Lara Levine, Owner & Founder, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Nidra Meditation Certified
Lara built her career in sales and marketing in the equine world, before opening Lexington Salt Cave in 2021.  She is a mom of two, avid animal lover, yoga and meditation practitioner, and passionate advocate for holistic health.  Lara is dedicated to sharing the mission of Lexington Salt Cave: To offer a healing space for all people to relax, restore, and rejuvenate, by improving respiratory health and overall wellness.  She is a registered 200 Hour yoga teacher, with a certification  in trauma-informed teaching and yoga nidra meditation, has achieved Reiki I & II certificates, and also holds a certification in Halotherapy with the Salt Therapy Association.

Dylan Sumpter, Licensed Massage Therapist
Dylan is a 2018 graduate of Lexington Healing Arts Academy with a massage therapy license, founder of Structured Symmetry, LLC, and an event coordinator with experience setting up pop-up massage at gyms and athletic events. Dylan takes appointments for the Cave on Mondays and offers other times during the week in a treatment room (book below).
I want to learn your goals – whether to increase range of motion, or reduce pain, or recover from an event. Come in and tell me what pains are keeping you from doing what you love and let’s see how I can help you get you doing what you love again.” – Dylan 
Book a Salt Cave Massage (Mondays only)
Book A Massage with Dylan Here

Dindy Yokel, 500 Hour Registered Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher
A yoga practitioner for more than 30 years, Dindy Yokel deepened her practice by studying at the Azul Yoga Institute of Boca Raton - 200-hour RYT training, graduating in May 2016 and at Yoga Journey, completing 500 hours in September 2019. She specializes in Yin, Hatha, Vinyasa, Gentle and Restorative styles incorporating mindful meditation, Reiki, chakra balancing and yoga philosophy into her teaching. Ms. Yokel has received trauma-conscious yoga and mindfulness certification from Connected Warriors, Connection Coalition and David
Treleaven. She leads classes in the Salt Cave, Studio and at University of Kentucky and the Veteran's Administration.

Sandy McManus, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher
Sandy completed her Reiki Master/teacher training in 2018. After some major life changes that same year, yoga became an integral part of her healing process. While improving strength and flexibility, she also experienced spiritual healing and emotional release. Reiki and yoga were a wonderful combination of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual practices. Sandy graduated from the 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2021. As a Reiki Master, yoga teacher and lover of crystals Sandy provides a judgment free space for students to experience Reiki, yoga asanas, connection with crystals, and emotional release. She offers individual Reiki sessions, seasonally scheduled classes, and Reiki teacher trainings upon availability. 
Book Reiki Here

Rebecca Elliott, 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher
Rebecca's journey to becoming a yoga instructor started in early 2022. After a health journey and losing around 60 pounds, but still not feeling as good physically and mentally as she thought she should, she decided to give yoga and meditation another try.  Noticing a big improvement in her overall health and wellbeing, she decided to become an instructor. It has been such an amazing journey. Learning about the history of yoga, the different types of yoga and what yoga can do for every single part of your being has made Rebecca even more aware of how important it is to stop and pause and take care of yourself! She is excited to share the gift of yoga with her  students in hopes of helping others feel better inside and out.

Terri Bertrand, Front Desk Associate
Terri is a native Kentuckian with a passion for beauty, inside and out! With a myriad of experience in various medical and mental health fields, she understands the importance of feeling and looking your best. An aesthetician by trade, she loves making others feel good about themselves! Terri became an aesthetician because of her own skin issues initially, but developed a desire to help others with the same concerns, while showing them how to enhance their own natural beauty. Terri enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and dog (Chancey), reading and learning about skincare! Making people feel good about themselves brings her joy!


DJ Kesner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master & Doula
DJ  graduated from Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage (OSTM) in August of 2007, in New York State. The majority of her training is in Swedish Massage, and she brings a unique flow of therapeutic & relaxation, combined with her natural gift of healing to her clients. DJ is also a Reiki Master and Doula.  She believes in a holistic approach to health & wellness and is dedicated to helping her clients feel better in their bodies, while helping them heal-mind, body and Spirit. She truly enjoys sharing her gifts and customizing client sessions based on what they want and what their body needs with a mix of different modalities she’s learned along the way.
Book A Massage with DJ Here

Ronnie Brown, Sound Healing Practitioner & Master Gongist
Ronnie is the founder and owner of Continuum Sound Healing in Lexington, Kentucky. He brings a unique blend of music and sonic insight, creating an immersive journey of self-healing through sound. Since the inception of his traveling practice, Continuum Sound Healing, in 2019, Ronnie has been guiding listeners on a transformative auditory journey. Deepening his expertise, Ronnie is currently engaged in advanced studies through the teachings of Dharma Gong and Master Level Gong Training. His philosophy resonates deeply: “Everything is energy. Energy is everything. Vibration is inherent in all things. Sound is energy, sound is vibration.”
Visit Continuum Sound Healing Here

Colin Chipps, Intuitive Development Coach
Colin Chipps is the founder and director of the Lexington and Knoxville Intuitive Centers and has taught intuitive development to the general public for over 30 years. Colin was a guest speaker at the International transactional Analysis Association In Oaxaca, Mexico on the subject of intuition and consults with people worldwide. he has developed a unique and accessible teaching curriculum for intuitive development as a form of self improvement. Colin offers Intuitive Development, Training, and Consulting. 
Text to Schedule: 859-321-9982
Visit Colin's Website Here

Matthew Higdon, LMT, Yoga Teacher
Matthew is a licensed massage therapist and creator of Subtle Power Yoga School. With nearly 20 years of training and experiencing in diverse yoga lineages, functional movement, manual therapy, neuroscience and Eastern medicine, Matthew seeks to share an integrative approach to health and wisdom. From the therapeutic bodywork and structural yoga setting to slacklining and AcroYoga, he seeks to help others develop a deeper sense of self awareness, balance, faith, coordination, trust, attention, and compassion. Matthew’s services include Craniosacral Therapy, Vedic Thai Bodywork, Myofascia Release, Movement Re-Education, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and sports massage. He offers weekly Yoga classes, as well as one-on-one coaching, Subtle Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, Structural Yoga. Matthew also sees clients with anxiety/PTSD, digestive difficulties, headaches, orthopedic pain, neuropathy, chronic pain/inflammation, immunity, and allergy issues.
Book Massage with Matthew / Book Thai Massage with Matthew

Jacob Castle, LMT
Jacob Castle offers therapeutic – trauma informed massage therapy
Jacob's belief and training is in maintaining wellness and enhancing the neuromuscular connection through body work. His priority is providing safe and nourishing approaches for the health curious and conscious so that alignment, balance and over all wellbeing can flourish. Working together through communication Jacob curates a unique, multi faceted modality treatment for each client.

Call or text (859)699-9153 or Email J.castle73@gmail.com for booking, rates or questions.

Lauren Higdon, Yoga Teacher,  LMT, Doula, Somatic Relationship Coach, and BreathTouch Practitioner
With 25 years of experience as a bodyworker, birth doula, yoga instructor, BreathTouch™ and somatic  practitioner, Lauren offers a range of somatic-based modalities to support individuals, couples, and families. "I approach each person with love, compassion, and acceptance, meeting you exactly where you are."
Lauren is the Owner and co-founder of Centered Holistic Health, advanced group leader for The Somatica Institute, founding board member for the non-profit, Peacefully Whole Recovery, and faculty at Lexington Healing Arts Academy. She offers both in-person and virtual coaching sessions as well as international retreats and public speaking engagements. Lauren offers yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Studio.
Contact Lauren Here

Dawn Morris, Licensed Massage Therapist, Cranial Sacral Therapist, Private Yoga Instructor
Dawn began studying yoga, herbal medicine, and nutrition in 1995.
Since receiving her massage therapy training at Lexington Healing Arts Academy (LHAA) in 2000, Dawn’s interest in folk medicine has led her to study Thai, Mayan and Chinese traditional forms of massage, abdominal massage and Appalachian herbal medicine.
From 2006 through 2008 Dawn served on the faculty at LHAA, teaching Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology. During that time she also provided injury specific and preventative treatments for UK’s athletics department. From 2008 to 2010, Dawn was the Assistant Director for Amanda McMaine’s yoga teacher training program at LHAA.
Dawn has been studying cranial sacral therapy with Steve Schumacher through the Milne Institute since 2008 and began assisting Steve in teaching cranial classes in 2015. While cranial sacral therapy and emotional integration work is Dawn’s passion, she also enjoys offering massage therapy for treatment of pain and postural realignment.
Dawn offers cranial sacral therapy, massage therapy, abdominal massage, and private yoga instruction.

Call/text for scheduling:  859-523-2998

Joshua Saxton, Yoga Teacher, Licensed Massage Therapist
Joshua began his journey of holistic healing in 1995 at the Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach. He is a graduate of Amanda McMaine’s 200 hour Essence of Yoga Teacher Training program as well as Matthew Higdon’s 200 hour Subtle Power Yoga Teacher Training program.
Joshua has facilitated a variety of self awareness and body mind integration exercises including; 10 years as group leader with Meditation for Stress Management for the Fayette County Drug Court Program; 8 years as instructor in Anatomy, Kinesiology, structural tissue integrative techniques, and range of motion bodywork with local massage therapy schools; 22 years sharing a variety of yoga classes as well as a variety of wellness workshops. He has worked with professional athletes and teams including our University of Kentucky SEC and NCAA aquatic athletes.
Joshua leads weekly Accessible Yoga For All classes and special needs classes with the Latitude Artist Community and Employment Solutions. He is passionate about assisting others in their journey to mental, physical, and spiritual health and has worked one on one with clients of Hospice, the VA and a variety. 
Book Yoga Class / Call/text for scheduling bodywork or massage: 859-420-5324
Visit Josh's Website Here

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Regular salt sessions are truly helping me to breathe better!  I work outdoors frequently and am surrounded by allergens. My inhales have become deeper and I'm able to lengthen my exhales much further that when I started! I feel as if I'm breathing easier."

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This is a big part of my self care during the week. The first time I came, just being in the room, I felt really good compared to how I came in. After the 3rd day, I was able to sleep laying flat instead of propped up so I could breathe! It really helped me get through a heavy pollen season. 

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As an avid runner and athlete my body takes a beating, and I need to help it recover. I look forward to the benefits it can provide from a mental relaxation standpoint, as well as the benefits to my physical health and breathing so I can train harder.

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The next morning I woke up with no headache; I was not stopped up, clogged up, and I had a noticeable difference in my breathing. In fact I monitor my Oxygen levels and it went up a couple clicks! It makes a difference and I'm going to come back as much as I can!

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I've been fighting a cough for weeks and my allergies have been driving me crazy! After one salt session, I can already tell my airways are more open!

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I am so thrilled with my results regarding my asthma! I have been involved with a totally holistic approach to my health for 30 years and I can say definitively that Halotherapy is helping me! I look forward to my weekly sessions because I always feel so energized afterwards!

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I have personally known about the properties of salt and its healing effects, so this is perfect for relaxing after work and very therapeutic for my health.

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It is a very unique experience that will both calm and energize you. Your skin, sinuses, and everything else will feel clean and refreshed. I loved it!

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The experience for me and my family was wonderful! We're going to have to figure out how to come more often!

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10/10! Very relaxing!!!

patrick

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I really think it helps my asthma and allergies, plus it's beautiful way to spend 45 minutes!


Connie

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It's a great way for me to zone out and practice my breathing protocol and meditation.


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Going into the cave was very nice, very relaxing. I loved being in the salt; I sat on the floor and felt so comfortable. I'm one of the adults with ADHD and it's just not easy for me to sit still. But I closed my eyes and just listened to the machine pushing out the salt air, which was great for me, and I think that's what took me into that super relaxation mode, and that was awesome! I could feel the drop in stress and I was just there in calm mode.

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I found myself in a suspended state of comfort with a slight smile on my face...I left feeling energized with a peaceful boost of wellness and joy for the rest of the day.


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An amazing experience. Extremely relaxing and it opens you up so completely if you are congested from sinuses. Absolutely love the experience and staff. Highly recommend this.


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Unlike anything I’ve ever experienced...It’s so good. Every detail is so thoughtfully arranged to make the experience relaxing. Absolutely gorgeous, posh yet comfortable. Finally, the cave. I can’t say enough good things. It’s like being in a heart/womb. The salt crystals neutralize whatever energy you carry with you in the space. And then it’s like you’re breathing ocean air. So healing and restorative.


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My first visit to the Lexington Salt Cave with a friend was a lovely respite from the August heat. Even before entering the cave, we felt relaxed and welcomed. We were offered water, a place to stash our shoes, etc. Once in the cave, we experienced a deeply calming and soothing experience. It was easy to fall immediately into that space between sleep and relaxation - in other words, a deep relaxation much like Shavasana! I noticed how well I slept for a few nights after my session. We are very much looking forward to our next visit!

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Amazing, relaxing, beautiful space. Good for the soul and the lungs! Lara is a lovely host. So many cool opportunities too. I did a halotherapy session and a salty yoga class. Loved them both. Will definitely be returning.

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