New Age Spa Institute, Des Plaines

Clean facility; however, you will have to share the room with at least two more people during your massage

The massage itself felt really good, but I was not expecting it to be a room with multiple people being treated at once and only thin partitions between them that didn't fully shield you. They tried to preserve privacy somewhat, but you're still topless in your underwear in a room full of strangers, some of whom can clearly see you when you turn over, take off your robe, etc... Which was incredibly awkward. There was a class being taught next door, and the instructor had a loud, piercing voice. You could clearly hear every word she said the whole time. You change clothes in a bathroom next to the washer dryer. The girl who did my massage did a great job, but I was so distracted by everything it was hard to relax, and it just sort of abruptly ended when it was over... it was a VERY different experience than I've had getting student massages at other schools. I would advise spending more money and getting the real thing so you can actually enjoy your experience.

It was a little awkward because its a school your not in a private room its just a little folding curtain seperating you. When u take your thin see thru robe off to get under the sheets and you can see other people thru the curtains plus hear the other people its uncomfortable. Also sometimes the masseuse hurt me with her nails. Other than that as massages go it felt good.

Just enjoy!