A Relaxed You

I only use this spa for the brazilian waxes, Dion is the absolute best! She is professional, extremely knowledgeable, funny and will make such an uncomfortable experience as comforting as possible for you. Most importantly, she knows that different hair textures are not treated the same when it comes to waxing (something that one of her coworkers didn’t understand when I went in on a day that she was not there).
She leaves informative notes on your chart for reminders for herself and others. She is the best, she gets the job done extremely well and everything is so clean!
She is also big on skincare so she will recommend routines and help you in any way possible, that’s the importance of going to someone who has the knowledge!

My first time experience here, could only be summed up by the title of this place. I wasn’t only a more relaxed me, I was leaving the place like a new person. Chris could not have done a better job. I have scar tissue in my back from a very old injury– he was able to work that out and give me back my 6 foot frame instead of my 5’10 shrunken self. He’s intuitive by nature and knows exactly how to achieve the results desired and needed. Don’t waste a single second to make an appointment with this guy. I can’t wait to get on that table again knowing in in «good hands»

Ok, perhaps I should not rate this place based on one experience. I have driven by this place on my way home from work for years, so I figured, they must be good, they are still here!
Well, a few months ago, I came in on short notice and got a male masseur (yes, that’s redundant.) I’ve had dozens of massages, only 3 from men, and all but one from the females were better than those of the men. Not a very large sample, but I’ve had only two massages that were unpleasant and this was one of them.
This may be a sexist generalization, I admit, but It’s not due to homophobia – not mine anyway, maybe his. I think it takes a special kind of empathy to do this well, and some people may just not have that.

I go to A Relaxed You for my pampering days and the massage therapists are great! The deep tissue massage releases my tension knots from sitting at a desk 50 – 60 hours a week, and leaves me with the «good» pain where I know the muscles are getting back in line. I’ll often accompany my massage with a facial, and the aestheticians are very knowledgeable. I have combination skin that is often dependent on the weather. She makes astute observations and talks me through what kinds of oils/​cleansers/​treatments she is using depending on what my skin needs.
Plus, the prices are unbeatable around the area!

I arrived early for my pedi appointment, which was fine. I had no problem waiting. The receptionist was kind and professional. When she brought my paperwork to the technician, the tech barked at her that I would have to wait. WOW! Take it easy.
While waiting I noticed a lovely layer of dust on many surfaces, gross. When my appointment time came I was called into another room, the tech never introduced herself.
The pedi baths were like the one I have at home, a shallow plastic tub. No massage chair, no soft music, just abruptness. Climb up on this home-​made raised platform for a crappy $ 40.00 pedi. There was still rough spots she didn’t exfoliate. I had a pedi only two weeks prior, so her task shouldn’t have been too difficult. A child could have done a better polish. There was polish on my skin on almost every toe. (Maybe tech needs glasses) the edges of nails were rough and not polished, just a mess. DEFINITELY NOT A $ 40.00 + tip SPA EXPERIENCE. Skip this place, really!

I wasn’t overly impressed by this place. The entrance is sort of weird to me. If you are looking for an upscale spa this is not the place to go!
The staff was friendly enough. I can’t comment on the prices because someone treated me to a massage and facial here. I will say I appreciate the woman that did my facial being informative about products without giving me a hard sell. I ended up buying them because I did like the product.
The massage was a different story. I could tell the therapist was sick. I’m praying it was allergies and she wasn’t rubbing her germs all over my body. It was just sort of gross and I found it difficult to relax.
If I go to a spa I want the whole experience. I want top of the like accommodations. The rooms here are just a step above a cheap nail salon in my opinion.

Best massages from Nitza! She can feel exactly the spots that need work and does magic. She also does not make conversation during massage as some do. I want quiet when I am getting a massage!

I had a groupon for yoga and my sister and I decided to take a class. We had an asian instuctor I can’t rmember her name. The class was terrible. She was doing all these crazy advance poses like doing hand stands against the wall. She didn’t want to do any modifications. She doesn’t know the parts of the body to tell you how she wants you to move. I didn’t even use the rest of my groupon it was so bad. She was also kind of rude. I also had a bikini wax here and the women was very rough. So I won’t be returning here at all.

I had a facial, eyebrow wax, and Brazilian done here for my wedding by Gillian (or Jillian?). It was my first experience for everything other than the eyebrow wax and she did an amazing job. Very relaxing and my skin looks awesome.
I had a mani/​pedi done here and I won’t again. I’m going to have to have it re-​done because it looks pretty bad. No time to dry my toes and the flip flops broke on my way to the car — when I had to pull them off instead of walking barefoot on glass, it totally ruined the polish. My hands also got smudged because of the amount of polish that was put on… Wasn’t dry even 45 minutes later.
But seriously, other than the nails, super awesome experience which is why the 5 stars. I shouldn’t have gone to an unfamiliar place for nails a few days before my wedding.

I’ve really enjoyed yoga but was just told I cannot redeem a Groupon I purchased because the owner «changed their mind» about redemption — 1 per customer. I bought this new Groupon myself after being given one as a gift. Plus this was not listed on the Groupon fine print when I bought it. Pretty unfortunate… Now I have to try to get a refund from Groupon. Thanks so much…

I go here for a massage monthly with hot packs. Elizabeth works the kinks out! You can’t beat the lavender oil massage. Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Worth every cent.

Jillian was the aesthetician who gave me a facial today & it was wonderful, she knows how to relax you, give you the service you need & she’s friendly. Lovely break in the day.

Very clean, relaxing atmosphere. I had a hour massage and ½ hour scalp massage and yes-​I walked out very relaxed. I will definitely go back.

I was looking for a spa in the Beverly Area and found this spa on Unilocal.My massage with Jennifer was Great! It was the best massage I ever had! The price was just right! I highly recommend this spa to anyone!

The only place I’d ever go for a Brazilian. Clean, friendly… Jillian knows her business and is very patient. I’d love to say it’s relaxing, but all things considering… lulz
Update: 5−24−12
Had a customized facial with Jillian yesterday and my skin looks and feels FABULOUS. An upper body massage is included. Completely at ease… felt refreshed and recharged. Again, I owe it all to Jillian! :)

I have visited A Relaxed You several times since moving to Chicago. This review is long overdue since I have used their services a number of times. This is a great place to get a massage; relaxing environment, clean, caring people and people with excellent skills. The price is excellent as well. Just this last weekend I had a message by Jennifer. She was fantastic! I highly recommend her. Anyone that you get, will be wonderful, Jill/​Olga/​etc… Thanks for the great service!

I was looking for a spa in my area and I visited here this past saturday for my very first bikini wax. I called ahead on wendesday to ask questions and to book my appointment. I asked them if they had the numbing spray before I booked and was informed they did so I booked my appointment.
Upon my arrival I checked in and was asked to pay before services were rendered. I really didnt have a problem with that.
They walked me to my private steam/​shower room. which I liked a lot and showed me how to work everything.
The steam shower took abt 5 of your 30 min for the steam to start but once it got started it was awesome.
After Jillian came to get me and informed me she would be doing the waxing. I told her it was my first time & she told me not to worry. I also asked about the waxing numbing spray and was informed that they didn’t have any. I was a little upset that they would tell me they had it. That was the deciding factor that made me make the appointment with them.
However I had Jillian as my Esthetician and She was very professional and made me feel at ease.
The experience wasn’t as bad as I though it would be and I do have Jillian to thank for that.
Overall I would go back again… as well as recommend others as well…

I have only been here once so far, but will definitely be back. I am originally from the north side and had been going to the same girl for my waxing services for ever!!! It’s been a journey here down south! Until I found Jillian… She is very good, I worked in the spa industry for years, so I have high expectations… and she met them, very fast, very clean, very professional, yet was able to talk to me during my session. Also, the prices were great!

I love it here. The massages are always great and I always feel relaxed and content afterwards. My husband also goes here and we both are extremely happy. I also recently had my brows waxed here and was thrilled with that as well.

I’ve only been here once, but I was very impressed with the service and professionalism of all the employees.
They carry the best skincare line for their facials (Dermalogica), which was awesome because very few spas on the Southside carry Dermalogica.
My facial was very relaxing, and I loved how knowledgeable my esthetician was. This kind of service is for people who are serious about seeing an improvement in the skin, not just going to relax. Although, they do offer massages and other relaxing treatments there.
I haven’t rebooked my follow up appointment yet, but definitely expect a second review once I become more familiar with this spa. Other than, I recommend this spa if you’re ever in the area!