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    Salternative Spa

    3.7 (43 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    By appointment only

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    Acupuncture

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    Karina M.

    Review is a little late but well deserved, I totally enjoyed my relaxation vacation. I took a couple of days off and went ahead and a treat yo self gurrrrrrl weekend! This included my 90 minute massage . I forget the young ladies name that was my masseuse, but it was amazing and she got all of my kinks out. They have many services, I totally recommend them! Very nice, accommodating, professional and reeeeeeeeelaxing! Try it!

    Floating bath
    Alina T.

    I am enjoying every minute of being here! the environment is friendly and the stuff as well very pleasant! It is really a good place to relax and to regenerate, to take a good care of you your body mind and soul! Dream spa calms your mind, floating bath relax and heal a whole body, salt room is peaceful and restorative and acupuncture is absolutely amazing! I am happy to be a member of this beautiful and peaceful place. Always looking forward for my next visit!

    Crystal bowls in the salt room!
    Ashley K.

    Salternative is a beautiful judgment free holistic wellness spa/center. Incredibly clean and comfortable atmosphere with so much to offer. Deprivation salt tank therapy, Halotherapy (salt room), detox in your own private infrared sauna - or share with friends! Vitamin d light therapy, meditation, yoga, red light therapy, massage therapy, energy work, and Chinese medicine including acupuncture! Hidden gem in Geneva.

    Salt cave
    Stephani Z.

    Ok....a friend (Dr. Jenny) told me about this little gem of a place and am I happy. I took 2 of my daughters to the halotherapy salt cave and just suffice it to say, it was a unique and refreshing experience. From the moment we walked into the door, where manager Christy greeted us with such calm welcomeness, we felt the peaceful aura. The natural elements of plants and rocks abound and the smell of sweet palo santo greeted us and immediately signaled the relaxation that we were seeking! It just kept getting better-the salt cave was so relaxing and healing to our spirits. We all felt the effects of a more clear bronchial passageway, and one daughter who has sinus issues, especially, felt the clearing. Afterwards we asked for a tour, and Christy obliged....we were blown away by all of the holistic experiences that this place offers! We all agreed that we will DEFINITELY return. I especially want to participate in a bong event and the float tanks. People have to know that this place offers a holistic healing experience, and RELAX into it.....simply fantastic! Thank you Salternative for offering this TLC and healthy alternative for great health....would make a great, enriching date night or girl's night too!

    This was amazing!!
    Paula W.

    I had the opportunity to go here with my best friend for a few hours yesterday... Wow! The peace and relaxation achieved is... Well I felt simply amazing afterwards. We spent 45 min I the salt room, then an hour "floating" in the salt bath pods. Total and complete peace..SO worth trying! Even the skeptics would agree! My sinuses are finally open and my skin feels amazing... I can't wait to go back!

    Awesome place. I was so excited.

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    Horrible!!!!!! They dont live up to there agreements. Very dishonest . Never trust what they say. Stay away ..

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    First time there had a wonderful massage, very tranquil inside and kept very clean will definitely go back

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