Welcome
The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa
Owner Theresa Cleary opened her beautiful Wellness Spa in June 2021 and has been attracting a dedicated clientele for its very special treatments including their Salt Cave. We spent a lovely and relaxing Saturday afternoon on July 15, 2023, at The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa nourishing and relaxing our bodies and our minds.
Theresa Cleary
The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa has a diverse treatment menu of specialized facials, dedicated massages, body treatments, Salt Cave Therapy, an Infrared Sauna, a Jacuzzi, and Wellness Pod, as well as yoga and meditation classes making it an excellent choice for health as well as taking time out to do something special just for yourself. The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa is also perfect for pre-wedding parties, birthdays, and anniversaries, as a little pampering in life is always good.
Facials include an Acne Facial (60 minutes), Back Facial (60 minutes), Classic Facial (60 minutes), Microdermabrasion (60 minutes), Peels (60 minutes), a Rejuvenating Facial (60 minutes), a Signature Facial (75 minutes), and a Teen Facial (45 minutes). If you have never experienced a facial before, your face is in for a treat as it is like a massage for your facial muscles. It provides the skin and underlying muscles with both nourishment as well as relaxation. The result is that you feel and look better after a facial as your skin glows with increased circulation and vibrant health.
Treatment Room
The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa also offers a wide variety of massages for 60 minutes or for 90 minutes including a Reflexology Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Prenatal Massage (60 minutes only), HSC Signature Massage with CBD Warm Wax (60 minutes only), Sports Massage, and a Deep Tissue Massage.
They also have a variety of Body Treatments including a Hydrating Body Wrap (90 minutes), Pink Salt Scrub (60 minutes), and a Seaweed Mud Wrap (60 minutes), and offer Cryotherapy that includes their CoolRestore CRYO Body slimming and Holistic CoolRestore CRYP facials.
We began our experience at The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa with a session in their Infrared Sauna. For those unfamiliar with Infrared Saunas, the health benefits of this type of sauna include "weight loss & increased metabolism, muscle pain relief, immune system boost, detoxification, improves appearance of cellulite, ease joint pain and stiffness, stress and fatigue reduction, and improves skin." We emerged from the Infrared Sauna relaxed and ready to begin the next step in our health and relaxation journey by a session in their amazing Salt Cave.
Speaking with Theresa we learned the interesting history of salt caves and their healthful benefits that date back to the salt mines in Eastern Europe and Russia. Unlike other types of mines that had negative effects on miners’ lungs, they found that those working in the salt mines were in good health from breathing the salt crystals in the mine, and also had good skin. Based on what the miners were achieving from working in the salt mines, Dr. Feliks Boczkowski opened the first health resort at the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland in 1839. (You can read more about this interesting discovery on The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa website.)
Halotherapy (salt therapy) is said to be beneficial for those with respiratory conditions, is good for skin conditions, and is good for relief of anxiety, stress, and fatigue. Although we have experienced many Spas and treatments around the world, the Salt Cave was nothing like we had ever experienced before and was totally sensational.
Salt Cave Relax
Wearing special booties, we entered the Salt Cave and walked over Himalayan salt crystals (like walking on a salt beach) and made ourselves comfortable in their zero-gravity chairs. The Salt Cave was lined with Himalayan Salt and the room bathed us in its soft pink glow as dry salt air was dispersed through a halo generator and soft music added to the relaxing ambience. The session was 45 minutes and was so relaxing that it was very easy to fall asleep and take a short nap.
Salt Cave Massage
Our next step in our Spa journey was a Rejuvenating Facial (for Debra) and a Deep Tissue Massage (for Edward). Both the facial and the massage were not only stress relieving, but they also left our skin glowing with good health. We emerged from our treatments relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle the world again.
No matter how beautiful a Spa is, it is ultimately the Spa team who create memorable experiences, and Theresa Cleary and her dedicated team indeed created a memorable Spa experience for us. We cannot wait to return and have another session in their salt cave. As salt is a great preservative for meat, think about how great it is for people!
About The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa
"Our vision is to improve our guests’ quality of life by connecting the mind, body and spirit through holistic inspiration and offering the finest care in a serene, relaxing, and healing environment. Our spa’s main focus is to incorporate The Four Elements in our use of products and services, helping you maintain a connection to nature to establish balance, beauty, and overall well-being.
Earth: Our skincare for face and body treatments contain mineral and botanical plants.
Water: Marine based seaweed products are used for cleansing and detoxification, along with treatments including hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, and soaks in our luxurious whirlpool.
Fire: Our infrared sauna and wellness pod services provide you detoxification and muscle pain relief.
Air: The Salt Cave is our therapeutic treatment that delivers antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties which can improve your immune system and respiratory system. The release of negative ions purifies the air to facilitate stress relief and general wellness."
The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa Hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, Friday from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The Spa is closed on Mondays.
Please check their website for additional information on hours and services: www.thehealingsaltcave.com
The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa
260 River Street
Guilford, Connecticut 06437
Telephone: +1-203-457-5107
Email: info@thehealingsaltcave.com
Website: www.thehealingsaltcave.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/healingsaltcaveandwellness
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/healingsaltcaveguilfordct
Read more about our visit to Madison, Connecticut in Luxury Experience in the following sections:Destinations, Hotels and Resorts – The Homestead Madison, Restaurants – Café Allegre, Restaurants -La Foresta, Restaurants – The Wharf Restaurant, Chefs’ Recipes – Chef Brian Warmingham – The Wharf Restaurant,Spas – The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa, Guilford, CT , Adventures – Riding a Bicycle Built for Two, Madison, CT, Adventures – Thimble Island Cruises aboard the Sea Mist, Liquor Cabinet – Stone Creek Brewery, and Wine Cellar – Chamard Vineyards and Bistro.
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