It's Thursday - you're not quite at the weekend, but if you're like me, you're way past that productive, energetic stretch that characterizes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. What's worse, you have knots crawling up your spine, and there's no way on God's green earth that your spouse's impatient-albeit well-intentioned-pounding on your shoulder blades is going to work out the kinks. Want a cheap, one-way ticket out of an impending migraine? Consider scheduling an appointment with the Student Clinic at the Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy. Students fulfilling training requirements offer discounted, hour-long, full-body massages that will help you unwind without making you worry if you'll have enough left over to pay the ComEd bill. If you're over eighteen and aren't expecting, book 60 rejuvenating minutes between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. If you don't meet the aforesaid criteria or would simply prefer to work with a fully licensed masseuse, Cortiva also operates a professional clinic that features services for a slightly higher cost. Whatever your choice, prepare to feel the tension melt away... at least until the next piggy-back ride!

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