Our Personalized Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Services Designed for You
Restorative techniques and treatments designed to support mobility, comfort, and calm.
Specialized Massage Therapies Designed to Heal, Restore & Strengthen
Swedish Massage
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
Swedish Massage Therapy
Swedish massage therapy is a relaxing and therapeutic treatment designed to reduce muscle tension, relieve stress and anxiety, improve circulation, and support overall wellness. Known as one of the most popular and effective forms of massage therapy, Swedish massage uses a combination of gentle to firm pressure and classic hands-on techniques to help the body relax, recover, and restore balance.
Benefits of Swedish Massage Therapy
Swedish massage may help support:
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Stress relief and deep relaxation
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Reduced muscle tension and tightness
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Improved circulation and oxygen flow
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Relief from everyday aches and pains
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Increased flexibility and mobility
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Support for better sleep and mental clarity
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Enhanced overall wellness and recovery
Your Path to Deep, Effortless Relaxation
For many clients, Swedish massage is one of the most beneficial and versatile forms of massage therapy. It supports the body’s natural healing process by helping flush toxins, speed recovery from minor injuries, and reduce both physical and emotional stress. Ideal for relaxation, stress management, and general wellness, Swedish massage is an excellent choice for first-time clients and those seeking gentle yet effective therapeutic care.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
| 55-minute Session: $100 | 55-minute Session: $140 |
| 70-minute Session: $130 | 70-minute Session: $180 |
| 100-minute Session: $160 | 100-minute Session: $220 |
Sports Massage
Sports massage therapy is a specialized form of massage designed for athletes, runners, and active individuals seeking improved performance, faster recovery, and injury prevention. This targeted treatment helps improve athletic performance, support faster muscle recovery, reduce muscle tension, and assist with injury prevention.
Sports massage focuses on the muscles, connective tissues, and movement patterns most affected by exercise, repetitive activity, and physical stress. Techniques commonly used in sports massage include deep tissue massage, assisted stretching, trigger point therapy, and friction techniques to address tight muscles, restricted movement, and problem areas throughout the body.
Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy
Sports massage may help support:
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Improved athletic performance
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Faster recovery after workouts or events
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Reduced muscle soreness and tightness
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Injury prevention and movement support
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Improved flexibility and mobility
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Relief from repetitive strain and overuse
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Better circulation and muscle function
Corrective Massage That Keeps You Moving
Because sports massage works with deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, sessions may feel more intense than relaxation massage and can occasionally cause mild discomfort. For best results, multiple sports massage sessions are often recommended to address chronic tightness, repetitive strain, and underlying causes of pain or restricted mobility. Ideal for pre- and post-event care, injury recovery, and ongoing athletic maintenance, sports massage supports long-term physical health and performance.
For the best long-term results, multiple sports massage sessions are often recommended to help address the underlying causes of pain, restricted mobility, repetitive strain, and muscular dysfunction.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
| 55-minute Session: $130 | 55-minute Session: $155 |
| 70-minute Session: $165 | 70-minute Session: $195 |
| 100-minute Session: $200 | 100-minute Session: $235 |
Head, Neck, and Shoulder
Head, neck, and shoulder massage is a targeted therapeutic treatment designed to relieve headaches, ease neck stiffness, reduce upper back and shoulder tension, and lower stress levels. Using a customized blend of techniques—including Swedish massage, deep tissue work, assisted stretching, and trigger point therapy—this treatment focuses on the scalp, neck, shoulders, and upper back to release muscle knots, improve mobility, and address both active and latent trigger points.
Release the Tension That Holds You Back
This specialized massage helps increase circulation, reduce tension-related headaches, and alleviate discomfort caused by poor posture, stress, or repetitive movements. The result is deep relaxation, improved range of motion, and a renewed sense of energy and well-being—making it an ideal choice for office workers, athletes, and anyone experiencing chronic neck and shoulder tightness.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
| 55-minute Session: $125 | 55-minute Session: $150 |
| 70-minute Session: $160 | 70-minute Session: $195 |
| 100-minute Session: $195 | 100-minute Session: $235 |
Chair Massage
Chair massage is a convenient, seated massage therapy performed while fully clothed using a specially designed portable massage chair. This focused treatment targets the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, and hands, helping to relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and improve circulation in a short amount of time. Chair massage provides quick and effective relaxation without the need for oils or disrobing.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town Neighborhood
| 15 Minute session $25 |
| 30 Minute session $50 |
| 45 Minute session $75 |
Oncology Massage
Oncology massage is a gentle, specialized form of therapeutic massage designed to safely support individuals undergoing cancer treatment or in recovery. This session is carefully adapted to each client’s medical history, energy level, and treatment plan to promote comfort, relaxation, and relief from side effects such as fatigue, anxiety, pain, and muscle tension.
Using light, nurturing techniques, oncology massage helps calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and enhance overall well-being without overtaxing the body. Sessions are tailored to provide a safe, compassionate space for healing and rest.
This therapy is appropriate for clients in active treatment, recovery, or survivorship, and is performed with sensitivity to surgical sites, ports, radiation areas, and medication-related changes.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
| 55-minute Session $100 | 55-minute Session: $140 |
| 70-minute Session: $130 | 70-minute Session: $180 |
| 100-minute Session: $160 | 100-minute session: $220 |
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage (Prenatal Massage)
Pregnancy massage, also known as prenatal massage, is a specialized form of massage therapy designed specifically for expectant mothers. This gentle, therapeutic treatment uses safe techniques and proper positioning—most commonly side-lying with supportive pillows—to ensure comfort and safety throughout the session.
Prenatal massage helps relieve common pregnancy-related discomforts such as lower back pain, hip pain, swelling, muscle tension, and fatigue. It also promotes relaxation, improves circulation, supports better sleep, and may help reduce stress and anxiety during pregnancy. Pregnancy massage is always performed by a trained prenatal massage therapist and may require approval from your healthcare provider to ensure it is appropriate for your stage of pregnancy.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
| Pregnancy Massage | In-Home Pregnancy Massage |
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| 55-Minute Session — $100 | 55-Minute Session — $140 |
| 70-Minute Session — $130 | 70-Minute Session — $180 |
| 100-Minute Session — $160 | 100-Minute Session — $220 |
Deep Tissue
Deep tissue massage therapy is a highly therapeutic treatment that uses slow, firm pressure and focused strokes to reach deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. This technique is designed to break up chronic tension, muscle knots (adhesions), and scar tissue, helping to relieve pain, restore mobility, and support the body’s natural healing process. Deep tissue massage is especially effective for conditions such as chronic back pain, stiff neck and shoulders, limited range of motion, and injury recovery.
This approach helps increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and improve movement patterns. Because this therapy works on deeper muscle layers, deep tissue massage can feel more intense than a relaxation massage and may cause temporary discomfort in areas of significant tightness and is adjusted to the client’s comfort level. This technique is ideal for individuals with chronic tension, repetitive strain, or postural imbalances, and can provide relief and functional improvement.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town Neighborhood
| Deep Tissue Massage | In-Home Deep Tissue Massage |
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| 55-Minute Session — $130 | 55-Minute Session — $155 |
| 70-Minute Session — $165 | 70-Minute Session — $195 |
| 100-Minute Session — $200 | 100-Minute Session — $235 |
Carpal Tunnel Massage
Carpal tunnel massage involves targeted, daily self-massage techniques—such as effleurage (stroking), friction, and petrissage (kneading) and gentle stretching. During your session we will focus on the palm, wrist, and forearm to reduce pressure on the median nerve. These techniques improve circulation, break down adhesions, and drain excess fluid, which can help alleviate numbness, tingling, and pain associated with the condition.
Carpal tunnel massage therapy is a targeted treatment designed to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms, reduce median nerve compression, and restore healthy movement in the wrist and forearm. By working through the wrist, forearm, and palm, this therapeutic massage helps release muscle tension, improve circulation, and support natural healing.
Treatment techniques include myofascial release, deep tissue massage, and focused kneading to break up adhesions and scar tissue that contribute to nerve irritation. Gentle shaking and mobilization movements help calm overstimulated sensory receptors, reducing pain, numbness, and tingling associated with repetitive strain injuries.
Our 30-minute carpal tunnel massage session includes 15 minutes of focused therapeutic work on each arm. A 55-minute session provides 20 minutes per arm, with the remaining time dedicated to relaxing the neck and shoulder muscles to reduce tension that contributes to arm and wrist strain.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town Neighborhood
| 30-minute Session: $50 | Not offered |
| 55-minute Session: $100 | 55-minute Session: $180 |
Free Consultation
Whether it is your very first massage or you are looking for a new therapist, set up a time to discuss what we offer and what to expect during your massage visit. Call or stop in.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
TMJ Massage
TMJ and jaw relief massage is a concentrated therapeutic treatment focused on the jaw, neck, and head to reduce tension and pain associated with TMJ disorder, teeth grinding, and jaw clenching. This specialized massage helps relax overworked muscles, improve circulation, and relieve pressure that contributes to headaches, facial pain, and stress-related tension.
The therapy is primarily performed on the face and head. Optional is the ability to release the jaw by working inside the mouth. This is an elected option which can be determined while in session.
After the jaw is released, the remaining time can be used for general massage and bodywork. For acute TMJ conditions, multiple sessions may be recommended to achieve lasting relief and maintain improved jaw function.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
| 30-minute Session: $60 | Not offered |
| 55-minute Session: $110 | 55-minute Session: $190 |
RED Light Therapy
bRed Light Therapy
Red Light Therapy (RLT) is a non-invasive wellness treatment that uses targeted wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to support the body’s natural healing process. Through a process known as selective photothermolysis, specific wavelengths of light are absorbed by the body’s tissues to stimulate cellular repair, improve circulation, and promote tissue regeneration.
Different wavelengths of light create different therapeutic effects. Shorter wavelengths primarily target the surface of the skin, while longer wavelengths can penetrate deeper into the tissues to support muscle recovery, joint health, collagen production, and inflammation reduction.
Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Red Light Therapy may help support:
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Reduced inflammation
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Improved circulation
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Faster tissue repair and wound healing
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Increased collagen production
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Relief from muscle soreness and joint stiffness
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Improved skin tone and overall skin health
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Natural pain relief and recovery support
Conditions Red Light Therapy May Help Support
Red Light Therapy may be beneficial for a variety of skin, pain, and recovery concerns, including:
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Psoriasis and eczema
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Acne, fine lines, wrinkles, and scarring
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Hair thinning and hair loss
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Minor wounds and slow-healing skin
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Mouth sores related to chemotherapy
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Muscle tension and soreness
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Joint pain and stiffness
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Arthritis-related discomfort
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Sports recovery and soft tissue healing
A Gentle, Effective Recovery Treatment
Red Light Therapy is safe, painless, and relaxing, making it an excellent standalone service or an effective add-on to massage therapy, sports recovery, pain management, and therapeutic wellness care.
At Chicago Restorative Massage & Acupuncture, Red Light Therapy can be used to support healing, recovery, pain relief, and skin rejuvenation as part of a personalized treatment plan designed around your individual wellness goals.
It is generally recommended that you begin with 3 to 4 treatments a week for 2 weeks followed by 1 to 2 treatments weekly for maintenance.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
| 20-minute Session: $20 | NA |
| 30-minute Session: $30 | NA |
Pediatric Acupuncture (Coming Soon)
Pediatric acupuncture is gentle, safe, and designed specifically for infants, children, and adolescents. At Chicago Restorative Massage, pediatric acupuncture treatments are adapted to a child’s age, size, comfort level, and individual health needs, using very thin needles or non-needle techniques when appropriate.
Calm, Compassionate Care for Little Ones to Teens
Children often respond quickly to acupuncture because their nervous systems are highly receptive. Sessions are typically shorter and focus on supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, regulate, and restore balance in a calm, supportive environment. At Chicago Restorative Massage, pediatric acupuncture is commonly used to support treatment of anxiety and stress, ADHD and focus challenges, sleep issues and night terrors, digestive concerns, allergies and asthma, headaches and migraines, immune system support, growing pains, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Acupuncture (Coming Soon)
Chicago Restorative Massage & Acupuncture-805 N. Milwaukee Ave River West
Acupuncture is a safe, time-tested therapy that helps restore balance in the body while supporting its natural healing processes. Using ultra-fine, sterile needles placed at specific points on the body, acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and helps regulate the body’s natural energy pathways.
At Chicago Restorative Massage & Acupuncture, every treatment is personalized to your individual health goals. Whether you are seeking relief from chronic pain, support during recovery, stress reduction, or improved overall wellness, acupuncture treatments are designed to help restore balance while promoting deep relaxation.
Acupuncture may help support:
• Pain relief and reduced muscle tension
• Stress and anxiety management
• Improved sleep and relaxation
• Reduced inflammation
• Headache and migraine relief
• Digestive health
• Injury recovery and improved mobility
Our approach focuses on creating a calm, supportive environment where you can fully relax while your body begins its natural process of restoration and healing.
Many patients find acupuncture not only highly therapeutic, but also deeply calming—often leaving sessions feeling more balanced, refreshed, and restored.
| 90-minute Consult and Treatment Session: $220 | 90-minute Consult and Treatment Session: $300 |
| 30-minute Targeted Follow-Up Session: $70 | 30-minute Targeted Follow-Up Session: $130 |
| 60-minute Follow-Up Session: $120 | 60-minute Follow-Up Session: $250 |
| 75-minute Follow-Up Session: $140 | 75-minute Follow-Up Session: $290 |
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, therapeutic massage technique designed to support the natural movement of lymphatic fluid throughout the body. Using light, rhythmic, wave-like movements with the hands and fingers, this specialized treatment helps encourage lymph flow, reduce fluid retention, and support the body’s natural detoxification and healing processes.
Because the lymphatic system plays an important role in immune function, circulation, and inflammation control, stimulating lymphatic flow may help reduce swelling, improve tissue health, and promote deep relaxation. MLD also supports the parasympathetic nervous system, helping the body shift into a restorative state where healing and recovery can occur more effectively.
Benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reduces Swelling and Lymphedema
Helps reduce swelling, fluid retention, and lymphedema caused by post-surgical recovery, injury, inflammation, or other conditions.
Supports Detoxification
Encourages the movement of lymph and interstitial fluid, helping the body naturally eliminate metabolic waste and toxins.
Promotes Tissue Healing and Regeneration
May support tissue repair, wound healing, skin recovery, and overall cellular regeneration.
Improves Skin Tone and Anti-Aging Support
Enhanced circulation and fluid movement may help improve skin tone, reduce puffiness, and support a healthier, more refreshed appearance.
Helps Reduce Inflammation
May provide relief from certain inflammatory conditions such as sinus congestion, bronchitis, ear inflammation, and general tissue irritation.
Relieves Pain and Discomfort
Can help reduce chronic pain, muscle tension, and discomfort associated with conditions such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Promotes Relaxation and Nervous System Support
Helps calm the nervous system, reduce muscle tension, and support relaxation for stress-related conditions and physical tension patterns.
Supports Better Sleep and Recovery
Deeply relaxing techniques may help improve sleep quality, reduce fatigue, ease mental fog, and support overall recovery.
Chicago Restorative Massage and Acupuncture- 805 N Milwaukee Ave- River West/West Town
| 55-minute Session: $140 | 55-minute Session: $200 |
| 70-minute Session: $170 | 70-minute Session: $230 |
| 90-minute Session: $220 | 90-minute Session: $280 |