Continuum Studio

Just FYI for those who have purchased or received gift cards from Continuum that are no longer valid — Toujours Salon will be honoring those cards to the dollar. Read here for more info:
(I have no comment about Toujours as I have never been there.)

For all of you who lost money, know that you can contact your credit card company and dispute the charge within in 90 days from point of service.

I too had credit on my account for another massage and am really upset about not being called with a credit.

The one time I was a patron of this establishment, I enjoyed my massage. NOW my boyfriend purchased me a certificate Feb 2013 and 2 weeks later they were closed for remodel, however now they are closed for good. WHERE’S THE REFUND???”

On December 13^th I was charged $ 65 for a sloppy, 15-​minute touch-​up of my french bikini wax that didn’t even go all the way back. I left covered in wax and had to clean up the missed spots with tweezers. Needless to say, I won’t be going back.

Jeremy and the whole staff are really amazing! Jeremy does a wonderful job making me relaxed, comfortable and calm. He focused on providing me with an individualized massage treatment combining techniques from deep tissue to Trigger points. My upper left trapezius/​back n left hip were very tight and painful. He was able to accurately locate the specific areas and loosen up the muscles. His touch was very healing and the amount of pressure was perfect! He mixed deep and moderate pressure appropriately throughout my whole body. In the end, I felt much more relaxed, alignment of body improved, and at peace and harmony with myself.
It was truly worth getting a massage here not only because the massage was excellent but because the staff and customer service is also excellent!
I’ve also had facials and it’s excellent as well.
They also sell facial products. I recently purchased a a very light facial cream by skin cuticles that’s lightweight and pore minimizing that I LOVE!
A very nice quaint, peaceful environment.
Thanks
Christine :)

We booked a couple’s massage here, but we were in separate rooms. We chose the Swedish Massage option (which may have contributed to our disappointment). The place offered us beverage (tea and such) before the massage but had no other amenities.
My massage was okay, I really yearned the whole time for a more therapeutic massage with nice firm pressure for the knots in my back.
My bf really did not enjoy his experience, he thinks his masseuse had either a cold or really bad asthma — so the sound of wheezing drowned out the sound of shallow springs.
I would not come here again. You could get a better therapeutic massage for the same price elsewhere. I’m glad I now have a go-​to massage place now.
And once, again if you want to do a «couple’s massage» this place does not offer it in the same room.

Had a heavenly massage here with the hubby. We were each in separate rooms, but agreed that we will definitely be back.
The décor is very warm and cozy. You are brought to a waiting area where they offer you a hot beverage — a nice touch, especially given the chilly weather.
We both got the signature massages; me with a woman, him with a man — preferences I stated during my booking over the phone. I picked an aromatherapy oil — detox — and that was it. My masseuse was perfect and I think 90-​minutes is the perfect massage time.

Used a Unilocal deal to go here, so it was probably half the price it normally would be — which was fantastic.
This was my first massage — and unless I get an influx of cash in the near future probably my last. Not because the service was bad, it was actually really good, but because 20 minutes after I left the effects of the massage wore off and I was back to the way I was. I imagine if you go fairly frequently maybe the effects start to last longer — but it’s an expensive habit.
That said, I’m not scoring it based on lasting effects, rather my experience there which was highly enjoyable. My only gripe was that the masseuse very obviously had not brushed her teeth and once or twice breathed very close to my face and it nearly made me gag. But I was so relaxed it didn’t kill it too much.

I’ve moved four times in the last four years and finding someone new to do my eyebrows is always a chore (first world problems?). I made an appointment at Continuum when I first moved to Chicago based on the good reviews and it’s proximity to my apartment, and oh my goodness did I luck out. Erica is my eyebrow goddess. I’ve since moved further away and will gladly trek over to Andersonville once a month.
I’ve also seen Andrea and gotten a massage here and have zero complaints. They once had to reschedule an appointment (their a/​c gave out mid-​heat wave, poor guys!) and they called and rescheduled for first thing the next morning, and gave me a discount to boot. Lovely service, and a wonderful little spot for some relaxation.

Great experience using a Unilocal deal.
Making the appointment was super easy, I called on wednesday and had an appointment the next day.
Arrived and was greeted by a very friendly and warm receptionist who gave me the forms to fill out and offered me a drink.
The service was very good. One of the best massages I have ever had. I think his name was Steve, really looked for what I needed. You can tell he does not give the same massage to everyone, but really adapts it depending on your needs and your body.
It is a little too expensive to go without a discount, but totally definitely worth the full price of the service.
I will definitely try to go back!

Continuum is a serious space. Smells great, and the cucumber water is second to none. Heated massage table? H-​E-​hockey sticks yes.
Thanks for sponsoring the coupon, Unilocal.Their location is great for me and I will probably return.

Service = 5 stars
Facility = 3
Service was great. Staff was patient, attentive, and very accomodating. I was paired up with Carina. Her technique of a body massage was amazing! See her if you come by. She fully made my body relax and she did use up the full 60 minutes, what I requested for. I gave the facility 3 stars because when I went to use the restroom there was no seat cover paper. I thought at any spa, sanitation was the top priorty? Second, it was pretty loud. I was getting my massage and i could hear other guests and employees talking loudly. I like for my spa services to be serene and quiet. The only thing that should be heard is the soft music and the slippery oil swooshing around my body. Great service. Facility, ok.
UPDATE (and this is going to be a long one):
After my previous review above, an employee of this company took the initiative to email me directly via Unilocal website and call me a dick for my review and later criticized Filipinos for being cheap. Below is the exact review from this employee —
«you liked your massage so much at continuum with Corinna that you left her a $ 3 tip, and then you leave 5 stars for the service, and 3 stars for the spa, and to you that equals 3 stars? you might need to brush up on your math skills, homeslice. filipinos get a bad rap cos they don’t know how to tip, but do complain like the dickens. good day.»
Now first of all, she has no business in emailing the customer directly with such comments, (2) she has no right to look into the tip and bad mouth my tip; she doens’t know my financial situation nor is it any of her business to know, and lastley, she has no right whatsoever as an employee to call any customer a dickens. I reported this issue straight to director of the company and he was just as shocked as I was. I forwarded him the email, he did his investigation and this employee no longer works there. I didn’t mean for her to get fired, that was management’s own call.
Lesson of the story — don’t take it upon yourself and put your job and company’s reputation on the line by directly contacting the customer without your management knowing. Second, don’t judge a person or A CULTURE for the money they carry. You don’t know their financial situations and nor is it any of a company’s business or anyone else’s business to know.
For great customer one on one service, see the Director Johnnie. Just for his efforts and assistance (especially acrosss the country) I am moving my stars up to 5.

I had my first experience here today and will definitely come back for other services. Andrea did a great job with my wax. I also really like that they don’t use waxing strips, but use hard wax instead. Its a lot less painful than the strips and seems to have irritated my skin much less than the strips. Also, I looked around before booking here and the price is average for the neighborhood.
They were also very courteous and accommodating. They took my coat and offered coffee & water. They also allowed my infant to come into the room with me, which was great as a stay-​at-​home mother.

I recently went to Continuum for a deep tissue massage after buying a certificate on Unilocal.I was really impressed! Here are some things I liked:
–They were very friendly on the phone and got me in right away. I didn’t feel at all stigmatized because I had a discount certificate (as sometimes happens).
–A 60 min massage means a 60 min massage – the time we spent talking before hand and after was not included in that time (which meant I was there about an hour and a half total).
–Also, after my massage she spent quite a while going over stretches I can do to keep my neck loose.
–The place is very convenient, well-​appointed, and comfortable.

I’ve gone to a few massage parlors in the city and this one, by far, is the best. I left completely satisfied and relaxed. I believe the guy who worked on me was named Jeremy, but as I was leaving the only cards I could see were for a guy named John… so I’m not entirely sure what his name was.
Regardless, I recommend Continuum highly and the fact that it’s only a short 3 block walk from my front-​door just adds to it’s awesomeness.

John «Sosch» the massage therapist at Continuum took care of me! I was suffering from a neck strain injury for a week, and had limited neck movement and was in lots of pain when I walked in. An hour later, I was nearly cured!
Now, the deep tissue massage is not for the faint of heart– it’s a real athletic massage meant to work out the kinks. It ain’t no tickle-​me-​elmo day at the spa. He really knew where the muscles were and knew how to feel the tension levels from my post-​race injury, like a true professional. I’m someone who gets massages once in a while to relieve stress, and I usually just jump around from place to place, depending on where I might have a Groupon, but those days are over. Once you find someone who really knows what they are doing, stick with them. I’ll be back!

Jeremyyyyy can marry meeeee.
Really nice place. They sit you down in the waiting room with dimmed lights and give you delicious cucumber water. I had never been massaged by a guy before but Jeremy made sure I was comfy and did a wonderful job on my first hour long massage.
He has warm hands and a ponytail, what else do I need to say?

I’ve always been nervous to get a facial because I have sensitive skin. But when I found out that Continuum Studio uses a lot of Dermalogica products (a brand that I trust) I decided to just go for it. WOW. What an amazing experience! From now on, I’m definitely going to get seasonal facials from Continuum Studio.
When I arrived I was greeted by a very friendly receptionist who had me fill out a health history form and offered me some cucumber water. Andrea then came to greet me and told me that she’d be giving me my facial.
The treatment rooms are very spa-​like. The table (which I’m assuming is the same one used for massages?) was SO soft and SO comfortable. I told Andrea what my concerns were (dry, sensitive skin) and I could tell that she had a plan!
My facial was very relaxing and very soothing. It was an hour long and included an upper back massage, hand and arm massage, and most of the treatments were also applied to my neck and chest. My favorite part of the massage was towards the end when she massaged my face with smooth chilled stones. I don’t know what they were but it felt amazing on a hot day!
I will definitely be back soon. My face was so soft and plump with hydration when I left. Thanks Andrea!
P. S. I didn’t experience any crazy product pushing during my appointment. She recommended two products for me at the end of my service but when I politely declined, the receptionist gave me samples!

Came in for a quick brow wax on Monday around 7pm, got an immediate appointment after the requisite glass of cucumber-​flavored water and filling out forms. Andrea was very thorough, gentle, and gave me a more rounded brow arch that makes me look slightly less devious in pictures.
I liked the wax they use, it smells piney and natural! I also like that she didn’t miss any strays, but that my brows don’t look artificial. Nice job!