John-Michael has been my go-to therapist for over 8 years. Each session opens with a query about…read moreany specific needs, however, John-Michael has the intuitive gift to 'read' my body and know what is needed. I have followed him through a variety of locations as his practice has grown, but every facility has always had a very peaceful and serene design. I can feel the stress beginning to drain as soon as I am in the environment. Shame on me, but I don't indulge as often as I should (and for me with a bad back, massage should really be viewed as therapy and treatment as opposed to a luxury or indulgence). The various packages and incentives that are offered (and do change from time to time) really do make sense and are worth investigating. I have to drive to the office, so parking can sometimes be a bit dicey and I have not been that lucky about snagging same-day appointments. Also, after the initial assessment, John-Michael does tend to be silent, however for me, that is a plus, as it frees me from the burden of making small talk and lefts me drift away and enjoy. If you are in need of a theraputic or simply a relaxing massage, I recommend a visit to John-Michael.

I wanted to do a review for John-Michael ages ago. But I had not been to him in years. You see,…read morewhen I first met JMK, we were working at a certain coffee shop of international fame together. He was my first. First professional massage ever. This was in the early 90's. And I was hooked. I don't know why massage is considered a luxury in this county, cause it makes me feel a hell of a lot better than a trip to the doctor. And I tend to feel that massage is a lot more helpful for minor aches and pains than anything a doctor does. Anyway, he was amazing 20 years ago. We feel out of touch. Years slide by....and then, FB brought us back together again! And you know what? He's only gotten better. And I still fall asleep on his table. He had trouble waking me up. So yeah, your mileage may vary, but for me, he is pretty much The Man. I just need to find myself some insurance that covers massages. I feel like Saturday morning massages, followed by brunch somewhere in Andersonville needs to start being a thing for me.

It isn't often that I post revIews, but I am happily making an exception for this MIRACLE-WORKER…read moreDavid Gerendash. I went weeks in pain from a twisted ankle, from doctor to doctor, with tests, spending money galore, and in just one hour with David and his targeted methods, I was virtually cured in one session. Within one week, I was walking normally, without pain & without my trusted brace. A self-proclaimed body "engineer," David impressed me at my employer's health fair, where he provided some initial relief within only 10 mins, allowing me to leave on vacation with much less pain. He is what he claims to be: an injury therapist, specializing in nerve treatment. I didn't hesitate to call him again, after aggravating the original injury this past month and adding a horrific sciatic-like pain in my hip and leg, after a jaunt in the "ball pit" with my grandkids... turns out it wasn't sciatic at all, but rather a lower back muscle band aggravated by a twisted tailbone, which no doctor, nor chiropractor, was able to diagnose or handle! David and I were both a little surprIsed to hear the loud crack when my tailbone virtually moved itself back into place---instant relief! Needless to say, I HIGHLY recommend David for his easy, gentle & comfortable approach and handling, and most especially his TOTAL expertise and professionalism! Very reasonably priced for home visit; very dependable! Cannot say enough great things about him! AMK

David is clearly extremely passionate about his practice. This comes through in both his knowledge…read moreof the human body and mastery of how to implement physical adjustment.

Amazing massage therapist. Recommend him strongly…read more It is wonderful to work with a therapist who knows how to approach clients tension points and help them relieve their pain and tension.

Jim is hands down the VERY best massage therapist I have ever had. I have been a loyal customer for…read moreover 8 years and he continues to educate himself and has mastered his craft. He is able to read your body after a few massages and then tailors them individually based on injuries, pain, inflammation. He also is amazing with working on stretching and healing. Don't go to stretch lab, call JIM! I think he charges too little for his services, he is that amazing.

I was in desperate need of a massage due to serious neck pain this week, and I found Rain Temple on…read moreGroupon. I wasn't sure what to expect, but decided to give it a try based on the reviews and the fact that on the website it looked like there was a strong likeliness that I could get an appointment sooner than later. I was able to get in an appointment with T.J. for the next day. It is in an office building of sorts, which was clean, and then his room itself was very professional and soothing. TJ and I went over a little more about what my needs were and then he left me to get ready. The massage was a mix of deep tissue and Thai massage, and it was just what I needed! T.J. did a very thorough job and was very professional through out the entire experience. It was a really great experience overall and I highly recommend his services.

TJ was amazing! Very professional and accommodating. DO NOT LET THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS DETER YOU…read moreAWAY! I found TJ through Yelp and was skeptical at first, but I am so glad I took the chance. I have scoliosis and get a lot of knots on my shoulder and back. I have gotten many massages before, and TJ is one of the best masseuses I have ever had. Before our session, TJ listened to all my concerns and really worked on my problem areas. He kept asking me if I felt comfortable and if the pressure was okay which is something you do not get a lot of with other places. In addition to the massage, he gave me tips on how to help stretch my body. He also warned me that I would feel extremely sore because of all the knots we released. LET ME TELL YOU I WAS IN BED ALL DAY THE NEXT DAY, IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST FEELINGS EVER! He also followed up with me to make sure if I was okay. Thank you TJ for such an amazing experience. My body thanks you! I will definitely be returning to him. Do yourself and your body a favor and make an appointment with TJ. You can thank me afterwards.

Josh was insightful, intuitive and communicative. If you're looking for Thai Massage I highly…read morerecommend Age Well Bodywork. He saw to all my cranky areas, but he also helped in a couple I didn't realize where stuck until I suddenly had better mobility there. Again. Highly recommended. I'm also the kind of person that likes to know what's wrong and why, and Josh was very knowledgeable and very informative. I felt like I walked away with a better idea of what I was doing that was creating some of my issues, and what I could be doing to address them. Thai Massage can be pretty intense. If you've never tried it, Josh has a great touch and I recommend you start here. If you are already familiar, you won't be disappointed. 5 stars.

Honestly, I don't know where to begin. As someone who's been lucky enough to receive many Thai…read moremassages in Thailand several years ago, I was so excited to find an affordable provider here in Chicago (where they are either a rarity or beyond my budget). My experience with Josh has been far and beyond what I imagined. He is incredibly knowledgeable, highly skilled, and sincerely personable (while also being impeccably professional). I have now seen him multiple times as he's helped me tremendously with both acute and chronic pain issues from my work traveling or exercise activities/sports. Thai massage is not a Swedish massage, and it's very important to know that going in if you've never had one. It's not spa-like or always the most relaxing. He will maneuver your body in a way that can sometimes feel silly or intense, but it's actually having an impact instead of just feeling good for an hour. It is worth every single penny spent. Josh cares deeply about providing authentic, well-informed, and helpful care for his clients. He answers all my questions as I'm one of those annoying people who wants to understand every single thing he's doing and what it means for my body, etc. I have friends who've now seen and loved him as well- and from what I know he is very individualistic, being sure to provide YOU with what you need, rather than just doing the same thing for every client (both in terms of the physical but also the conversational, etc.). He is awesome and truly just wants to help you have the best, most productive bodywork he can offer. On a related note: he's helped me by teaching me certain exercises or tricks using household items that I can do between sessions when certain pains start acting up. He's gone out of his way to not just provide support during the sessions but to equip me with the information most helpful to help myself at home, too. I hope you all have as amazing an experience as I have. If I had the money I'd be there weekly. Thank you, Josh, for everything. I can't tell you enough how much the few sessions I've had have helped me this summer. -m

I can't say enough good things about this place. I've seen both Linda and Eunice, and they're both…read morewarm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. The space is very calm & peaceful. I plan to be a client for years to come.

I was really disappointed with not only the lymphatic drainage but also the professionalism. I was…read morelooking forward to the massage since I just had a baby and took a lot for me to leave my newborn and I had read great reviews about Natasha. I've had several lymphatic drainage massages none like this one. There was no oil or lotion used during the massage. There was no massage actually. She had told me there would be chest work involved that never ended up happening and I had paid for additional kinesiology tape and she had run out of it. But she did use a cbd oil on my knees and neck and apologized which is why I'm giving the 2 stars. She mentioned how tired she was throughout my massage and how she couldn't wait to go home and take a bath because she's had a long day and when I asked about the tape and if it helps she showed me how she used tape on her knees to prevent soreness. Overall very disappointing experience maybe it was just that I chose 8pm in which case that time slot should never be offered it the masseuse is that exhausted.

Jeff is an expert when it comes to figuring out what you need to relieve the pain and balance your…read morebody again. He is intuitive and has extensive training in different massage techniques. I would not go anywhere else. I had neck issues after a minor car accident and lost my range of motion. Now, I am back to 100%. He also cleared up some older shoulder injuries and now it doesn't hurt to sleep on my side again. The establishment is extremely clean and very welcoming.

I have been receiving body work from Jeff Muskovin for over ten years. I usually request the hot…read morestone massage as it seems to help relax my muscles at a very deep level. I have also received Bowen work for my chronic headaches, which has really helped. Working with Jeff I not only receive excellent attention to my physical health, but also to my spirit. He has helped me during some really big transitions in my life by offering me ideas on how to be more mindful. There is rarely a visit that I don't leave laughing about something he has said or being inspired to try something new. He is an excellent resource for health and wellness and knows how to hold space for when I have an emotional release or when I need silence. Jeff is a gifted healer that offers a sacred, safe and beautiful space to retreat from the busyness of everyday life.

Let it be known, I am not a fan of massages. Really. Considering how much I torture my body day in…read moreand day out, (hmmm an hour on the StairMaster followed by an hour of weights? Sure!!), massages just reinforce how out of wack my body can be. My back had been giving me some major pain for the last few weeks so I came to Drew. I've known Drew for a few years, but only as a fellow personal trainer. He just finished massage school and I wanted to see how well he learned his new trade. I made an appointment for a massage with him at our gym, Hi Fi Fitness, (not the quietest place but he also does in homes too!). We went over the spots where there was some issues, He certainly found the spots as well as a few new ones. Ouch!! Now Drew is more of a clinical massage therapist, so it may not be a relaxing rub, however if you need a sports massage then you may want to go in his direction. He also was able to find some imbalances with my body, where things were being pulled on rather than just tight. These area needed to be reworked, (he also suggested some exercises too to boot), and the opposing areas stretched... yes, I'm guilty of not practicing what I preach all the time. Drew knows the human body and for being so out of school such a short time ago, it is rather impressive. He knows his stuff and he also listens, so when the pressure got to be too much, just a simple mention of "lighter" and he was able to adjust on the spot and checked in through out to see if it was okay. Next time my body is full of aches and pains, I'll be ringing him up.

SAFE, SOUND & SANE! In the midst of the Covid-19 madness Drew has begun to offer on-line sessions…read moreto meet the needs of a wide range of clients. After 2 weeks of self-quarantine and inactivity, Drew helped me get back on track with my workouts. He provides participants with information on the exercises and then directs and corrects us in real time during the programmed session. You are encouraged to challenge yourself but to also make adjustments according to your limitations. His professional knowledge and communication skills are excellent.