AURA salt cave and wellness
📍 6429 Transit Rd Suite 1, East Amherst, New York, 14051
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This spa offers far infrared sauna sessions, which guests frequently incorporate into their weekly wellness routines. Spa-goers describe the infrared sauna experience as a cornerstone of their visits, noting that the atmosphere at Aura surpasses other infrared providers they have tried. The sauna is part of a broader suite of therapeutic services designed for physical recovery and relaxation.
Atmosphere
The entire atmosphere is consistently described as serene and calming. Guests note an instant sense of calm upon walking through the doors. The environment is not merely a nice smell or aesthetic, but is considered genuinely therapeutic, contributing to the overall wellness experience.
Staff
The staff is excellent, knowledgeable, and friendly. Specific practitioners like Jackie Damon, Denise, and Kari are mentioned by name for their skilled services in facials, reiki, and massage. The team is well-versed in the benefits of all services and products, and guests describe them as full of good energy, kind, and super-likable.
Additional Amenities
The venue's signature offering is Halotherapy conducted in a dedicated Healing Salt Cave®, which guests find to be a special and unique experience. The attached storefront offers a great selection of authentic wellness products, including Himalayan salt lamps, bath products, salt inhalers, shower bombs, teas, crystals, and gifts. Some guests report noticeable benefits from using the salt inhalers for conditions like asthma.
What Reviewers Love
- The infrared sauna and salt cave are highlighted as foundational, therapeutic elements of guests' weekly wellness routines.
- The staff receives consistent praise for being exceptionally knowledgeable, kind, and skilled in their respective services.
- The overall atmosphere is repeatedly described as instantly calming and genuinely therapeutic, surpassing other similar businesses.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the therapeutic benefits of the salt cave?
Spa-goers report significant benefits for respiratory issues, including relief from severe asthma, allergies, and sinus congestion. The halotherapy sessions help loosen chest congestion and improve breathing, with benefits often lasting for days after a session.
What other services are available besides the salt cave and sauna?
The spa provides a range of therapeutic and relaxation services, including professional facials, deep tissue and relaxation massages, reiki energy work, and wellness classes held within the salt cave.
Does the venue sell products for home use?
Yes, the storefront offers an incredible array of authentic wellness products and gifts, including Himalayan salt lamps, salt inhalers, bath products, shower bombs, teas, and crystals, many of which are not found elsewhere in Western New York.
