Lunova Soma

🫶Meet The Owners🫶

As Lunova continues to grow, we thought it would be fun to introduce ourselves to everyone who has supported us along the way.

Who are you?
I am Gage Aldridge L.M.T., CEO/founder, and Co-owner of Lunova Soma.

What do you do at Lunova?
I’m the badass miracle worker with magic hands. I’m the heart and soul of the bodywork provided at Lunova and the inspiration that sought the vision to come to life. My partner/fiance Gabby helped build a dream come true.

Why did you decide to open a wellness business?
Because my community and clients deserve quality bodywork. I have always had a passion for healing and helping others and my work is set in stone to be result driven, if I can, otherwise refer out to businesses I’ve networked with and believe in.

What is your favorite part about owning a small business?
The amount of support and togetherness from the community. I love connecting with others and building something great for our community.

What is the biggest lesson you've learned as a business owner?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned as a business owner is that building a strong foundation isn’t just about revenue, growth, or capital. It’s about creating a space where people feel genuinely welcomed, valued, and safe. When you foster an environment that is positive, drama-free, and built on trust, the business itself becomes stronger because people want to be a part of it.

What is something most people don't know about you?
In my free time, I like to create art with spitting fire, eating fire, and spinning fire poi

What do you enjoy doing when you're not working?
Playing video games, being in nature, and spending time with my family. I also play a good game of pool.

Coffee, tea, or neither?
Definitely coffee, however I do love a good cup of tea.

What is your idea of a perfect day off?
Early morning with gentle breeze of fresh air, cup of warm coffee, nature sounds and soaking it in. Small adventurous activity with kids and fiance, then a good meal and quiet time to reflect and have a calm stillness in my soul.

What is your favorite self-care practice?
I think it’s a given when I say massage. lol I love a warm Epsom salt bath as well.

What is your favorite thing about the Kankakee community?
The people, I have to agree with my fiance on this. The sense of togetherness and building relationships is my favorite.

Comedy, Horror, Drama, Romance, Action, Musical, Sci-Fi?
Mainly horror and sci-fi, I love suspense though so action is up there. I’m huge into movies

What is one goal you have for Lunova?
To eventually expand and bring in therapists who are passionate about bodywork and do it not just for a paycheck. Possibly nail tech, hairstylists, and estheticians.

What is one thing you wish more people understood about massage therapy?
That it isn’t just a fix all, it’s a precautionary measure people should take and practice well being for themselves instead of looking for immediate results. Trauma, stress, and emotions are stored in the body not only the mind, it takes time for those to heal just as a normal counseling session.

What would you like to know about me? Ask me anything in the comments. I'd love to get to know all of you better.

Last minute opening for tomorrow, Monday, June 8th for a 12pm! Book it now, our next opening isn’t until June 29th! You can book at www.lunovasoma.com

We want to take a minute to say how THANKFUL we are to have this problem, but we are FULLY booked until the week of June 29th! 🙌🏽

We are so incredibly grateful to have an entire month booked out! However, that being said, we understand that life happens and having to cancel your appointment sometimes has to happen. But, as a reminder, we do have a 24 hour cancellation policy as outlined on our website as well as your booking confirmation email. If you do not cancel within 24 hours of your appointment, we do charge 100% of the appointment cost.

*PLEASE NOTE* This does not apply to appointments made with packages that have been purchased.

If you do have to cancel feel free to text our business line at 815-534-9393 day or night, message us on Facebook, or email us, and we can cancel or reschedule your appointment for you!

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our small business! 🖤🌙

Gage & Gabby
Lunova

🫶Meet The Owners🫶

As Lunova continues to grow, we thought it would be fun to introduce ourselves to everyone who has supported us along the way.

Who are you?
I'm Gabrielle Lopez, C.O.O. and co-owner of Lunova Soma

What do you do at Lunova?
I am the person behind the scenes. I handle marketing, booking events, partnerships, our website, social media, our scheduling/booking systems, finances, licensing, and business operations. If you're emailing, messaging, or texting Lunova, it's probably me you're talking to! I also helped paint and decorate Lunova! Luckily, Gage and I have very similar tastes and style 😂

Why did you decide to open a wellness business?
It just so happened that my particular set of skills and experience matched Gage's, and together we made the perfect team to turn his dream of a massage studio into reality. Massage therapy is also near and dear to my heart since my dad has been doing massage therapy and Reflexology for the last 30 years, so I have always been around it.

What is your favorite part about owning a small business?
The relationships, meeting new people, and the incredible amount of support and love we feel from our small business neighbors and this town!

What is the biggest lesson you've learned as a business owner?
Growth happens outside your comfort zone. The most rewarding things are usually the ones that challenge you the most.

What is something most people don't know about you?
I have spent nearly two decades building a career in corporate healthcare. I have a background in Marketing and Communications. I spent 3 amazing years working for local veteran non-profit Project Headspace and Timing, which is near and dear to my heart. I also have an 18-year-old who just graduated from BBCHS and an 8th grader, and I bartend on the side!

What do you enjoy doing when you're not working?
Spending time with my family, supporting local businesses, attending community events, TRAVELING, attending concerts, and finding new ways to grow personally and professionally.

Coffee, tea, or neither?
Coffee.

What is your idea of a perfect day off?
A slow morning, a good book, great food, and absolutely no schedule.

What is your favorite self-care practice?
Massage, of course. Getting my nails done is a close second. But I also believe self-care includes setting boundaries, resting when needed, and making time for things that bring you joy.

What is your favorite thing about the Kankakee community?
The people. This community genuinely shows up to support one another.

Comedy, Horror, Drama, Romance, Action, Musical, Sci-Fi?
Drama, Musicals, and Comedy all the way!

What is one goal you have for Lunova?
To become a well-known trusted place where people think of wellness, relaxation, and healing first.

What is one thing you wish more people understood about massage therapy?
Massage isn't a luxury. It is an important part of managing stress, recovery, pain, and overall wellness. Also, men need massages too! I would love to lower the stigma about men getting massages.

What would you like to know about me? Ask me anything in the comments. I'd love to get to know all of you better.

Last minute opening today at 12pm! We are booked until the end of June so get that self care in now! Book online at www.lunovasoma.com

Massage therapists supporting massage therapists is our favorite and we are forever grateful for the support and friendships formed through this amazing career. Glad the old crew stopped by to wish us well! If you’re in Northwest Indiana be sure to look up Kelci Martin or if you’re up north in the Plainfield area look up Brianna Mesenbring with Plainfield Massage Studio. They’re some of the best! 🫶🏽

Thank you to everyone that came out today and supported our Grand Opening! We had over 60 people who showed up today to support our small business, 60 might not be a lot but it means the world to us!

Thank you to Marci Sadler & Ken Sadler for the never ending support and being the best landlords we could have ever asked for! They surprised us by showing up with some champaign and we needed it! 😂

Thank you to Essential Smoothies for catering our event with vegan & gluten free options! Our favorite part was that it didn’t taste vegan or gluten free, so everyone was munching all day! We love our downstairs neighbors! 🙏🏽

Thank you to everyone who liked, followed, and shared our page! To Downtown Kankakee for the never ending support! We love this community and being a part of it!

Enough with our blubbering, on to what everyone has been waiting for! Our raffle basket winners!

Everyone who showed up today or has shown up to our booth at the farmers market or any events we’ve been at the last 2 months were entered to win a free 60 min massage! The winner for that was Amanda Sadler!

Anyone who bought a package today was also entered to win a free 75 min massage and that winner was Joni KH!

The Property Painting Pros basket winner was Carleen Long!

The Rosewood Acres basket winner was Karon!

The basket donated by our friend Angie Serafini was won by Michele Thomson Sharpe!

The Gilded Flesh Piercings Gift Certificate was won by Dylan Haskins!

The On the Rox K3 basket was won by Michele Sharp!

The Unknown Strength membership was won by Jolene!

The Status Salon basket was won by Crystal Keller!

The Sybaris Frankfort basket was won by Lyn Stua!

The The Om Well Collective basket was won by Laura Rattin!!

The DarkMoon Kreations basket was won by Pat Wright!

And the Lunova basket was won by Lyn Stua!!!!

Thank you to everyone to continues to support us, you have all really help us build something where people leave not just feeling good but feeling whole and healthy.

Keep a look out for more events coming up!

✨ DON’T READ IF YOU DON’T WANT TO WIN FREE STUFF TODAY✨

Today is the day! Join us today from 12PM–5PM for our Grand Opening Celebration on the 2nd Floor of The Majestic!

🎟️ EVERY person who attends automatically receives: 1 Raffle Ticket AND will be entered to win a FREE 60-Minute Massage!

🧺 Raffle tickets for what? Well, we have some AMAZING raffle baskets donated from local businesses and we did the math and WE ARE GIVING AWAY OVER $1,900 IN PRIZES! 🤯

💪 Unknown Strength Basket ($180+ Value)
3-Month Membership, Dumbbells & Pilates Fitness Bar

🥃 Cams & Cues Basket ($130+ Value)
Whiskey Infusion Kit + $50 Gift Certificate

🎨 Property Painting Pros Basket ($400+ Value)
Professional painting supplies PLUS a FREE room painting gift certificate valued at $300!

💎 Gilded Flesh Piercings Basket ($50 Value)
$50 Gift Certificate toward your next piercing or jewelry purchase

🧘 Om Well Collective Basket ($75+ Value)
Class Passes, Journals, Affirmation Deck, Essential Oils & More

📸 Rosewood Acres Photography Basket ($150+ Value)
Mini Headshot Session + Selfie Experience for Two

💇 Status Salon Basket ($125+ Value)
Professional Kenra Hair Care Products + $25 Gift Certificate

🍷 On The Rox Basket ($130+ Value)
Crystal Head Vodka, Apparel & Gift Card

🎆 Angie Serafini Summer Basket ($75+ Value)
Wine, Candle, Wine Glasses & Fun Summer Party Essentials

💘 Sybaris Basket ($355+ Value)
Luxury Strawberry Burst spa products, a $75 overnight getaway certificate, complimentary membership, and more.

🔮 Darkmoon Kreations Set ($75+ Value)
Handcrafted wellness items, candles, essential oils, crystals, and relaxing bath products.

🌙 Lunova Soma Self-Care Basket ($230+ Value)
FREE 60-Minute Massage, $25 Gift Card for a friend, Branded Merchandise & Self-Care Essentials


🎟️ Ways to Earn Additional Raffle Tickets
Attend the event
Like, Follow & Share our page
Book an appointment AT the event
Try a demo treatment
Purchase CBD Balm
Purchase CBD Cream

🥬 Essential Smoothies will also be catering!

🎁 We also sell massage packages that save you HUNDREDS of dollars. So, the first 10 people who purchase a massage package will be entered into a special drawing for a FREE 90-Minute Massage!

💳 Need a gift card? Purchase any gift card and receive extra $$ and an extra raffle ticket!

$100 Gift Card = Receive $10 Extra + 2 Bonus Raffle Tickets
$200 Gift Card = Receive $30 Extra + 3 Bonus Raffle Tickets
$300 Gift Card = Receive $50 Extra + 4 Bonus Raffle Tickets

🔥 ONLY 3 AVAILABLE 🔥
The Lunova Grand Opening Experience
$255 Value
ONLY $199
Available to purchase/book ONLY during the Grand Opening

Come munch on some goodies, win a free prize, get a massage, what else could you want? So grand a friend and we’ll see you today!

🎉Join us THIS SUNDAY from 12PM–5PM for the Lunova Soma: Grand Opening Experience on the 2nd Floor of The Majestic!🎉

Come tour the space, meet the team, enjoy FREE goodies from Essential Smoothies, and take advantage of exclusive Grand Opening specials available for ONE DAY ONLY!

🎟️ EVERY person who attends automatically will be entered into a drawing to win a free 60min massage and will be given 1 raffle ticket!

🎁Did you know that we sell massage packages that save you hundreds of dollars? Well, the first 10 people who purchase a massage package will be entered into a drawing for a FREE 90-Minute Massage!

💳 We will also have GIFT CARD SPECIALS
Purchase any gift card and receive extra $$ and extra raffle tickets!

$100 Gift Card = Receive $10 Extra + 2 Bonus Raffle Tickets
$200 Gift Card = Receive $30 Extra + 3 Bonus Raffle Tickets
$300 Gift Card = Receive $50 Extra + 4 Bonus Raffle Tickets

🎟️ How do you get raffle tickets?
- Attend the event + 1 ticket
- Like, Follow & Share our page + 1 ticket
- Book & Pay for an appointment AT the event + 3 tickets
- Try a demo treatment + 1 ticket
- Purchase CBD Balm +2 tickets
- Purchase CBD Cream + 3 tickets

🔥 We also have a special massage session, and ONLY 3 ARE AVAILABLE for purchase!
"The Lunova Grand Opening Experience"
$255 Value
ONLY $199

🧺 We also have AMAZING raffle baskets donated by:
Unknown Strength
DarkMoon Kreations
On the Rox K3
Property Painting Pros
Sybaris
Gilded Flesh Piercings
Status Salon
Rosewood Acres
Cams & Cues
The Om Well Collective
Lunova Soma (valued over $250!)

Whether you're already part of the Lunova family or just discovering us, we'd love to celebrate this milestone with you. Come relax, win prizes, enjoy some treats, and see what makes Lunova Soma different then everyone else.

📍 The Majestic – 2nd Floor
📅 Sunday
⏰ 12PM–5PM

Tag a friend, share this post, and we'll see you Sunday!