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It would be easy to miss the Linda Fields Salon and Spa, tucked in the lower level of the Seneca Hotel in the Gold Coast section of downtown Chicago.  The entrance is on East Chestnut, a lovely tree-lined street that is just steps to the John Hancock tower and to upscale shopping at Neiman Marcus and the like. The spa has been at this location for two years, conveniently central, with valet parking available at the hotel or at several garages within one block.

. . . Fields has developed a keen sense of skin and body care over the last several decades. It is her incredible hands-on experience is what makes her day spa noteworthy.
Having been trained initially at Elizabeth Arden, Fields has developed a keen sense of skin and body care over the last several decades. It is her incredible hands-on experience is what makes her day spa noteworthy. I have some clients that have been with me for more than 30 years, she says.   While she does have a staff of beauticians to handle hair and nail appointments, she handles most of the other services personally.

While Fields knew she had much to offer to help clients through the use of her skin care offerings, she wanted a more complete approach to help her clients be healthier, look better and live longer lives. In addition to the standard day spa services, she also is a trained practitioner of BodyTalk, a combination of Hatha Yoga and the energy dynamics of acupuncture, but without any needles. Australian chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim developed the BodyTalk System in 1995 and it now has more than a thousand practitioners worldwide.  BodyTalk is a technique used to improve the body s ability to function at optimum levels, which in turn is said to help prevent disease and speed healing time.

The process is performed while lying down and consists of a series of taps and light touches.  My BodyTalk session with Fields felt similar to another touch-based healing method called Jin Shin Jitsu.

I came to be a BodyTalk practitioner because I was searching for another way to help clients be healthier, Fields stated  Many clients swear by BodyTalk and have reported improvements in health and some have even seen their businesses improve while receiving BodyTalk treatments.

Fields uses the Biodroga system of skin care products, a complete line of skin treatments.  She has been working with the Biodroga line for several years now and she is sold on the quality of the ingredients and the results that she sees on her clients.  My facial was almost like a mini-face lift with a firming treatment mask that noticeably took years off by tightening and smoothing the skin. Biodroga helps with skin texture and radiance and even my most sensitive clients have never encountered any issues with skin irritation, added Fields.  That s why I trust and use Biodroga.

Swedish massage at the spa included a wonderful lightly lemon lotion complemented by the periodic use warming pads and steamy towel wraps. The wraps, the lighting and the music created a cocoon-like experience, leaving me refreshed and relaxed.

Fields caters both to individual clients and to group services such as bridal parties or day retreats for couples. There are only three treatment rooms, so larger groups may have to lounge a bit as guests cycle through the rooms. Services start at $85.00.

Some information about the spa can be found at www.senecahotel.com/hserv.htm.
Linda Fields Salon and Spa, 200 East Chestnut, Chicago, IL (312) 951-1188