Body in Balance Massage

I’ve been here once before and my experience was Ah-mazing! Elvis was my masseuse who I will never forget. I was told he had been doing some traveling and wasn’t available so my mother insisted I give Jason a try. So I did and I booked a 90 minute session for my birthday! Terrible idea. Literally within 10 minutes I knew it wasn’t going to be enjoyable based off of his technique. I wanted to leave mid session but I didn’t wanna be rude. I know not everyone is as amazing as Elvis but I assumed Jason would be somewhat relatively good at the very least. I don’t know if he was a beginner or what but if he was, I definitely would NOT have booked my session with him. I don’t want to go into detail because I almost feel bad about writing this review but that session wasn’t cheap. I’m not a hard person to please but if I’m paying over $100 for a service, I expect over $100 worth of a service. I’m not saying I won’t go back but if/when I do, I will only return if Elvis is available.

I had my second massage with Mia last week. If you read my review of 11/14/2015 you would know that I am a fan. Last time I was able to only give 3 stars because of what I perceived as problems with the value of the Groupon.

However, I want to reiterate that Mia is a wonderful massage therapist. She is kind and considerate, and, above all attentive. I would recommend Body In Balance to anyone

The kind of massage I like has a very firm to borderline painful pressure and goes deep into the muscles. If you also like this kind of massage, then I highly recommend Michael. Before we started, he asked me what I wanted worked on, and I said my jaw, neck, and shoulders. In 60 minutes, he worked out most of the knots in my neck and shoulders and loosened up my jaw muscles, and I walked out feeling great.

The prices for the services offered at Body in Balance are on par with other massage options in Evanston.

Miscellany:
-Check the Body in Balance website to see what specials they have available.
-First-time clients should plan to arrive 5 minutes early to complete a brief intake form.
-Street parking is available.

I have been here once but can say it was pleasant. There is parking outside you pay for and the area has several shops nearby. The team was professional and did a great job. They offer an holistic massage that was great for someone who works out. It was easy to make an appointment. Following the massage they offer water and tea. Definitely will return.

My first visit here to Body in Balance and I received a massage here by Michael about 2 weeks ago. This was one of the best massages i’ve ever had! Unlike your typical swedish massage, Michael uses various methods incorporating both massage and musculoskeletal manipulative therapy (naprapathy). Would definitely come back here again

I booked a massage here because I was in semi-chronic pain: stiff neck, aching middle back, and tight chest and shoulders. I overwork (often not by choice) and have too many family burdens and somehow my own well-being always comes last. By sheer luck of the draw, I was assigned to Jakub. For nearly twenty years, I’ve seen only female massage therapists and was a little nervous whether it would be as relaxing or comfortable. Ever so gradually I realized I had no reason to worry and then something more startling happened: I began to realize I was getting the kind of massage that was truly therapeutic. I left in a slight state of wonder, feeling muscular connections in my back and a flexibility in my chest and shoulders that I hadn’t felt in years. Imagine the “Tin Man” in the Wizard of Oz getting oil in his joints and beginning to dance: that was me when I left . . . on the inside of course because I’m a bit reserved. Jakub has an excellent tactile understanding of muscles and, as another reviewer said, also listens well and brings a quiet empathy to the experience so I could literally feel him making sense of my pain and then trying to make it better. I do a kind of work where I have to trust my instincts and intuition and find ways to reach and help people and I felt a similar kind of expertise at play. It made me grateful and happier to be alive and I’m guessing that was Jakub’s intent.

This is hands down one of the best massages i have had in Chicago. I tried it on Friday, as i found their groupon deal (75 min massage) and it was too good to miss. I was greeted at the door, filled out paper work and met Jacob (my masseuse). It is a pleasant, clean and friendly environment. Nothing lavish, but with massages this good you don’t need extra distractions

First he asked me where my tension was and what i was looking for from the message. Then he examined my posture as i have a desk job and spend most of my day hunched over.

He used a number of different techniques and for the first time in years helped to ease tensions that no one else has! He found knots i didn’t even know i had. He responded intuitively to my body and varied his pressure in the areas which needed a bit more and those which needed a bit more of a delicate touch. He was so good i booked another appointment straight after and I look forward to my next one!

I was so relaxed from this massage that when i went to Trader Joes straight after i forgot half my groceries when leaving the shop. I promptly went to bed and 9pm and didn’t wake until 10am. This is unheard of from me. I am a 6am riser regardless of when i go to bed!

I try to get a massage every few months or so – I’m a poor, full time social worker and part time student and I carry all of my stress in my upper back and neck.

I first came here about a year ago with a Groupon. The studio is quaint and peaceful. Clean. I was greeted right away, offered water, shown to the bathroom. I can’t remember the details of my massage a year ago, but I do know that I received it after a school semester was finished and I think I actually fell asleep during the massage, I was so exhausted (and the massage was SO relaxing!). Elvis was my therapist.

I went back for my second time today – was greeted by Elvis who poured me some water. Mallory (it says her name is Mallory on the site, though I thought she said her name was Maura) was my therapist. She was wonderful and offered a lot of advice on ways to help my posture during the day and to remember to stretch. We discussed where I wanted the most focus to be (upper back). She did a wonderful job, and incorporated some energy healing into the session, which was a new experience for me…but a good experience. An hour later, I felt like I was a new person.

Lastly, they honor an NU student discount, which pretty much seals the deal that I will continue to visit this studio – hopefully more than just once a year from now on!