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Hi. I'm Erika. I provide in home feet and hand services. I am a 12 year employee of The Peninsula Spa Chicago. I'm a foot and hand therapist. I love working at the best hotel in the country but I'd like to start working nearer to my home and stop the 3 hour round trip commute. I live in Arlington Heights and I lived in Barrington for about 10 years so I'm local. I have in home clients in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff and that area but again, I'd like to come closer to home. 

I am a professional pedicurist. I have finely honed my craft over the years. I love what I do and it shows in my work. I'm also trained in diabetic pedicures. I stay current on continuing education and trends.

I have clients in nursing homes, retirement homes and rehab facilities. Many of these appointments are arranged by their adult children. Not only does it get their hands and feet groomed, but they also get a visit from someone (me ☺️) who truly cares about them. I'm really good with old people, or so I've been told. 

During warm months, outdoor pedicures are big with my clients. I'll set everything up on your patio or deck. Being outside getting a pedicure is so nice. It's actually therapeutic! Put your favorite music on or listen to the sounds in your backyard. I have a couple of small groups of ladies that hire me to come to their house while they visit outside. Having me there for pedicures kicks it up a notch! I also provide nail parties for young girls and teens. I have a huge variety of nail art for anyone. I also create many styles of reusable press on nails so you can get several sets and change it up whenever you want.

I am very LGBTQ friendly. And every appointment with anyone is always kept confidential. We follow this at my hotel and I follow it outside of my hotel. But I've always been very private throughout my life anyway.

I autoclave all my implements and my equipment is always sanitized. If you have any questions please text or call me at 224-200-5039. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.