Urban Oasis North Avenue

Overview

Urban Oasis Massage is a premier massage therapy center located in Chicago’s Gold Coast area, offering a tranquil urban retreat focused on therapeutic massages and holistic treatments. Specializing in a wide array of specialized techniques, it provides customized sessions to address pain relief, stress reduction, injury recovery, and overall wellness. The facility emphasizes creating an oasis-like atmosphere in the heart of the city, promoting relaxation, energy restoration, and natural healing through skilled therapists and diverse modalities. Clients experience a calming environment conducive to physical, mental, and spiritual replenishment, with options for both relaxation and deep therapeutic work.

Features & Amenities

• Diverse Massage Modalities: From traditional Swedish to advanced Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy using overhead bars for deeper pressure.
• Add-On Treatments: Cupping ($15 add-on) for muscle loosening and toxin release; CBD salve infusion ($15 add-on or $40 jar for home use) for pain and inflammation relief.
• Specialized Packages: Urban VIP Package and Weekday 3-Pak for value and midweek specials.
• Online Booking and Gift Options: Easy reservations via website; plastic gift cards or instant e-certificates available.
• Therapist Expertise: Extensive list of award-winning therapists (e.g., Aaron Patterson, Amy Dyer) with specialties in oncology, prenatal, sports, and more.
• Holistic Focus: Emphasis on cumulative benefits like improved circulation, lymphatic drainage, nervous system balance, and injury prevention.

Services

Urban Oasis offers a comprehensive menu of massages and therapies tailored to various needs:

• Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy: Deep tissue using feet and bars.
• Deep Tissue Massage: Targets chronic tension and knots.
• Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage: Postural analysis for desk workers, headaches, and upper body tension.
• Hot Stone Massage: Heated stones for muscle relaxation.
• Lymphatic Drainage Therapy: Promotes detox and reduces swelling.
• Oncology Massage: Gentle care for cancer patients.
• Prenatal Massage: Safe support for expectant mothers.
• Reflexology: Foot-focused pressure points.
• Shiatsu: Acupressure on clothed body for energy balance.
• Sports Massage: Customized for athletes, including Swedish, Thai, and Shiatsu elements.
• Swedish Massage: Classic relaxation with long strokes and kneading.
• Thai Massage: Yoga-like stretches on a mat, clothed.
• TMJ Relief: Jaw, neck, and head focus, optional intraoral work.
• Cupping: Suction cups for blood flow and relaxation (leaves temporary marks).
• CBD Massage: Cannabidiol-infused for pain, anxiety, and inflammation.

Sessions promote benefits like flexibility, toxin elimination, stress reduction, and enhanced performance.

Pricing

Standard pricing across most 60- and 90-minute sessions:

• 30 Minutes: $85

• 60 Minutes: $145

• 90 Minutes: $210

• Add-Ons: Cupping $15; CBD Salve $15 (or $40 jar).

• Packages: Urban VIP and Weekday 3-Pak (usable with midweek specials; exact prices via contact).

• Promotions and specials highlighted for affordability; gift certificates available.

Location & Hours

• Location: Gold Coast, Chicago, IL (Urban Oasis Massage; exact address via contact form or booking). Referred to as an urban oasis in a bustling city.
• Operating Hours: Not specified in content; online booking available 24/7. Temporarily closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19 (historical note).

Notes

• What Makes It Special: Exceptional variety of therapies under one roof, from barefoot deep tissue (Ashiatsu) to medical-focused (Oncology, TMJ). Strong emphasis on regular massage for preventive health, with cumulative effects strengthening the body and mind. Owner Peter Rubnitz prioritizes client safety (e.g., proactive COVID closure). Highly reviewed therapists and holistic approach (Qi flow, endocannabinoid support via CBD). Ideal for athletes, seniors, prenatal clients, and stress sufferers. Blog content educates on benefits like back pain relief, holiday stress, and baby reflexology, positioning it as a community wellness hub committed to making the world ‘less stressful’ one massage at a time.