2025 Hometown Favorite — Favorite Spa • Favorite Place for Massage
Altoona’s award-winning wellness spa for salt therapy, float therapy, massage, restorative yoga, light therapy & more.
Altoona’s award-winning wellness spa for salt therapy, float therapy, massage, restorative yoga, light therapy & more.
THE JUST BREATHE EXPERIENCE
A little time for yourself can make all the difference. At Just Breathe, explore salt therapy, float therapy, massage, yoga, and more—all in one welcoming space in Altoona. Whether you’re visiting alone or sharing time with a friend, find an experience that fits the way you want to unwind.
Settle into a reclining chair and enjoy a quiet, private salt therapy session.
From $25. ~ 45 minutes
Let warm Epsom salt water support your body as you unplug from everyday distractions and enjoy time to yourself.
From $30 ~ 30-90 minutes
Unwind with a personalized massage from a licensed therapist, with pressure and areas of focus tailored to you.
From $55 ~ 30-90 minutes
Take a 10-minute pause with dry salt therapy, colored light, and sound in a private booth.
From $25. ~ 10 minutes
Slow down with gently Yin and Restorative Yoga, mindful breathing, and quiet moments in our Salt Room.
From $35. ~ 60 minutes
Enjoy a book discussion in our Salt Room. A chance to unwind, share your thoughts, and connect with fellow readers.
From $20. ~ 60 minutes
Rest on our BioMat and BioAcoustic Mat as soothing warmth, music, and gentle vibration surround you.
From $40. ~ 30-60 minutes
Enjoy a quiet LED light therapy session, with a face mask option or a longer session to fit your visit.
From $15. ~ 15-60 minutes
GIVE THEM A MOMENT TO BREATHE
A birthday, a thank you, a little care for someone who does so much. Easily send a digital gift card to friends and family and let them choose their own experience.
E-gift cards arrive by email. Physical gift cards are available at the spa. Both can be used for services or products.
For over six years, Just Breathe Salt Spa & Yoga Studio has welcomed guests looking for a little time to themselves. From salt therapy and floating to massage and restorative yoga, our services offer different ways to slow down, settle in, and make room for self-care.
Whether you’re trying something new or returning to a favorite experience, we’re here to help you feel welcome and comfortable.
We’re grateful to our community for naming us the 2025 Altoona Mirror Hometown Favorite for Favorite Spa and Favorite Place for Massage, and recognizing Velaree Shaffer as Hometown Favorite Massage Therapist.
Step away from the rush of everyday life and settle into a calm, welcoming space. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet moment alone or sharing a visit with a friend, this is time to pause, get comfortable, and simply breathe.
Bring a little self-care into your everyday routine. Explore our selection of locally handcrafted skincare, including goat milk and magnesium-infused products, alongside Korean skincare. Visit our refill station to replenish your favorites, or discover something new for yourself or someone you love.
Creating a space for a holistic approach to wellness has long been a dream of owner Tracy Dutko, Ph.D., LPC. As a licensed professional, Tracy has witnessed the physical, mental, and emotional struggles people face in the community.
Just Breathe grew from the wish to offer a welcoming place where people could make time for themselves and nurture their overall well-being. For over six years, the spa has helped guests step away from everyday stress and enjoy a moment of rest.
Today, that experience includes salt therapy, floating, massage, yoga, BioTrinity, book club, and light therapy.
Altoona Mirror Hometown Favorite Spa and Favorite Place for Massage.
Velaree Shaffer was also named Hometown Favorite Massage Therapist.
2023 Young Emerging Business Award
A milestone in the story of this locally rooted wellness space.
