
Massage Therapy
in Lake Forest, Illinois
At The Forest Lounge, we offer a tranquil escape through therapeutic massage services designed to restore balance, relieve pain, and enhance overall wellness. Whether you’re seeking deep tissue relief, stress reduction, or targeted recovery after injury, our skilled massage therapists customize each session to your individual needs. Step into a calming environment where your comfort is our priority—and leave feeling renewed, recharged, and deeply relaxed. Our approach blends time-tested techniques with a personalized touch, ensuring every massage supports your body’s natural healing process. Discover the difference that intentional care and holistic attention can make to your well-being.


Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage works deep into muscles and connective tissues to relieve chronic tension and reduce inflammation. We enhance this treatment with compounded CBD and medical-grade pain creams, delivering targeted relief and faster recovery where your body needs it most.

Swedish Massage
Swedish massage uses gentle, flowing strokes to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and ease everyday muscle tension. It’s the perfect treatment for reducing stress, calming the nervous system, and supporting overall wellness.

Sports Recovery Massage
Sports massage is designed to improve performance, prevent injury, and speed up muscle recovery through targeted techniques. Enhanced with compounded recovery creams, each session delivers deeper relief to overworked muscles and accelerates healing where athletes need it most.

Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage focuses on addressing specific musculoskeletal issues, such as chronic pain, tension, or injury recovery. By combining expert techniques with targeted pressure, it promotes healing, improves mobility, and supports long-term physical well-being.

Migraine/Headache Massage
Our specialized migraine and headache massage targets tension in the neck, shoulders, and scalp to ease pressure and reduce the frequency of flare-ups. Combined with calming techniques and anti-inflammatory topical treatments, this therapy offers natural relief without relying solely on medication.

Lymphatic Massage
Lymphatic massage gently stimulates the body’s lymph system to reduce swelling, eliminate toxins, and support immune function. Ideal after surgery or during detox, this treatment encourages natural drainage and helps restore balance to the body.

Couple's Massage
Reconnect and relax together with a rejuvenating couples massage in a peaceful, private setting. For a limited time, enjoy 10% off when you book side-by-side sessions—because wellness is better when shared.

Trigger Point Massage
Hot stone massage combines smooth, heated stones with therapeutic techniques to melt away tension and deeply relax the muscles. The warmth penetrates tight areas, easing stress and enhancing circulation for a calming, full-body experience.

Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage combines smooth, heated stones with therapeutic techniques to melt away tension and deeply relax the muscles. The warmth penetrates tight areas, easing stress and enhancing circulation for a calming, full-body experience.

Optional Upgrades

Red Light Therapy
The Forest Lounge also offers Red Light Therapy—a cutting-edge wellness treatment designed to promote cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and accelerate muscle recovery. Using low-level red and near-infrared light, this non-invasive therapy penetrates deep into the skin to stimulate collagen production, improve circulation, and support overall tissue healing. Ideal as a standalone service or as an add-on to your massage session, Red Light Therapy can help with chronic pain, joint stiffness, and even skin rejuvenation. Experience the restorative power of light and elevate your wellness routine to the next level.

Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy uses gentle suction to increase blood flow, release muscle tension, and promote deep healing. This ancient technique is especially effective for chronic pain, tightness, and detoxification—leaving you feeling refreshed and rebalanced.
CBD Heating & Cooling Creams
The Forest Lounge now offers premium CBD-infused heating and cooling creams as an optional enhancement to any massage treatment. We proudly use FarmaFusion—our exclusive private-label line crafted for therapeutic results. Choose between two specialized formulas: a heating CBD rub to ease deep muscle tension and promote circulation, or a cooling CBD rub to reduce inflammation and soothe acute discomfort. Each application is designed to elevate your massage experience by supporting pain relief, calming inflammation, and enhancing relaxation at a deeper level. The CBD add-on is $39.99, and any leftover cream from your session is yours to take home for continued relief.
Meet Alex
Alex is a licensed massage therapist at Lake Avenue Wellness with over 15 years of hands-on experience in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Alex brings a deep clinical understanding to every session. His background includes extensive work in therapeutic settings, where he developed a reputation for effectively addressing chronic pain, mobility issues, and stress-related tension. In addition to traditional massage techniques, Alex holds a certificate in reflexology, enhancing his ability to support holistic healing and restore balance. Clients value his expertise, professionalism, and intuitive approach to individualized care.
What To Expect In A Session
Before each session, clients will have a brief 5-minute consultation to confirm the information on their intake form and discuss any important health concerns or preferences. For those interested in trying massage for the first time, we offer a complimentary 5-minute chair massage—no need to undress, just sit back and relax. Alex is happy to provide this free trial to anyone curious about his technique or simply looking for a quick moment of relief.


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Specialty Compounded Formulas
in Lake Forest, Illinois
At My Forest Lounge, we go beyond traditional massage by integrating medically guided relief into every session. Thanks to our in-house licensed medical providers, we can offer pharmacy-compounded pain creams formulated specifically for your needs—whether you’re dealing with inflammation, joint pain, nerve discomfort, or muscle tension. These prescription-grade creams are applied during your massage using the precision-engineered TOPICLICK™ applicator, ensuring a clean, targeted, and effective experience. You’ll also receive any unused portion to continue managing pain between visits. Refills are available in both 30g ($45) and 120g ($89.99) sizes. This is massage therapy reimagined—clinical expertise meets therapeutic touch, only at My Forest Lounge.

CBD HEATING

CBD COOLING
Our CBD-infused cooling treatment delivers instant relief by reducing inflammation, soothing sore muscles, and calming overactive nerves—perfect for post-workout recovery or chronic pain flare-ups

AMITRIPTYLINE

KETOPROFEN
Ketoprofen is a prescription-strength anti-inflammatory compound used topically to target pain at its source. When applied during massage, it helps reduce swelling, stiffness, and discomfort.

DICLOFENAC
Diclofenac is a powerful, prescription-strength NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) commonly used in compounded pain creams to reduce inflammation, muscle soreness, and joint pain. When applied topically during massage, it provides targeted relief for conditions like arthritis, sprains, and overuse injuries.

PRILOCAINE
Prilocaine is a local anesthetic commonly used in compounded topical creams to reduce nerve sensitivity and provide targeted pain relief. When used during massage therapy, it helps numb localized areas, making it especially beneficial for clients experiencing nerve-related pain, tender trigger points, or discomfort from chronic conditions.

GUAIFENESIN
Guaifenesin, traditionally used as an expectorant, can also be compounded into topical creams for its potential muscle-relaxing and fibromyalgia-supportive properties. When applied during massage, it may help reduce muscle tightness and improve tissue mobility—especially in clients with chronic muscle tension or sensitivity.

IBUPROFEN

FLURBIPROFEN
Flurbiprofen is a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) often compounded into topical creams for localized pain relief. When applied during massage, it penetrates deep into muscles and joints to reduce inflammation, stiffness, and discomfort.

BUPIVACAINE
Bupivacaine is a long-acting local anesthetic that can be compounded into topical creams to provide deep, localized numbness and pain relief. When incorporated into a massage treatment, it helps desensitize nerve endings in targeted areas

TETRACAINE

LIDOCAINE
Lidocaine is a widely used local anesthetic that, when compounded into topical creams, provides fast-acting, targeted pain relief by temporarily blocking nerve signals.

CYCLOBENZAPRINE
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant often compounded into topical creams to ease muscle spasms, stiffness, and tension without the drowsiness associated with oral use. When used during massage therapy, it enhances relaxation of tight muscle groups and improves range of motion.

DEXTROMETHORPHAN
Dextromethorphan, commonly known as a cough suppressant, can also be compounded into topical formulations for its potential neuromodulating effects in pain management. When used during massage, it may help calm overactive nerve pathways and reduce hypersensitivity.

LAVENDER

MAGNESIUM
Magnesium, when used in topical creams or oils, helps relax muscles, reduce cramps, and support nerve function. During massage, it enhances muscle recovery, eases tension, and promotes a calming effect—making it especially beneficial for clients dealing with stress, fatigue, or chronic muscle tightness.

CHAMOMILE
Chamomile essential oil is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and calming effects, making it an excellent addition to massage therapy for clients dealing with stress, muscle tension, or sensitive skin. Its gentle, soothing aroma promotes deep relaxation while helping to reduce anxiety, ease joint discomfort, and support overall emotional and physical well-being.

CLONIDINE
Clonidine, typically used to manage blood pressure, can also be compounded into topical creams for its unique ability to calm overactive nerves and reduce pain sensitivity. When applied during massage, it supports relief from neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and hyperalgesia.

BACLOFEN
Baclofen is a powerful muscle relaxant often compounded into topical creams to target muscle spasms, tightness, and chronic tension. When applied during massage therapy, it helps calm overactive nerves and relax deep muscle layers.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy • TRT • Lake Forest, IL

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Our Experience, Advanced Technology, and Compassion for Quality Care – all delivered in a warm environment are what sets us apart.

Convenient In Person or Virtual Visits
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Enjoy Easy & Efficient Refills
Telemedicine allows you to Fill a prescription online without always coming in physically. We understand the balance of delivering quality care with In person and virtual visits.

Local Pickup and Free Delivery
Prescriptions delivered to your door. You can count on our Local Pharmacy Partners to Deliver your medications to you on time, every time. For Free!
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