Really enjoyed the lymphatic drainage massage by Sharon and Abdu on different occasions. Both emanate positive energy and are super nice and experienced when it comes to this. It's like a massage but with targeted health goals and benefits. I've come once a month for a few months and enjoyed it very much each time. Definitely an uplifting, destressing, health promoting experience. Highly recommend. read more

I have been seeing Luda and Hana post surgery and they have both been amazing! I feel very taken care of, the office is very relaxing, and they are both so knowledgeable. I know I'm in great hands! If you need any type of lymphatic drainage, this is the place to go read more

I have experienced deep tissue massages now for thirty years so I am not a stranger to the massage scene. As I have aged though, I thought I would search for something more satisfying to supplement my usual routine. Through my physician, I was directed to Sharon Vogel at NLC to address lymphatic drainage massage as a means of reducing some tissue swelling and for body detoxification. I called the office and was cheerfully greeted by the staff who made my first appointment in mid January. It is May first and I have since experienced (experienced is an understatement) ten lymphatic drainage massages with Sharon which in my eye more than qualifies me to fairly and accurately opine about the process as a whole. I have visited all three facilities and first and foremost I find them CLEAN and refreshing. Before entering the door, shoes are removed and if you don't have socks a new pair is provided. If you show up a bit early you can treat yourself to a mechanical beaded and heated foot massage (light plastic socks are provided for sanitation) After the first lymphatic drainage massage, which was about an hour and ten minutes I felt amazing. I almost fell asleep during the gentle process which never happened to me during deep tissue work. Seriously, I thought I wasn't reaching the ground as I walked out of the comfortable and relaxing room. It was a healthy feeling. MY results were immediate and incredibly the relaxed state lasted the remainder of the day. I felt the detox goal worked as the following the day my urine was darker than usual. This occurs after all of my lymphatic drainage massages. To me this is evidence that toxins are released. Additionally I have a better sleep and a feeling of clarity the following days. The NLC experience with Sharon is a keeper for me and I trust you will be pleased. I believe the other staff performs equally as well as they are hired holding extensive resumes and have received additional training to use specialized NLC techniques. There are value session prices when purchased as a package reducing the cost over purchasing sessions independently. I am soon finishing my second package of six. My favorite facilities are Hinsdale (Main) and Downers Grove. I believe Joliet is more a satellite facility but the same staff participates on different days. read more

Finally I found what I've been looking for. I've had a missing link with massages for the past few years and it was quality lymphatic drainage. I saw Sharon and immediately after the first appointment things started clicking. My body has a lot of lymphatic fluid buildup that has prevented progress and Sharon's methods to release are better than anyone I have seen! There is a difference between lymphatic massage & lymphatic draining and it has been an amazing experience learning how to help my body thru this! Highly recommend this technique and team. read more

A friend recommended Sharon to me to help deal with extended complications post-COVID (brain fog, confusion, numbness). I saw Sharon for a lymphatic drainage massage and laser treatment of the lymph nodes on my chest and neck. I started feeling relief the following day and have continued to improve each day. I had never done anything like this before, but I'm so glad it was recommended to me. I'm now going to be able to return to work after almost a month. The facility was extremely clean, Sharon was very friendly and welcoming and explained everything thoroughly. read more

Sharon is amazing!! I lost 4 lbs from edema the next day. She is a miracle worker. It was also so relaxing and a great atmosphere.

Attn LIPO babes- ask for Lupe!! She takes her job very seriously - leaves me snatched. Shes made for this. I literally feel detoxed and tiny. Went to a few other places locally from groupon but only Lupe did some sorcery style relief on me. If you want to have good results post lipo bbl come here read more

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about this place is that they ONLY WANT YOUR MONEY. I decided to go here because of the good reviews this place has which I honestly don't know where they came from. The staff was somewhat nice but these massages didn't help at all as post surgical which is what I went in for. The worst 100's I've ever spent. They are pricey and useless. If your looking for post surgical.. trust me seek elsewhere! read more

I am so grateful that I found the amazing people here at NLC! Because of Nick and Sharon the inflammation, pain and other symptoms that I have been experiencing due to MS is finally improving! That being said- there are quite a few different treatments to choose from at NLC. Just know that at your first session you can have an in-person assessment to review your health history and goals. If you are dealing with multiple concerns and need advice regarding the best treatments -ask Sharon. She's brilliant and is known for her vast experience working with complex illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Her greatest strength may be in her ability to listen and figure out the core of the problem to then determine what need to be treated first. Sharon is an expert in dealing with symptoms that are difficult to resolve. Her experience ranges from working with patients who are dealing with acute stress, recurrent or chronic illness, inflammation and pain to problems sleeping. She really knows what works because she's basically seen and treated everything. If you have a complicated concern you might want to try a myofascial release with her to start- it really helps the body start to reset and heal. In my experience, the combination of medical lymphatic drainage massage and light therapy treatments really helped to relieve resistant spasticity and pain. Go see Nick for this treatment because his clients are consistently sharing amazing results of long-standing symptoms resolving. Overall, all of the staff I've met at NLC go out of their way to help and are very caring and knowledgeable. They offer recommendations for the best individual treatment plans that include resources at this center and outside of it. Here the patient truly comes first. NLC accepts HSA too. :) read more

National lymphatic center is literally amazing. The staff is all so welcoming, the facility is very clean, and the parking situation is also great. I receive lymphatic drainage massages from Abdul and I swear I feel like a million dollars after. I do have an autoimmune disease that causes me to create a lot of acidity for me. After we finish each session I feel as fresh as can be. My body feels way more fluid and less stiff. I am so happy I found this facility, Sharon is also so fantastic and very sweet. Couldn't recommend this place more :) read more

National Lymphatic Centers - National lymphatic center - Massage Therapy Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

I had a persistent cord (aka webbing) after surgery. The smaller ones were helped by manual lymphatic care, but the remaining one was deeper and larger than the rest and stubborn. But it was no match for Dr. Abdul! After one session with his skillful hands, it disappeared. I will always be grateful for the excellent care and inspiration Dr. Abdul, Sharon, Maribel, and the entire staff at National Lymphatic Centers has provided me. read more

Absolutely amazing experience. Sharon and Nick were very professional and full of EDUCATION, which is a huge help to anyone who receives a massage or treatment. Sharon started the appointment with going over the process with a book. She really took the time to go over the information with me. I feel incredible after my treatment. Will be returning every week. Thank you! read more

National lymphatic centers is truly amazing. Sharon and her wonderful team is healing people with the medical lymphatic drainage massage. I have MS and a lot of pain, spasticity, neuropathy and inflammation and it has really saved me. This has helped more than treatments from many western medical doctors and other treatments I've tried. This has helped me stop taking daily pain medicine and I'm so grateful. read more

Simply Amazing! I seriously do not have the right words to describe how great Abdu Alagha is. He definitely knows what he is doing!!! Very knowledgeable, nice and funny. He made me feel very comfortable and the atmosphere was very nice and clean. I was very happy with my first of many visits I will be making. His hands "MAGIC" I was so happy with the results after just one visit. I can't wait to see the final results after more visits. I recommend this location to anyone and everyone, you wont be disappointed. Abdu works wonders..... one satisfied customer for sure. I will be telling everyone. I wanted to put him in my pocket and take him home with me I can't wait to go back this Saturday. Thank you so much! read more

I have been thrilled with Abdu and his ability to make significant improvements in my lymphedema in my right leg in two short weeks! This was an injury from over 10 years ago and I never dreamed that I could achieve these results. It has improved my overall health (digestive and sinus) as well. I highly recommend giving this a try! read more

My experience with Dr. Abdu was very beneficial. He is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. After an abdominal procedure there was a lot of swelling. After 4 visits there was a noticeably improvement in the swelling. I wish I could continue with the recommended regimen though the cancellation policy is not accommodating. I arrived at a scheduled procedure and did not feel well. I went to the emergency room. My appt time had not started and I did not receive the service for that day. when asked the owner about rescheduling she informed me that due to the "48hr cancellation policy and Dr. Abdu already being, paid I could not reschedule". I will be booking with another facility to continue regimen as I cannot afford another costly penalty if there is an unforeseen event. I will miss Dr. Abdu! read more

I cannot say enough nice things about my experience at the national Lymphatic center. Sharon Vogel and her staff are absolutely amazing and have been very impactful in my treatment. Highly recommended!!! read more

Before having a double mastectomy, my surgeon mentioned lymphedema being a possible post-surgery complication. Although I was told that I was low-risk, the more I looked into it, the more certain I was that I wanted to eliminate any risk of developing lymphedema. About 30 days before surgery, I started seeing Sharon (and Abdu) and it has been almost 30 days since my surgery. Even pre-surgery, I could not believe how much fluid and tension I was retaining and how after my sessions, how less swollen my body appeared. I believe that my visits with at the National Lymphatic Centers have been instrumental in my recovery - not only did I not have any complications but all of my doctors have commented on how quickly I have healed. The treatments offered at the National Lymphatic Center are life changing and I would recommend them to anyone, especially anyone having or that has recently had surgery. read more

National Lymphatic Centers - Massage Therapy Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Sharon does a great job and is really knowledgeable. She knows what she is doing and has a comfortable place.

The entrance is welcoming and waiting area is relaxing. You have to take your shoes off (I opted to wear to the bathroom). You are offered tea which is nice. Sharon has a nice demeanor, sometimes a little difficult to communicate with. The main thing I was looking for was a smooth sailing Brazilian wax. I have gone to Uni K Wax in Florida so I had an idea of what I could expect elsewhere. My experience at Blissful was not as pleasant. The wax comes out of a heated applicator which is applied directly onto the skin. That made me weary of whether the application was sanitary since I was used to a hard wax using a disposable wood stick. The wax was REALLY hot on my skin, and when the applicator cooled and then applied, the wax tugged painfully hard at my hair! The room is also kind of dark, not good lighting (on purpose I suppose). When I got home, there were a lot of missed hairs, not very well cleaned up as I would expect...I would think tweezers would have been used to finish the job, but they were not. The cool rocks were a nice touch and did help the post pain from the removal. read more

I found Blissful Sacred Space & Spa through Yelp and I am sure glad I did. I scheduled a wax with Sharon and it was one of the most tranquil waxes I have ever received. Is that possible!? The cold stones she uses are ultra soothing and her modest relaxed approach makes an uncomfortable situation much easier. I definitely would recommend her for your waxing needs. I also love the ambience of the spa. Its very holistic and they offer lots of things to oogle prior to your appointment. I will defintiely be revisting. read more

I'm a bit of a massage snob, but I have to say, this truly was the most relaxing experience of my life. My fiance and I bought the couples massage package off of groupon, with 1 hour massage, 1 hour facial, and half an hour reflexology treatment. My massage with Mary was deep tissue, as I requested, yet still relaxing. If you have deep knots, she's the one to go to! Sharon did my facial/reflexology, with a soothing mini-massage with hot rocks. I'd never used those before, but was pleasantly surprised, and my skin felt incredible! The booking was a bit unorthodox via text, but I believe that's part of the groupon package. Scheduling for a couples massage was a bit difficult, but mostly because we have random schedules. I will definitely be rewarding myself with a spa day here after finals! read more

Sharon can teach you what to do to keep yourself healthy in one session! She fixed my blocked ear! You will thank yourself for going! I was better after one session! read more

Wow. Wow, Wow. I can remember thinking during my pampering session.."this is the best day of my life". Sharon is incredibly talented and intuitive. I've dealt with fibromyalgia and pain for years and Sharon was able to release many of my trigger points. I also purchased a Groupon and received an incredible value for sure. Sharon sent me home with some herbs and a pt roller, which helps me release tension in my muscles and tissues at home. Whether you are new to massage, or a seasoned pro, try this place, it would be impossible to disappoint even the toughest of critics. read more

I visited Blissful for a Brazilian using a Groupon. Sharon was such a sweet woman. She explained how she runs things and was extremely patient. I'm not sure what happened with the prior reviews. The room was well-lit, clean and Sharon was extremely personable. She offers a numbing spray prior to the wax and uses frozen stones and cold cloths to help with pain and swelling. When all was said and done, I was surprised that she had already finished. By far, a superior experience. I will definitely be back! read more

My wife has chronic pain and looks forward to her session with Sharon. She creates a calming experience that drives healing. I honestly do not know where we would be without her help. We have tried 4 other lymphatic practitioners with very little results. However, one session with Sharon and there is already a noticeable change in my wife's pain, swelling, and rest. Simply the best in class! read more

I really love this place! I felt sooo very relaxed, when I went thru the front door. Just felt the calm come over me.... It is such a peaceful place. I did need a massage, hubby has M.S., and being his caregiver does sometimes takes its toll on me. I was offered a cup of tea, while Sharon went over my wants and needs. So very pleasant! I could go here for a massage every week! Sharon and I just seemed to 'click''... We were on the 'same page' and she knew exactly where I was coming from! Thank you for have the Groupon Coupon! Never would have known this spa was here, if I didn't see the email from Groupon. Thank You, and I wish you well. Maryann Westmont, IL read more

Sharon has been an amazing resource. Her prenatal massages have been a God send! With my two pregnancies in the last two years, I gained an incredible amount of weight and retained water terribly. Each time I visited Sharon, she remarkably made me feel like I was floating on air when I walked out. The entire experience from the moment you walk in the door is just an overwhelming blanket of relaxation. The tension from my head to my toes just floated away, and she truly made me feel calm and beautiful again. I couldn't recommend any other place as strongly as I would recommend Blissful Health Center. Now that I'm no longer pregnant, I've also visited with the same, amazing results. She has been so knowledgeable and informative with suggestions on how to continue to relieve water retention and help me feeling healthy again. Nowhere else I'd be interested in visiting or sending referrals!! read more

The folks at this spa pack a lot of activity into this small space! I recently went there for a few meetups that were extremely informative. The "seminars" were about digestion, enzymes, detoxing and the lymphatic system. Liz and janet really know their stuff and they each offer spa services as well. I saw Janet for raindrop therapy which is a super relaxing and fragrant massage with essential oils blended to detox the system. It is worth the drive to come here as I always feel comfy and relaxed. read more

This review is based solely on the experience and my brazilian. I cannot attest to any of the other services. I came here based on a review about the brazilian. I thought the cold stones would improve the process so why not? The place is super cute. They sell all kinds of organic and holistic goodness in the front. In order to receive their services, you have to complete a 4 page form regarding medical issues, medication, etc. This seemed a little much just to get a wax but they do look at it in order to know what other kinds of services to suggest. I really wanted to love the cold stones. They felt good at the time. Unfortunately, I had some horrible reaction to the wax and it was uncomfortable to sit for a couple days. Huge bonus? You get a coupon for 50% off wax services in the next 30 days *and* if you check-in you save $20. read more

Sharon does the best massage & I've had many of them at many different places. I honestly think she's at the top of the list, bar none! Soothing, healing & totally relaxing. I always come out of a session with her ready to take on the world. She's also a wonderful lady and a delight to talk with, before and after my appointment. If you need a massage or any other therapies that her team provides, don't look any further! read more

Sharon and her staff are amazing, the massages are helpful. After surgery, I was nervous about getting the massages because I thought that they would hurt. Meeting Sharon relaxed me, her voice alone is soothing. Sharon cares for her clients and takes the time to explain the care plan and recommends what is best. I've had massages from each therapist and they were all great, I mainly see Nick now. I appreciate Nick's professionalism and how he takes care of me. I'm looking forward to my next massage, Lymphatic drainage really works I always feel like someone turned on a Sprinkler inside of my body while the massage is going on, I immediately go to the bathroom as soon as we're done, so I know that it works. I highly recommend this center to anyone dealing with cancer, having lymphatic system issues or that is recovering from cosmetic surgery. read more

I absolutely do NOT recommend this place to anyone, mainly because of the appalling dishonesty I encountered. After not being able to get an appointment, I called Groupon and asked for a refund. They said they would contact the merchant first and that I should hear back from both Groupon and Blissful w/in three days. I did, indeed, hear back from both. Groupon is always wonderfully efficient, but the email I received from Julie at Blissful was the same thing I've always gotten: "Let me know when you are available and I will add you to the waiting list." I should have been on that list months ago! But here's the appallingly dishonest part: when I checked my Groupon account, the Blissful voucher was "redeemed." You can bet I got a refund from Groupon, and sent Julie a blistering response to her email. read more

I would NEVER go to this place nor recommend it to anybody!! I bought a Groupon for me and my husband for our anniversary. Prior to buying the groupon, I made a call to their office to make sure the schedule we want is available. I was glad I even spoke with the owner 'Sharon' and scheduled us on a Saturday at 2pm which was perfect. A few hours after that, this 'Sharon' emailed me saying she has to move our schedule to a different time because she 'overlooked' and made a mistake which was fine. After 5 days, she emailed me again, wanting to change our schedule into a different date because she again made a mistake and gave us a schedule on a Friday. On the day of our appointment, the massage therapist assigned to me gave me a call 3 hours prior our appointment saying only my husband will be able to be accommodated because she has an emergency and had to go home and they were unable to find a replacement. (they had to reschedule us 3 times because they made a mistake!) The sad thing is, we took a day off for our supposed to be 'spa day.' Having rescheduled for so many times and their unprofessional service made me cancel the appointment overall and requested for a refund. Their voice mail is always full and this 'Sharon' NEVER CALLS BACK. This company does not know how to take care of their customers. read more

This review is solely based on the inability to meet the demands of increased business from Groupon. My mom and I both bought a Blissful Spa package through groupon in March 2012 and every time I called, they never had capacity to schedule us both at the same time (or around the same time) on weekends. I was told that they were booked on weekends through 2012! Really??? You have to book NINE MONTHS IN ADVANCE?!?! I think a lot of smaller companies have this issue when they utilize groupon - they cannot handle the large volume that follows. The owner of the spa offered open appointments with an alternate package which was less desirable. Supposedly, the full value of the groupon will not expire so I will update the post once we are actually able to get an appointment....hopefully this year. read more

I am always looking for places that offer foot massages, so when I saw a groupon for a 1 hour reflexology foot massage, I bought it immediately. Not wanting to sit on this groupon for too long, I booked an appointment for just a few days later. Their online appointment booking process was a very easy and smooth process. They are located right next to Starbucks in downtown Downers Grove. The train tracks are right there so you might want to plan accordingly depending on the time of day. My appointment was for early evening (i.e. when all the Metra trains are bringing people home from work), so it was a bit difficult getting here. You can park in the open lot directly behind the Starbucks. The spa itself is appointment only, so when I walked in, it was just me and the therapist. I was asked to fill out a short form and then I was directed back to a massage room. For this particular treatment, they had me lay down on a typical massage table. The therapist asked how I wanted to focus the massage (you get a choice of ears, hands and feet...or all 3 if you want). This was my first reflexology so I wasn't sure what to expect. It is important to note that the massage is done without any lotions or oils. She also used a peppermint scrub on my feet which was really nice. Overall, the massage was very relaxing and if I am looking for a special treat, I would try it again. read more

The space is nice but the rooms you get your service in is not enclosed. The walls do not go up to the ceiling so you hear everything, EVERYTHING! I was trying to get a relaxing reflexology but through my whole treatment, I had to listen to women get their waxing done. I could hear them talking, "bikini or Brazilian?" and I could hear each and every waxing. Not only is it uncomfortable but I felt like I was invading someone's privacy! It's a shame cause my treatment was decent but really couldn't relax. read more

Wow. I got a internet special one hour massage with Liz and it was awful. She hurt my back so bad I needed to get muscle relaxants from my doctor. I will never go back. Be forewarned. Update - Owner reached out and offered to make things right. I respect that. Changed rating. Check em out, dedicated professionals. read more

Finding pure Bliss was so easy when I stepped into Blissful. I loved the space so intimate and cozy. I felt at ease with the smell of sage in the air and the therapist Egle and Tracy are so awesome. Tracy worked her magic of hot stones and Reiki and I felt restored when I left out of there. I have three massages scheduled for the next couple of months. I have found my new massage place! read more

I am in LOVE with this place! I found out about it by purchasing a groupon for a spa day! I have not had a ton of luck on groupon massage purchases so I didn't have high expectations when I made my appointment. I was pleasantly surprised! First was my half hour reflexology session with Dr. Janet. I had never had that treatment and was surprised how relaxed I felt. Then came my massage with Sharon! One word,AMAZING! I have never had such a fantastic massage in my life! Sharon did a hot stone massage and mixed it up with some stretches as well. My body feels great! Then came the facial! Another truly awesome service by Sharon. The products felt fantastic on my skin and her touch was just perfect! I will definitely be spending more time at this serene spa ASAP! Thanks so much ladies for giving me exactly what I asked for on my intake form and then some! read more