they're doing. They'll start by kneeling on you (not as creepy as it sounds) and they will really dig into your knots. They're receptive to feedback if the pressure gets too intense or if there are areas you need avoided. You might not feel the effects of the massage right away, but after a good hot shower and a sleep you'll feel far more limber and in less pain. They also offer couples massages for any duo. When you check out they give you a Thai hard candy and a water bottle.

I felt really calm while entering the place but for the price, I think the quality was really low…read more The masseuse didn't walk me through what was going on or ask me if the pressure was okay. I couldn't anticipate what was coming next. I came in for a deep tissue massage so I knew it would be a little uncomfortable for my back and neck and shoulders but i counted a number of times where I had sharp pain. I can't say if I'd gotten something else it would've been better? But the deep tissue was really painful..

The atmosphere here is great. I had a relaxing massage that felt wonderful, and I'll definitely…read morecome back.

This place is open till 10PM and I can usually just call 5 minutes before I want to walk in, which…read moreis convenient for a 9-5 worker like myself. Tip: For the past few times I tried to "walk-in", the buzzer in the front might not have been working. It's easier to call ahead (or call in front of the door) & schedule and appointment. I have done 1 hour massage and 30min "chair" massages. It is sort of a combination of Thai & Swedish massage where they knead & stretch you like a dough and walk on your back, etc. (It may feel weird if you think the hotel spa massage is the only kind of massage.) I felt pretty awesome right after the massage, and even greater the next day, and the later ... I come here instead of going to chiropractors whenever I have back problems! The rate is $30/30 min (cheap) for the chair massage. (It wasn't really a Chair massage... I still laid on the massage table and she gave me a regular full massage on my body.)

I got a 75 minute deep tissue and hot hot stone massage. It was definitely a good massage,…read moreconsidering I fell asleep. This massage therapist took her time and asked me where I wanted her to focus on and she did just that. I found this on ClassPass, which made it even better cause I paid for it but also kind of didn't pay for it because I was able to use my credits. The outside of the place did look a little sketchy, but it was great overall definitely don't get past this place if you're in the area up north just because it doesn't look aesthetically pleasing on the outside. They had some of the best massages.

Clean, and welcoming environment. Professional service, and clear communication. The massage was…read moreexactly as described, and for the duration I paid for. Thank you!

Very nice and cleaned place Friendly staff…read more I liked the massage and technique used I really like the lace and the massage competed to other places I have been into This is place is as professional as it can get I disagree with some negative previous comments before me . I called for an appointment and everything went smoothly and the way it was expected .

Not professionally trained massage therapists. Almost the worst 1 hr massage I've ever had...and…read morenot really cheap. I knew I was in trouble when she asked me to pay first. Avoid.