Diana Carlson had a vision for a state of the art health and wellness center, and she built it right here in Ottawa, IL. Salt Tree Yoga embodies her vision and it is phenomenal! Everything from the decor and aura of the yoga studio, to the salt cave (you have never experienced anything like this!!!), to all the other services offered (just ask); all done with exquisite taste and attention to detail. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, the services offered are reasonable in price, and they are all overseen by Diana herself, a highly credentialed and respected yogi. A 'must visit' for all. Namaste. read more

This is a world class wellness center, spa and yoga studio right smack dab in the Heartland! The ambiance, healing services, practitioners, cleanliness, and the professional personalized service shows the integrity and visionary clarity of the owner Diana Carlson. As one who has traveled worldwide, this is an opportunity not to miss when driving by on I80. If you need a rest and to care for your body, here is the place to have a time out! Though I have been a Healer now for 33 years, I have never experience a salt cave or hydro therapy bed until today. Though having abundant opportunities to receive healing in multiple modalities did not prepare me for yet another deep appreciation for those willing to create complimentary services to benefit health and wholeness for others. When I am visiting my family, friends and clients in Illinois, I will make this one of my habits. It is a good one. Thank you Salt Tree Yoga! read more

Today, my husband and I had an appointment for a salt cave session. I have been to four salt caves (all in the western suburbs of Chicago) prior to this one, and Salt Tree Yoga's salt cave is by far the best of the bunch! For starters, the place is stunningly beautiful. The decor has touches inspired by nature and trees and the roots of the "salt tree" from their logo. In every direction you look, you will notice that there is so much attention to detail! If you never have been to a salt cave, I can walk you through it! - You start by removing your shoes and grabbing some clean white socks from a basket near the front door. Next, you can stow away your valuables in one of the many lockers - you keep the key with you until you are finished. Then, you will enter through a magnificent arched doorway into the salt cave. Inside, there is tons of pink Himalayan sea salt on the floor (it provides a touch of foot reflexology as you walk to your chair) and also some larger rocks of Himalayan salt as decoration. Inside, grab your choice of any available Zero Gravity chair and a fluffy blanket. Once the session starts, there is no talking. There is relaxing, tranquil music and dim lighting so you have the perfect setup for deep relaxation, meditation, or even a quick nap. There is also additional salt that comes in the salt cave in the air from a salt generator. It is a perfect little 45-minute escape from reality! If you do not live particularly close, come out to the Ottawa area and make a day of it! My suggestion - start your day with a salt cave session. Drink plenty of water afterwards. Grab a quick, healthy lunch. Then go for a one to two hour-long hike at Starved Rock State Park. Perfecto! read more

Wonderful space for yoga and the salt cave is amazing! This is an excellent venue. Workshops offered are excellent, also. Great staff and very amazing owners. read more

Wonderfully, relaxing experience today at SaltTreeYoga! The salt cave was beyond my expectations. The entire studio is beautiful with lots of attention to detail. Also tried the hydrotherapy aquascape bed for a 30 minute session which makes you feel like you are floating in the water. The ladies are super friendly and knowledgable about all of their services. I want to go again soon! read more

I usually only write good reviews but I have never been so disrespected as a customer in my life, especially after spending hundreds of dollars there through the years, so this one is necessary. The front desk person made a mistake charging my credit card to someone else's account, this is the same person who made a similar mistake for the THIRD time in several months so of course I was frustrated that my card had to be charged again ($175 twice in 1 hour on a debit card is not good) and I had to wait for them to fix it again. Last time I waited 10 min. for them to figure it out. No apologizing or anything, but when I said I was going to be late for my son's class, the owner very RUDELY said WE STAYED LATE FOR YOU! I am the one paying you to stay late and if it was a problem, the appt should not have been scheduled in the first place! Extremely rude and unprofessional, and I told her so. She then removed me from liking their Facebook page, because she knew I was going to leave a bad review. If you are not in the wrong, you would not be so worried about it and remove me as a customer. I will find other places to write this review as well, I am very disgusted at the lack of professionalism. read more