Balm of the Soul Massage

Even the smallest shifts leave a pattern—like ripples in the sand, your body reflects every movement, every moment of tension, every release. With gentle guidance, those patterns can soften, reset, and flow more freely.

Let us help you ease the waves of tension.

Meet our founder, Susan Brydges a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 25 years.

With a deep respect for the body’s natural ability to heal, her work is rooted in the belief that massage creates the space for that healing to unfold.

With compassionate, attentive listening, Susan identifies areas of discomfort—physically, and energetically—while guiding the body into a deeper state of relaxation. By addressing root causes and working at a slower pace, she encourages the body to soften, creating the ideal environment for deep, restorative change and lasting results.

Her work blends, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, and Trigger Point Therapy, along with modalities, such as Reiki, chakra work, reflexology, and TMJ support. She often works with clients experiencing hip, low back and shoulder pain, as well as prenatal discomfort and the stresses of daily life.

We believe in self-care. Massage therapy supports both physical and mental well-being. Whether deep tissue, trigger point, or Swedish, every modality offers its own therapeutic benefits. Massage can help reduce pain, relieve headaches, ease digestive discomfort, improve sleep, reduce tension and anxiety, lower cortisol levels, enhance mood, and increase flexibility and range of motion.

The benefits, build over time. Consistent sessions lead to more lasting noticeable improvements in how you feel day to day. A rhythm of every three to five weeks can support those ongoing results.

Trust us—your body will thank you for it.

Relax, restore, and reconnect with your body.

Customized massage and prenatal sessions are designed to support exactly what you need, whether that means deeper relaxation, focused attention, or a full-body reset. Every service includes aromatherapy, using high-quality, natural essential oils to enhance well-being and promote a deeper sense of calm.

Optional 15 minute enhancements can be added to your session to provide extra attention where it matters most or to deepen energetic integration.

All treatments include the use of medicinal-grade oils, nut free creams, and soothing heat packs to help the body fully unwind and reach a deeper state of relaxation.

This is your time—let’s make it exactly what your body needs.

Explore the refreshed Balm of the Soul Massage website.

Step inside the studio, browse services, learn more about each offering, and book your appointment with ease. Give your body the care it deserves.

We believe in nurturing the body, mind, and spirit— because true balance comes from caring for the whole self. When we are balanced, we feel aligned, grounded, and complete; we are whole.

We are state licensed, certified, and insured, and proudly meet the two-year continuing education requirements set by the state of Illinois. Your safety, comfort, needs and well-being are our highest priorities.

Come on in.

Balm of the Soul Massage is a boutique massage studio based in Chicago— an oasis of peace and tranquility, thoughtfully designed to help you feel better the moment you arrive.

As you step inside your shoulders soften, your breath slows, and your body begins to let go. This is a space to return to yourself.— to rest, reset, and receive. Every detail is created with intention, so you feel supported through the healing power of massage therapy.

Welcome.

Do something today that your future self will thank you for. —Sean Patrick Flanery

Give yourself the time and space to rest, reset, and reconnect with your body.

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