True REST Float Spa Opens 38th Location in the Chicago Area

Franchise Expands Its National Footprint and is the First to Introduce Float Therapy to Chicago Area

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 2, 2021 / True REST Float Spa, the world leader in flotation therapy, announces the opening of its first-ever Chicago area location in Skokie, Illinois. The new location will open on Tuesday, Dec. 7 with appointments available from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Tuesdays to Sundays. The new spa is located at 9466 Skokie Blvd in Skokie, IL. With this opening, True REST Float Spa has a national footprint of 38 spa locations and another several planned to open this year.

In addition, True REST Skokie will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m., celebrating the opening of the float spa in the community. Members of the Skokie Chamber of Commerce will be present to recognize and welcome the business into the area. The ceremony is free and open to the public to tour and check out the new center focused on holistic health and wellness.

True REST Float Spa Skokie owners Dawna and Ihsan Leggett chose to open their location after experiencing flotation benefits. With experience in brand and product management, Ihsan discovered float therapy online and saw it on television and was impressed by the consumer benefits of pain and stress relief and better sleep. The clinical research also proved impressive, eventually introducing the practice to his partner after her first pregnancy. During that time, Dawna discovered alternative therapies, such as hypnobirthing and meditation, so floating already sounded familiar.

When Dawna and Ihsan floated for the first time, they felt deep relaxation, discovering a new method for healing the mind and body. The seed was planted to open their own floatation therapy spa to support the Chicago community, including their alumni from Northwestern University. The pair attended Northwestern with Dawna receiving a PhD in Sociology and Ihsan graduating with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

"In my professional practice, I've seen how important it is for everyone to have restoration from life's trials, tribulations, and traumas. In my research career, I am often charged with helping organizations find policy or community solutions to society's challenges, which is a very important level for change. I also found that our participants, regardless of their social background, reported personal encounters with spirituality, therapy, mediation, etc. as critical for their well-being, feelings of self-worth, and personal transformation," said Dawna.