Working Well Massage

You have got to go get a massage by Andy. I know he works Wed at this location. He also works at the North Ave location on Thurs and Fri most of the time. He is by far the best massage therapist I’ve ever had. I have been going to him for approx 7 yrs; I try to find him at Whole Foods whenever I have a bit of neck or back strain. And I am always fine after leaving WF and Andy. He is the best! He also works at a few other places, so find him somewhere. You will thank me.

I’ve had several chair massages with Working Well Massage at the Lincoln Park Whole Foods over the course of a couple of years now, mostly with Kimosha. All of them have been great, and some of my 30 minute sessions here have in fact been as good or better than some of the more expensive 1-​hour-​plus table massage sessions that I’ve had in the past at other businesses. Kimosha may or may not always remember my name, but when I go back there, I sense that she has an intuition, even a sort of memory (which is amazing, considering how many clients I imagine she sees) for the knots and problem areas in my back, and a knack for loosening them up. She also has a holistic awareness, inviting discussions about matters such as stretching, exercise, work ergonomics, etc. that can affect well-​being and are complementary to massage. Even though most of my massages here have been with Kimosha, I surmise that there are other therapists there who are similarly competent. And being able to get a quick 5 – 10 minute session for a few bucks would allow you to sample therapists until you find someone who works the best with you and with whom you feel the most comfortable. I like to be able to stick with a therapist as much as possible once I find someone simpatico.
And yeah, it’s right next to the express check-​out line and noise from the store can’t be completely avoided. However, the booth feels like a little alcove, tucked away and set aside enough from the din that you can almost, almost imagine that you’re in an oasis within a cash register desert. And in any case, once I bury my head in that chair, my back and arms are instantaneously ready to melt. If you need and seek a quick massage as a respite from everyday stress, I can highly recommend this place.

The new massage center at Whole Foods was a very relaxing experience. A little tough to find the wellness center, but everyone was helpful in getting me to the right place. They had made some smoothies and were offering to the guests as part of their opening, and once inside the massage room, the peripheral sounds from the store faded away.
Andrew was my massage therapist and the massage was very therapeutic. None of that soft, spa-​like nonsense that doesn’t really get the root of the problems. He really knew what he was doing and focused on the problem areas. It was one of the better massages I’ve had.

I would definitely recommend checking out the Working Well space in the Wellness Club at Whole Foods in Lincoln Park. I had an EXCELLENT full body massage by Jennifer S. Before the massage, she asked exactly what I wanted and really followed through with a great experience all around. I was excited for the back and neck massage, but she also worked on my legs and arms with great expertise. I felt amazing! I ride my bike a lot and didn’t realize how necessary the massage would be, but after working with Jennifer, now that I know how great it was, I would love to consistently go. Thank you Jennifer!

While I am a therapist for Working Well Massage, I’m an independent contractor, and writing this review as someone who has received numerous chair massages from my fellow therapists at the Lincoln Park and Gold Coast locations in Whole Foods.
The booth in the new Lincoln Park store moved recently and is currently located between the stairs and Old Town Subs, against the wall as you enter Express Checkout.
I can honestly never say I’ve had a bad massage here. The thing I really enjoy is that everyone’s style is different. I’ve worked with plenty of other therapists elsewhere, and everyone here GENUINELY cares about helping you. It’s an entire staff of people who listens and has sensitive hands, able to tell where your problems are really coming from, while also addressing the area you want work on. The really great thing about this set-​up from a consumer’s perspective, is it almost follows that line of «try before you buy.»
Okay, you may need to get at least 5 minutes, but $ 6 before tip is a small price to pay when looking for a massage therapist. It’s pricey and time consuming to get a bunch of table massages hoping you find someone who you really like. This, however, is remarkably affordable for a GREAT massage. Keep in mind also that chair massage is actually significantly harder on a massage therapist than table massage, so they are working hard! The thing I like about getting a chair massage is, because the design of the chair really is ergonomic (not like that chair at work!) your body instantly relaxes. It feels good to sit in that thing even before you’re getting massaged! It makes it much easier to tune out the world than you think. The entire experience is a great way to achieve stress relief or tackle nagging muscle problems in a short period of time, especially when finding an hour in your day is next to impossible. It’s great for busy moms, students, and people who can only sneak out of the office during lunch!
I’ve gone on for long enough! LOOOOOONG story short, I love this place. It’s a great concept and the therapists for Working Well massage are very strong in the field. Even though neither of these stores is closest to me, when I want a good chair treatment I head over to Lincoln Park or Gold Coast because I know what I’ll get, and I surmise that years down the road, even if I don’t rub shoulders there myself anymore, it will be my choice destination for a quick retreat!

I guess the only way to validate the price is with the convenience. As I’m writing my final paper for a class tonight, I wanted to treat myself to a quick and affordable massage. I have used WWM in the past at the Huron WF location when chair massages were $ 1/​minute. WWM has jacked their prices up. Boo! Some advice, WWM? Have coupons on your website for those of us that plan ahead for our in-​store splurges. If you don’t mind the ambiance that a grocery store can have, you’ll be fine. Good in an absolute pinch and the therapists are awesome.