The Salt Cave & Wellness Spa
📍 8241 Wicker Ave, St John, Indiana, 46373
What Visitors Say
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This spa offers Far Infrared Sauna sessions, which guests note for their rejuvenating effects as part of a broader wellness experience. The sauna is available for individual or group sessions and spa-goers frequently combine it with other services like the signature Salt Cave for a comprehensive reset. There is no mention of a cold plunge or contrast therapy in guest feedback.
Atmosphere
The primary and signature offering is the Salt Cave, which spa-goers consistently describe as a peaceful, relaxing, and unique environment for 45-minute sessions. Guests appreciate the cave for its ability to provide a perfect reset from stress, often mentioning they leave feeling relaxed and experience positive effects like improved sleep the following day. The overall atmosphere is very nice, calm, and magical, with a policy that encourages guests to leave cell phones in lockers to fully recharge. The facilities are noted for being exceptionally clean.
Staff
The staff receives high praise for being friendly, lovely, and extremely accommodating. Spa-goers specifically mention team members like Anne Marie, a talented healer who leads guided meditations with singing bowls and goes above and beyond to make experiences special. Staff are also noted for being kind and patient with children during family visits.
Additional Amenities
Beyond the sauna and Salt Cave, the spa provides a variety of wellness services. Guests report positive experiences with foot detox sessions, ear candling, and guided meditation or sound bath events held in the cave. The venue also sells retail items like salt lamps for guests to take home.
What Reviewers Love
- The Salt Cave is consistently described as a uniquely peaceful and relaxing environment that provides a perfect stress reset.
- Staff members are frequently highlighted for being exceptionally friendly, accommodating, and going above and beyond.
- Guests appreciate the clean facilities and find the pricing to be fair and better than other area wellness venues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Salt Cave suitable for children?
Yes, the spa accommodates children, with guests reporting successful visits with kids aged 5-10. The staff is friendly and patient with younger visitors.
What is the typical experience like in the Salt Cave?
Sessions last 45 minutes in a peaceful, relaxing environment. For a deeper experience, guests recommend leaving cell phones in the provided lockers to fully disconnect and recharge.
Are the benefits immediate or do they require multiple visits?
Some guests believe the full benefits of the Salt Cave experience are realized after repeated sessions, though many report feeling relaxed immediately and noticing improved sleep after a single visit.