Lincoln Park Massage Spa

10/18/09

We wanted a deep tissue, not a deep bone marrow massage

by Thaicharm7 at Citysearch

I decided to book a deep tissue couples massage for Sweetest Day. I was excited since I read great reviews and also had a $45 gift certificate I wanted to use. So come massage time, the "therapists" (Mantino and I failed to catch the African American lady's name) brought us to a small room where they had us disrobe in the room, no robes, no flip flops. They asked us where our problem areas were. I told them mine were my shoulders and upper back including the neck area, and my boyfriend's was kinda everywhere, but especially the back. So they began the massage with us face down and a hospital sheet over us. Mantino begins right away pressing his elbows and forearms into my back. Not particularly in any muscle group, just into my back...which meant posterior ribs, spine, shoulder blades. I've a tendency to laugh sometimes when I'm in pain, and I started to kinda laugh uncomfortably. He asked if he should let up. I told him a little. He eventually proceeded to my legs where he was kneading my buttocks and upper thigh so hard with his knuckles and elbows that I let out another yelp because I felt like he was bruising me. Then when he got down to my calves, he was digging his fingers between where my calf muscle and bone meet. I kicked upwards this time to let him know he was hurting me, yet again. He did do a good job on my feet. He then asked me to turn over, but I asked that he worked longer on my back because he never got to any of my problem areas that they asked about. He told me it was my massage and he could spend the last 15 min on my back if I wanted. I told him I wanted at least another 5 min on my back, but I did want to flip over and get a whole body massage experience. He did better on my neck and back once I had to show him where. (He actually was massaging my muscles this time!) They also had to leave the room at one point because they forgot our eye masks. Little did I know until after the massage (and a $30 tip) that my boyfriend had similar issues, but his was worse. He told me that the woman did a great job with his legs, but he thought it was because they're mainly muscle. He said that the lady was also putting all of her weight in spots on his back that wasn't muscle. He felt like it was more of a "deep bone marrow" massage than a deep tissue. He never said anything while we were there because he felt bad that I had done such a nice thing. It wasn't until I put my arms around his shoulders later that he told me. Although the receptionist and the therapists were nice, I won't be returning. I've had deep tissue massages at many other hotels and spas in the states and in Asia and Europe. This might have been the worst massage I've ever received. $210 (sans gratuity) for a deep bone marrow couples massage could've been spent on a pain-free nice dinner somewhere, or a real spa treatment elsewhere.

• Pros: Nice receptionist
• Cons: The "therapists" don't know bone from muscle

06/10/09

Best Prenatal in Chicago

by garnold0416 at Citysearch

After having a horrifying 'spa day' at another spa I decided that I needed to have a make up day. I decided to go back to the place I went with my first pregnancy multiple times...Lincoln Park Massage Spa. And I wasn't disappointed. The massage was awesome, and Kim, my therapist was very attentive, checking in ever so often to see if the pressure was right ect. I left the massage feeling the way you are supposed to, relaxed and rejuvinated. I am all for trying different spas out but after spending so much and being so disappointed at the other spa, I won't make that mistake again. Every massage I have had at LPMS has fully been to my standards and I will definitely be going back

• Pros: Experienced and compassionate staff
• Cons: parking can be a pain, but thats chicago!

01/06/09

unbelievable

by CSMobileUser at Citysearch

I have had messages for decades and from all over the world. This place is incredible-from the different rooms I was able to choose from to the entire staff. I am so lucky to be near them

09/19/08

Much better experiences available

by uncomatt at Citysearch

Both my wife and I had massages here. My massage was fine but it was the kind of place where you disrobe in the room...no locker rooom. I purchased my wife a prenatal package and she was disgusted. They parrafin hand treatment leaked all over the floor and she felt as if the person working with her had never done it before. Again, her massage was just average. when the manager was contacted, there was little compensation or concern.

Response from this business

lpmassage– October 06, 2008 at 13:34:14 PDT

Your wife already wrote a similar review, after we had already given her a complete refund in apology! So we're failing to understand how that makes us unattentive. We have performed so many prenatal massages with very complimentary reviews since this time. Once again, we apologize that you were disappointed with our services.

08/05/08

Look here for relaxation

by ceu1105 at Citysearch

Very friendly staff. I only got a 30 minute massage but it was so relaxing and enjoyable. I definitely plan on going back for a full hour. I have received many massages in the past and this was with out a doubt one of the best.

05/24/08

Great therapy!

by okoboji5 at Citysearch

I started going to Lincoln Park Massage while recovering from surgery following a skiing accident. The message therapist had experience with skiing injuries and followed up on my physical therapist direction to speed my recovery after 5 months on crutches. Fabulous, concentrated massage helped my recovery!!

• Pros: therapist also educated me on what he was doing and why.

05/23/08

Great place to relax

by mbtzero at Citysearch

My wife and I love going to Lincoln Park Massage. The people there are extremely friendly and the atmosphere is very relaxing.

05/22/08

Best Massage anywhere.

by pjrinaldijr at Citysearch

Lincoln Park Massage has the best staff, and they are very accommodating to get you in on time that fits your schedule. The massage staff are very well trained.

• Pros: Parking, Staff Training, very personable staff throughout
• Cons: None

05/21/08

Most relaxing place in Chicago

by JMNovak at Citysearch

I was having some back and neck pains from workouts and needed some relief - I went here and walked out feeling 110 percent! I went for an hour long massage and I cannot wait to go back. As soon as I walked in I felt so relaxed. The atmosphere is great and everyone was so friendly. I will be scheduling another appointment very soon! I'd recommend going here to anyone. I've gotten other massages before but none were as good as the one I got at LP.

• Pros: relaxing atmosphere, easy parking, friendly staff
• Cons: No cons!

05/20/08

Relaxing experience

by Katharine1030 at Citysearch

Lincoln Park Massage Spa was fantastic. I got a Swedish Massage from Donna, who talked to me beforehand to ask me about any trouble spots, medical conditions, etc. She made me feel very comfortable, and did wonders for my neck and back. She would periodically check in with me to make sure that I was comfortable, but did not spend too much time talking to me (which was good so I could relax). The prices are reasonable -- especially for those on a student budget -- and the atmosphere was soothing. I highly recommend it!

• Pros: Service, Ambience
• Cons: Parking is a bit tough in the neighborhood