For those who are scrambling to find a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift for your significant other, worry no more. Schedule a massage for your loved one so he or she can enjoy a perfect evening of bliss. Not only is massage relaxing, but it also has proven physical and emotional benefits for your health. In a recent story in O, The Oprah Magazine, Dr. Mark Rapaport of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles claims that massage may be helpful in treating inflammatory and autoimmune problems. His research also indicated that just one massage reduces stress hormones and increases white blood cell count. So, health benefits and ultimate relaxation–need we say more?
To make your task even easier, here are a few local options for a blissful massage:
Hot Stone Massage
$120 for 90 minutes
The Beauty Spot, 810 Waukegan Road in Lake Forest
847-735-8920
thebeautyspotonline.com
Swedish Massage
$110 for 85 minutes
Victoria's Day Spa, Two Market Square Court in Lake Forest
847-615-1755
victoriasdayspa.net
Massage
$65 for 60 minutes
La Petite Day Spa, 1805 Saint Johns Avenue in Highland Park
847-432-4900
lapetite-dayspa.com
To read more on Dr. Rapaport’s findings: oprah.com/The-Health-Benefits-of-Massage
—Jenna Schubert
