By VOICE-TRIBUNE • Photos by Matt Johnson
Louisville has welcomed a new addition to its wellness scene with the opening of the Bodhi Salt Center in St Matthews. This new center, which opened on December 12, 2024, blends ancient healing practices with modern technology to create an innovative approach to health and well-being. Located at 4802 Sherburn Lane, Bodhi Salt is the vision of wellness entrepreneurs Anna Shulgina and Dasha Grankina.
Drawing from personal experiences and a shared passion for holistic health, the founders have introduced a concept that combines global wellness traditions with advanced preventive care. As part of the growing global wellness economy, which is projected to reach $9 trillion by 2028, Bodhi Salt stands out for its unique focus on community wellness and family accommodations.
Bodhi Salt’s origins stem from co-founder Anna Shulgina’s personal health journey. Shulgina and her son, Gary, encountered persistent health challenges after moving to Louisville. Allergies and related symptoms prompted Shulgina to explore alternative treatments like salt caves, which offered relief but also inspired her to develop a more comprehensive wellness solution.
The concept of Bodhi Salt grew from her desire to integrate salt therapy with advanced wellness treatments, creating a center that would offer physical, mental, and emotional health benefits. Shulgina credits her partnership with Dasha Grankina, a certified yoga and pranayama instructor, as pivotal to realizing this vision.
“Holistic health has always been my passion,” Grankina shared, reflecting on her role in the project. Her years as an educator and yoga practitioner shaped the center, which aims to bring non-invasive, comprehensive wellness practices to the Louisville community.
Bodhi Salt Center offers a variety of treatments designed to promote relaxation, healing, and rejuvenation. The facility combines traditional practices with state-of-the-art treatments, including:
Salt Therapy
Bodhi Salt features clean and contemporary style salt rooms, offering therapeutic benefits for respiratory and skin health while promoting relaxation. The center has two specialized salt rooms—one for adults and another for children.
In the children’s salt room, Bodhi Salt offers unique programs like Storytime, crafts, and homework workshops. These activities are designed to provide children with natural, safe treatments for allergies and asthma while also holding space for creativity and learning.
Steam Cedar Barrels
Exclusive to Kentucky, Bodhi Salt is the only facility in the state to offer Steam Cedar Barrels, a detoxifying treatment from Siberia. The steam and natural cedarwood combine to enhance skin health, relieve stress, and promote overall wellness.
Shirodhara Therapy
Another highlight is Shirodhara, an Ayurvedic treatment with roots in India. This therapy focuses on calming the nervous system, releasing stored emotions, and promoting spiritual rejuvenation through the gentle pouring of warm oil over the forehead.
Yoga in the Salt Room
Yoga sessions, led by Grankina, are held in the adult salt room and provide the dual benefits of salt therapy and yoga practice.
Bodhi Salt offers a “Chill-Out Zone,” where guests can relax and decompress before and after treatments, as well as shower and changing areas. Guests are provided with robes, cozy slippers, and fresh water during their visit– as well as herbal teas such as Saigan Daila, a traditional tea made from natural herbs native to the pristine mountain region of Altai that is known for its health benefits. A retail lobby features bath and body products designed exclusively for the center.
The name “Bodhi” is derived from Sanskrit and means awakening or realization. Shulgina and Grankina designed Bodhi Salt to be a sanctuary where individuals can find and maintain their personal “place of strength.”
In addition to its wellness treatments, Bodhi Salt emphasizes family and community. The children’s programs are offered in both English and Russian, a nod to the founders’ backgrounds. The center also strives to make wellness accessible by creating a welcoming environment that supports individuals of all ages and needs.
Bodhi Salt’s arrival in Louisville comes at a time when the wellness industry is expanding rapidly. As part of this global movement, the center provides a unique opportunity for locals to explore innovative treatments that blend tradition with technology.
For more information, call 502.252.1030, email info@bodhisaltcenter.com, or visit bodhisaltcenter.com.
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