Chicago’s Best Alternative to Massage Envy

A Better Experience for Men Who Want Real Results — Without Membership Contracts

If you’re looking for a higher-quality, specialized alternative to Massage Envy in Chicago, welcome to Next Man Up — the city’s only men-focused spa offering clinical massage, corrective facials, grooming, and premium relaxation in a masculine, upscale environment.

We deliver the personalized care and elevated experience that chain spas simply cannot match.

Why Chicago Men Choose Next Man Up Over Chain Spas

You’ll feel the difference from the moment you walk in.

1. No Membership Contracts or Hidden Fees

Chain spas rely on long-term contracts.
Next Man Up offers:

• No memberships
• No cancellation penalties
• No roll-over restrictions
• Just high-quality service and real results

2. Real Clinical Massage — Not a Template Routine

Next Man Up specializes in:

• Clinical massage for back pain, neck tension, and shoulder tightness
• Deep tissue & therapeutic release
• Relaxation & stress relief
• Trigger point therapy
• Combination treatments
• Functional mobility work

Every session is customized to men’s bodies, work stress, and pain patterns.

3. A Spa Designed Specifically for Men

Massage Envy serves a general audience.

Next Man Up focuses exclusively on men, providing:

• A masculine, private atmosphere
• Beard care + grooming services
• Ingrown & razor bump treatments
• Corrective skincare for men of color.
• Grooming + wellness in one place.

This is Chicago’s home for men’s self-care.

4. Advanced Men’s Skincare & Grooming They Don’t Provide

Massage Envy does offer microdermabrasion, but they cannot match our specialized men- focused skincare.

Exclusive Men’s Skincare & Grooming Services

• ✔ Ingrown hair & razor bump treatments
• ✔ Beard facials
• ✔ Corrective facials for men of color
• ✔ Steam, ultrasound & deep mask therapy
• ✔ Men’s manicures & pedicures
• ✔ Diabetic pedicures
• ✔ Masculine, private spa environment

We treat what chain spas overlook.

5. Sports Massage for Adult Athletes & Active Men

Next Man Up provides professional-level sports massage specifically for adult clients:

• ✔ Deep Sports Massage
• ✔ Percussion Therapy (both ME and NMU offer, but NMU customizes to each client)
• ✔ Stretch-Assisted Bodywork
• ✔ Trigger Point Therapy
• ✔ Pre-Event Performance Massage
• ✔ Post-Event Recovery Massage
• ✔ Custom Sports Massage Sessions

Perfect for active men, gym-goers, runners, and professionals with muscle tension.

6. Premium Relaxation Lounge Featuring Black-Owned Distillers

After your session, relax in our exclusive men’s lounge featuring:

• Spirits from Black-owned distillers
• A masculine, private environment
• A premium relaxation experience

This signature feature is exclusive to Next Man Up.

Comparison: Chain Spas vs. Next Man Up