Just ok. That pretty much sums up my experience…read more I got the Swedish massage and the lady was digging her elbow in my back. I've never had a Swedish massage where someone digs their elbow in my back. I feel they do the same massage for everyone and there is no attention paid to someone's individual needs. This is fine if the establishment is charging $29 as most other massage places do that give everyone the same massage in a big room. So I guess here you are paying more money for a private room. The bed wasn't heated. I was cold every time she took the blanket off a section. The bed didn't have a head cradle at the top, was rather a hole in the table where you stick your head. At first I hated this as it was uncomfortable but I didn't get a stuffy nose like I typically do with the face cradles. So I preferred this. I don't understand the tea house portion of the name. They had random boxes of tea on a shelf in the waiting area..... Overall, if you get a "deal" then I'd say come here. I would not recommend it for the full price as you can get more customized massages elsewhere.

I came here through Groupon for a 1-hour Swedish massage. They had a lot of openings and I could…read moreget the time and day I wanted. Upon arrival I explained I have spine and neck pain, and I was offered to upgrade to a deep tissue massage for $10 more. The room was dimly lit, very clean and there was pleasant tranquil piano music. I loved the atmosphere. My masseuse (Amy) was very good: she asked me beforehand about ongoing issues, told me to warn her if whatever she was doing hurt, and asked my permission to also massage my head/hair (apparently not everybody wants that- it was so good!) I liked that Amy made sure to give attention to my leg which I have injured, without ignoring it all together or overdoing things. I could tell from her technique she knows what she is doing. I will definitely be checking back if there are deals to go here again, or ask for a gift card for Christmas.

Well, i had been driving by this place for the last few months and was wondering if it was legit or…read moreshady. From the outside it looked shady, and it was in sort of weird spot, but my shoulder was hurting today and i was driving by, so i said what the hell. I called the number on the sign, and someone picked up that barely spoke English. Again, I started thinking shady...but they had appointments, and i was across the street, so i headed in. Never judge a book by the cover. What i walked into was a clean massage parlor. A one hour massage cost $60. The room i was in was clean, although the massage table was not the most comfortable table i have ever been on, it was sufficient. The woman that gave me the massage didn't speak English at all, but she gave me an excellent massage. Afterwords they brought me a bottle of water and helped me on with my shoes (a little strange). If you plan on going, get the coupon off their website for first time massages. That will save you $10 or $15 i believe. The only thing i didn't like about the place was the cheesy Asian flute music they played during the session. I hate that stuff...

This massage was amazing I received the four hand omg I'm going back today. Bring cash they charge…read moreextra for credit card. I've been a lot of places I think I like this one the best

This must be the only place in Chicago that advertises Thai massage that actually does a…read moretraditional Thai massage. It was wonderful. She focused on all the knots in my back in my legs in my arms and I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. I don't know what else to say if you want a Thai massage this is the spot. Also because Yelp wants it it was very clean and smelled nice the music was nice the office was nice everything about it was great. And they take credit cards so that was ultra convenient. Lastly the masseuse was very communicative and made sure that the experience was not painful but relaxing.

Just moved to the neighborhood and selected this place for a Thai Massage today and it was amazing…read more I highly recommend. I will most definitely be coming back.

Paid for a 30min foot massage and got a 20 minutes. She acted like she didn't understand me when i…read morewas saying she didn't complete the 30'min. So I just left it at that bc I was extremely exhausted and didn't feel like arguing after a long 15 hour work shift. Then the lady huffed and puffed when I left her a 20% tip even after they ripped me off on the time. Like I'm sorry you want a bigger tip when you didn't even finish the job? These people are ridiculous. She's lucky I tipped her anything at all.

This is the best massage spa in the city. I have been coming here for many years and the service…read moreremains first class! Some of the women have been here years and some are new. But they are consistently awesome! Friendly, clean and very good at what they do. I've tried many spas in Chicago and always wind up back here. This is my permanent massage place from now on. Do yourself a favor and stop in to be treated like a King!

Love this spot. Whenever i need a massage i can count on the smiling sole to provide relief.read more

So glad I stopped by. Read reviews and sat it was next to my hotel. Called and walked over. Tina…read moresaw me and changed my life! lol but really, she knew what she was doing. It was clean, she was polite.. can't say anything negative. Gonna try to go back before I leave back home.

Is this place really still open? I walked past the other day, and it looked closed. I went here a…read morefew times over the course of 9 years when I worked in the area. Getting a chair massage was at times awkward here, as many of the chairs were in plain view of people walking through to the table rooms. I once heard my CEO come through while I was getting a chair massage. I was on my lunch hour and not playing hooky, but being recognized while you're drooling into the chair isn't my idea of privacy. Got a table massage here once and the rooms are so cramped the massage therapist couldn't really get around the table easily. It caused a bit of a distraction from completely zenning out. The nail in the coffin visit I was getting a chair massage and the therapist wrenched my back so bad, doing non-massage stretches, that she tied my back up in knots and I had to go to the chiropractor twice just to get back to normal. Employee turnover here was high as well, not a good sign.

Excellent, and excellent in my Bill & Ted voice. This place is very cool…read more Pros: The prices are market rate or a bit lower for downtown. They are super friendly from the email to the closing after you are leaving. Very professional no creepy business going on anywhere. Clean establishment. Street parking and garage parking available for a price. Polite and kind staff. Cons: They are closed evenings and weekends. They close at 6:00 pm, which even if they say they are flexible you can't be too sure, if it's a good idea to keep someone after their scheduled shift.

I've had massages all over the country and this was hands down THE BEST I've ever had! WOW. We…read morebooked a couples massage for a Sunday morning at Natural Thai Bodywork via their online booking service. When we arrived, we were immediately greeted and provided comfy slippers while we removed our shoes and prepared for the massage. The overall aesthetic of the establishment is great. It's warm and welcoming, and really peaceful. The massage itself was incredible. I wish it didn't end! They were very knowledgeable of the body and knew where to focus on knots and tight spots with just the right amount of pressure. The stretching included was nice as well. Ended with bottled water and a tasty snack. Cannot wait to return when we are back in Chicago!

Today we enjoyed a 2-hour couples massage at Natural Thai Bodywork, and it was wonderful…read more I felt so relaxed and comfortable that I almost fell asleep. The service was excellent, the room was very clean, and the soothing candle scent made the experience even more relaxing. The location is very convenient and best near me, which made it easy to get there. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be back again!

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!