ELEMENTAL WELLNESS · CARRBORO, NC
Step inside.
Come back to you.
A wellness sanctuary in downtown Carrboro, NC, next to Chapel Hill. Float tanks, infrared sauna, contrast therapy, and massage, designed to help you let go and light up.
What we offer
Experiences designed
for restoration
Float Tank
1,000 lbs of Epsom salt, 10 inches of water, zero gravity, total sensory silence. An experience unlike any other.
From $65 · 60 or 90 min
Most popular
Infrared Sauna
Deep heat that works from the inside out. Detox, muscle relief, and the kind of warmth that stays with you.
From $25 · 15 or 30 min
Contrast Therapy
The reset button. Cold immersion for inflammation, clarity, and that electric aliveness that lasts all day.
From $50 · 60 min Solo or with a friend.
Massage
Therapeutic bodywork tailored to you. Curated rest and recovery designed around your unique needs.
From $110 · 60, 75, or 90 min
Red Light Therapy
Full-spectrum red and near-infrared light. Accelerates healing, supports collagen and cellular energy, without heat or UV.
From $20 · 20 min
Halotherapy
Dry salt air micronized into a therapeutic mist. Supports respiratory health, soothes skin, and quiets breath.
From $10 · 30 min - add on to any sauna session
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The experience
Slow down.
Then come back.
OF THE TIME, YOUR MIND IS SOMEWHERE ELSE. NO WONDER STILLNESS CAN FEEL LIKE A HOME YOU FORGOT YOU HAD
We've designed every room to do one thing: get you out of your head and back into your body. No phones. No noise. No schedule chasing you.
Located at the corner of Maple Ave & E Braxton Foushee St in Carrboro, a healing space rooted in community.
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Handpicked products
Every item in our retail room is something we actually believe in, curated for recovery, ritual, and real results.
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Intentional experiences
Sessions are never rushed. Transition time is built in. You arrive, you land, you leave changed.
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Rooted in community
We're Carrboro through and through. A neighborhood sanctuary for neighbors who need it most.
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Made for you
Whether it's your first float or your fiftieth, we meet you exactly where you are.
What guests say
Is Areté worth it?
Ask our guests.
Rated 4.9 from 74 Google reviews (October 2026)
Perfect experience. The float tank is so unbelievably relaxing--an experience of true rest--and every detail had been carefully attended to.
My wife and I both tried it and were very pleased, as the space is thoughtfully designed and tranquil, with a friendly staff and a selection of well-curated products.
For my birthday this year I choose to do something different. … After a few minutes in the float tub, it was like a light was lit.
Arete is a game-changer. Highly recommend for anyone curious about float therapy or looking for a high-quality self-care experience.