February 22, 2008

Jet Setter

Body Cleanse and Massage at Spacio

When you ditched your pals for your space heater last weekend, you felt guilty (with a hint of pathetic).

There’s got to be a way to stay warm and social.

Try the Body Cleanse and Massage at Spacio. After the 120-minute bath/exfoliation/rubdown, you’ll be so warm and dazed you won’t even remember what friends are.

Start with a 30-minute soak in an Australian-imported tub, where 77 jets (yep) hit you from every angle, and aromatherapy balms detoxify, relax, and soften your skin. Then it’s scrub time, replete with lavender-mint salt and oils to purify and polish. After 30 minutes, you’ll be squeaky clean and perfectly prepped for an hour-long Swedish massage.

If the idea of being pummeled by 77 jets scares you (wimp), swap the bath for the Aroma-Rain massage, a 30-minute rub under a Vichy shower with essential oils like lavender and neroli.

Spread the word to your posse.

After all, that’s what friends are for.

Spacio, 2706 North Halsted Street, at Schubert Avenue (773-244-6500 or spaciospa.com).