From McCormick Place trade shows to Loop corporate offices and conference hotels across the city, Massage by Design delivers professional onsite chair massage throughout the Chicago metro. Licensed Illinois therapists. Fully managed. Nothing for your team to coordinate.
Chicago runs one of the busiest event calendars in the country. McCormick Place hosts some of the largest trade shows in North America, drawing exhibitors and attendees from across the globe. The Loop, River North, and the Near North Side are packed with corporate offices whose HR teams plan appreciation events and wellness programs year-round. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon expo brings thousands of participants through Grant Park every October. The CREW Network Convention fills a major downtown hotel for multiple days each year.
We have been serving Chicago event planners, HR directors, and trade show exhibitors for years. Our therapists are locally licensed in Illinois, experienced working convention hall booth spaces and open office environments, and they arrive on time with everything they need. Your team coordinates nothing on event day.
Whether you need a single therapist for an employee appreciation afternoon in the West Loop or a multi-chair wellness lounge for a three-day convention, we have the right setup for your event and budget.
Request a Quote → Read: How Chair Massages Boost Employee Productivity Read: Trade Show Chair Massage — How It WorksMcCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America. A professional chair massage station at your booth creates a visible line, keeps attendees in real conversation with your team, and makes your space the one people point others toward. We are familiar with McCormick Place floor regulations, standard booth footprints, and the logistics of working in a large show environment. Learn about events at McCormick Place.
Learn MoreChicago's conference hotels draw major industry events year-round. We have staffed the CREW Network Convention, events at the Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Sheraton Grand, and Marriott properties along Michigan Avenue. We provide single-therapist setups for smaller breakout sessions and full wellness lounge buildouts for multi-day events. One coordinator handles everything.
Learn MoreOnsite chair massage is one of the most direct ways to show your Chicago team they matter. We come to your office, bring all equipment, and leave your employees genuinely refreshed. Available as a one-time event or a recurring weekly or monthly program for companies in the Loop, River North, Schaumburg, Naperville, and across the metro.
Learn MoreChair massage is consistently the most visited station at any corporate health or benefit fair. It gives employees an immediate, physical experience of wellness that a pamphlet cannot replicate. We integrate seamlessly into your fair layout without requiring any special coordination from your team or disrupting other vendors.
Learn MoreTeacher Appreciation Week, Nurses Week, Administrative Professionals Day. Chicago has one of the largest concentrations of hospitals, schools, and public sector organizations in the Midwest. We bring professional chair massage directly to the people doing the hardest work, at your location, fully managed from start to finish.
Learn MoreExcellent massage. So kind and accommodating during a women's conference. I would definitely recommend using them.
An amazing team and an amazing experience. We got a break from the day and were treated to a massage. The team was so mindful about any aches or pains and continued to check on me throughout.
Best five minutes ever. If I lived in Chicago I would be a new client. Thank you.
Chicago is home to Fortune 500 headquarters, major financial institutions, one of the largest hospital networks in the country, a thriving tech sector, and a convention industry that draws millions of visitors annually. We work with organizations across every one of these sectors.
Our therapists serve the full Chicago metropolitan area. If your event is within 100 miles of downtown Chicago, we have coverage for your location.
Every client we work with tells us the same thing: they need it to be simple and they need to know it is handled. Here is exactly what that looks like from the moment you reach out.
Tell us your event date, venue, and how many hours you need. A coordinator follows up within one business day with therapist availability and confirmed pricing for your Chicago event. No obligation at that point.
Once you book, we coordinate everything on our end. Therapist assignment, timing, and any venue-specific requirements. If you are at McCormick Place, we know the floor setup. If you are in a Loop office or at the Hyatt Centric, we know what that looks like too. You will not be managing logistics on event day.
Your therapist arrives on time, in professional attire, with the massage chair and every supply needed. They set up independently, manage their own queue, and break down when the event ends. We have done this at the CREW Network Convention, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon expo, and hundreds of corporate offices across the metro. Nothing lands on your plate on the day of the event.
Recipients stay fully clothed in their work attire. There are no oils, no changing, and no disruption to the rest of the workday. A session takes 10 to 15 minutes per person.
A standard setup requires 6.5 x 6.5 feet of floor space. We can also work in smaller areas including hallways, back corners of trade show booths, and shared office spaces across the Chicago metro.
Most corporate chair massage sessions run 10 to 15 minutes. That is enough time for employees or attendees to feel a genuine benefit without taking a significant break from their day.
Our therapists arrive with a professional massage chair and all required supplies. There is nothing for your team to source, rent, or set up. We handle everything from arrival to breakdown.
Massage by Design is a WBENC-certified women-owned business, founded in 2005 by licensed massage therapist Koko Klipper. Every therapist is licensed in Illinois and carries their own liability insurance. We have staffed the CREW Network Convention, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon expo, and hundreds of corporate events across the city.
Massage by Design has been providing professional chair massage since 2005. In that time we have staffed some of the largest events in Chicago, including the CREW Network Convention, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon expo, and recurring programs at major companies across the metro. We know how Chicago events run and what event planners need on show day.
Most corporate massage companies are run by businesspeople. Massage by Design was built by a licensed massage therapist. Founder Koko Klipper started her career behind the chair and grew this company from the ground up. That firsthand experience shapes how we screen therapists, coordinate events, and show up for clients.
We serve 40+ cities with the same standard at every event. If your company runs events in Chicago, Dallas, and San Diego across the year, you work with one coordinator, one process, and one consistent level of service. No starting over in each market. Visit our full locations page to see every city we serve.
Chair massage is priced by the hour per therapist, with rates that vary by market. When we quote your event, that is the number you pay. No surprise fees, no day-of additions. Learn more about our services at massagebydesign.net.
Yes. We staff trade shows and conventions at McCormick Place and are familiar with the venue's floor regulations, exhibitor requirements, and setup procedures. Our therapists work within standard 6.5 x 6.5 to 8 x 8 foot booth footprints and can adapt to tighter spaces as needed. Learn more about our trade show chair massage services.
Chair massage is used across a wide range of corporate events in Chicago. The most common include trade shows and exhibitions at McCormick Place and the Merchandise Mart, where it draws booth traffic and keeps attendees engaged; employee appreciation events at corporate offices in the Loop, River North, and the suburbs; health and benefit fairs for large employers in healthcare, financial services, and technology; multi-day conferences at the Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, and Sheraton Grand; marathon and sporting expos such as the Bank of America Chicago Marathon; and special recognition weeks including Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Yes. Every therapist we send to a Chicago event is licensed by the State of Illinois and carries their own liability insurance. We can provide documentation on request if your venue or show organizer requires it.
For major trade shows at McCormick Place and large multi-day conventions, book as early as possible. Chicago is one of the busiest corporate event markets in the country and therapist availability fills quickly during peak conference season. For smaller office events, a few weeks of lead time is typically sufficient. Contact us and we will confirm availability for your dates.
Yes. We serve the full Chicago metropolitan area including the Loop, River North, West Loop, Schaumburg, Naperville, Evanston, Oak Brook, Rosemont, and Oak Park. If your event is within 100 miles of downtown Chicago, we have therapist coverage for your location.
Yes. We regularly staff multi-day conferences and conventions throughout Chicago. We have provided chair massage at the CREW Network Convention across multiple days and can coordinate a single therapist or a full wellness lounge team at venues including the Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Sheraton Grand, and McCormick Place. All scheduling and day-of logistics are handled by us.
Yes. Many Chicago companies use us for regular onsite chair massage on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule. It is one of the most appreciated and cost-effective employee wellness benefits available. Learn more about employee appreciation chair massage.
Chair massage is priced by the hour per therapist. Rates vary by market. When we quote your event, that is the price you pay. No hidden fees, no day-of additions. Contact us for a custom quote based on your event date, location, and the number of hours you need. Most clients receive a response within one business day.
Massage by Design has been providing professional chair massage for 21 years and has staffed hundreds of events in Chicago and nationwide. Every therapist is licensed in Illinois, screened for professionalism, and backed by a coordination team that handles every detail. We have staffed the CREW Network Convention, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon expo, and corporate offices and conference hotels across the city.
The easiest way is to request a quote directly through Massage by Design. Tell us your event date, venue, and how many hours you need. A coordinator follows up within one business day with therapist availability and confirmed pricing for your Chicago event. We serve the full Chicago metro including McCormick Place, downtown Loop offices, conference hotels, and suburban venues in Schaumburg, Naperville, and Oak Brook. There is no obligation after receiving your quote. You can also reach us by phone at (866) 629-7352 or visit our full locations page to see every city we serve.
Tell us about your event and one of our coordinators will follow up with therapist availability, pricing, and everything you need to know. Usually within one business day.
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