These are personalized suggestions based on your answers. Every body and skin is different. Our expert estheticians and therapists will consult with you before your service to ensure the treatment is right for you. Results may vary.
Let Us Help You Find Your Perfect Treatment
What brings you in today?
Where is the stress living in your body?
How much time do you have before your event?
What do you want to look and feel like at your event?
What sounds most amazing to you right now?
What is your concern?
Do you know what service you are here for?
What do you feel like you need most today?
What do you need today?
Based on what you told us, here is what we think you will love
Massage Therapy
Personal Massage
$105 · 60 min
A fully customized therapeutic massage tailored to your individual needs. Your therapist works through your specific areas of tension using the techniques best suited to relieve tightness and restore wellbeing. You leave feeling genuinely lighter, like your body remembered how to breathe.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Our foundational treatment, fully customized to your skin. Your esthetician works through deep cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions, facial massage, a nourishing mask, and hydration, adjusting every step to what your skin needs that day. Tired skin walks in, glowing skin walks out.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop. This package includes a Bettye O. Signature Facial (1 hour) and a Spa Manicure (1 hour), everything your skin and hands have been waiting for, wrapped into one beautifully simple reset.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
This is exactly what will get your skin glowing for your event
Facial · All Skin Types
Bettye O. Signature Facial
$110 · 60 min
Our foundational treatment, fully customized to your skin. Your esthetician adjusts every step to bring out your skin's natural radiance: deep cleanse, exfoliation, extractions, facial massage, mask, and hydration. You will walk into your event glowing from the inside out.
For best results before an event, we recommend booking at least five days before your event date. This gives your skin time to settle and reveal its best.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
We have everything you need for smooth, hair free skin
Professional Waxing
We offer professional waxing for every area of the face and body, from a quick brow wax to a full leg or Brazilian. Browse our complete waxing menu to find exactly what you need and book your appointment.
Our waxing specialists will advise you on the best timing before your event.
This package will have you looking completely done for your event
Spa Package · Classic
The Essentials
$170 · 180 min
The Bettye O experience distilled into its most essential form. This package includes a Bettye O. Signature Facial (1 hour) and a Spa Manicure & Pedicure (2 hours). Your skin, your hands, and your feet cared for beautifully in one seamless visit.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Walk into your event feeling calm, grounded, and entirely yourself
Massage Therapy
Personal Massage
$105 · 60 min
A fully customized therapeutic massage tailored to your individual needs. Before an important event, there is nothing better than releasing the tension that builds in your body. You will walk in carrying the stress of preparation and walk out carrying nothing but calm confidence.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Our foundational treatment, fully customized to your skin. Your esthetician works through deep cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions, facial massage, a nourishing mask, and hydration, adjusting every step to what your skin needs that day. A great starting point for new clients and a consistent favorite for everyone else.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Yes. This is exactly what your body is asking for.
Massage Therapy
Personal Massage
$105 · 60 min
A fully customized therapeutic massage tailored to your individual needs, using the techniques best suited to relieve your tension and restore wellbeing. Your therapist works at your pace, in the areas where you carry it most. You leave feeling genuinely lighter, like the weight of everything has been lifted off you.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Warm sheets steeped in herbs wrap you head to toe. Breathe in the calming scent and let your body unwind. You are cocooned, warmed, and completely held by the treatment. Your body is nourished from the outside in while your mind finally has permission to rest.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Four hours of pure, uninterrupted indulgence. This package includes a Kneipp Bath (30 minutes), Bettye's Body Butter Massage (30 minutes), a Bettye O. Signature Facial (1 hour), and a Spa Manicure & Pedicure (2 hours), from the moment you arrive to the moment you float out the door.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
A focused treatment for congested, oily, or breakout prone skin. Your esthetician performs a thorough deep cleanse, manual extractions, and calming treatments to soothe redness and refine the look of pores. Skin leaves clean, balanced, and noticeably clearer.
Our esthetician will assess your skin before the service and confirm this is the right treatment for you. Every skin is different and your consultation matters.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
A treatment that uses natural enzymes to gently dissolve dead skin cells and smooth rough, uneven skin. A concentrated serum follows to deepen results. Skin leaves visibly softer, clearer, and more refined, with no downtime required. You will notice the difference the moment you look in the mirror.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Our most targeted treatment for exactly what you are describing
Facial · Anti Aging
Sculpt & Lift Facial
$160 · 60 min
An anti aging facial targeting the face, neck, and chest. Targeted massage techniques and high performance products work together to firm the skin, soften fine lines, and improve elasticity. Clients consistently leave looking more defined and refreshed. This is the treatment that makes people ask what you have been doing differently.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Built for skin that has lost its moisture and its balance. Your esthetician works to restore hydration at every layer, bring the skin's pH back into alignment, and improve overall softness and elasticity. You leave with skin that genuinely feels replenished, not just surface level smooth.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
We offer professional waxing for every area of the body
Professional Waxing
From brows to Brazilian, legs to back, we offer waxing for every area of the face and body. Browse our full waxing menu to find exactly what you need and book your appointment directly.
Your body is talking to you, and this is the answer
Massage Therapy
Personal Massage
$105 · 60 min
A fully customized therapeutic massage tailored to your individual needs, using the techniques best suited to relieve your tension and restore wellbeing. Whether the soreness is from stress, overwork, or simply carrying too much, your therapist addresses the source and gives your body permission to let go.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
This is specifically designed for what you are describing
Specialty Treatment
Clarifying Back Treatment
$120 · 45 min
Think of it as a facial, but for your back. Your esthetician performs a deep cleanse, exfoliation, extractions, a clarifying mask, and a hydrating finish on one of the most neglected areas of the body. Skin leaves smooth, clear, and refreshed. Ideal before a backless look or as regular maintenance.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
You can browse and book your service directly through our Booker page. If you have any questions about your service, give us a call at (773) 752 3600. We are always happy to help.
Using a gift certificate? Gift certificates cannot be redeemed online. To book your appointment, please call us directly at (773) 752 3600. We are available to take your call Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We look forward to treating you.
This is the perfect place to start for your skin
Facial · Most Popular
Bettye O. Signature Facial
$110 · 60 min
Our foundational treatment, fully customized to your skin. Your esthetician works through deep cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions, facial massage, a nourishing mask, and hydration, adjusting every step to what your skin needs that day. This is our most popular starting point for first time clients.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
This is one of our most requested services, a wonderful place to begin
Massage Therapy
Personal Massage
$105 · 60 min
A fully customized therapeutic massage tailored to your individual needs. Your therapist works through your specific areas of tension using the techniques best suited to relieve tightness and restore wellbeing. A wonderful introduction to what Bettye O Day Spa can do for your body.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
This is our most loved service and the best place to start your first visit
Facial · Most Loved
Bettye O. Signature Facial
$110 · 60 min
Our foundational treatment, fully customized to your skin. It is the treatment our clients come back for again and again, and the perfect starting point for anyone experiencing Bettye O Day Spa for the first time. Your esthetician customizes every step to what your skin needs that day.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
This is built for exactly what you are looking for
Men's Skin Care
Men's Signature Facial
$110 · 60 min
The same thorough treatment as our Bettye O Signature Facial, designed specifically for men's skin. Your esthetician addresses the concerns most common in men's skin: razor bumps, ingrown hairs, irritation, and dryness. Whether you wear a beard or prefer a clean shave, the treatment is adjusted accordingly. You leave with skin that is clean, calm, and properly cared for.
Our licensed esthetician will customize this facial specifically for male skin. You will leave looking sharp and feeling refreshed.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
A fully customized therapeutic massage tailored to your needs, using the techniques best suited to relieve your specific tension and restore wellbeing. Whether you carry it in your shoulders, your back, or everywhere, your therapist addresses the source and works through it directly.
Our licensed massage therapist is Bruce Powell. Bruce brings years of professional therapeutic experience and is male. We share this so you feel fully informed and comfortable before you book.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
This is the full treatment, everything done, done right
Men's Package · Royal Treatment
The King's Glory
$180 · 60 min
This one is for the king who deserves to be treated like one. This package includes a Mud Bath (30 minutes) to melt away tension and nourish the body, and a Hot Stone Massage (30 minutes) to melt away what's left. No guesswork, no decisions, just walk in, let it happen, and walk out feeling completely renewed.
This is a suggestion only. Our experts will consult with you before your service to make sure this is right for you. We cannot guarantee specific results.
Pricing Notice: Effective April 15, 2026, facial service prices have been updated. All current pricing is reflected below.
All Skin Types
Bettye O. Signature Facial
Our foundational treatment, fully customized to your skin. Your esthetician works through deep cleansing, manual exfoliation, steam, extractions, facial massage, a nourishing mask, and hydration, adjusting every step based on what your skin needs that day. A great starting point for new clients and a consistent favorite for everyone else.
A treatment that uses natural enzymes to gently dissolve dead skin cells and smooth rough, uneven skin. A concentrated serum follows to deepen results. Skin leaves visibly softer, clearer, and more refined.
An anti aging facial targeting the face, neck, and chest. Targeted massage techniques and high performance products work together to firm the skin, soften fine lines, and improve elasticity. Clients consistently leave looking more defined and refreshed.
A brightening treatment for uneven skin tone, dullness, and discoloration. Antioxidant rich actives work to even your complexion, reduce dark spots, and restore a natural clarity to your skin. One of the most effective treatments on our menu for clients who want visibly clearer, more balanced skin.
Built for skin that has lost its moisture and its balance. Your esthetician works to restore hydration at every layer, bring the skin's pH back into alignment, and improve overall softness and elasticity. You leave with skin that genuinely feels replenished, not just surface level smooth.
A focused treatment for congested, oily, or breakout prone skin. Your esthetician performs a thorough deep cleanse, manual extractions, and calming treatments to soothe redness and refine the look of pores. Skin leaves clean, balanced, and noticeably clearer.
A results focused facial that pairs your esthetician's hands on care with LED light therapy. Your esthetician selects the appropriate wavelength based on your skin's concerns, whether that's breakouts, redness, or uneven tone. Effective, non invasive, and zero downtime.
The same thorough treatment as our Bettye O Signature Facial, designed specifically for men's skin. Your esthetician addresses the concerns most common in men's skin, razor bumps, ingrown hairs, irritation, and dryness. Whether you wear a beard or prefer a clean shave, the treatment is adjusted accordingly, with beard conditioning applied where needed. You leave with skin that's clean, calm, and properly cared for.
A 30 minute version of our Signature Facial covering the essentials: cleanse, targeted serum, and hydration. Built for clients who are maintaining regular skin care or working with a tight schedule.
Think of it as a facial, but for your back. Your esthetician performs a deep cleanse, exfoliation, extractions, a clarifying mask, and a hydrating finish on one of the most neglected areas of the body. Skin leaves smooth, clear, and refreshed. Ideal before a backless look or as regular maintenance.
Our Bettye O Signature Facial paired with a complete foot treatment that includes cleansing, exfoliation, a revitalizing scrub, hydrating mask, and massage. A head to toe experience for clients who want to take care of everything in one visit. This is not a pedicure and does not include toenail shaping or callus removal.
PLEASE NOTE: We have one massage therapist on staff, Bruce Powell, who is male. We want you to feel completely comfortable and informed before booking.
Signature
Bettye's Body Butter Massage
Warm shea butter is drizzled and massaged into the body for deeply relaxing, skin nourishing, and profoundly hydrating results.
Natural nails only. We do not offer no chip or gel services, and we are unable to remove them. If you currently have no chip or gel on your fingers or toes, please have it professionally removed before your appointment.
Manicure
Spa Manicure
Sea botanicals and precious essential oils for a personalized touch, leaving nails healthy, nourished, and polished.
Semi permanent tinting that darkens and defines lashes, giving a fuller, polished look without mascara. Smudge proof, waterproof, lasts up to four weeks.
Please tell us if you are pregnant or have a heart condition.
Warming · Cleansing
Mustard Detox Bath
A warm soak with a touch of mustard powder. Mustard gives a gentle, warming feeling. You will likely work up a light sweat. You leave feeling loose, calm, and refreshed. A Bettye O classic. Our name for this classic soak. It is a relaxing spa bath, not a medical treatment. Please let us know if you have sensitive skin. Not recommended during pregnancy.
Warm water and natural botanicals combine to relieve stress, strain, and fatigue. A gentle, grounding hydrotherapy experience rooted in European wellness tradition.
From a royal mud bath to a full grooming package, Bettye O Day Spa has been a sanctuary for men too. Browse our men's packages or add any à la carte service on Booker.
Royal Treatment
The King's Glory
This one is for the king who deserves to be treated like one. This package includes a Mud Bath (30 minutes) to melt away tension and nourish the body, and a Hot Stone Massage (30 minutes) to melt away what's left, deep relief, from the ground up.
Simple, intentional, and exactly what he needs. This package includes a Men's Signature Facial (1 hour) to restore and refresh the skin, and a Spa Pedicure (1 hour) for feet that have carried him everywhere, practical luxury done right.
For the man who shows up polished in every room he walks into. This package includes a Men's Signature Facial (1 hour) for your skin and a Spa Manicure & Pedicure (2 hours) for your hands and feet, groomed, refreshed, and ready.
The complete men's spa day, no exceptions. This package includes a Hot Stone Massage (1 hour), a Men's Signature Facial (1 hour), and a Spa Manicure & Pedicure (2 hours), from deep muscle relief to polished hands and feet, everything taken care of from start to finish.
Every package is crafted to give you the full Bettye O experience, combining our signature services into one beautiful, seamless day of wellness.
Essentials
I Need A Break
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop. This package includes a Bettye O. Signature Facial (1 hour) and a Spa Manicure (1 hour), everything your skin and hands have been waiting for, wrapped into one beautifully simple reset.
The Bettye O experience distilled into its most essential form. This package includes a Bettye O. Signature Facial (1 hour) and a Spa Manicure & Pedicure (2 hours), your skin, your hands, and your feet cared for beautifully in one seamless visit.
Let the earth restore what life has taken. This package includes a Herbal Wrap (1 hour), where warm sheets steeped in herbs wrap you head to toe so you can breathe in the calming scent and let your body unwind, and a Bettye O. Signature Facial (1 hour) to nourish and refresh your skin. A botanical ritual for total renewal.
Four hours of pure, uninterrupted indulgence. This package includes a Kneipp Bath (30 minutes), Bettye's Body Butter Massage (30 minutes), a Bettye O. Signature Facial (1 hour), and a Spa Manicure & Pedicure (2 hours), from the moment you arrive to the moment you float out the door.
You have 90 minutes and you need to walk out renewed. This package includes a Hot Stone Massage (30 minutes) to release what your body has been holding, and a Spa Manicure (1 hour) so your hands match how good you feel.
If you have been putting yourself last, today is your day to be first. This package includes a Kneipp Bath (30 minutes), Bettye's Body Butter Massage (1 hour), a Bettye O. Signature Facial (1 hour), and a Spa Manicure & Pedicure (2 hours), 4.5 hours dedicated entirely to you.
Nestled in the heart of Hyde Park, Bettye O Day Spa has been Chicago's most treasured destination for skin care, wellbeing, and total wellness for over four decades. We are more than a spa, we are a community institution, a place of belonging, and a celebration of beauty in all its forms.
Founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to expert skin care and genuine relaxation, we welcome every guest without judgment. Whether you are seeking a transformative facial, restorative massage, or simply a moment of peace, this is your sanctuary.
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1978
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Black Owned
The Hands Behind the Magic
Meet Your Team
Each member of our team brings decades of experience, genuine warmth, and a deep commitment to your wellbeing.
Michele Nelson
Esthetician
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Bruce Powell
Massage Therapist
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Tyna Childs
Esthetician
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Nicole Malcolm
Nail Technician
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Jennifer Hunter
Esthetician
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Laura McGuan
Waxing Specialist
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CeeCee Chatman
Receptionist
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The Legend
Bettye Odom.
In 1978, Bettye Odom did something quietly revolutionary: she introduced total skin care to Chicago's African American community, founding Bettye O Day Spa in Hyde Park at a time when Black women had few spaces dedicated to their beauty, wellness, and self care.
Her journey began with deep study, including training in Paris, and was shaped by a life lived at full breadth. Bettye was a registered nurse, a trained actress and model, and an NBC talk show host who brought Sunday in Chicago to local television from 1969 to 1974. She was an entrepreneur, an author, a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, an Army 1st Lieutenant, and a graduate of both Fisk University and Meharry Medical College. Above all, she was a mother.
For nearly five decades, she built this spa into a community cornerstone, a place where every client was seen, celebrated, and cared for. Her legacy lives on through the team she trained, the clients she served, and the daughter she raised.
"Beauty is not a luxury, it is a right. And every person who walks through these doors deserves to feel it."
Today, Bettye's daughter Lorrie Odom carries the legacy forward, honoring her mother's vision while welcoming a new generation of guests into this historic space.
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Est. Hyde Park, Chicago · Continuing Her Vision
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Step inside. From our welcoming entrance to our treatment rooms, every corner of Bettye O is designed with your comfort in mind.
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Hours of Operation
Tuesday10:00 am to 5:00 pm
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am to 3:30 pm
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Holiday closings: Closed Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving) and Friday, December 25 (Christmas).
We invite you to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to settle in, complete your intake form, and begin your transition to tranquility in our Serenity Room.
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Address
1424 E. 53rd Street, Lower Level Chicago, IL 60615 Hyde Park neighborhood
There's no better gift than time to breathe, rest, and be cared for. Our gift certificates are available in any amount and can be used for any service or package.
Never expires. No fees. Cannot be combined with other promotions.
Giving the gift of Bettye O? Please let your recipient know that gift certificates cannot be redeemed online. They will need to call us at (773) 752 3600 to book their appointment. We are available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Our policies help us provide an exceptional experience for every guest. Thank you for your understanding.
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Appointments
We prefer appointments, they help us prepare and ensure your preferred time is reserved. That said, walk ins are always welcome based on availability. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to complete intake forms and settle into our Serenity Room. This is your time, and we want you to enjoy every minute of it.
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Late Arrivals
We completely understand that life happens. Out of respect for the guests scheduled after you, services will end at their originally scheduled time regardless of when you arrive. Your full service rate still applies. Arriving a few minutes early is the best way to make sure you get everything you came for.
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Cancellations
We save your time just for you. When you book online, we ask for a deposit of half (50%) of your service. It goes toward your visit. Need to change plans? Call us at least 24 hours before your appointment. We will refund your deposit or move it to a new date. If you cancel later than that, or miss your visit, the deposit is kept. Booked by phone with no deposit? Half the service price is due before your next booking. Thank you!
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No Shows
Guests who do not show up for a scheduled appointment without prior notice will forfeit their deposit, no refunds. This policy allows us to honor our team's time and serve our waitlisted guests.
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Gratuity
Gratuity is not included in service prices. We recommend 15 to 20% as a token of appreciation for your service provider. Our team works hard to ensure your experience is exceptional.
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Age Policy
Guests 16 and older are welcome to book and visit on their own. No forms, no fuss. Younger guests are absolutely welcome too, they just need a parent or guardian present for the entire visit.
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Payment
We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Please note that credit card transactions include a 3% processing fee. Cash payments are always welcome and help avoid the fee entirely.
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Gift Certificates
All gift certificate sales are final. Gift certificates are non refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash, regardless of when they were purchased or by whom.
Gift certificates may be used by the original purchaser or transferred to someone else. They are valid for any service or package we offer and never expire. No fees.
Services are charged at the price on the day the gift certificate is used. If your gift certificate shows a dollar amount and you choose a service that costs more, you pay the difference. If it costs less, the rest stays with us as spa credit.
Gift certificates cannot be combined with any other discount, promotion or special.
If you would like to apply your gift certificate toward a different service, please call us at (773) 752 3600 before booking.
By purchasing a gift certificate, the buyer acknowledges and agrees that the purchase is final and no refund will be issued.
Free promotional or bonus cards are different. Their expiration date is printed on the front.
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Service Substitution
If you have a gift certificate or purchased package and would like to swap any included service for a different one, just call us before your appointment and we will take care of it. We are available Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at (773) 752 3600.
If the service you want costs more, you pay the difference at the time of booking. If it costs less, the difference is added to your account as a spa credit you can use toward anything at any time.
Four limited time offers available this month only. The Bettye O Signature Facial 3-Pack, the Enzyme Peel Facial 3-Pack, the Bettye O Body Butter Massage 3-Pack, and the Bettye O Brazilian 3-Pack. All offers end November 30, 2026.
Our massage therapist, Bruce Powell, is male. We are proud to offer skilled, professional, and therapeutic massage in a safe and respectful environment. We want every guest to feel fully informed and comfortable before booking. If you have any questions please call us at (773) 752 3600.
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