The Salt Studio

i have been coming for about 3 years, and never have I been dissapointed! Check out Pilar’s massage and kathleen’s facials (great for men too). Pilar does very well with prenatal massage. my wife has seen her many times and Pilar’s massage helps so much!

I did not know this place was here and frankly I didn’t know such a place even existed. I never heard of a Salt Studio; however, I became aware through Groupon.
I redeemed a voucher today. I arrived about 10 minutes early and got out of my shoes and into the provided booties. The room appears to be set up for 5 people; however, I was the only one during the 5pm session today. Unfortunately, they didn’t even have me in the system even though I made an appointment. I’m not sure why.
Anyway, I was in for 45 minutes. On the wall, there is a list of things that time in a salt room can help. I am sure that is based on the individual and if those things could improve or happen, I am sure it will take several sessions (and I’ll be back… trust me); however, for me this was used purely as a relaxation tool. And guess what? It served its purpose. I am pretty sure that I was dozing in and out for about half the 45 minute session.
Although it was a very good value with the Groupon, I looked at the normal prices and they also appear reasonable and a good value. It also looks like they have various packages to purchase at an even greater discount.
Nice place, relaxing and friendly service. I give this a 5 star rating and plan on returning.

My first facial ever with Ally was incredible! The Salt Studio is so small, intimate, and warm. I’ll definitely be coming back!
It’s hard to see from the street until you’re on Hill looking through the parking lot. Enter the lot on Walnut, near Holliston.
My facial included gentle cleansing, exfoliation, a seaweed mask, and a calming mask as well as face and neck massage and extractions. The seaweed mask was very tingly and hot, but she only kept it on for two minutes so it was bearable. Plus, the facial ends on a very soothing note. As I said, this was my first time ever having someone massage and oil my face, and I had no discomfort!
I told Ally that I occasionally have problems with perioral dermatitis, and she not only took care about the affected parts but even recommended some natural ointments and supplements to help with it! She went above and beyond, and I couldn’t have felt more comfortable.
Check them out on FB for updates on weekly specials and events. Make a trip for good vibes, relaxation, and a glow from the inside out.

I had the most powerful experience on Saturday. I suffer from Fibromyalgia everyday is a challenge for me. Coming into my appointment I did not know what to expect. This was my first time having a Salt scrub and wrap. I have had several massages before but nothing like this. Pilar is absolutely amazing ! This has been the most spiritual, purifying, cleansing experience of my life. PILAR you are pure light I will definitely come back!

Finally made it in for some time in the Salt Room. What an incredible experience! So relaxing. Very peaceful place. Definitely going back. The staff was also very kind and welcoming.

Have had massages with both Priska and Pilar and both were wonderful. The massages were deep tissue and they were great at working out my knots.

I visited the Salt Studio for the first time last week. I called to see if they had any open appointments and they got me in for a massage just 45 minutes later. I had Pilar, who was lovely, and listened to me when I described the stress I felt in my shoulders. I only had a 30 minute massage, but felt rejuvenated when I left. I highly recommend the salt studio if you’re looking for a reasonable and quality massage in Pasadena. Pilar was wonderful too!

My first time trying the place and I am hooked! 75 min message with priska was amazing, she was so kind and accommodating. It was exactly what I needed. The room was a perfect size, soothing music, amazing aroma therapy, too!
The only con is the parking as the parking lot gets packed, Diana suggested to park on union street which ended up working great.
Thank you and I’ll be coming back!

Oh, my. I have never had a better massage than the 90-​minute one I had from Priska! The room was wonderful, with aromatherapy oils that I got to select. Music was soothing and not too loud. Heated table, soft blanket, and very comfy face cradle and bolsters. Priska started off by asking me how I was feeling, what kind of massage I preferred, pressure (firm for neck and shoulders), what kind of work I do (sit at a computer all day), do I do any stretching, etc. The massage was sooooo relaxing that I fell asleep!!! I never fall asleep – even with the deep pressure at my shoulders, she managed to do so in such a relaxing way! She sent me away with a yummy salted caramel and suggested that I drink lots of water today and take a hot bath with some Epsom salts. Best massage so far, wonderful service. Thank you! I will be back!

I love The Salt Studio! They provide such a wide array of holistic services, that you will feel like you are on a retreat in the mountains! The owners and staff provide such a relaxing and nurturing space.
The Salt Room was a new experience for me and I loved it! I was fighting a cough during my first visit and my cough disappeared within a couple of days.
I’ve also received their massages. Their massage therapists were so present, grounded and have very lovely energies. They will make you float out of your body!
My favorite part about the Salt Studio is that they are family friendly! How often do you find a massage or spa studio that caters to children’s needs? They have a salt room for kids, pediatric massage, and children are welcome to most of their wellness events!
If you are ever in Pasadena, The Salt Studio is a must stop! Bring the whole family! Highly Recommended!

Today I was lucky to receive a full body massage with Diana Leone, the owner of the Studio. So relaxing, cherishing and nurturing. First off, just walking in, I start to relax. This is a Family Spa. I love the Salt Room for the kids. Absolutely adorable. I’d attended a Family Sound Bath a while back-​so much fun. Every where you look there is information about self care, books on meditation& massage for children, Essential Oils and they offer a variety of services. Signed up for more info on future events, they have quite a few.
After my awesome massage, my Esthetician came in, Kathleen Van Dusen. Again, a beautiful, cherishing and informative service. She really knows her stuff. I left understanding what it’s like feeling hydrated. I highly recommend this establishment. Unlike many Corporate run places, it was refreshing to not have to think about making sure I got my full time, or having my appointment messed up by someone in a call center in another state. The service was caring, prompt, and personal. Impressed!

I don’t know how I went so long without visiting The Salt Studio. It is a healing oasis. You can feel the good energy when you walk in. I’ve received a facial and an acupuncture session, and I absolutely loved both of them. Sarah provided a sincerely caring acupuncture session with wonderful energy channeling. It will be a regular in my life.

The best alternative to albuterol! After two weeks of salt therapy the cough is nearly eliminated.
This is our third week of therapy and i have seen great strides. I included my younger son in the therapies as I had no child care for him. He has a very mild case of eczema and the treatment also helped with his skin condition.
I strongly recommend parents to try this therapy.

Just came out of my first massage session at the Salt Studio and I am very happy. My tensed back feels loose and relaxed and I am already thinking about coming back for my next session. Priska did a great job. Front lady was very kind and professional. Aromatherapy was a plus. My girlfriend came along and tried out the salt room and was happy with her experience, she said it was nice and relaxing and cleared her sinuses. Try it out if you’re hesitant. I’ve only been to Bravo spa on south Lake besides this place and I am very happy with both.

This is a family type of business and very friendly environment. The salt sessions are great for the respiratory system if you have allergies like my son. It also helps who has asthma as well. The best and natural way to be healthy again if you have to suffer with those things. It also makes your skin healthier too. Don’t forget, they also offer massages here too. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend this clean Salt Studio!

Love this place and its staff!
The place as a whole just gives off such a great vibe as soon as you walk in the door. You are always greeted with a warm smile and an aroma, I’m guessing from the Salt and oils, that is just soothing and welcoming.
Sarah, the acupuncturist is just amazing! She has such a great warm and friendly personality, always helps me relax and her skills have helped a huge deal with my aching neck and shoulder.
Also, I’ve only stood by the entrance of the door, but the Salt room just looks like a lot of fun and smells amazing.
Definitely worth giving a try. :) –This place just puts a smile on my face.
* Thank you for such great costumer service!

I woke up one morning unable to tilt my head back with pain when I turned my neck both ways. It was painful to do lane changes because of my neck!!! I called the salt studio and was able to come in for a same day appointment. Priska gave me a relaxing mud wrap, amazing 60 minutes massage, and hot stone neck work! You undress and get under a towel and mud is painted on legs, arms, décolleté, and back. Then you’re wrapped in plastic and a few blankets allowing the mud to dry while you lie on this delicious heated massage table. She also have me a facial massage with stones during this time.
During the body massage, she really worked out the tensions in my neck, shoulders and upper back. I don’t think I can ever come here without adding the hot stones part! Another treat was the doterra aromatherapy used throughout the massage. They had numerous blends and I chose lavender. Thank you, thank you!
At the end of my session, I was treated to a yummy salted caramel which they sell in cute bags! (Dangerous, there) I also left with some custom blended essential oils spray (joy) and roll-​on (love). I am looking forward to trying the salt room session next. I went to bed that night with a spritz of the joy spray and fell asleep completely relaxed. Woke up this morning with a soreness in my back from all the knots Priska worked on! It feels like the day after a shiatsu when your body is slowly recovering. This place will not replace my regular shiatsu massage but I will return for the hot stones and salt room! Thanks Michael & Priska!

My first visit last saturday — Josh was fabulous! I had a 90 min massage + salt scrub + hot stones and it was amazing. 80% of the inflammation in my shoulders and neck went away from this one visit.
Clean and relaxing environment.
Josh was very easy going and communicative — gave me great reminders on stretches to do at work.
Will def go back!

Those of you that read my reviews of service providers will be familiar with my format. This is my first review of a studio so I will be following a different style. The journey that brought me to The Salt Studio was the need for a massage which I had gifted my Mom for Christmas. I know, you’re asking yourself ‘the journey that brought YOU to The Salt Studio???’ Okay, my Mom loves spending time with me AND she loves getting a massage. I simply combined the two activities into a gift. So, YES I suppose you could say I benefited from my Mom’s gift if you really want to split hairs but I did buy her a nice lunch afterwards!
Physical Experience. With a service that is largely based on a physical experience, I will say that the expertise of the practitioner is right up there in terms of what I base my rating on. In the case of Diana, who I received my massage from, she is a nationally certified massage therapist. I will also give you some context on which to validate my rating and comments. I have been getting massages for about 35 years and during this time I have had massages in many states in the US as well as internationally. To provide you with an exact or even approximate count would cause me to think too hard and I’m still relaxed from yesterday. Let’s just say I’ve had a lot of massages during this time on which to compare the one I had yesterday. The one I had yesterday at The Salt Studio was the best, most relaxing, healing, restorative massage I have ever had. Diana asked me what many others ask, ‘is the pressure alright’ and ‘how are you feeling?’ but the actual ‘product’ she delivered was simply not comparable to anything I’ve ever received. I’m glad I opted for the 90 minute massage which I endorse without reservation.
The service I will be coming back for and which I caught a sneak peak and whiff of is the Salt Therapy which consists of a wonderful room of relaxation set with chairs where tiny salt particles are dispersed by a state of the art halo generator that creates a negative ion condition which is very good, I have learned, for those with respiratory conditions. The story behind this is fascinating. Apparently, it was first discovered in the mid 18^th century in Poland when a health official noted that workers in a local salt mine were not contracting lung disease at the same rate as the rest of the adjacent populations.
Ambiance. This room, as with the rest of the studio, makes up the second aspect of my rating for this very unique service type: ambiance. When you walk into the studio, you immediately slow down. My shoulders moved like an escalator going down, from their typical position of just under my ears, to wherever shoulders are supposed to be. Across from a comfortable sofa where you are invited to wait for services, is a display of items you can purchase where I got awesome gift ideas – you won’t find these anywhere else because all are unusual and many are made by The Salt Studio. The room I had my massage in was similarly appointed: quiet; semi lit; gentle music, appropriate for the occasion; sheet and blanket soft to the touch; a glass of water and plenty of hooks on which to place clothes and belongings.
Staff. Staff, depending on how many services I’m having can be more important than location and access, but in this instance, it was the other way around. The process of checking in an out was seamless, which, with this type of experience, is exactly what you want – no fuss, no muss.
What is terrific is the location and the access. It is two minutes from the off ramp of the 210 freeway at Hill and Walnut. Although you cannot see the address or name, the fashionable brown structure of buildings on the southwest corner of Walnut and Hill is where you will turn right and make an almost immediate left (you will see Wellness «n» More). Follow the arrows and you will see MANY parking places for which you pay nothing. Zip. Zero. The Salt Studio is tucked away in the far southwest corner.
Enjoy this outstanding find, and… relax!

Can’t stress enough how much my 2.5 year old LOVES this place! She has two loves in her world: gymnastics and Salt Studio (aka «SALT!!» according to her). She recognizes this place as we drive by and asks to go there every time. We go use the children’s therapy room which is filled with a great variety of toys that are appropriate for her age.
We use the Salt Studio as a maintenance place to help keep our immune system up and running. When I come here on a regular basis, I do feel a difference in my allergies. I don’t wake up with an irritated sinus as much. We have also come here 4 days in a row earlier this year when my daughter and I both went through a bad flu. It helped us get better faster and we were fully recovered in a week.
From my understanding, salt therapy can help with a variety of ailments such as asthma, skin problems, etc.
Go check out Salt Studio. They also offer an adult therapy room, massages, and acupuncture. You would not be disappointed!