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Now Massage & Bodywork Studio
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Neighborhood: Bucktown
2141 W Webster Ave
(between Hamilton Ave & Leavitt St)
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-5278
2141 W Webster Ave
(between Hamilton Ave & Leavitt St)
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-5278
- Hours:
Mon-Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Accepts Insurance:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
49 reviews for Now Massage & Bodywork Studio
I received a gift certificate to Nourhy's studio for my birthday. This was a particularly thoughtful gift because I suffer from chronic back pain. I should also mention that I've only had a couple professional massages in my life, and while never doubtful that massages provide pleasure and relaxation, I have always been dubious as to whether they serve any true therapeutic purpose.
I feel differently after my session with Nourhy. She understood my back problems on both a personal and professional level and tailored the massage to address my specific complaints. She's also really sweet and not at all contrived or sentimental (though she does believe in pet psychics). I left feeling floaty and confident and certainly experienced less back pain in the days that followed. Oh, and cute resident dog as well. I'll be going back--no pun intended!
I am not a contemplate-your-navel type ~ I'm an Aries after all. I am an insurance analyst by day, artist and performer by night, who has hit that inevitable wall of physical and emotional pain brought on by life in these times. So I have been searching for someone with just the right amount of medical knowledge, bodywork acuity, spiritual sophistication and healing aptitude to set me on my path.
It's Nourhy.
All that she imparted in one session dovetails with what my doctors, therapists and learned confidant have diagnosed, in one way or the other.
Simply put, I am a natural born skeptic, but I trust her - and I will return.
What a delight! I had a cranio-sacral session with Nourhy and was so wonderfully impressed. She is quite talented and I feel amazing. I will absolutely being going back for another session and highly recommend Now Studio!
To say Nourhy is simply a masseuse would be a terrible understatement. While she does give amazing massages, she gives much, much more. She also helps clients confront other issues that may be leading to stress. I leave NOW Studio relaxed and refreshed both physically and mentally. Nouhry is a unique and gentle soul. I highly recommend her to anyone in the Bucktown area and beyond.
I had a Great experience with Nourhy. I found her to be incredibly personable, kind, and well practiced. I talked with her on the phone for a bit when making my appointment and immediately felt friendly towards her. It was obvious that she's serious about her work and her clients' satisfaction.
99% of the reviews I read on Yelp about Nourhy were very positive (5 stars) with the exception of two standouts. I read the scathing reviews for Now Massage but found it easy to dismiss them for two reasons:
1. One of the negative reviewers complained about not getting the kind of massage she was used to. Let me counter her complaint with this, TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM NOW MASSAGE'S WEBSITE, ahem:
"This is not a typical massage session."
That is the SECOND SENTENCE in the paragraphs about her massage service. You can see how it was easy to discount that complaint.
2. The other major reason I was able to overlook the two scathing reviews were the authors' apparent negative vendetta against a business owner that obviously cares about her work and customers passionately (an opinion formed after visiting her website). I read the reviews, and read Nourhy's website, and decided that the negativity and anger of the reviewers seemed very unwarranted and that I'd go and have a great massage.
I totally did Love every minute too. Hopefully, other readers will overlook thing 1 and thing 2 and follow the many, many stars that the other kinder, and more open minded, Yelpers have given her.
Nourhy knows her stuff. She's been doing what she does professionally for nearly 10 years and she probably became interested about the ranges she covers long before that.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from a Reflexology session. I'll admit I had imagined a more deep tissue, rubbing of my feet than I received, but that's totally OK because what I got was even better. Nourhy touched not only my feet but my energy, she felt right away the anxiety and sadness that I've been carrying around for awhile, spoke to it, worked some of it out, and rubbed my feet in a very relaxing and healing way for longer than I payed her for.
I could go on, because I'm interested in the kind of work Nourhy's doing. I'll just say that I will be returning next time I've saved a bit of cash for some of that knowledgeable, healing love that she bestowed on me from her absolutely adorable little studio. Good vibes all around.
Comment from Nourhy C. of
Now Massage & Bodywork Studio
5/1/2009
Shana, you are a lovely soul and I thank you for your…
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Nourhy is very friendly and intuitive. She gives a lovely massage and will also give you light psychic insights as she does it! I had reflexology.
She knows a lot about her craft and has been very helpful to me with advice in my own business. I sent my husband for a massage as a birthday gift and he loved it too. Thanks Nourhy!
A 3-page letter filled with slander and untruthful accusations was sent to my place of employment, with no return address. The person alleging wrongs committed by me to the business owner self-identified as a "family member" of the business owner. It was meant to intimidate me. The business owner sent me money with the implication to take my review down. That letter had no return address, either.
Unfortunately, I don't take bribes, but I will keep the money as a gift for the unnecessary suffering I have had to endure. This is ridiculous.
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10/23/2008
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Now Massage & Bodywork Studio
7/31/2009
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I have never had a professional massage before so I don't have much to compare to. But I have to say that I had an amazing experience here at NOW.
Nourhy was as nice as could be and really fixed me up. I had had a neck spasm earlier in the week and could hardly move! I went to the doctor and she suggested to get a massage. I took my iPhone out and immediately looked up a massage place on Yelp. NOW had the highest rating and really good reviews so I called her up from the doctors office and she told me to come on over!
The place is super cute and VERY comfortable. You won't feel rushed here or intimidated. I felt so comfortable during the massage that I think I might have fallen asleep. It was wonderful and my neck felt better immediately and I felt completely healed the following day, which Nourhy said might happen.
I can't recommend this place enough. I know I'll be coming back.
Imagine your body, mind, and spirit, strung out, racing about town, thought after thought, racing mind, trafffic, co-workers, relationships, demands... all of this burning up your body with the heat of a thousand suns.
Now, picture that wreckage of a self,
bounding weightlessly through a gentle metaphorical shower of total mind/body and Spirit Elixir.
A complete tour of total wellness, all by the most lovely person you could possibly manifest.
There now.... walk...nay.......run......to the phone, call Nourhy, plan on a once-a-week, once-every-other-week, session to rejuvenate thyself.
Your body will thank you, and everyone who has to deal with your crunchy stressed out arse will thank you as well.
Anyway, that's how I feel about Nourhy, and as a body worker, and acupuncturist, and yoga instructor, I am quite picky. She's the total package, and then some.
Wow, I hate being the first person to give a less than 5-star review. Oh well.
I went in with a flip-flop induced pain in my left foot for a Reflexology massage. I found the massage to be more painful than relaxing, but this was my first Reflexology massage so it could just be a misunderstanding on my part about how the process is supposed to work.
It was a very nice facility and Buster (dog) was very cute. Nourhy was very accommodating and easy to talk too.
Unfortunately, by the time I walked 3-blocks to my car my foot hurt just as much as did before the massage. Not good! I was hoping to get at least a few pain-free days after the massage. Only 3 stars.
I went to Nourhy on Sat for my first ever reflexology treatment. I have never been to any type of massage/therapist/spa thing before and I was quite unsure of what to expect. I have numerous things going on with my body and after meeting Nourhy, I gave it a go.
It was the best, most amazing experience ever. Nourhy puts you right at ease! Her studio is so cute, warm and inviting! Her little pooch is adorable! Buster I think his name is....It kind of feels like you are going to a friends house and hanging out and just relaxing!
I went into the little room and laid down and Nourhy did her thing! It was amazing! The 30 minutes went by way too fast! She was warm and friendly and her hands are magic!
I had a really bad eye twitch and that is completely gone now! I have never felt so good. Sat night was the best night of sleep that I have had in months! I feel so much better! ANd I did all of my Christmas shopping this weekend and no one bothered me, it was so stressfree because I was so relaxed!
I definitely plan on becoming a regular client of hers and going monthly for reflexology treatments!
She has made a believer out of me!
I highly recommend that you go and see her! You will walk away feeling relaxed and ready to conquer the world!
I've been to Nourhy twice now and amazing!!!
I never fall asleep when someone is massaging me but Nourhy puts me in such a relaxing state that I can't help it! Buster helps me relax by reminding me to breathe... he's so cute and he reminds me to breathe but just being a loud breather :) so adorable!
She uses a combination of techniques including cranial sacral therapy and relexology techniques. After my second visit with her, my mind felt so clear (I'm convinced that it's the cranial sacral therapy is the key)- I don't know how to explain it but to say that it was the best ever!!! One visit and you'll realize that this place is a peaceful oasis.
I'll continue to go back.
FYI:
(1) she accepts credit cards
(2) street parking is accessible - always can find a spot right in front
(3) sells a variety of cute things (stationary, eye pillows, jewelry, etc) she never mentions that she sells them so NO pressure at all to purchase anything from her. I think I'll return for an eye pillow next time
(4) skeptics out there that usually go to upscale spas - enter her door and you'll realize what everyone is raving about - trust me!
I surprised my husband with a gift certificate to see Nourhy for cranial sacral work. Neither of us had done it before and we were pleasantly surprised! Now Studios has an amazingly homey and comfortable feel. And the work Nourhy provides is very unique, both physically and mentally. I highly recommend her!
Really unexpected pleasure. Yes, I did go for a massage. I left feeling de-stressed and energized. (No... there's no happy ending) Nourhy has a great little studio that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed even while you're waiting for your turn. She's amazing. I have to admit that I was expecting just a massage. I got reflexology and energy work with some massage. It was an all in 1 deal.
Nourhy, thank you. This was a treat. I'll be back the next time I come to Chicago.
Last year I experienced severe symptoms of neuropathy; it was quite debilitating and I didn't know what to do. I was thankfully guided to Nourhy for reflexology treatments, and she has simply been a Godsend!!! She has helped me through one of the most stressful times in my life, applying her effective therapeutic healing techniques, coupled with her highly intuitive talents to render significant results.
Nourhy is a generous healer who goes above and beyond the "call of duty". I trust and rely on her prefessional advice (not an easy thing for me). Buster (her dog) is a bonus!!! I highly recommend her services!
I got my mom a Reflexology massage as an early birthday present and I am beyond glad that I made that decision. Nourhy is such a wonderful, understanding and patient person. She was nothing but wonderful to my mother, my sister( who I brought along) and myself. She really did help my mother a lot...she came out of that massage much more relaxed, happy and open-minded. The waiting room was so cool and well decorated that we couldn't help but feel relaxed. My mother told me that the massage was wonderful and she's going back(my mother is a very honest woman). She absolutely loves Nourhy (as do my sister and I) and are so grateful that we met such a genuinely great person.
Believe me...go to Nourhy to get a massage as my mother swears that she has magic hands. It's been a little over a month and my mom is still thanking me for the massage.
WONDERFUL! If I had to describe this in 1 word - but good thing I don't have to, because there are so many good things I have to say about Nourhy!
I took my boyfriend last weekend for a massage for the very first time. It was a complete surprise for him! Nourhy was such a wonderful person and I really believe in the energies that people pass on to you. She has so much positive energy that you just instantly feel calm and relaxed. Even though I wasn't the one getting the massage, I felt it.
But the actual massage was even better, as my boyfriend tells me. He said she knew exactly which points of stress to tackle and was very patient and gentle. He felt like totally a new person and so calm all evening!
Nourhy also gives some healthy advice on diet, de-stressing and drinking water! She is very genuine and really believes in her work, which is why my bf and I both were glad we found her!
Thank you Yelp for helping me find her!
I had seen Nourhy's cards in the neighborhood for a while, but generally only get a massage when I'm treating myself or trying to manage a stressful time in my life. Well, I finally decided the week I was getting married was definitely going to qualify for the latter and I made an appointment to visit Now Studio. I arrived and was warmly greeted by Nourhy and her dog and immediately felt totally comfortable (not always the case for me when getting a massage). She knew I was getting married later that week and put together an approach aimed at relieving stress and encouraging total relaxation. By the time the massage was over, I pretty much floated out of the studio! I have never had a massage that focused so much on my head and feet and I think that is what I found so incre
All the stars must fall into alignment above this place, as Nourhy is without doubt blessed with the gift of healing touch.
For those in search of simple, peaceful wholistic healing in a warm and inviting environment, there is no better place than NOW studio.
Expect to leave a different person as you first enter as her receptive nature will read you and know just where you need attention, be it spiritual, nutrional, physical, even financial.
She may not cure you, but will help you find the direction of the path you need to journey and with better posture as she helps you find your balance and brings you closer to peace.
I can't say enough good things about the quality of my experience at Nourhy's. As a guy with absolutely zero massages on the books after 30 years, I was worried about finding a place where I'd feel comfortable enough to actually get something out of the time spent on the table.
Everything about Nourhy's, from the setting to her attitude to her approach to working on you, seems designed to make you as comfortable as possible. The personal attention and lack of anyone competing for it is a big plus, as are her rates, availability and genuine interest in what you're looking to get out of the process.
I wasn't able to reach Nourhy immediately and wound up going elsewhere for my massage. Nourhy called me back, and after explaining what had happened, she gave me a ton of fantastic advice to help next time my back seized and advice on how to keep it from seizing in the first place.
She really went over and above, and I'm not officially a client yet. I will definitely be seeing her in the future!
I was randomly looking up stuff on yelp n found Nourhy,thought i should give her a try since i have been so stressed out.Walked into a lovely quaint lttle place & met an even lovelier person! Had a lovely time talking to her & the massage was so relaxing! The big blabbermouth that i am,i kept talking to her about why i was stressed out ,blah blah blah& she patiently listened & counselled me.Loved her for that! It was almost like meeting an old friend after ages! The massage definitely took the tension off my feet & shoulders ,though she said that i need to go back since i was too stressed for her to release the whole tension in one session.Looking forward to seeing her again!Nourhy is a wonderful person with amazing skills & i would recommend her to all the people out there!
P.S-Almost forgot,have to say this,Buster is chooo cute & adorable :)
I just love going to get a massage there. She (Noury) does a great job with reflexology. I love the cozy studio.
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9/15/2008
Now Studios has a lot to offer in a very cozy little space. The owner Noury gives each client the… Read more »
Sorry this took so long, I stepped up my energy to find the "thing".... thank you Nourhy for your kind words, letter, and the soaps.
The studio had a very welcoming, homey atmosphere where one can allow themselves to feel at ease in Nourhy's care. Nourhy has a calming energy and is a resourceful person. My family's session was soothing, informational, and very grounding. My daughters loved Nourhy's jewelry and Buster, which about a month later motivated us to purchase our own pup, Bella (picture shown.) We left in a calming tone for the drive home in the 'burbs. We also purchased lavender sleep pillows from the studio, and we're definitely exploring the natural world more for peaceful solutions rather than the fast, quick fix world of tech and meds. Definitely recommend Nourhy for her enlightening spirit, time, and ease of words and comfort.
I have been to see Nourhy for a massage. It was a very peaceful, relaxing, and amazing experience. From the moment you walk into her studio there is a very calming vibe. I've had well over a hundred massages all over the world and she deserves a great rating. If you've ever met her you are instantly put an ease as she exudes such a natural calm and peacefulness about her.
Looking forward to many more massages and becoming a very regular client!
My 3 yr old recently woke with a stiff neck and was crying with pain. He stayed in bed all Saturday morning (which is very hard for a 3 yr old to do). I took him to Nourhy, she made sure he was comfortable and not scared. Afterwords he was running around as he normally does. She was great! Thanks Nourhy!
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6/5/2007
I really enjoyed my reflexology experience. Nourhy is truly gifted and knows what she is talking… Read more »
I am never getting another massage from anyone BUT Nourhy! She is the only person who has actually massaged out this chronic shoulder/neck pain i've had for years. Others temporarily helped the problem for about a few days, but since getting my massage over a month ago, I"m still feeling great! She is very accommodating, sincere and definitely knows what she is doing. She used various techniques on me, including cupping, which I never have had done to me before, but it felt great! I cannot stop raving about her to all my friends that I decided I needed to tell all of yelp. Friends from out-of-town have already decided a trip to Nourhy is a must when they visit me next, just from what I have told them. Thank you, Nourhy!!!
Sooo relaxing. After one guy fu.cked up my tooth these people made me feel good.
Nourhy was one of the first people I met when I moved to Chicago. I walked into her studio vibrating w/ stress from a cross-country move, new job, not knowing anyone in the city, the whole nine. I'm sure I was speakin in tongues and makin no kinda sense. Her energy (yes! energy! I'm from San Francisco, I believe!) is calming, warm, and well-balanced. She put me at ease immediately with her easy-going personality and fantastic reflexology skills. And I agree 100% with the reviews describing her finely tuned sixth sense; it's like talking to an old friend. Or, you know, God.
After reading all the kudos from the yelpers out there, I thought I would treat myself to a little rubdown from Nourhy to help with the winter blues. I'm definitely spoiled; one of my many job perks has been to get massages all over the world, and I've had some really good ones. But none compare to Nourhy's magical healing hands. Between her calming energy, her obvious knowledge, and her strength, I left feeling like a different person. And the bonus? I got in some quality time with her adorable dog Buster, who put the icing on the cake of my day. Thanks Nourhy! I'll definitely be back.
Recently I went to Nourhy for a massage and am so happy to have found her. She has a very healing personality and has strong , wonderful hands. My back feels SO much better! I left her place feeling very relaxed but also energised and joyful with a sense of overall balance. Her place is like a little gem with attention to details and comfort and nice low-lighting. I'm definitely going back for a 90 minute soon. Oh, I work in a super posh spa as a therapist and have had lots of massages for what that's worth. Nourhy and her studio are one of life's little necessities...an oasis of calm in the city and in your day.
i stumbled upon now studio a few months ago, after performing a yelp search for massage therapists in my neighborhood. i went in for a simple massage. when i left, not only had i achieved my goal of extreme relaxation, i felt like i found exactly what i was looking for.
i didn't know what to expect, having never been to a massage studio that wasn't part of a corporate environment or through a doctor. but nourhy greeted me at the door herself, with her canine "co-worker," buster, and both are friendly and welcoming.
just being in her presence is calming, and with her accurate perceptions about my life and my needs, and her thoughtful insights, i felt completely comfortable within moments.
her studio is decorated with deep colors and dim lighting, which is a standard for this type of environment, but it is done uniquely and feels very down-to-earth, conveying two attributes of the woman behind it all.
and needless to say, the massage experience itself was wonderful. almost unworldly. i couldn't ask for anything more.
the price is average, and completely worth it. especially for those of you like me, who appreciate and prefer to support independent businesses. i have visited her several times since my first visit a few months ago, and will continue to frequent now studio as long as i live in the city.
Nourhy is absolutely amazing! She can work wonders with just one appointment. I had a CranioSacral session and it was great. I left feeling so much better! She is really intuitive and can tell you a lot of really good things to help talk better care and her advice about stuff is great. The environment is fantastic & she has a great personality. I'd definitely recommend her.
This is a long overdue review that I *owe* Nourhy. She is beyond awesome. Period. I have a chronic upper back problem, to begin with. No old sporting injuries of any sort (yeah -me and sports??) -just from doing my kind of work for years and years (I'm an EA -so I spend lots of time in front of a computer). When I visit her the first time, my upper back was killing me, and I wasn't feeling good (in that stage of catching a cold). I also the kind of person who *carry* the stress on my neck and shoulders. Tension headache is something I'm quite familiar with. Nourhy combined her massage with CranioSacral Therapy (check her website to learn more about this therapy), Reiki and Cupping. I walked out feeling like I was reborn! Just like everyone mentioned in their reviews, Nourhy is very warm, easy-going, friendly, attentive and her massage skills is undoubtfully great! I just love her studio! Nicely decorated (we actually have very similar taste, that's probably why) -and very cozy. Her pooch, Buster, just an added bonus to the whole experience coz I'm a dog person and he's just too adorable! I can't wait for my next visit!!
Nourhy is a GODDESS!
(For some reason, Yelp appears to have eaten my original review, so I'm posting again)
My cousin introduced me to Nourhy last year with a massage as a Christmas gift in 2005, and I am incredibly pleased with all of the services I have enjoyed there. First of all, her studio is wonderful, and she makes her patrons feel right at home. Her adorable dog kept me company while I waited for a girlfriend to finish enjoying her massage. The setting is a welcome change from the typical awkward spa experience that I've come to dread. Her studio is great, and it feels as if I'm visiting a friend at their apartment, rather than bundling myself up in a bathrobe and sitting in a waiting room trying to avoid eye contact with with other women, as in most salons. I have been to see Nourhy several times, both for basic massage and craniosacral work. She not only treats the body, but is extremely intruitive, a skill that lends itself very well to the experience. Additionally, her prices are completely reasonable, and her hours are very flexible. All of my visits have been heavenly, and I plan to continue seeing Nourhy as often as I can find the time! If you're wondering where you can recieve amazing services from an incredible person, look no further. Go. Call. It will be the best experience you've ever had.
Nourhy is the best reliever of stress! She has the best energy and is so well balanced and gives off the best energies. Every moment there was great, from when I walked into the relaxing waiting rooom to my reflexology, she is great and so is what she does!
Everyone here mentions Nourhy's personable approach and calming aura, so I will simply reaffirm those qualities in her by saying that I wish we didnt live two time zones apart so that I could be her friend.
As for her body work, she surpassed any previous experience I had with a professional dealing with my body and spirit. She was more insightful and attentive than any physician I have seen, and I felt she was working with both material and immaterial aspects of me while she conducted the massage. The ideal consequence of meeting a new person materialized: I felt more open when I left her studio.
Also, Buster is a very good listener and taught me a little about sniffing around for all the hidden treasures on a city street.
I will definitely visit Nourhy anytime I am back in Chicago, and will recommend her with unreserved enthusiasm to anyone interested in insight folded into a relaxing massage.
Bucktown is a neighborhood brimming with sweet local gems, and NOW Studio is one of its most gleaming trasures. Nestled away in a quiet residential area on Webster, Nourhy creates a private and quiet world at NOW Studio where you can unwind and let go knowing you are quite literally in excellent hands. Offering a range of services and expertice, Nourhy's gentle presence and soothing touch will leave you refreshed and relaxed.
I've known Nourhy for a few years and just being around her relaxes me. She's so sweet and her studio is very inviting. She's always accessible and has a gentle touch. She has knowledge of a full range of healing techniques and trustworthy recommendations. Her dog Buster cracks me up which is always a plus.
Great experience. Nice to find such a nice space in the neighborhood. I had never had reflexology before. I think it was interesting, and I'd definitely go back.
