I visited Elements Massage in Forest Park after initially visiting their location in Bloomingdale…read more The service was excellent from beginning to end. Booking an appointment over the phone was effortless. They had a good amount of slots available and were able to find me a spot within 2 days. The check-in process was pretty quick. I had no problem using my monthly session, even though I had initially signed up at Bloomindgale. After a quick wait, I was set up with my massage therapist, Erin. She was quiet but sweet and used the perfect pressure for my achy back and tired legs. I told her I was running a half marathon that weekend so she gave extra attention to my quads and calves, which was greatly appreciated! The massage lasted exactly 60 minutes, which is always awesome. All in all, I'd greatly recommend Elements, specially their Forest Park location. :) I'll be back in a couple of weeks!

Beware of the Forest Park Elements Massage location. During…read moremy massage, the therapist applied so much pressure that I heard and felt a rib on my left side pop. The therapist heard it too, and we immediately ended the session. By the next day, the pain was so severe that I took time off work to get an X-ray because I believed my rib was broken. Fortunately, it wasn't fractured, but the X-ray confirmed significant bruising. What was even more disappointing was how management handled the situation. It took two weeks and multiple unanswered messages just to get a return call. I provided receipts for my X-ray and Groupon purchase and requested reimbursement for my medical expense, the Groupon, and the wages I lost while seeking medical care. They refused to reimburse me for anything and instead offered excuses rather than taking responsibility. Accidents can happen, but how a business responds afterward matters. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this location.

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!

Therapists are very professional and nice. Very pleasant spa experience. Highly recommended.read more

Therapists are skilled and will address individual needs. They don't watch the clock and don't…read morefinish ahead of time. The rooms are warm and clean. A shower is available. Mostly you'll get a Swedish style massage with oil or lotion, stretching is available. No true Thai massage is available at this time.

It started off quite well - 3 minutes into the massage my headache was gone. Twenty minutes or so…read morein, the old lady asked if I wanted 90 minutes instead of just one hour. Because so far it had been one of the best massages ever, I agreed. She informed me that it would be $40 more, to which I quickly agreed. About 35 minutes in, the doorbell rang. Someone else answered, and less than a minute later the other employee shouted a question to my massage therapist. SHE BEGAN A FULL FLEDGED CONVERSATION WITH THIS PERSON. Never mind that I was on the table, naked under a sheet, and in the middle of what was supposed to be a 90 minute period of time for me to relax. At about the 50 minute mark, she said to me "No more extra 30 minute, I busy." Quite pissed off, I pointed out that I was there first, which she ignored and repeated "Sorry, I busy." What could I say or do about it in that position? Nothing. On the way out she tried to smile and offer me a bottle of water. I said no, and repeated to her "You should take care of the person who was here first", and continued on my way out, extremely insulted. She ignored every word I said and tried to stop me, saying "Tip, tip tip." You've gotta be effin kidding me. After that level of disrespect? Absolutely not. There is no way for me to know if this was a skin thing or just awful customer service, but either way this place will never get another dollar from me. That was completely disrespectful.

Very professional. I will go back for this massage. My back pain improved significantly after just…read moreone session.

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.

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.

Journal entry 1 - Making the Appointment…read more I've called Robin several times beginning last Thursday... left messages (Thursday, Monday, Tuesday)... I didn't get a call back until today (Tuesday). She stated that she doesn't work on Mondays by way of excusing her calling me today (no excuse was provided for Thursday). And why didn't she mention that she doesn't return calls on Mondays in her outgoing message? That annoyed me. Then Robin went on a little rant: she only has one appointment on the day I wanted and if I want it, I need to return her call immediately, email her, send her my Groupon number, have her email me some policy stuff, otherwise she would fill that slot before noon today, oh - and did she mention that she's a home-based business? All of that gave me the distinct impression that poor Robin's been screwed over and is a bit jaded... Like a new dating relationship, it's not a great idea to outline all of your precautions that you have as a result of your cheating ex-lover. Makes me think that I don't want to touch that. Makes me wonder if my massage will really be all that relaxing. Journal entry 2 - The Massage I arrived on time to Robin's home for my massage. I planned on waiting on her front step until the EXACT time of my appointment as I did not want to ring the doorbell and disturb someone else's massage; however, I ended up ringing five minutes early. Whew! It wasn't a problem. The living room area was set up with a massage table in place of a coffee table. There was still a couch and book shelves in the typical places. Stairs went upstairs along the wall and two other doors were closed. I must say that I felt a bit unnerved. The thought of hidden cameras or a voyeuristic roommate/partner crossed my mind. I convinced myself that I was crazy and that it was still safe to get undressed. I told Robin that my right leg was bothering me a lot and that I'd like for her to focus on it and she said she would. She did a LOT of effleurage massage - which happens to be my favorite technique (you should Google it), but I think she might have done it to excess... She would work on a part and then stroke from my lower back to my neck then work on a different part. I wasn't sure what that was about so I asked her. She explained she did it to keep from overworking any of my muscles. Besides the effleurage strokes, the most significant part of the massage was that Robin used a LOT of oil. She said it was good for my skin (and I believe her), but it was really a lot. Like, you know when you have too much lotion on your hands and you look for somewhere to wipe off the excess? That's how much oil it was. I wanted a towel afterward to get it all off, but there wasn't one. I just put my clothes back on my slippery body. I guess I would have liked a more professional massage. You know - an intake questionnaire, a business card, a price guide for services, a place to leave tips... Something. Maybe a business license on the wall? It was a good massage and I felt great afterward. Oh - and she didn't seem to like to talk during the massage which was just fine (I've had more than my fair share of chatty massage therapists). I might go back again, but I don't think I would go out of my way to do so.

I have been receiving regular massage from Robin at Harmonic Haven for over ten years, and cannot…read morerave enough to do justice to the experience. Robin has created a unique and peaceful atmosphere that begins soothing the soul as soon as you walk through the door. She is a deeply experienced and intuitive healer who knows how to hit all the right spots to relieve the tight tissues. She brings an energy to each session that is both relaxing and energizing. Can't wait for my next massage!

Amazing stone massage! The massage therapist was very knowledgable about the various oils and…read morestones. The head and scalp massage was the best. A friend and I booked our appointments together and had an amazing experience. I recommend this place for any one is the Oak Park Chicago area.

I bought a Groupon for 60min deep tissue massage. Shappell gave detailed instructions to find the…read morelocation, which was helpful. Although it's in a gym, the space itself was very peaceful. Shappell was very thorough during the massage. ***however, upon reflection and discussion w a massage therapist friend on mine, I have concerns re consent in the following instances. 1. She told me that she would leave the room for me to undress but did not. 2. She told me to undress to my comfort level, which for me was top and bottom underwear. She then promoted me to remove my bra. 3. She used cupping without asking me before hand or instructing me as to why. Cupping obviously leaves marks on my back which I did not anticipate having following my appointment. This hasn't been a part of deep tissue massages I've had in the past at other places and this was the first time I'd ever have it done. 4. She took pictures of my back after the cupping which I did not consent to her taking. I would not have known she did this had she not shown me afterwards. I hope she has since deleted them. Shappell seems lovely and clearly is a gifted massage therapist. However, I feel very uncomfortable with these aspects and hope they are addressed for future clients.

I went to Massage Mila as part of my pre cancer treatment, and I can't say enough good things about…read morethe care I've received. Mila is highly skilled in lymphatic drainage massage, and also incredibly compassionate and understanding of the unique needs that come with pre and post-treatment recovery. She also used a device to help aid in healing my thyroid scar. The sessions have helped reduce swelling, improve circulation, and ease discomfort--both physically and emotionally. Massage Mila creates a safe, calming environment where I felt heard and supported. This therapy has become an essential part of my healing process. I wholeheartedly recommend Massage Mila to anyone navigating recovery before and after cancer treatments. I live an hour away and she was worth the drive.

Mila was amazing! Her office was clean and comfortable. I feel so much better! She put me at ease…read moreand was very knowledgeable. She knew what was sore just by touching my muscles. I feel so much better! Thank you Mila!

My husbands spot so he wanted to treat both of us to a couples massage. Easy to book, we got in…read morequick which was nice. The location was great, 2 hour parking across the street. The rooms are clean and the staff were kind. Our massages were wonderful! We both had different kinds of work that needed to be done and we felt so relaxed after we left. For the price point, it is a great place! Looking forward to our next appointment!

I came here on my day off. I really needed a massage on my shoulders and I didn't want to spend…read moretoo much. I came in and asked for the foot and body combo for 40$. WOW. The guy who worked on my massage was professional and seemed very disciplined. He worked really hard on the knots on my back. OMG, I needed it. He gave my arms a really good massage and I had no idea how tense my shoulders and arms were. There were 4 beds in the room where I got my massage. It was pretty quiet. Not many people when I arrived but as I left I noticed more customers coming in. I think it was a great massage and a great value. I tipped high over 20% but my guy looked annoyed when I gave him the 10$. Next time I will tip more. I really enjoyed this place. I will be back.