The Chicago Stress Relief Center, Inc.

★★★★★ 4.9 (68 reviews) RECOVERY FLOAT THERAPY MASSAGE INFRARED SAUNA

📍 1440 Techny Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062

The Chicago Stress Relief Center is a dedicated recovery and wellness studio in Northbrook offering float therapy, infrared sauna, massage, and psy... Online booking.

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4.9★

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Services

ServiceDurationPrice

EMDR—

Float Therapy60 min$99

Health & Wellness Consults75 min—

Hypnotherapy—

Infertility Support—

Infrared Sauna (Far Infrared)30 min$55

Marital & Family Therapy—

Massage Therapy60 min—

Psychotherapy—

Trauma Resolution + EMDR—

Access Bars® Energy Medicine—

MEMBERSHIP

$69/mo — One 60-minute float session per month with VIP perks: complimentary upgrades to 90-minute floats when available, additional floats at $59, additional 60-minute massages at $79, preferred scheduling, courtesy spa towel, unlimited gift certificates at member price, 10% off retail items and supplements, free float or FIR sauna on birthday, bring friend at member price, free 'Go Float Yourself' t-shirt, ability to freeze for up to 2 months yearly, cancel anytime

Intro: Intro 3 Pack: Three 60-minute floats for the price of two, with a 4th bonus float earned upon completion within 3 weeks

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About This Studio

The Chicago Stress Relief Center is a dedicated recovery and wellness studio in Northbrook offering float therapy, infrared sauna, massage, and psychotherapy as core services. The studio provides 11 recovery modalities with a holistic stress-management philosophy, requiring appointments rather than accepting walk-ins. Founded and clinically directed by Dr. Howard K. Weissman, the center emphasizes individualized treatment plans developed after professional consultation.

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What Sets Them Apart

Founder is Psy.D. with clinical expertise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and infertility stress — psychotherapy is clinically directed, not just offered
Created proprietary guided IVF relaxation meditation (MP3) now standard for infertility patients; published research on mind/body approaches to infertility management
Float tanks use 1200 pounds of USP, USA-made epsom salt with triple filtration and UV sanitization between each session
Offers both portable sit-up FIR sauna (1500W) and 2-person wooden cabin sauna; Relax Sauna model FDA-designated as medical device
Combination packages (float+massage $189, float+sauna $148) encourage multi-modality recovery approach

Service Details

Float Therapy

60 min · $99

Private float rooms with 1200 pounds of USP, USA-made epsom salt. Water temperature maintained at 93.5°F (skin-receptor neutral). Insulated cabins with option for blue underwater light, starry skylight, or total darkness. Fresh air circulation throughout. 60-minute sessions standard.

Infrared Sauna (Far Infrared)

30 min · $55

Two options available: Relax Sauna (1500 watts, sit-up model with head outside) or 2-person Sunlighten wooden cabin sauna with internal/external calming lights and self-controlled music system. FIR technology generates light at 4-14 microns wavelength. FDA-designated as medical device.

Massage Therapy

60 min

Offered as Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, or clinical massage. Available as standalone service or in combination with float therapy (60-minute float + 60-minute massage package).

Psychotherapy

Professional customized mental health support provided by clinical staff. Services include individual therapy, marital and family therapy, trauma-focused treatment, and specialized approaches including CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, and EMDR.

Trauma Resolution + EMDR

Trauma-focused therapy utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a core treatment modality for PTSD and trauma-related conditions.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy offered as part of trauma resolution and psychotherapy services.

Marital & Family Therapy

Specialized therapy for couples and families addressing relationship dynamics and family systems issues.

Infertility Support

Comprehensive psychological care for clients undergoing infertility challenges, including emotional empowerment sessions in individual and/or marital format during diagnostic phase. Includes access to guided IVF relaxation meditation (MP3) and educational materials on mind/body approaches to managing infertility stress.

Access Bars® Energy Medicine

Energy medicine service listed as 'Lifeline Technique' and 'Access Bars® Energy Medicine' in alternative wellness offerings.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy services offered as part of specialized treatment approaches for anxiety, stress conditions, and other mental health conditions.

Health & Wellness Consults

75 min

Individualized consultation with Dr. Howard K. Weissman (founder and clinical director) for 75-minute session. Consultation includes evaluation of personal stress relationship and development of individualized wellness approach.

Pricing Details

Float Membership

$69/mo

One 60-minute float session per month with VIP perks: complimentary upgrades to 90-minute floats when available, additional floats at $59, additional 60-minute massages at $79, preferred scheduling, courtesy spa towel, unlimited gift certificates at member price, 10% off retail items and supplements, free float or FIR sauna on birthday, bring friend at member price, free 'Go Float Yourself' t-shirt, ability to freeze for up to 2 months yearly, cancel anytime

Float & Massage Combo — $189 · 1 sessions · $189/session

Float & Sauna Combo — $148 · 1 sessions · $148/session

Intro 3 Pack — $198 · 4 sessions · $50/session

Pricing confirmed for float therapy and infrared sauna from dedicated service pages. Massage pricing not explicitly listed as single-session rate (only available in combo packages or through membership). Float & Sauna combo price confirmed at $148. Intro offer provides strong discount: 3 floats + 1 bonus = 4 floats for $198 ($49.50 per float vs $99 standard rate). Psychotherapy, infertility support, consultation, and hypnotherapy pricing not disclosed on website.

What Reviewers Say

Chicago Stress Relief Center earns consistent 5-star praise for its spotlessly clean, spacious float tanks, exceptionally friendly staff (particularly Ava/Eva), and thoughtfully provided amenities. Customers report profound relaxation and repeatedly purchase memberships, often combining floats with infrared sauna sessions for enhanced wellness benefits.

Based on 68 Google reviews

Cleanliness & Hygiene

spotlessly clean facility'spotlessly clean and very well run'

private rooms always clean'private rooms are always clean'

thorough filtration between visitors'thoroughly filtered between every visitor'

Staff

friendly and welcoming'staff are always kind'

helpful orientation/explanation'thorough orientation'

knowledgeable staff'knowledgeable and excellent at helping'

Facility

spacious float tanks'spacious, no claustrophobia'

tall/taller than standard tanks'taller than traditional tanks'

calming environment'very calming and clean'

Value

worth the time and money

better value than expensive spa

packages encourage consistency

Standout Staff

Ava/Eva — mentioned by name in 4 reviews as exceptional and kind

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Facility & Amenities

✓Showers

✗Towels Provided

Privacy & Setup

Infrared SaunaPrivate Room

Float TherapyPrivate Room

CapacityRelax Sauna: 1 person (sit-up model); Sunlighten: 2 persons (cabin)

NoteAll float rooms are private with custom ocean float tanks. Two sauna options: portable sit-up model (individual) and 2-person wooden cabin.

Equipment Details

float

Type: room
Salt Amount: 1200 pounds USP USA-made epsom salt per tank

sauna

Brand: Relax Sauna and Sunlighten
Spectrum: far_infrared
Capacity: Relax Sauna: 1 person; Sunlighten: 2 persons
Count: 2

Your First Visit

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Orientation: First-timer orientation available

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Online booking available

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Open weekends

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Early morning hours

Hours

Monday	11 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–4 PM
Thursday	12:30–6 PM
Friday	9 AM–6 PM
Saturday	9 AM–4 PM
Sunday	Closed

The Team

Clinical and wellness team led by founder and clinical director Dr. Howard K. Weissman. Staff includes certified float facilitators, massage therapists, and mental health professionals trained in trauma-focused and specialized therapy approaches.

Dr. Howard K. Weissman Founder and Clinical Director — Psy.D.

Eva Float Facilitator

Medical Oversight: Dr. Howard K. Weissman, Psy.D., serves as clinical director and provides psychological supervision for all mental health services. Psychotherapy services managed by founder and clinical director.

Owner: Dr. Howard K. Weissman

Recovery Combos

Float & Massage

120 min · $199

Float Therapy, Massage

Float & Sauna Combo

90 min · $148

Float Therapy, Infrared Sauna

Intro 3 Float Pack

240 min · $198

Float Therapy

Three Floats

180 min · $225

Float Therapy

Three Massages

180 min · $300

Massage

Data last verified: 2026-03-16

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