Health Update: Inside Maine’s Best Health & Wellness: A soothing, salt-infused sanctuary – What Experts Say

In the middle of a busy week, “self-care” can sound like one more thing to schedule. But in Biddeford, The Salt Works & Spa is built around a simpler idea: make wellness feel easy to start, comfortable to try, and flexible enough to fit real life. The family-owned business offers halotherapy—also known as dry salt therapy—alongside massage, skincare services, natural nail care, and an infrared sauna, all under one calm roof.

Halotherapy is the signature experience. The Salt Works & Spa describes it as a natural, non-invasive approach that involves breathing in pure, dry salt particles inside a specially designed salt room. On its website, the spa explains that these tiny particles can reach deep into the lungs and support a cleansing, anti-inflammatory effect—one reason people often seek it out for respiratory and skin concerns, as well as overall wellness and relaxation.

A session is designed to feel approachable, even for first-timers. Each halotherapy visit lasts 45 minutes, though the spa recommends planning about an hour fora first appointment to allow time for initial paperwork. Inside the room, clients sit back in reclining chairs with soft music and optional blankets; the space is kept cool—typically in the mid-60s—to help maximize the therapy, according to the spa’s FAQs. It’s quiet by design, which is part of the appeal for people looking for a reset.

The owners, Jen and Jim Templeton, say halotherapy became part of their own wellness routine before they brought the concept to Maine. After moving to Maine in 2018, they began researching and planning a space that could share the experience with their new community—pairing the salt room with other services that support stress relief and wellbeing. According to the business, it has been operating for nearly seven years and often sees clients who come for a single appointment but end up combining services as part of an ongoing routine.

That “mix-and-match” approach is intentional. Massage therapy is positioned as both relaxation and recovery, with licensed therapists offering sessions tailored to areas of tension and discomfort. The spa also offers skincare and facials—ranging from traditional and express options to teen and specialty treatments—along with waxing. For natural nail care, The Salt Works & Spa features manicure and pedicure services built around the Dazzle Dry nail system, which the business describes as a quick-drying, long-lasting option focused on natural nail health.

For clients who like the benefits of heat therapy, the spa’s infrared sauna is another option—one the business describes as a lower-temperature experience that can produce a deep sweat and support wellness goals. And for people who want to turn a visit into a “spa day,” the Templetons say the space works well for individuals or small groups—think mothers and daughters, sisters, couples, or friends looking to step out of the everyday for a couple of hours.

Beyond services, The Salt Works & Spa also leans into community. The business describes itself as family-owned and says it supports other small businesses through a retail shop filled with unique items and gift options—another way the Templetons aim to make the space feel welcoming from the moment someone walks through the door.

Make self-care and relaxation a priority for 2026. Visit www.thesaltworksandspa.com to learn more.

This article is sponsored by The Salt Works & Spa.