Salternative Spa

★★★★★ 4.7 (133 reviews) RECOVERY FLOAT THERAPY MASSAGE RED LIGHT THERAPY HALOTHERAPY INFRARED SAUNA

📍 1541 E Fabyan Pkwy #161, Geneva, IL 60134

Salternative Spa is a dedicated recovery and wellness studio in Geneva, IL offering 11 core recovery modalities including float therapy, infrared s... Online booking.

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4.7★

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Services

ServiceDurationPrice

Float Therapy60 min$74

Halotherapy (Salt Room)45 min$30

Infrared Sauna45 min$39

Massage60 min$129

Reflexology60 min$129

Reiki60 min$129

UV Light Therapy (DreamSpa)15 min$25

Alternative Services—

Brain Entrainment (DreamSpa)15 min$25

Facial Care—

Red Light Therapy (DreamSpa)15 min$25

MEMBERSHIP

$29/mo — 1 monthly infrared sauna session plus unlimited salt room use

+31 more plans in Pricing Details below

Based on 133 Google reviews

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About This Studio

Salternative Spa is a dedicated recovery and wellness studio in Geneva, IL offering 11 core recovery modalities including float therapy, infrared sauna, halotherapy, massage, and light therapy services. The studio operates by appointment only and features a membership-based pricing model with unlimited salt room access included across all tiers. Founded by owner Leah following her personal wellness journey, the studio emphasizes a toxin-free, peaceful environment with specialized practitioners across multiple modality areas.

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What Sets Them Apart

Founded by owner Leah following personal chronic illness journey, emphasizing deeply personal wellness philosophy
Zero-EMF infrared sauna technology with two room options (group and private) rather than single cabins
Flotation therapy in rooms with sensory deprivation option available, in addition to traditional float amenities
All memberships include unlimited salt room access across all tiers, built-in to the value proposition
Custom holistic service concierge offering sound healings, private yoga, chi gong, and other specialized therapies arranged by studio
DreamSpa brain entrainment technology using NASA-developed light patterns as complementary service to light therapy

Service Details

Float Therapy

60 min · $74

Flotation in a pod containing 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt dissolved in 10 inches of water. Optional sensory deprivation available for enhanced meditative effect. Sessions conducted in private rooms.

Halotherapy (Salt Room)

45 min · $30

45-minute sessions in a dedicated salt room with zero gravity chairs, soothing music, and a halogenerator that grinds salt and disperses it as a gentle mist. Sessions begin on the hour. Child sessions available with advance notice.

Infrared Sauna

45 min · $39

Zero-EMF infrared sauna sessions up to 45 minutes in private rooms. Two sauna options: one fits up to four people (three comfortably) and a smaller, more intense sauna fits up to two. Fully customizable sessions starting on the hour every hour.

Massage

60 min · $129

Professional massage services specializing in multiple modalities including hot stones, gua sha, prenatal, couples, deep tissue, bamboo, Thai massage, acupressure, lymphatic, and fascia techniques. Offered in 60 and 90-minute sessions.

Reiki

60 min · $129

Energy healing sessions with certified practitioners involving clearing, movement, and replenishment of chi. Non-religious practice; meditation or prayer may be incorporated by client choice. Offered in 60 and 90-minute sessions.

Reflexology

60 min · $129

Sessions working with reflex points in feet, hands, and possibly scalp to access all body systems. Practitioners trained to move chi through the nervous system. Offered in 60 and 90-minute sessions.

UV Light Therapy (DreamSpa)

15 min · $25

Red, blue, and UV light therapy bed developed to aid natural vitamin D production. Bulbs mimic sunlight rays with electronic ballasts reducing EMF nearly to zero. Sessions up to 15 minutes depending on skin tolerance. Optional brain entrainment using NASA-developed technology induces deep meditative states.

Brain Entrainment (DreamSpa)

15 min · $25

Optional enhancement to UV light therapy using NASA-developed light pattern technology that causes the brain to enter deep meditative states. Can be enhanced with client's own binaural beats via headphones and phone.

Red Light Therapy (DreamSpa)

15 min · $25

Red and blue light therapy placed close to skin in nutrient-dense treatment format. Part of DreamSpa service with optional brain entrainment enhancement.

Alternative Services

Studio arranges custom holistic services including sound healings, retreats, meditations, private yoga, or chi gong with talented practitioners. Clients can inquire about specific therapies not listed in core offerings.

Facial Care

Three facial options available: Salt Signature Facial, Microdermabrasion Facial, and Anti-Aging Facial, each offered as monthly memberships. Specific session details not provided on website.

Pricing Details

Sauna Membership (1-Person)

$29/mo

1 monthly infrared sauna session plus unlimited salt room use

Sauna Membership (1-Person)

$50/mo

2 monthly infrared sauna sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Sauna Membership (1-Person)

$89/mo

4 monthly infrared sauna sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Sauna Membership (1-Person)

$159/mo

8 monthly infrared sauna sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Sauna Membership (1-Person)

$229/mo

12 monthly infrared sauna sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Sauna Membership (1-Person Unlimited)

$329/mo

Unlimited monthly infrared sauna sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Sauna Membership (2-Person)

$39/mo

1 monthly infrared sauna session plus unlimited salt room use

Sauna Membership (2-Person)

$60/mo

2 monthly infrared sauna sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Sauna Membership (2-Person)

$109/mo

4 monthly infrared sauna sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Massage Membership (60-Minute)

$89/mo

1 monthly 60-minute massage plus unlimited salt room use

Massage Membership (60-Minute)

$169/mo

2 monthly 60-minute massages plus unlimited salt room use

Massage Membership (60-Minute)

$249/mo

3 monthly 60-minute massages plus unlimited salt room use

Massage Membership (60-Minute)

$329/mo

4 monthly 60-minute massages plus unlimited salt room use

Massage Membership (90-Minute)

$134/mo

1 monthly 90-minute massage plus unlimited salt room use

Massage Membership (90-Minute)

$259/mo

2 monthly 90-minute massages plus unlimited salt room use

Massage Membership (90-Minute)

$379/mo

3 monthly 90-minute massages plus unlimited salt room use

Flotation Membership (60-Minute)

$59/mo

1 monthly 60-minute float session plus unlimited salt room use

Flotation Membership (60-Minute)

$109/mo

2 monthly 60-minute float sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Flotation Membership (60-Minute)

$199/mo

4 monthly 60-minute float sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Flotation Membership (90-Minute)

$89/mo

1 monthly 90-minute float session plus unlimited salt room use

Flotation Membership (90-Minute)

$149/mo

2 monthly 90-minute float sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Flotation Membership (90-Minute)

$210/mo

4 monthly 90-minute float sessions plus unlimited salt room use

Salt Room Membership

$38/mo

2 monthly salt room sessions

Salt Room Membership

$60/mo

4 monthly salt room sessions

Salt Room Membership (Unlimited)

$250/mo

Unlimited monthly salt room sessions

Facial Membership (Salt Signature Facial)

$89/mo

1 monthly Salt Signature Facial plus unlimited salt room use

Facial Membership (Microdermabrasion Facial)

$109/mo

1 monthly Microdermabrasion Facial plus unlimited salt room use

Facial Membership (Anti-Aging Facial)

$119/mo

1 monthly Anti-Aging Facial plus unlimited salt room use

Light Therapy Membership

$36/mo

2 monthly UV Light Therapy sessions (DreamSpa or Vitamin D UV Light Bed) plus unlimited salt room use

Light Therapy Membership

$65/mo

4 monthly UV Light Therapy sessions (DreamSpa or Vitamin D UV Light Bed) plus unlimited salt room use

Light Therapy Membership

$200/mo

12 monthly UV Light Therapy sessions (DreamSpa or Vitamin D UV Light Bed) plus unlimited salt room use

Create Your Own Membership

$149/mo

1 monthly 60-minute therapist service (massage, facial, reiki, or reflexology), 2 monthly non-therapist services (float, sauna, DreamSpa, or UV light bed), plus unlimited salt room use

Warm & Happy — $49 · 2 sessions · $24/session

Stress Melt Spa Day — $79 · 3 sessions · $26/session

Deep Relaxation — $129 · 3 sessions · $43/session

Rejuvenate & Refresh — $179 · 3 sessions · $60/session

Salty Zen Spa Day — $199 · 3 sessions · $66/session

Peace & Bliss Spa Day — $209 · 3 sessions · $70/session

Pricing verified on dedicated pricing pages. All memberships include unlimited salt room use. The studio offers extensive membership options tiered by service frequency. Drop-in single sessions available at standard rates; memberships provide significant discounts. Spa day packages combine multiple services at discounted rates. Website explicitly states all purchases are non-refundable but transferable (except intro packages which are also non-transferable).

What Reviewers Say

Salternative offers clean, welcoming wellness experiences with highly-praised massage therapists and popular float/salt therapies, though some find the facility basic for a 10-year-old spa and appreciate more beginner guidance. A critical management failure and operational booking issues contrast with mostly positive staff experiences.

Based on 133 Google reviews

Cleanliness & Hygiene

clean facility'very clean' and 'spotlessly clean'

locker room cleanliness'nice and clean' locker room

Staff

friendly and accommodating'all staff very nice, friendly and accommodating'

skilled massage therapists'intuitive and healing' massage experience

−

management poor customer service

Facility

clean, welcoming atmosphere'feels healthy' and 'cozy and clean'

comfortable amenities like slippers'offer slippers' and thoughtful touches

−

bare bones, lacks luxury spa feel

−

tight scheduling creates wait times

Value

'continuing with three month membership'

'worth checking out'

Standout Staff

Hannah — praised for intuitive, healing massage in 1 reviewAmber — mentioned positively for 60-minute massage in 1 review

Most Mentioned

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Facility & Amenities

Privacy & Setup

Infrared SaunaPrivate Room

Float TherapyPrivate Pod

CapacityOne sauna fits up to four people (three comfortably), smaller sauna fits up to two

NoteFacility features private sauna rooms and private float pods

Equipment Details

float

Type: pod
Salt Amount: 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt dissolved in 10 inches of water

sauna

Spectrum: far_infrared
Capacity: One fits up to four people (three comfortably), one fits up to two
Count: 2

red light

Brand: DreamSpa
Type: panel
Wavelengths: red and blue light

Your First Visit

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Online booking available

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Open weekends

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Late evening hours

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Studio adheres strictly to cancellation policy for practitioner services; late cancellations significantly impact practitioners. All advanced purchases are non-refundable but transferable (intro packages are non-transferable).

Hours

Monday	10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–8 PM
Thursday	10 AM–8 PM
Friday	10 AM–7 PM
Saturday	10 AM–6 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

The Team

Team specializes in multiple massage modalities and holistic services. Studio emphasizes superior customer service and personalized experiences.

Massage professionals and therapists — Specialized in hot stones, gua sha, prenatal, couples, deep tissue, bamboo, Thai massage, acupressure, lymphatic, and fascia techniques

Reiki practitioners — Certified reiki practitioners

Reflexologists — Trained in reflexology techniques

Owner: Leah (founded studio following her own journey with chronic illness)

Recovery Combos

Warm & Happy

$49

Stress Melt Spa Day

$79

Deep Relaxation

$129

Rejuvenate & Refresh

$179

Salty Zen Spa Day

$199

Peace & Bliss Spa Day

$209

Data last verified: 2026-03-16

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