The Salt Room La Jolla

I can’t believe I’ve been coming to The Salt Room La Jolla for the past two years and have yet to write a review. Shame on me!
There’s a reason why I keep coming back. I’m a seasonal allergy suffer-​errr and I travel a lot for business and pleasure. I’ve read about the salt caves in Eastern Europe and read many positive reviews about the health benefits.
I remembered my first session. It was flu season, so maybe January. It was in a room with two other clients. Some people have mentioned the awkwardness of sharing this zen space for 45 minutes. I don’t see a difference between sharing the room with someone here or at a yoga studio. You’re in your own gravity chair and all the other clients I’ve shared the room with are very respectful of your space. So at the end of the first session, I didn’t feel a difference until that evening when I felt my nasal passages appeared clearer. So I continued the course and by my third session two weeks later, I was a believer.
It’s two flu seasons later and I have been cold free and my allergy symptoms have minimized. My sinus headaches are few and far between. My visits to CVS are down now that I don’t have to continually buy eye drops, pocket tissues and over the counter antihistamines. Just for that, it’s money in my pocket so I can spend here for the mud masks, more sessions, and lunch down the street a El Pescadore.

I LOVE The Salt Room!
I have never been to a place like this before, but I’ve heard about them. I just moved to the area and west coast is so much different than the mid-​west, so just dive in right?
I went here and spent the 45 minutes in the salt room and completely zenned out, it was so wonderful to just sit back and relax and not worry about a thing. I felt my sinus’ clearing out, and my remaining migraine from the night before slowly drift away as I leaned back in the super comfortable gravity chairs, focused on the music, and just relaxed.
When my session was over, I was afraid at first I wouldn’t want to leave and I would just want to sleep afterwards; but I was completely refreshed. They schedule you for the perfect amount of time.
I had such a good experience I bought the package they had on special so I can keep going back! I also bought one of their toners in their facial lines, I have been using it for just over a month now and it is very refreshing in the morning to wash my face with it. It has pomegranates in it, so there’s a hint of fruit to the smell. I instantly feel my face tightening up after every use, and I’ve noticed a dramatic decrease in blackheads!
Matter of fact I’m going to stop in today to schedule my next appointment, you should too!

I’ve never been to a salt room before visiting Salt Room La Jolla. While my mom was in town visiting, I took her and my boyfriend to give it a try. It was a unique experience, and I enjoyed it. I think in order for it to serve it’s real purpose you would have to visit multiple times, but overall it ended up being a relaxing, quiet place to take a nap!
I have to agree with R H in his review that it would be quite awkward if you were in the room with strangers. It’s a small room with 4 lounge chairs. It was a good experience for us because we are all obviously comfortable with each other, but would be cramped and probably hard to relax if all the seats were filled with people you don’t know.
Overall, I had no complaints and thought the place was cute, clean and very relaxing.

Maybe it’s just not my thing (I went with my wife at her request), but being in a mood-​lit room that’s about 10×12 in size with me and three other people all laying in reclining chairs just a couple of feet from each other felt more uncomfortable than relaxing.
The walls are covered with salt and so is the floor. A stack of «Self» and «O» magazines (a clue to the target market?) were on a small table in the room. In the wall was a hole that glowed a few times during the 45 minute session to indicate that it was sending salted air into the room. New Age Mood Music was playing the whole time, except when it suddenly cut off at the end of the session. Slowly fading the music out would be a much better way to end.
Really nice staff, nice lobby, but the actual experience just didn’t feel very private or relaxing to me.

WASTE OF TIME! But, they did have some cool products they sell in the lobby.

I love The Salt Room. I wanted to do the Salt Caves in the Czech Republic but my family was too impatient. They accompanied me to the salt mines in Poland. The Polish miners who work in the salt mines are never sick. Salt kills bacteria and viruses. People suffering skin problems and lung problems benefit (as long as they keep taking their meds). I swim every day in a chlorinated pool and my skin takes a beating. Now it is smoother and (strangely) more moist. I’m doing 30 treatments and I’ll keep you posted. At 11 a.m. there is free parking on Draper Street, 75 cent used paperbacks at the La Jolla Library (nearby) and lunch at Rubio’s on Fay Street. I’m happy driving to Draper Street every day. My skin gets better, I read more and I’m eating the new (wonderful) salmon tacos. I’m thinking about buying a salt inhaler. I already have salt soap from Poland. Who popularized salt inhalations? The Russians. They observed the Polish miners and started experimenting with large groups. You can see them lining up for the Czech salt caves minus their mink hats. Russian research advises one hour treatments every day for 20 days. The Czech say 45 minutes per day. Benefits last for several months afterwards.

My sister and I enjoyed the Salt Room this afternoon. I suffer from allergies and found an offer for the Salt Room La Jolla on Groupon. I contacted the Salt Room via email and voice mail and received prompt responses. Amy is very helpful and accommodating. My sister has limited mobility and uses a walker. There is a handicap parking space directly in front of the Salt Room. I felt relaxed as soon as I walked through the door. My sister did not have any trouble using her walker inside of the space. I took a nap while sitting in the Salt Room. I was relaxed and able to breath easily. My sister and I will be sure to return for more relaxation and allergy relief.

I left a voicemail message and received a quick response stating The Salt Room had been flooded from a recent rain and the spa would be closed for two weeks as they replace tiles etc. I appreciate someone getting back to me so quickly. I am looking forward to visiting this room. I have heard good things about people with asthma or sinus problems having great results using this type of therapy. I will update once actually get in.

I haven’t tried the actual salt room yet, but I love the retail products they sell. The body butter, facial scrub and bath bombs are great! I look forward to trying more products!

My first time in a salt room I was in a bathing suit in Germany. Loved the experience! It was one of the perks inside an indoor kids water park/​adult spa. A tiny cave-​like room lined with wooden benches, the temp was not too warm, not too cool. As you sit there, you breathe in and the taste of salt fills your mouth. It was such a trip, I had to seriously restrain myself from continually licking the air. Almost immediately my sinuses cleared and my skin softened.
Months later back at home a coupon deal for The Salt Room came into my Inbox. I snatched it up hoping to recreate my German experience. Although it wasn’t quite the same, it was definitely worthy.
The room is the size of a large bedroom with salt crystals covering the walls and ceiling and rock salt on the floor. There are several lounge chairs where you sit fully clothed, which ends up being a good thing because the temp is pretty cool. In fact, after a little while, I had to use the blanket draped across the back of my chair. During the 45 minute session, you just kick back and relax… chatting quietly or taking a little snooze. It pretty much depends on if there is anyone else in the room with you. I was bummed I couldn’t taste the salt in the air, but something was definitely going on because my sinuses cleared shortly after sitting down just like back in Germany.
The owner is really friendly and very knowledgable about the health benefits of salt. In the front room, there are a variety of natural bath salts and salt-​based skin care products.

This is the first I have heard of such a place. I thought I would try it. The relaxation would be great if nothing else.
Walking in the door is calming right away. It feels fresh and healthy. (Does that make sense?)
The salt room is a great experience. It is calm, quite, and through my time in the room my body started to feel clean and balanced. I have had sinus problems and looking forward to some relief.
I will post another few days with some feedback.

We did a ladies’ day at The Salt Room and it was incredibly relaxing, a distinctly different experience, and a great idea whether you’re going with friends or solo. I was at the tail end of a lingering cold, so the 45-​minute session definitely helped me feel clearer by that night. All of us felt so relaxed, I’m sure we would have each drifted off except when you get four women together talking about guys, well, it kept the conversation going — and our session was over before we could nap. I visited one of the original Salt Mine Caves in Poland many years ago, had a tour, and was told that there was a medical clinic one level up where people with respiratory illnesses would stay for one month. Apparently this has been an Eastern European tradition for a very long time. So I was thrilled to find The Salt Room that brought a little of the «salt therapy» right to my hometown. Amy, the owner, was incredibly helpful, explaining what to expect during the session, and answering questions about the terrific assortment of products she has for sale. She was very hospitable, gave us a lovely herb tea at the end of the session and made the entire experience thoroughly enjoyable. I am looking forward to visiting again.

Stopped by The Salt Room while vacationing in La Jolla and did a 45 minute session. This was one of the most relaxing spa sessions I’ve had in a long time. I recommend this for everyone! Too bad I don’t live close enough to do this on my lunch break a few times a week. On my way out, I purchased some mud soaps, salt scrubs and green tea. I will definitely be sure to visit this place again:)

I did not want to write a review until I had time to truly try the products and the salt soaps along with the mud mask is something so soothing and natural, you don’t need to spend $ 100s on spa treatments and so forth. I am a true believer in alternative medicines and we all know the benefits so salt, if not you need to spot by and ask some questions becuase this salt room needs to be seen to be believed :)

We had an amazing experience at The Salt Room. I have been having issues with seasonal allergies and felt relief immediately after my 1^st treatment! My nephew suffers from eczema and also felt better right after his treatment. The products are wonderful and the owner personally makes sure each guest in her store feels welcomed. I am definitely returning!