Nourhy’s cottage-esque studio in Bucktown (plus the presence of her pooch) disarms clients even before she employs her light, practiced touch to her reflexology, massage, and craniosacral treatments…

With services like the Hand Job Manicure ($25), the Quickie Pedicure ($20) and the Oh My! (Brazilian Wax) ($45), we expected Polish, A Nail Lounge to offer a Money Shot Facial as well. We’ll settle for the Kiss My Butt Facial ($55)—said to restore your derriere to its original baby-soft state…

Tucked behind the loud, buzzing hair stations in this spa/salon's front area, you'll find a peaceful, contemporary sanctuary that puts you right at ease. Every treatment under the sun is available in the stone and steel outfitted-space—from manicures to massages to waxing to body glows…

The bustle of north Michigan Avenue is a long ways away from a Native American oasis, but Kiva (a Native American work meaning sacred spaces for spiritual retreat) has thrived on that obvious contrast since opening shop in '99…

The space and the menu are on the smallish side at Helio, but the services are performed with mindfulness toward providing total relaxation. Enter the modern and bright storefront tucked into a teeny street and leave behind the urban buzz of nearby Clark Street…