Magnificent Mile, Chicago

A spa a block off the Magnificent Mile.

A private studio on East Ohio Street, one block east of Michigan Avenue. Walk in with tired skin, walk out looking like you slept.

If you are visiting

An hour that fits between checking in and dinner

Travel is hard on skin. Cabin air, a change of climate, less sleep and more salt, and it shows by the second day. Most of our Michigan Avenue visitors book something that works quickly and leaves nothing to recover from.

Tell us when you are free and what you have on. We will pick the treatment that suits the evening you are dressing for, and we will not sell you a course you cannot finish before you fly home.

Magnificent Mile treatments

Six treatments that show by this evening

Chosen for how quickly they read in a photograph and how little they ask of you afterwards. If you are here for two nights, start with the first two.

HydraDerm Facial

Cleanse, exfoliate, extract and infuse in one sitting. The single best hour if you want your skin to photograph well tonight.

Dermaplaning

Surgical blade exfoliation. Makeup sits differently afterwards, which is why it is the most requested pre-event booking we take.

Brow Lamination

Brows brushed up and set for six to eight weeks. Worth booking at the start of a trip rather than the end of one.

Threading

Brow, lip and full face threading. Twenty minutes, no products, nothing to hide afterwards.

DMK Enzyme Therapy

For anyone who already knows DMK and wants to keep a protocol running while travelling. Ask for it by name when you book.

Chemical Peels

Environ Cool Peel, for when dullness and uneven tone are the problem and you have a few days before anything formal.

Also at the studio: microneedling, VI Peel, Liquid Needles, lash tinting and waxing. Aesthetics Magnificent Mile visitors book without the hotel spa markup.

Buying for someone else

A gift card that does not expire into a drawer

Gift cards can be bought online in any amount and spent on any treatment or product. No expiry games, and the person receiving it books whatever their skin actually needs rather than what you guessed at.

If you would rather give something specific, tell us who it is for and we will suggest the treatment. A good number of Michigan Avenue shoppers do exactly that on their way past.

One block east of Michigan Avenue

A five minute walk from The Drake, the Peninsula and the Ritz-Carlton, in a private suite rather than a hotel spa.

Serving the Magnificent Mile

Who walks in from Michigan Avenue

Hotel guests

Five minutes on foot from The Drake, the Peninsula and the Ritz-Carlton.

Visitors with one free afternoon

One treatment, no course, nothing needing follow up before the flight home.

Shoppers mid trip

Between Nordstrom and Water Tower Place, and a shorter walk than it looks on a map.

Anyone with something on tonight

Dinner, a show, photographs. Book the dermaplaning and the HydraDerm together.

Gift buyers

A spa gift certificate bought on Michigan Avenue and spent on whatever their skin needs.

Returning travellers

Clients who book us every time work brings them back to Chicago.

From the Magnificent Mile

Everything on Michigan Avenue is minutes away

Michigan Avenue at Ohio

5 min walk

The Drake, Peninsula and Ritz-Carlton

5 min walk

Water Tower Place and Nordstrom

Walk

Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building

Walk

Saks and Neiman Marcus

Walk

360 Chicago

12 min walk

What Our Clients Are Saying on Google

Real results. Real people. Real skin transformations.

      
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   Carlos Martinez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jessica was a PRO  with my girlfriend ! My girl friend tends to have an explosive attitude.  Somehow After her facial and experience with Jessica she was so nice and calm . I’ll definitely will be booking her again
  
 
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   Osmel El Mega 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took my girlfriend to this place and she had  a great experience with Jessica and her work  . The facial she got was outstanding ! She felt  rejuvenated! I’m planing on taking here more often .
  
 
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   Fany Dominguez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had such a great experience with Jessica! She’s incredibly sweet, talented, and makes every appointment feel relaxing and personalized. My skin has never looked better. If you’re looking for an aesthetician who genuinely knows her stuff, she’s the one!
  
 
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   Sarai Blankenbaker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful experience with aesthetician Jessica. Her voice was so calming and her hands and techniques were magical.  I know many skin problems cannot be corrected with one visit . More of a reason to return. If you are looking for a place to relax , and leave with glowing skin , this is it 🫶🏽
  
 
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   Havila Frauenheim 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing facial cleansing treatment! Very professional service, and she really helped me understand the next steps to improve my skin. Excellent experience overall—highly recommend!
  
 
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   Francesca Chase 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot say enough amazing things about this place! From the moment you walk in, the space feels calm, clean, and so thoughtfully curated. You can truly tell how much care and intention goes into every detail.

The treatments are incredible — personalized, results-driven, and never rushed. My skin has never looked better. They take the time to really assess what your skin needs and explain everything in a way that feels approachable and not overwhelming. I always leave GLOWING.

Yana and her team and truly the best. So incredibly grateful to have found this studio 3 years ago. Hands down the best facials in the city.
  
 
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   Wendy Parsley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff here is wonderful, especially Jessica. The Rejuvenation Facial was exactly what I needed. It was so relaxing and Jessica talked me through every step of the process. She made sure I was comfortable and relaxed the entire time. I can't wait to go back for my next treatment.
  
 
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   Anne Geiger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jackie at YA was great! Will be going back!

Frequently Asked Questions

How close is the studio to the Magnificent Mile?

We are at 230 E Ohio Street, Suite 112, one block east of Michigan Avenue. About five minutes on foot to The Drake, the Peninsula and the Ritz-Carlton.

It is a private suite in an office building rather than a hotel spa, which makes it considerably quieter than anything on the avenue itself.

I am only here for two nights. What should I book?

HydraDerm if your skin looks tired, dermaplaning if you want makeup to sit properly, or both in the same visit.

Skip anything that only works as a course while you are travelling. We will tell you honestly if what you asked for needs three sessions to be worth the money.

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes. Online, any amount, redeemable against any treatment or product. It is a popular answer for people who have just walked the Magnificent Mile and run out of ideas.

If you would rather give a specific treatment than an amount, message us with who it is for and we will suggest one.

Is this a hotel spa or a medical spa?

Neither exactly. It is a private corrective skincare studio, founded in 2015 and led by Yana A., a DMK Paramedical Therapist of the Year. Medical spa is one of our listed categories, but the work here is corrective rather than cosmetic injectable.

If you want a luxury med spa in Chicago without a resort price attached, that is roughly what this is. More about the studio.

Where do I park, and is transit easy?

Paid garages sit on Ohio Street and on Grand Avenue within a block. If you are staying on Michigan Avenue, walking will beat both of them.

The Red Line stops at Grand, and the 66 Chicago and 29 State buses stop within two blocks.

Streeterville and the Gold Coast sit either side of us, and the full list is on areas we serve.

Can you fit me in today?

Sometimes, and it is always worth asking. Same day availability shows in the online booking system in real time, so what you see there is genuinely what we have.

Changes and cancellations are free up to 24 hours ahead (full policy).