1400 North Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642, United States
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Please note that the term Licensed Massage Therapist is the most correct title to use. Masseuse, massage parlor & massage bed are terms used as a cover for prostitution. It is best to avoid offending your therapist by calling them a masseuse. Solicitation of sexual favors will not be tolerated and is a Class 4 felony. All offenders will be reported to law enforcement.
Acupuncture is best described as the insertion of needles in specific points on the body. The needles are thinner than a strand of hair, therefore reducing a painful sensation upon needle insertion. You may feel a small prick of the needle upon insertion, but pain is not the intention. Most people fall asleep during treatment. Others feel as if they are floating with a tingling, warm sensation. Other sensations that may be felt are heaviness, heat and cold.
Dry needling and acupuncture are two different modalities.
"...there are significant differences between acupuncture and dry needling. Acupuncture has been used for about 3,000 years as a key component of traditional Chinese medicine. Its effectiveness has been studied rigorously.
Acupuncture is a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi — believed to flow through pathways in your body called meridians. By inserting needles into specific points along these pathways, licensed acupuncturists help rebalance your energy and promote healing. Most of the time, multiple needles are used during treatment. Acupuncture treats a wide range of conditions, including pain, fatigue, infertility, headache, insomnia, anxiety and depression.
Dry needling is a newer treatment and evolved in the last few decades. It focuses exclusively on treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular pain by releasing trigger points. Acupuncture restores energy flow, while dry needling targets dysfunctional muscle trigger points."
Source: Bryce Jenson, P. T. (2023, February 10). Dry needling to treat muscle pain. Mayo Clinic Health System. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/on-pins-and-needles-just-what-is-dry-needling
We require 24 hours notice for any cancellations. Please call, text or email to cancel. If you cancel with less than 24 hours before your scheduled appointment, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $30. If the full amount for the service was paid, payment (minus the $30 cancellation fee) will be refunded if appointment is cancelled in less than 24 hours.
NO CALL / NO SHOW
If an appointment is missed with no call/no show, the full payment will NOT be refunded and rescheduling will not be permitted.
FREE parking is available on Evergreen Ave, Dayton Ave. (diagonal parking only) and Kingsbury. This area normally has parking spots available after 4p and weekends. If you don't mind a short walk, there is free parking available on Clybourn Ave. and Larrabee Street between 9:30AM-6PM Monday -Friday (holidays included). Parking is always available all day on these streets.
Parking on Halsted is $5/hour.
Our phone number will be provided in the welcome email once you have booked and paid for your session. Please provide a valid email address and check your spam folder if you do not see a response within 24 hours. Any questions not answered on this page can be emailed to our email address: thymeinmassagechicago@gmail.com.
As of 2024, Dr. Clay wears a mask during the entire season. Patients are NOT required to wear a mask. If you have been exposed to COVID 19 and test negative, it is advised that you wear a mask during your session. If you test POSITIVE for COVID 19, Thyme In Massage Chicago LLC will decide to reschedule you or charge a late cancellation/no show fee at their discretion.
Unfortunately, the office is not ADA accessible. The office is accessed via stairs.
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system, which has been shown to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, as well as many other systems of the body, such as digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory, and more. CST has also been shown to help with the physical components related to such somatic conditions as Post Traumatic Stress, depression and anxiety.
Source: Discover craniosacral therapy and somatoemotional release. Upledger Institute International. (n.d.). https://www.upledger.com/therapies/
No. Unfortunately, gift certificates are not available. If you wish to purchase a session for someone as a gift, please create an account online for them and connect your credit card for payment.
Water is important to acupuncture and massage therapy because it helps maintain and increase circulation of blood and lymph within the body as well as hydrating the muscles of the body. Dehydrated muscles can be rigid and sticky preventing the massage from being as effective as it can be. It can also cause painful needle insertion during an acupuncture treatment. Water should be a daily routine. Drinking a lot of water minutes before a session will not instantly hydrate your muscles. You wouldn't train for a marathon the night before, would you? Therefore, it's recommended to drink water post session because it does help move toxic waste and residual inflammation out of the body.
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