Rick is a highly experienced massage therapist who is exceptionally professional, present and…read morekeenly attuned to the needs of his clients. I am sitting here happily opening my jaw fully and without pain for the first time in 3 weeks. After one sports-type massage session plus tonight's session of craniosacral and manual therapy to my head, neck and jaw. Holy cats. I wish I had found this practice sooner and I will definitely be back. Here's my review: The calm and welcoming reception and treatment spaces are located in Rick's tidy lower level business space (totally separate from his home) in a safe and lovely neighborhood in SW Oak Park. Free street parking. Easy online appointment booking. Evening and Saturday hours, too. A great value. Highly recommend! I found Massage Therapy of Oak Park through a gift certificate that Rick had donated to a local children's charity fundraiser. I was the lucky highest bidder! What a great prize! Thank you Rick.

Rick did a great job! My back has been bothering me due to my work in metal recycling. Rick started…read morewith a Thai technique stretching out my back and body then moved into a deep tissue massage on the table. Everything he did was perfect! Rick himself greeted me when I entered, the facility was clean and relaxing! The other reviews claiming it is sketchy are ridiculous and untrue. Give Rick a shot, you won't regret it!

The amount of time it took to make an appointment was already a tough start to my experience, but…read morewhen I arrived for my appointment..I couldn't believe what happened next. The lady checked me in and went to talk to her colleague in a different room. She came back and asked me if I was sick, I said no? And with a confused face she said so you just normally sound like this? And I said "mam, I feel perfectly fine and can assure you I am not sick." She walked away back to a colleague in a different room and before she came back I had already decided this place does not care about good service, I am out of here. She seemed so bothered by me arriving early to my appointment too, the whole experience was off putting. Also, the place smelled like it hadn't had fresh air in months.

Super friendly. One of the Best massages. I have gotten in a…read morelong time. Can't wait till the next one..

I got a 75 minute deep tissue and hot hot stone massage. It was definitely a good massage,…read moreconsidering I fell asleep. This massage therapist took her time and asked me where I wanted her to focus on and she did just that. I found this on ClassPass, which made it even better cause I paid for it but also kind of didn't pay for it because I was able to use my credits. The outside of the place did look a little sketchy, but it was great overall definitely don't get past this place if you're in the area up north just because it doesn't look aesthetically pleasing on the outside. They had some of the best massages.

Clean, and welcoming environment. Professional service, and clear communication. The massage was…read moreexactly as described, and for the duration I paid for. Thank you!

Not sure what happened, but I should have cut it short when I first realized it was not quite a…read moreThai massage or a professional massage for that matter. Imagine going to a place expecting a Thai style massage. The couple's massage room is a smidge bigger than a regular room leaving barely enough room to store belongings or for two therapists to work. (See photo). There was no room on the left side for a person to stand and it was too tight for the tables to be placed side by side. To add fire to fury, we were told to undress (despite usual loose fitting attire style), there was no place or space to store belongings. It was so cramped. We placed them under our tables on the floor. Katie comes in first and before starting, she asks my partner about pressure preference, Joy, the shorter lady who kneel over my back as soon as she walked in, says I'll ask you later and never does. She never really pulled or used any technique requiring pressure, so I went without any material benefit aside from being there with my loved one. And I seriously think she kneeled over me because she didn't have enough room to stand without bumping the other table. Add to that, 1. Feet are NEVER used 2. There was very little pulling 3. No music - dead silence. I could hear ppl leaving and entering the front door and the doorbell. 4. We purchased 90 minutes and were cheated out of 20 -25 minutes of service. It was 65 minutes at best from start to finish. But we had to pay in advance. 5 minutes consisted of them wiping us with a warm wash cloth. Usually there's no lotion or oil with Thai massages. Oh well. Too late now. After we were told to get dressed, we were greeted with a 5 oz styrofoam cup of water with three cubes of ice. A gargle amount of water. Oh boy! That did it for me. (Wish I had taken a picture). It's pretty safe to say I'll never ever return. Ever. The only reason I'm giving a second star is because my partner had a better experience and a wee bit more massage time. Joy left to get warm towels while Katie massaged. Even after the towels arrived, Katie kept going. If I had it to do over again, I would have made her stop and waited up front for my partner to finish. Whatever you do, don't book a couple's massage or use "Joy". Money wasted. (Would recommend a single massage with Katie - just keep track of your time).

Several months flew by sans a massage and my back was feeling achy and tight again. When I could…read morebarely stretch my arms over my head without feeling sore, I knew I needed to check in for a massage. In the past, I've tried several approaches (Swedish, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, Chinese Tui Na, and Zhi Ya). These methods used to do the trick for me. Initially, I felt relaxed after an hour session however it didn't completely remove all my knots. When all else failed, I knew I had to take on a more aggressive approach. I heard about Thai massage before but I was hesitant to try it due to my negative preconceived notions. The thought of having someone walk all over your back didn't appeal to me; let alone the amount of pressure applied which could possibly crush me to bits. Because of this, I proceeded with caution. When I made my appointment, I told them it was my first time and wanted them to go gentle on me. During my visit, I was paired with Amanda. Amanda was totally patient and in tune with my requests. Looking back, the overall experience wasn't what I had expected. In fact, it exceeded my expectations. My massage started off on a massage table versus a mat. It began with some gradual stretching and kneading which eventually lead to deep muscle compression with the use of my masseuse's fingertips, forearms, palms, and elbows. Amanda checked in with me constantly and asked if the pressure she applied was too weak or strong. I greatly appreciated her attentiveness. The deep muscle compressions she applied cleared out all my stubborn knots in my shoulders and upper back. With a few strokes from her forearms and elbows, I could hear my muscle knots snap, crackle, and pop! Thai massage can be a very involved process where the masseuse will use their entire body (as an aid) to contort yours in order to provide a deeper form of stretch. It may feel strange at first but you just need to trust your masseuse and all will be well. Halfway through my session, Amanda got on the table as I was lying flat. She then proceeded to kneel over my hamstrings and pull my arms back to open up my ribcage and shoulders. Que in more snap, crackles, and pops! If this is your first time doing a Thai massage, you may immediately feel a sense of relaxation and release followed by tiredness within an hour after your session. It's probably best to not schedule anything else for the rest of the day because after my massage, all I wanted to do was go home and sleep. I was sore for a good 48 hours in the area where I was worked on. If the same occurrence happens to you, don't be alarmed. It's normal. It's typical and mostly due to the pent up lactic acid being released from the knots. It will go away. Just stay adequately hydrated with H20 before and after your session to alleviate post soreness. By day 3 I was feeling great. I was reinvigorated and my range of motion increased drastically. I even felt like my posture was corrected during the process! After a Thai massage session, I can never go back to any other method. The pricing was a big draw too. Princess Spa fares better in value compared to higher end spas. They have 2 locations. I went to the one in Lakeview and I believe they have a second one in River West. I plan on definitely coming back. Highly recommend!

This massage place has been recently updated, and the facilities are nice and clean. The staff is…read morefriendly and professional. Natcha is an excellent manager. Lisa and Alex deliver fantastic massages and possess exceptional skills. Parking is convenient, with options available behind the building as well as on the street. I highly recommend this place.

I had a massage again with Jonny a couple weeks ago. I had gotten a couple massages from him in…read more2024, then he left for a while. now he's back! I've been meaning to drop a review. Johnny is one of the best massage therapists I've had work on me. I like how he starts off with Thai work and then transitions to deep tissue with stretching. definitely recommend at least a 90 minute session. Aster Spa has a nice setup. Street parking is easy if you drive.

I just had my fifth session with Xabi...I have pretty chronic neck pain, which Xabi addresses and…read morealways alleviates the discomfort...His studio is very clean, smells wonderful, and he always has great music...give yourself a treat and book today

After the holidays, I needed a wind down. I've gone to a handful of those reflexology and foot…read moremassage places which have always been just enough but wanted a full body massage and I'm happy to find this guy. He went over any areas i wanted to focus on prior to the massage and was respectful throughout. I'll be back in the future for sure

The search is over! I've been looking for an EXCELLENT therapist - you know that one of a kind…read morespecialist gifted to read your body and treat it accordingly. Inductor of Healing is THAT place. I received treatment from Malike. Wowzers. Supernatural hands! Inductor is right - as he moves energy around, breaks-up static areas, and re-sets you mind and body. Malike released tension, knots and static energy I was unaware I was carrying. I leaped for joy after the session (like a child). :) The location is beautifully set-up, sanitary, with a great relaxing atmosphere. Don't second guess it...if you are reading this it's not by coincidence it's time for you to love thyself - heal thyself - and RELAX/REST book with Inductor of Healing. Also: I paid full price for my service and would gladly do it again. I was not referred, read a yelp review and decided to book. Best decision.

I look forward to my monthly massage with Malike. He is so knowledgeable and also has intuition in…read morehow to help my aches and pains. I have chronic conditions and since meeting with him I am feeling much better. I started using his magnesium lotion on my rotator cuff pain and it has really helped. I highly recommend this place, it has helped me on my healing journey.

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.