Jodie

Jodie Appel is the visionary and heart behind Asheville Salt Cave & Spa. Inspired by old-world healing traditions and her family’s own wellness journey, she and her father opened the Salt Cave in 2012 to create a serene sanctuary where the community could breathe, restore, and reconnect.

A lover of travel and the natural world, Jodie draws inspiration from global healing practices and the peaceful beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her passion for holistic wellness shapes every detail of the spa, blending modern comfort with timeless therapies.

When she’s not at the spa, you can find Jodie snuggled up with her pups, traveling & exploring the world around her with curiosity, or enjoying life’s adventures alongside her love, Mark.

For Jodie, the Salt Cave is more than a spa — it’s a place of refuge, renewal, and genuine care. She hopes each guest feels supported, nurtured, and deeply restored every time they visit.