A day spa for massage therapy, mind and body treatments and facial peels

Brennan Massage & Spa offers a variety of services and treatments, all with the goal of comforting and rejuvenating your body and mind.  In a professional environment we have qualified experts that offer varied treatments, therapies and techniques.  From treating serious sports injuries to helping those who just want to look and feel more relaxed, we are here to help.

Some massage techniques date back 3,000 years to China while others have been born during the age of modern medicine.  All of our massage therapies and treatments have been time tested and are performed by licensed and/or certified experts.  Some of the massage practices and arts we offer include:   Swedish relaxation techniques (massages), deep tissue massages, pre-natal massages, sports massages, aromatherapy, hot stone treatments, reflexology, massage cupping, hydroculator heat/hot packs, energy work-healing and chakras.

The Swedish Massage uses oils to help the therapist apply pressure in relaxing, gliding strokes.  With firm yet gentle pressure in a rhythmic manner this is referred to as the effleurage of the massage. Other tactics used in the Swedish massage may include stretching, kneading, friction and tapping.  The goals of the Swedish massage are stress reduction and increased relaxation promoting mental clarity and relieved tension.  The Swedish massage is recommended to all clientele experiencing a professional massage for the first time.  The pressure applied throughout can be requested light or firm.

If you are looking for more intensive work with firmer pressure you may also ask for a deep tissue massage.  Deep tissue massages are very similar to the Swedish massage but the pressure applied is more intense and focused.  The Therapist is trying to release adhesions also referred to as knots as well as chronic muscle tension.  The end result is restored health and comfort brought to aching tissue.

The pre-natal massage is also referred to as the pregnancy massage.  It soothes nerves, promotes relaxation while also relieving strained back and leg muscles of expecting mothers.  It is most beneficial during the second and third trimesters when extra weight often strains the expecting mother's back.  Brennan Massage and Spa only uses therapists that have been specially trained so there is no risk. 

The sports massage is the favorite of both athletes and men (it sounds more masculine than other massages) but is useful to anyone enduring injury, range-of-motion problems or chronic pain.  The sports massage is a type of Swedish massage but stimulates blood circulation and lymph fluids in more problematic or painful situations.  The Sports massage is used in four different situations.  The first is rehabilitative or to help promote healing and subdue pain after an injury has occurred.  Secondly as a restorative measure—during training so an athlete may train harder or longer with less injury. The third situational use of the sports massage is post event, given an hour or two after great physical exertion to help body tissues get back to normal or full use faster.  Lastly, this massage is also used pre-event approximately 15 to 45 minutes before heavy physical output is required on a specific part of the body.  In this case the therapist will focus on the part of the body expecting the exertion.

An Aromatherapy Massage is when mineral oils are mixed and made from essential scents from various plants.  These highly concentrated plant extracts come from leaves, roots, bark, flowers, seeds and resins.  Oils which are known to affect your mood and alleviate pain are mixed based on your need.  The therapeutic properties from these oils are science based, not to be confused with lighting a scented candle made with fragrance or perfume oils.  Aromatherapy massage oils vaporize into the air and into your body quickly and sometimes are also used in facials and body treatments.  Aromatherapy is an excellent and proven massage technique for relieving stress. 

Our signature Gilden Scrub Massage combines a Swedish massage with a special treatment for the hands & feet. Hands and feet are left with a healthy glow while the body is left feeling relaxed and tension free.

Brennan Massage & Spa is located in Chicagoland's Western suburbs in Brookfield and only miles from Oak Park, Forest Park, Berwyn, Lyons, La Grange, Countryside, North Riverside, Western Springs, Hinsdale and Oakbrook.  We believe, that no matter where you are in Chicagoland… when it comes to Day Spas and massages, facials and skin care our unique and upscale facility with licensed therapists and estheticians are tops in the greater Chicago area and all Chicagoland.  If you are in our area in the near west suburbs, please stop by and visit.

Brennan Massage and Spa provides many other services to promote your health and relaxation.  These Spa services include therapeutic treatments and facials.  During our Skin Glow treatment (also known as a salt glow) your body is exfoliated with a cream based scrub.  Skin cells are rejuvenated leaving your skin hydrated and feeling velvety soft.  Our Hot Stone massage integrates smooth basalt stones into massaging techniques.  The heated rocks absorb and retain heat and are deeply relaxing, helping to loosen tight muscles more efficiently than during the traditional massage.  The heated stones are placed on various points near your spine or even between your toes or in your hands to promote the flow of energy throughout your body.

A facial nourishes, cleans and exfoliates your skin to a clear and hydrated state.  It is also referred to as a "deep cleansing facial" or "deep pore cleansing" because of extractions.  Facials are administered by licensed estheticians who only use natural, organic and paraben free products. Similarly, we do not offer or recommend chemical peels but offer a natural enzyme peel that greatly enhances the skin.  Our professionals also provide holistic Microdermabrasion Facials that exfoliate facial lines and impurities while making the skin feel soft and new.  Other specialty facials at Brennan include the anti-aging facial , a Healing Acne facial as well as the thirty minute simplicity mini facial first popularized in Europe.

We offer many other therapies that treat the head, face, hands and feet.  Body Wraps are combined with a head and face massage that leave our customers feeling wonderful and beautiful.  Your body is lightly exfoliated while our organic mud is applied. Through metabolic stimulation toxins are drawn from the body while nutrients and moisture is absorbed from the mud. 

Other therapeutic specialties at our day spa include Reflexology, Massage Cupping , Inca Illumination therapy, and Craniosacral therapy. Reflexology is a treatment that dates back to ancient Egypt. This technique uses the foot as a map for healing the whole body. Pressure is applied to meridian points on the foot to stimulate corresponding places in the body. The end result is increased relaxation and health to the whole person. Massage cupping is a 3,000 year old practice that increases healing during a deep tissue massage. Massage cupping is an excellent treatment to break up scar tissue, decrease inflammation, stretch soft tissue and drain lymph fluid. Inca Illumination Therapy has been used thousands of years for energy healing where the end goal is a state of balance and harmony in one's spiritual self.

Waxing services are also available.  Along with Brazilian waxing and Bikini waxing Brennan Massage & Spa offers all other popular waxing services to treat your body including eye brows, lip, chin, cheeks, arm, under arm, leg, back etc...

Organic and natural based products for your face, body and home are also available to purchase at our spa or online.  If you are interested in an at-home facial, we have the products to help you.  All of our services and products make wonderful gifts for many occasions.  If you are looking for good gift ideas we offer gift certificates online and at our location.  Spa certificates make wonderful Mother's Day Gifts, Bridal Shower Gifts, Baby Shower Gifts or a wonderful present for any holiday.  Also think about treating yourself to a Spa Day and view our special spa packages available online.  Brennan Massage & Spa is also an ideal place to host spa parties including Bachelorette Parties, Baby Showers, Wedding Showers or just Girls night out!

See what our many customers from Brookfield and nearby La Grange, Countryside, Berwyn, North Riverside, Lyons, Western Springs, Oak Park, Hinsdale, Oakbrook, Forest Park, Chicago and all Chicagoland have had to say about our day spa on our testimonial page.  You may also wish to learn more about us from our newsletters or articles written about Brennan Massage & Spa in the news.