Lake View Bodywork and Massage

The BEST!
When I walked in Lake View Bodywork, I was in despair as my primary care doctor and 2 neurologists had told me that I would need surgery for my cervical stenosis. I had weakness, numbing and tingling on my left side. I couldn’t jump, dance without my left side giving out and me falling. Charles put me at ease and I booked 10 sessions of structural therapy. After session 3, all discomfort had disappeared and I was dancing! Working out!
Charles is professional, kind and knowlegeable. I still can’t believe how he gave me back my mobility and ease in movement.

Hands down best massage I’ve ever had. Charles worked wonders on my back. Anyone in Chicago looking for a good massage should check him out. Not only did my back feel wonderful for the next few hours after the massage, it felt better for days afterwards.

This was the best massage I’ve ever had! Charles is very knowledgeable and worked the exact areas that needed to be worked based on my work and exercise routine. I felt completely comfortable during the whole experience. Everything was perfect! I already booked my next appointment!

Ah-​mazing!
I used the Unilocal deal to book my appointment and it was an effortless process. Charles sent me a text the day before to confirm the appointment that reminded me of the time, address, and it even had the gate code — making it easier for me to reference when it came time to head to the appointment. Heads up — you’re asked to leave your shoes in a cubby outside of his office. Since I was the only one there, I was tended to right away. I filled out a brief information sheet and was in the room and on the table within 5 minutes of my arrival. Charles asked about the amount of pressure I prefer and explain a little about himself, his office, and his technique while he warmed up my muscles, then there was nothing but the sound of my snores for the next 60 minutes. (Sorry, Charles!) He really got in and loosened up the knots that were in my upper back and neck, and afterwards he gave me some pointers on stretching to keep the knots at bay! There was a small amount of natural sunlight in the room (instead of it being a dark), calming tunes, and the room was a good temperature. I enjoyed the experience so much that I went ahead and booked another 90 minutes at the end of my appointment — something I have NEVER done before. My advice: Get the Unilocal deal while you can and give Charles a chance to work his magic — you won’t regret it.

Charles really is as fantastic as everyone says. He is extremely professional and always greets you with a smile. The atmosphere, from cleanliness to temperature to music, is perfect every time. You never feel rushed. He pays the utmost attention to your personal needs. I’ve had massages for anxiety and stress relief, as well as sports massages to help aching parts from being on my feet all day at work, and every time I walk out feeling brand new. I’m also extremely chatty while getting worked on and Charles is an excellent conversationalist, if that’s your thing as well. :) I could not recommend Charles more!

i normally dont review. but this was such a great experience, i had to. first off, shoes off at the door. i love this place already. décor was wonderful. i was greeted by Charles immediately. a smiling face with a wonderful personality. the massage room was the perfect temperature and had the perfect ambience. the soothing music was just right. my massage was awesome and tailored to my specific needs. im convinced Charles has magic hands, complimented by his talent and skills and his attention to detail. ive been looking for someone like this for a long time and now that i have found Charles I will never go to anyone else!

Absolutely the best masseuse I’ve been to. Charles is great! I like that you can pre-​pay for the cheaper amount. He does book up quickly, but that’s cause he’s awesome. Don’t hesitate to try him!

In the words of Sam Smith, «the proof is in the way it (doesn’t) hurt.»
I could not believe how great I felt after a massage with Charles. When I went to see Charles, my calves were incredibly tight from running and my back hurt from slouching at my desk. The next day I felt brand new! I will definitely be going back.
Charles is also a wealth of knowledge. He taught me new ways to stretch my calves and gave me helpful running tips! Highly recommend!

You all were right, Charles is incredible! He listened to me and tailored my massage to my sore spots. He worked out so many knots… I feel so much better. Will definitely be going back!

What a great experience! Already booked my second appointment. Professional, relaxing, effective… Very happy!

I had the opportunity to visit Charles for the first time recently and it was an amazing experience. I had not had a massage in many years, but felt it was time after starting to feel some back pain, which was likely due to time spent on my computer for 8 hours a day. I cannot describe how much better and relaxed i felt after leaving my appointment. I now plan to return monthly.
Also, i agree completely with all the reviews below with regard to Charles professionalism and the cleanliness/​comfort of the office.

Charles was great! I’ve had a few massages in the recent months, and he was the best! He did exactly what I needed and gave me great tips for what I can do while sitting at my desk. I’m so glad I did this on a Monday after work-​perfect way to start the week!

I’ve been going to Charles for over a year now. I first started seeing him when he was at another spa and followed him to his own place and then to a better location. He’s hands down the best massage therapist I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to dozens, all with good reviews. They’re generally nice for the most part but either totally incompetent or just flat out not worth going back to. You know what I’m talking about, even with a Groupon, Gilt City, or Living Social, you’re thinking, this is so not worth the money. He doesn’t skimp you on your time, he doesn’t randomly walk out of the room in the middle, and he’s not poking you with his elbows. He’s as talkative as you want to be whether it’s silent, talking the entire time, or anything in between. He tells you what’s wrong with you and gets rid of whatever pain is bothering you. I sit in front of the computer all day everyday, so I have neck pain. I go to him regularly to relieve it. His fingers work their magic, and I’m all good. And I keep coming back for more like a drug addict. The only thing that’s changed is that I get longer massages and get them more frequently, just cause they feel so good.
He’s right next to Wellington Brown/​Purple in Lakeview, so he’s conveniently located. He’s open Monday from 12 pm to 9 pm, Friday from 10:45 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 10:45 am to 9 pm, and Sunday from 2:30 pm to 6 pm. You can schedule online 3 months out, so as long as you either schedule ahead of time a little further out or check for cancelations more last minute, you can get an appointment. You’ll get an automatic email for your appointments and cancelations and a reminder. I schedule all 3 months out. He has a 24 hour cancelation policy. He’s competitively priced. Your first massage is $ 39 for 60 minutes. If you prepay, a 60 minute massage is $ 60 and a 90 minute massage is $ 80. I started with the 60 minute massages, but now I’m all about the 90 minute ones and have been for awhile. It’s totally worth it. Once you try him, you’ve found your masseuse.

I’ve been going to Charles for the past year after a referral from a friend. Charles is very knowledgeable, considerate, and is great about making you comfortable. The location is convenient to a person without a car and the space is conducive to a relaxing experience. I definitely recommend him!

Best massage ever! And super convenient online booking! Charles is the man. I’ve tried massage therapist in Chicago, Baltimore and San Francisco, and there is no competition. Five stars!

Amazing. I just left my massage and feel like jello. I was in a lot of pain from packing and moving, and Charles was able to work out all my knots. I plan on going back in the very near future.

My first time going to Lake View Bodywork and it was a good massage. Charles used his knowledge of fascia to address my back tightness. The online appointment booking was very easy and helpful. I’ll be back for another!

I enjoyed every aspect of my massage with Charles.
The location is convenient and street parking was easy.
The space is cozy and comfortable.
Charles asked to right questions about my lifestyle and what I was looking to achieve from my time with him.
The massage itself was probably the best I’ve ever had.
I left feeling amazing.
Many times after a massage, I will feel like I needed more and that just scratched the surface, making me more aware of my achy spots. Not with Charles. You will leave feeling like a million bucks! I can’t wait to go back!

I will always go to Charles because he is simply phenomenal at what he does. I’ve seen him since 2011 (before he opened Lakeview Bodyworks). I did structural therapy with him at the beginning, and I am actually a quarter inch taller. You may giggle, but it’s true; when you’re really short, a quarter inch is important.
And I’ve got to say, I love that I can book my appointment online. It’s super easy. I’m going to go book my next appointment right now.

I’ve been having a hard time getting out of bed due to lower back pain and now after just one session with Charles I’m already feeling better.
I love that I’m able to book my appointment online, and with the email confirmation it just couldn’t be easier. Charles was very professional and the facilities are relaxing and very comfortable.
Along with the great sleep I’m gonna have tonight, Charles also gave me plenty of food for thought; open up to this guy, he’ll blow you’re mind while healing your back aches :)