Service Area · Old Town, Chicago

Medical Spa in River North, Chicago

Korean-inspired aesthetics, physician-supervised injectables, and the most comprehensive peptide program in Chicago, a 10-minute drive north of River North. Better Med Spa is your premier K-Beauty practice within easy reach of the gallery district, hotels, and Magnificent Mile.

0.7 mi from Old Town10 min walk · 5 min drive4.8 on 145+ reviews
Better Med Spa exterior in Lincoln Park, the closest medical spa to Old Town Chicago
Why Old Town Chooses Better

The closest premier med spa to River North

River North professionals expect refined, results-driven aesthetics from a physician-supervised practice. Here’s why downtown Chicagoans drive 10 minutes north for Better Med Spa.

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Korean Beauty, Refined for River North

Glass Skin Facial, Rejuran Healer EPI, LDM Water Drop. The K-Beauty essentials done by Lincoln Park’s leading practice. The closest authentic Korean facial menu to the Loop and Magnificent Mile.

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Premium Injectables, Physician-Supervised

Sculptra, RHA Resilient Hyaluronic Acid, DAXXIFY long-acting Botox, premium lip and cheek filler. All performed or directly supervised by Dr. Brett Brechner, DO. The standard River North expects.

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10 Minutes Up Halsted or the Kennedy

Drive north up N Halsted, N Wells, or the Kennedy to Armitage. Validated parking nearby. Faster than most downtown med spa visits, with a calmer Lincoln Park clinic environment.

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The Wellness Program for High-Performers

BPC-157, Tesamorelin, NAD+, GLP-1 stacks, hormone optimization, IV therapy. Built for River North professionals who measure results, not waiting rooms.

What Old Town Books

Treatments tailored to River North clientele

River North clients tend to ask us for these first. All performed at our Lincoln Park flagship, a 10-minute drive north.

Getting Here from Old Town

Three easy routes from River North

Walking

10 min · 0.7 mi

Walking from River North is about 1.5 miles up N Halsted Street to 2117 N Halsted St, roughly 30 minutes for those who prefer to walk. Most clients drive or rideshare.

CTA Brown Line

5 min ride

From Merchandise Mart or Chicago Brown Line stations, ride north to Armitage. Walk 2 minutes east on Armitage Avenue, then south on Halsted. About 10 minutes total.

Driving

5 min

From River North, take N Wells Street or the Kennedy north to W Armitage Ave, then south on N Halsted to 2117 N Halsted. Paid parking at the Halsted-Armitage Lot and Armitage Brown Line garage. About 10 minutes off-peak.

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Better Med Spa & Wellness

2117 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Hours
MonThu: 10AM7PM
FriSun: 9AM5PM
Phone
(312) 285-2618
Closest CTA
Armitage (Brown Line) · 2 min walk
Parking
Street · Halsted-Armitage Lot · Armitage Garage

Book your River North consultation today

River North professionals get refined Korean-inspired aesthetics, just a 10-minute drive north. Statewide telehealth available for peptide and GLP-1 follow-ups.

Frequently Asked · Old Town

River North residents ask us

Is Better Med Spa a medical spa in Old Town, Chicago?

Better Med Spa is one of the closest premier Korean-inspired medical spas to River North. Our flagship clinic is at 2117 N Halsted Street in Lincoln Park, about a 10-minute drive or 10-minute Brown Line ride from River North. Physician-supervised by Dr. Brett Brechner, DO.

How do I get to Better Med Spa from Old Town?

From River North, drive north on N Halsted, N Wells, or the Kennedy Expressway to Armitage. The trip is about 10 minutes off-peak. Brown Line riders can take the train north to Armitage from Merchandise Mart or Chicago stops, also about 10 minutes total.

What treatments does Better Med Spa offer Old Town residents?

Korean-inspired facials (Glass Skin Facial, Rejuran Healer, LDM Water Drop), Botox and Dysport, dermal fillers (RHA, Sculptra, lip and cheek filler), RF microneedling, lasers (BBL HEROIC, MOXI, HiFu, SkinTyte), peptide therapy (BPC-157, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, NAD+), hormone optimization, and medical weight loss with semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Is parking available near Better Med Spa for Old Town visitors?

Yes. Street parking is available on N Halsted Street. Two paid parking garages are within a 3-minute walk: Halsted-Armitage Lot at 2120 N Halsted, and the Armitage Brown Line garage. Easy in, easy out for River North clients.

Do you have appointments outside business hours for Old Town professionals?

We open at 10:00 AM Monday through Thursday and 9:00 AM Friday through Sunday, with weekday hours until 7:00 PM and weekend hours until 5:00 PM. Convenient for downtown professionals before or after work. Telehealth available statewide for peptide and GLP-1 weight loss.

Whats the difference between Better Med Spa and Old Town Med Spa?

Yes. We see River North clients regularly, and our service area extends across Streeterville, Gold Coast, the Magnificent Mile, and the West Loop. Lincoln Park is the closest premium Korean-inspired med spa for downtown clients, often more convenient than crowded Loop options.