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For about half the price of a typical spa massage, guests at this clinic can indulge in a one-hour massage treatment delivered by one of the Chicago Massage School's students in training (treatments are...
citysearch.com - expert review - 02/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aromatherapy Hot Towel Massage (in the professional studio) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is popular & though walk-ins are available you are usually better off calling to make an appointment a day or two in advance, particularly if you want a specific professional therapist.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of the massage schools I've been to, this one gets my highest praise. I like the fact that they have so many students working at once. It makes it much easier to get a spot without waiting two weeks. I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rub me. I help you graduate. Thank you. (Review for a thrifty student massage. $35.)
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've graduated and received my license in massage therapy thanks to CSMT-CI! Great education!
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've only been to the professional clinic, but it seems touch-and-go. generally i go for chair massages after a stressful day (you can't beat $19)...i've had 2 female massage therapists who were…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before this last weekend, I haven't even had a pro massage. Coming in - I didn't have high expectations of a student massage. I had a very friendly and attentive student work on me. I communicated…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
look, folks: it's a massage SCHOOL. for $40/hour you get a massage by a student and you're not allowed to request how much experience they have or what gender they are. their program is just 9…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I first discovered Cortiva two years ago while visiting Chicago, and it was a wonderful first-time experience in their facility. Since moving to Chicago to live, I have been back there twice and both…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got a massage gift certificate from a friend with the intent that I would go to a shi-shi place, drink tea and have cucumbers on my eyes (I like those places too) but why do that for an hour when I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a TON of massages over the past 10 years and I am married to someone who was a Massage Therapist. I know my stuff. For sure, the Chicago School of Massage is by far THE BEST massage therapy…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never had a massage in my life, until today. I had a gift card that I never ever used, because I had this fear of being naked in front of a complete stranger. Well today, folks, I faced my fear…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love love LOVE the fact that you get a private room (even though it's just a student massage)! relaxing atmosphere - dim lights & nice music. you can tell your student if you have any 'problem'…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a massage with out all the fancy shmancy stuff of a day spa or ritzy hotel, this is the place to go. Dropped in one afternoon for a massage with one of the instructors($40 for 30 min) and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I'm loyal to the New School for Massage (at Chicago and Wells) for student massages, I decided to come here Monday afternoon since Cortiva was open on President's Day, and New School for Massage…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nota Bene: this review is for my first ever (semi-pro) massage, so I have no frame of reference for my experience. Very courteous and professional staff. Extremely clean facility. I went on a saturday…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be on Belmont and Racine, and while I am sad that this new location is not as convenient for me, I am grateful that they have upgraded their facilities. The biggest improvement is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is it wrong that I go here every week? Is it wrong to have an addiction to the rub down? Well, if I'm wrong I don't wanna be right. Cortiva to me is a world beyond the pearly gates. Pure heavenly…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great deals!! I got a package of 5 student I hour massages for $160. My boyfriend and I already used 2 of the massages (b.c you can share your package!!) The massause I had was fantastic, the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't get better then this (or cheaper, $40 for an hour!!!) They are so friendly and professional. I will be back time and time again.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a massage that is not going to replace your car payment...then Cortiva is a good option. They offer a $40 student massage that lasts an hour. It is a standard swedish massage that is…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was an okay experience. The price was on the high side for a student clinic. The reason I am giving it only two stars is that student clinics normally look bare and basic and the massage…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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I went today to get a massage by Troy and it was everything I wanted it to be! My massage was fantastic!! He massaged every area I needed work on and listened to my requests. That's so important b/c I've been...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been shredding random documents for 35 minutes when boredom crept into my pores and seeped into my muscle tissue and I thought of going to the Peninsula Hotel to be seen walking past Avenues as…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a LMT myself, it's nice to get some body work once in a while that's affordable. The students are pretty good and on several occasions they've been able to squeak me in sort of last minute due to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a graduate of CSMT, I am over criticial when it comes to things I have a hand in, but when i think back at what went into my training and what the other students here go through, the beautiful…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for the price, you get a nice, thorough Swedish massage. However, for people like myself who really need a deep tissue........this may not be worth your while. Very nice waiting area and very quiet…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the $40 student massages. Hate getting to the clinic. Can you say "traffic"? But, I love the massages...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I've tried student services before but nothing has been on par with the CSMT. I had a wonderful full body massage by a fantastic therapist. I think the massage was definitely comparable to the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! CSMT moved from their previous location in Lakeview to a super convenient spot in the Loop and I LOVE it. In need of a massage but money is a little tight? Go to one of the students for an…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$40 for a one hour student massage. aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Life is sweet.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I woke up this morning with a headache that was most likely caused by a funky sleeping position. Fortunately I work around the corner from CSMT. I booked a 15 minute chair massage for $19 and went…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a massage junkie, which I find torturous on a budget. CSMT makes it manageable, though: $40 an hour is a ridiculous bargain, and if you know how to ask for what you want, it's every bit as good a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Also known as the Cortiva Institute, this place offers a full line of professional massage services by instructors, or incredibly affordable massage by students in training! If you choose the student…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a frequent flyer here, since it's near my office and I can sometimes sneak in an afternoon massage when my back locks up. However, the convenience is matched by the hit-or-miss quality of the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited here just before New Year's and had a mostly positive experience, in contrast to others who have posted here. I opted for a staff, rather than student, massage therapist and she was truly…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this by saying that I have only been here once. The reason I use that preface is that the one shortcoming is that you do not have the ability to request a specific person or even a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While staying in Chicago for the weekend, I saw in a Time Out guide they offered student rates of 40 bucks for an hour. Normally, 40 dollars an hour doesn't sound cheap, but normally massages cost…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I made a massage appointment here several weeks in advance and was told that if I canceled without 24 hour notice, I would have to pay for the massage. They apparently are exempt from their own…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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