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Be Well.
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Categories: Massage, Physical Therapy
Neighborhood: North Center2251 W Irving Park Rd
(between Bell Ave & Oakley Ave)
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-9355
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- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Accepts Insurance:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
10 reviews for Be Well.
Massages can be intimidating for me. With a longstanding back/neural injury, they can often be more torturous than enjoyable. Not so at Be Well.
I arrived a bit early for my massage, expecting to sit in the waiting room until my appointment. Instead, I was led back to a dry sauna room, with tea brewing and snacks waiting. I was casually instructed to take whatever I wanted into the sauna, so in went my magazine and I for 20 minutes of total relaxation before my massage even began.
The massage itself was fantastic. The therapist was very knowledgeable about the specific areas where I needed the most work, and unlike a typical deep tissue massage, this seemed more focused on the pressure points that were causing me the most discomfort. Very custom tailored.
Afterwards, clients can relax in the steam sauna/shower, where again a glass of Pellegrino Aranciata and a Korean cookie awaited me. The shower room is also stocked with any product you may need, even hair dryers, paddle brushes and styling products. I was really impressed by the awesome Korean products they had, so I asked while paying and my massage therapist very kindly made a list of places to find them!
Rico and his wife, the owners, have done a wonderful job of creating an oasis. My entire stay at Be Well was rejuvenating, which helped me relax and make the most of my treatment as well as have a true escape, if only for a few hours.
Be Well is fantastic............cannot say enough about the most fabulous owner(s)- Julie.
We held a large Girls Nite Out event and Julie brought the whole shop to pamper and massage the night away. It was heaven and a ton of work for the Be Well crew- mega Kudos to all!!
I cashed in a valentine gift card from my wife and was a little concerned at first. All the perks. Dry sauna, tea, cookie, steam shower I assumed I would get charge for but actually did not. If I knew that I would have enjoy those parts more. Everyone was very polite and professional....Great experience....a must for a cheap, no nonsense massage.
I will admit up front that I am a very picky customer. I had been going to the same massage therapist for six years when his studio closed its doors recently. In looking for a new place I thought I would try these guys based on Yelp reviews.
While the owner was certainly accommodating, I do not think I fit well with his business model. I react badly to the sound of running water, and the first thing I heard when walking in was a fountain. The owner was okay with me unplugging the fountain, but I'd rather it not be there at all - the sound of water is a known trigger for a lot of people.
I expected a full medical intake as there are many places in my body which cannot take any pressure at all. The owner only did a full intake when I pretty much demanded that it be done. I am not able to use a dry sauna due to kidney problems, which the owner did not even realize would be a problem until I pointed it out myself *after* the medical intake was complete.
I wound up knowing my therapist from another facet of my life, which made the situation uncomfortable (athough he did good work). I was strongly discouraged by my therapist from using the shower afterwards, as I think he was as uncomfortable about the situation as I was. I wound up going home to shower afterwards instead.
Locker room was cute but had no chair or shoehorn, both of which I consider to be necessities for getting dressed. I suggested that he get both in there and he wrote it down on a little notepad - I get the feeling that this business has just opened up and he doesn't really know what he's doing yet.
To their credit the massage was good and the massive pain I was experiencing beforehand that made the visit mandatory is still gone over two weeks later. However, I doubt that I will return as the experience was on the whole a negative one.
If you are the type of person who likes a generic spa/relaxation environment it's probably OK for you. It's got kind of an Asian feeling to it although the space is very cramped and segmented. I cannot imagine walking through the space if they had more than one client there at once, as you have to walk *through* one treatment room to get to the next.
They are willing to oblige your requests if you ask, but I had to ask for *everything* in order to feel safe in that space. I walked out feeling more tense and unhappy than I was when I walked in.
Wonderful, family run business. Everyone is friendly and the massage therapy is amazing. I get the Meridian Muscle Massage to help with my migraine headaches- best in the city. A little pricey, but worth every penny. I'm a regular at Be Well now!
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2/9/2009
Good location, easy parking. Soothing atmosphere that completely blocks out the noise from the busy… Read more »
This place is fantastic. It's more of a private day spa, than just a massage - there's only space for 3 people to be worked on, it seems, and it's appointment only, so you get the whole place to yourself.
Here's how it goes - you start off with 20 minutes in the sauna. Then you take a shower in their awesome rain showers. Then it's massage time - which is great, more focused on pressure point massage than swedish style rubdowns. Then you relax in the break room, eating Korean cookies and drinking tea. Then it's a steam shower, and you're done.
Everyone here was really nice, and it was a really pleasant experience overall. We totally didn't know what to expect and it turned out to be a hidden gem!
Rico and Julie T. have created a very warm, inviting, simple, and unpretentious environment in this Asian inspired massage and wellness center. Upon being greeted by one of the owners, you will enjoy time in a dry sauna prior to your meridian massage which is followed by a steam / raindrop shower that many of us wish we had in our own homes.
Be Well has two main massage therapists, Yana (Female) and D.K. (Male), whom both pinpoint your needs without a single word from you. With the deftness of their finger tips and elbows, they are able to identify and isolate your needs and give you a massage experience that you won't soon forget. Meridian massage is not like your typical Swedish or sports massage, so be warned. If all you want is an oiled rub-down, then this massage is not for you. But if you are looking for a massage that focuses on re balancing energy flow through focused work on pressure points, stretching, AND massage...then you will enjoy!
My experiences with both Yana and D.K. remind me of experiences in Thailand where I marveled in the Thai massage. The meridian massage effectively reaches stress points often missed in traditional massage. Your therapist will work joints to access stress points not easily reached, often using their own body weight as counterbalance to achieve the most effective outcome. So be prepared, your massage therapist will get on the massage table and really address the identified problem areas! So is it relaxing...well, if the fact that I walk out every time with a voice that is at least one octave lower than normal...than, yes!
The meridian massage is a wellness massage...worthy of repeat performance! My strategy...never leave without scheduling my next visit!
A definite repeat customer.
Okay, I'm not posting a review, but asking for support. My wife & I have put our hearts into providing the city of Chicago with a non-intimidating, non-gimmicky, tastefully appointed asian style wellness center. For those of you that have experienced our services, please provide honest & constructive comments. For those that haven't...we look forward to seeing you soon. Take good care & BE WELL.
I'm not a big massge guy - I've had two my entire life. One was at a Spa with my wife a few years ago and then a couple of months ago, I got a massage at Be Well. for some severe back pain. They beat the C**p out of me and it felt fantastic! I was extremely impressed with the facility - it's gorgeous. The staff was great. They make you feel very comfortable and listen to what your issue is - they don't just start massaging for the purpose of massage. They massage what you need/want massaged and work to understand your needs and issues. I HIGHLY recommend them to you and anyone you know, care about or even like a little. :o)
I felt like jello after my Relaxation Massage. I had only had one other massage, about 5 years ago. This was great! The atmosphere and decor were wonderful-very soothing and relaxing. It did have more of a personal day spa feel as another poster mentioned. I tend to carry my tension in my shoulders and back. After 15 minutes in the dry sauna, the therapist definitely helped relax away the tension I tend to have. Following the massage I spent 15 minutes in the wet sauna and shower. I spent more time there than I would have expected for a 1 hour massage (that was the time just for the actual massage!). I will definitely go back and I highly recommend Be Well to others.
