A new spa specializing in therapeutic and pregnancy massages received preliminary approval by the Arlington Heights Village Board earlier this month, with the owners attesting that the business would not be an affront for any nefarious activities. Owners of Opal Massage Therapy, E. Golf Road, Suite , requested a land use variation to create what they say will be a relaxing and inviting space in the Mansions development on Golf Road near Goebbert Road.
Their current space is limited, she said, and the new space will allow the business to have a reception area, three massage therapy rooms and a customer lounge. The business will offer Swedish massage, therapeutic massage, pregnancy massage, hot stone massage and cupping therapy, among other massage techniques, the owners explained.
Perez said they plan to hire two to four new massage therapists, as well as a front desk receptionist. The hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, closed on Sunday.
Perez said the owners plan to conduct background checks on all therapists and confirm they have a current license from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, along with malpractice insurance. The couple and business have been active in Mount Prospect in recent years, sponsoring Mount Prospect library events and local marathons. They look forward to doing the same in Arlington Heights, the business owners explained. Trustee Tom Schwingbeck recommended the business join the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and promote the new location β which he said may be hard to find.
The Plan Commission previously voted to approve recommending the land use variation request, but with stipulations: All massage therapists must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation; the land use variation shall be limited to the petitioners and cannot be transferred or assigned to any other user and the petitioner must comply with all federal, state and village codes, regulations and policies. In the first of two votes on the request, village trustees voted in favor of the land use variation.
