JHB Aroma Spa

I can't say enough about Aroma Spa! I have had chronic neck and back pain since a bad car accident in 2003. I've been to every specialist imaginable to no avail. The therapists at Aroma Spa work miracles! Their techniques are like no other spa/massage I have ever experienced (and I've had hundreds of massages in Chicago from the Trump, to Kiva, to the Peninsula, to Urban Oasis, to neighborhood spots like this one). I've been going to Aroma Spa weekly since April (2010) and have noticed a dramatic change in my posture and pain level. They really take the time to get to know you and your needs before they treat you. My massage has never been the same twice, as my needs change from week to week, you should ALWAYS tell your massage therapist how you're feeling and what you'd like them to (or not to) work on! That applies to ANY massage you get ANYWHERE! The massage therapists at Aroma are so professional, courteous, sweet, and considerate of the environment and respecting your privacy/modesty.\r \r Tthis is not a luxury downtown Hotel Spa, but it has all the elements of a very nice and clean spa. And to boot-- the price matches! I was paying $150/hour for structural therapy at the spa at a spa downtown and it didn't come near the $70/hour massage I get at Aroma. If you're looking for a soft, relaxing, ""barely-touch-me"" massage, then this is likely not the place for you. However, if you want to get the best massage of your life that may be a little unconventional but leaves you feeling ""high"" with relaxation and relief... then call and make an appointment!\r \r As to their other spa services, I have not had facials or waxing done here, but I'm sure they're as good as their massages!\r more

Received a manicure/pedicure today and was very dissatisfied. They filed my nails, put on cuticle oil and then painted my nails ( fingers and toes ), no lotion, no scrub, no massage, I basically received a very expensive polish change and a file. I do NOT recommend this place for a manicure or pedicure. more

I have been using this spa every couple weeks since it first opened. The facility is clean, quiet and all of the people there are friendly and professional. I have seen all of the providers there at one time or another and I have always been completly satisfied. I recommend this spa without reservation. You will be happy that you gave them a try. more

Aroma Spa is excellent, the facilities are very clean and well maintained. I now have been a client for 6 months. I did come in with back problems and muscle tightness. Cannot say enough about the quality of care received. My back problems are slowly but surely disappearing, so does the tightness of leg muscles. Kiki and her staff are very courteous and is interested in finding out what ails you and will work at it. I do highly recommend Aroma Spa! more

I have been here many times have always got a great massage and feel compelled to share my experiences on yelp. Street parking is easy to find, inside the facilities are very nice and always very clean and the massage rooms very relaxing and comfortable, you hear no noise from outside which I really like. The staff I have encountered on my visits have been very friendly, well trained and able to provide an excellent massage, just tell the owner what type of massage you want and all is taken care of. For all around customer care and standard of massage and service you wont find better in the city and with the coupon its also very good value for money which is important to me. Nice place, very consistent service, great massage, not to be missed, recommended, you wont be disappointed. more

Highly recommended I felt really cared about and physically rejuvenated from my massage at aroma spa. The therapist Kiki has a great touch and the ability to help the body work better Thanks more

Great massage, great facilities. This was my first try and I was extremly pleased versus the massages I've gotten elsewhere (including chiropractor places). I highly recommend, especially Ki-Ki. more

Wow. I just came back from my first couples massage ever, and my first massage at Aroma Spa. 1.) CHEAP (and they provided a coupon from their website) 2.) FRIENDLY 3.) not so much ambiance 4.) who cares about ambiance when the massage therapists are AMAZINGLY SKILLED. I've had at least 8 different massage therapists since moving to Chicago, and maybe roughly 60 different massage therapists during the course of my life (I grew up with a mother who ran/owned a day spa). I was starting to think that no one in Chicago knew what ""Deep tissue"" meant. Best Chicago massage so far! My massage therapist, Chisato, was strong, deep yet HIGHLY INTUITIVE and also clearly KNOWLEDGEABLE about structural anatomy. She was direct, approachable, and checked in with me multiple times about pressure. Very professional. I recommend Aroma and I highly recommend booking with Chisato. I'll be back as soon as possible, and am likely to make it a habit. more

I have been going to Aroma spa for over a year, and must say I swear by it. \r Aroma - inviting\r Staff - delightful and accomodating\r The massage&facial are truly amazing.\r \r I love the deep tissue massage, they are best massage therapist I have ever had the pleasure to work with.\r \r The esthetician yufei She loves what she does and is constantly seeking for improvement. She is very knowledgeable about skins, and know all the latest skin care trends.\r Yufei's waxing skills are top notch. She does my eyebrows meticulously to my preference. She also gives the BEST Brazilian bikini waxes. She is gentle, skillful, professional, and gives you great results.\r \r I would HIGHLY recommend going to Aroma if you are looking for a excellent salon to get massage , facial, waxes. more

My wife and I used a couples massage coupon for $125 for one hour. \r \r We really liked the professionalism and the ability to really do a good deep tissue massage. The room was quiet, they provided robes as well as a steam room, and provided bottled water in the end. The hours (open until 10 most nights) are also a plus. I had Kara and my wife had a therapist from Eastern Europe (whose name I forgot). Kara (sp?) did a great job on my upper back. Glad to have this place in the neighborhood.\r They also have mens facial and brazilian waxing services in addition to other waxing services for women like bikini wax and other skin care. I would recommend this place to anyone in looking for massage in chicago or lincoln park and lakeview areas. more

Superb! I passed by Aroma Spa yesterday and thought maybe I could have a chair massage for 15 minutes. That's what they posted on their window for $1 for a minute. Great, so I wanted to give myself a try and had a quick massage. The staff were very friendly, they also convinced me that maybe i could go for a 30minutes table massage because it would be more relaxing and comfortable. But my schedule was tight, so I refused. However, I was kind regret after the massage therapist worked out on my knots and trigger points on my back. It was totally an awesome experience even though it lasted only 15 minutes and the focus was just on the back. Her hands was so warm and the pressure was just perfect to me!! I swear to god, I need to go back as soon as I can, can't wait! I will try 75 minutes or more when the next time I visit, because 60 minutes won't be enough! more

This is a gift that I received from my husband, and all I can say is perfect!! I love the private stream room, I took a stream after the massage, they told me it's good for body exfoliation, and I felt so refreshing afterwards! The massage therapist did a great job, she mainly focus on some tight area on my back and shoulder, the soreness had got removed immidiately! It's all wonderful I could say, I really enjoyed the experience that I had in Aroma Spa, thanks!! Pros: The private stream room and professional massage more

This is a gift from my boyfriend for my birthday, and I really enjoyed this amazing experience with Aroma Spa!! I believe this is a pretty good deal for the $105 package of 1hr massage and the relaxing facial. I was surprised that i could use this price to pay for both valuable services. I've visited some other spa in recent years, but i think Aroma spa can be the best of everywhere that i've ever been!! Their environment is comfortable and the staff are friendly. They treated me like a guest more than a customer. They were willing to hear my promblems and concerns before and during the massage and facial. They worked on all of my tights area on my back which was excellent! I need to give credit for they were using the G.M. collins product for facial, that's my favorite!!! I felt so relaxing and refreshing afterwards:) Plus, their stream room is a perfect size for 1 to 2 ppl. Next time I will drag my boyfriend or a buddy to come with me:) It's a very perfect place to kill your time and be pampered!! Pros: a gift for someone special more

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!\r \r My husband and I have been getting massages at Aroma Spa for the past 9 months and what a wonderful sanctuary! \r We are both busy professionals who also workout a lot. So we appreciate the deep tissue massages they do. For my husband's low back problems, he gets considerable relief from the technique where the therapists stands and balances from the bars on the ceiling using their feet to work out the knots. For me, I carry all my stress in my shoulders. The therapist mostl read more » y uses her hands, but has used her elbows and even for deeper tissue results has been on the table for leverage. There's only been a couple of times when the deep tissue was too much - I just asked her to go lighter, and she did. \r My husband and I have been getting massages for over 10 years and Aroma Spa has been just wonderful and we highly recommend their services. \r I couldn't help but to read the other review about being uncomfortable with part of their butt exposed. My husband and I have never had an incident where our private area was ever exposed and have never felt uncomfortable. We have no problem with the therapists working on the piriformis and gluts. After 10 years of massage work, I appreciate a good massage. I'm sure the therapists would be happy to skip any area at your request, as sometimes I have them skip my legs to work more on my shoulders and back.\r Thank for you for all your wonderful work!!! Pros: Best Deep tissue Massage Cons: Professional, friendly more

I went to Aroma spa with a friend to have a massage treatment last week. The whole experience were incredible.\r The Deep Tissue massage with Anna was the best one I have ever had, I have received over 50 treatments from many different place, That is why I was so surprised to experience such an fantastic massage! After the session, I just slept for 5 mins, i could not move, It very rare you find a qualify therapist, who knows her practices, I will tell my buddies about her.! \r Good staff, and the atmosphere is very relaxing. I highly recommend !\r Pros: relaxing atmosphere, easy parking, friendly staff more

I have gone consistently for 2 years about once every month or two. It is very casual, professional, and clean, and the therapists are all trained the same way it seems, so you get good consistency and deep pressure. They can search for the tense areas and remove them. For $70 an hour you get what you would expect from a $95 massage downtown only better. Tell them Ken sent you. \r \r Pros: easy parking, professional team Cons: Nono more

the spa is clean and simply and tastefully decorated all the people working there are very nice most of all they give wonderful massages i wish i could go more often if you go you won't be disappointed, i have been several times and each time was excellent Pros: friendly people giving great massages Cons: ssometimes hard to get appointment with masseuse you want more

My boyfriend brought me here for a couples message /Deep clean Facial, It was great. Staff was great, them put me in such a wonderful state of relaxation. I will go back to see them again! Would recommend Pros: Massage/facial/Price Cons: Not Sure more

Thanks Kiki for squeezing me in! this place is always a great massage and the overall experience always is positive. The staff is friendly and the massages are top notch.\r \r This place is busy so call ahead! Pros: Friendly, Clean, accomodating more

From the beginning to the end...the service is excellent! I am addicted to their facials...it is 70 minutes in heaven! Thanks so much to Kiki, who has made my skin look perfect. I have to give thumbs up to Aroma Spa....every single friend I have brought leave feeling 100% satisfied. If you are looking for a place where you will get excellent service at an affordable price...do not look anywhere else....JUST GO TO AROMA SPA! Pros: Heavenly experience! Cons: none!!!!!! more