Travel the World Without Leaving Chicago: The Elysian’s New Global Spa Journey

The Elysian’s new series of culturally-inspired treatments will take guests on a global spa journey through the Pacific Islands, Thailand, India and back home to Chicago. Opportunities to experience each destination’s healing properties will be achieved as The Elysian staff is trained by top practitioners around the world.

From January through March, guests can experience the Pacific Islands, known for treatments infused with organic tropical fruits and Aloe Vera extract.  Massage techniques reminiscent of the Pacific Islands include the infamous Lomi Lomi massage, which provides traditional Polynesian techniques to achieve optimal holistic health.

Tahitian Fruit Wrap–60 min/ $180
Lomi Lomi Massage–60 min/$175; 90min/$260
Nourishing Facial with Pineapple Scrub, Lucrece Hydrating Gel Mask, and exfoliating pure Coconut Foot and Hand Treatment–90 min/$230

From April through June, guests can indulge in healing practices from Thailand including Lemongrass, Thai massage stretch techniques, and results-driven facials that incorporate bamboo massage.  Thai massage offers healing through meridians and energy pathways.

Thai Lemongrass  Body Exfoliation–60 min/$170
Thai Massage–60 min/$175; 90 min/$260
Bamboo Facial with Pineapple Scrub, Lucrece Hydrating Gel Mask, and exfoliating pure Coconut Foot and Hand Treatment–90 min/$230

From July through September, guests can escape to India with a menu of featured Ayurvedic-inspired treatments.  This ancient art of healing restores balance and harmony through a system of personalized treatments focused on individual’s Doshas (Ayurvedic mind and body types).

Dosha Specific Body Wraps–60 min/ $180
Ayurvedic head massage–60 min/$160
Healing Facial with Shirodara–90 min/$230

From October through December, the Elysian brings guests back home to Chicago with a new urban-inspired menu featuring treatments that originated at the Elysian.  These spa experiences will offer relief from jetlag, as well as detoxifying treatments that provide relief from an often stressful urban environment.

Detox Wrap–60 min/$180
Urban Foot Rescue–60 min/$160
Urban Renewal Facial with a Lilac Stem Cell Peptide Peel–90 min/$230

ELYSIAN. 11 E. Walton. 312.646.1329. www.elysianhotels.com

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