The Massage Space

Was excited they were able to get me in with short notice. Julie has a great personality. Now for the negative… She only massages with her elbows, no variety and does not listen to customers preference. Leaves the room at exactly 60 minutes no matter where she was in the massage. Her phone was grabbed and she was out the door the minute her timer hit 60 minutes. This massage was clearly about how quickly she can make a quick buck and could care less about customer service.

It was my very first massage experience, so I was a bit nervous because I didn’t know what to do or what to expect. After I filled out the questionnaire Julie asked me a few follow up questions, explained everything, then spent most of the session focusing upon the problem areas I’d identified, professionally and thoroughly with just the right degree of pressure. The experience so exceeded my expectations that I plan to return at least once every month.

I want to applaud therapist Carol Ann, who gave me a very solid, strong, and helpful massage while I was visiting Evanston and having very painful sciatica. I felt she knew what she was doing and her technique was wonderful. She was also very nice. As someone else mentioned, this is not a spa (though there is relaxing music and a nice heated bed), but for me the bare-​bones atmosphere was fine… I was there for therapy and I got it. The cost was less than I expected. I’m going back again this week before I leave the area. I wish I could take her with me!

I have had massages from many places… this ranks as the best! Therapists are excellent, I have used a few here. I found that they certainly do deep tissue well, and really helped with my stress headaches. They were not «too rough» as some others said… and quickly if something was too strong (or not strong enough) they adjusted. I was happy they were so great, and also open to input. Love them!

Awesome deep tissue massages. I rarely am able to find anyone that will use enough pressure, but after a session all my knots are out and I’m no longer tight.

I agree with January 8 comment. Nice place, pleasant woman, but painful! I’ve rarely had to tell someone to back off on the pressure, but had to repeatedly request it with Julie. Not at all relaxing. Maybe it was my fault for asking for deep tissue but this was unlike any deep tissue i’ve ever had. Sharp elbows in the back. Constant rubbing till skin felt raw.
UPDATE: Received a call from Julie promptly and she was very apologetic and offered to correct the situation with another massage. I appreciate it when someone takes feedback positively and looks for a way to resolve an issue — demonstrates a concern and willingness to improve.

After a very stressful week, I decided to get a massage. I was appreciative of my ability to schedule a same day appt. The space is clean and down to business. The cost was very reasonable.
My masseuse was named Julie or Judy. It’s hard to remember. But what I do remember is that she had these sharp, untamed finger nails that dug into my skin. She also couldn’t modify her pressure to my liking. It was continuously rough and painful, which some people may prefer. All I kept thinking was: If I’m receiving a «therapeutic massage» what on earth must the «deep pressure massage» feel like? I felt like I was receiving a massage from my frenemy.
I have had many massages at different locations in the midwest and Cali and this was the most unpleasant overall experience to date. I was also surprised that she didn’t discuss her findings during the massage (e.g., particular areas of tension) or make any recommendations, especially the classic «drink plenty of water» instruction to flush out the toxins.

I have regular massages wherever i go, and she rates among the best. Very firm deliberate pressure. I did not have to say anything and the trouble areas were worked on. Great techniques. Nice, clean modern facility.

Once again I got a wonderful massage here! I had Nora today and liked her as well. She listened to what I wanted and left me there to be quiet and peaceful.
I am still loyal to Maria but Nora will be by stand by gal too!

I can’t tell you anything about the massage, but I certainly had a bad experience trying to buy a gift certificate. I ordered a gift certificate over the phone this Monday as a Hanukkah gift. I was told it would go in the mail that afternoon. When it still hadn’t arrived to my Chicago address today (Friday), I finally called and was told that some how my information had been thrown away, so the gift certificate was never sent. Needless to say that means I certainly won’t be paying to subject my friend to Massage Space..

I got an excellent massage here. Julie was so nice, she even let me choose what I wanted to listen to while she did her thing! Everything was very clean and crisp which is a definite plus.
Keep in mind that this is not a spa — type massage joint. It is very to the point: walk in, go to room, undress, get on table, get massage, get dressed, pay and leave. There’s no fu-​fu relaxation room or candles or steam showers.