Entry No. 24 — the Cleveland file — filed under: sound bath
SoulSpace
Tucked inside the Welleon Apartment Complex, this modern, design-forward wellness sanctuary offers a curated contrast therapy circuit alongside immersive sound baths.
The story
You'll find SoulSpace tucked into the ground floor of the Welleon Apartment Complex on Tillman Avenue in Gordon Square. From the sidewalk, it looks like standard modern residential infill, but step inside and the premise is pure sensory disruption. This isn't a conventional day spa where you lounge around with cucumber slices over your eyes; it is a sleek, design-forward sanctuary built around temperature extremes and vibrational sound.
The core ritual here revolves around contrast therapy: baking inside a hot sauna or steam room until your heart pounds, then dropping immediately into an icy cold plunge tub to shock your nervous system into compliance. For those looking to quiet their brain after the thermal shock, they host sound bath ceremonies that lay you back under the physical vibrations of crystal singing bowls and gongs, alongside red light therapy panels and a quiet relaxation lounge.
What it's like
You arrive at Tillman Avenue and slip into a calm, dimly lit environment equipped with sleek locker rooms, luxury showers, and an outdoor terrace. The vibe is quiet and deliberate—less soft-focus pampering, more self-guided biological reset. The main hurdle is mentally overcoming the initial gasp when stepping straight from the hot sauna into the frigid cold plunge. Weekend slots for contrast sessions and sound baths fill up fast, so aim for quiet weekday time slots between their 6 a.m. opening and 8 p.m. closing. Tip: booking a massage session includes access to the sauna and cold plunge circuit.
The move: Book a private contrast therapy session to alternate between the hot sauna and the icy cold plunge, then lay back together for a deeply relaxing sound bath ceremony utilizing crystal singing bowls and gongs.
- 📍 Gordon Square
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Low-key
- 🌗 Indoor or outdoor
Where: 5605 Tillman Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Pugsley's Room — Just 0.7 miles away, contrast your serene thermal recovery with a tour of petrified bats and wet specimens in this tiny second-floor oddity shop.
- Porco Lounge & Tiki Room — After shock-freezing your system in the cold plunge, head 1.5 miles into Ohio City to thaw back up under carved tiki idols and outrigger canoes.
- Amazonia — Keep your low-lit sensory bubble going by heading into Lakewood to sip cocktails hidden in a jungle-inspired speakeasy behind a taco spot.
Good to know
Where is SoulSpace located?
It is located on the first floor of the Welleon Apartment Complex at 5605 Tillman Ave in Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District.
What modalities and services does SoulSpace offer?
SoulSpace offers contrast therapy (sauna, steam room, and cold plunge), immersive sound bath ceremonies with crystal singing bowls and gongs, red light therapy, massages, and a relaxation lounge.
What are SoulSpace's regular operating hours?
SoulSpace is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (confirm current hours before heading out).
Do I need to reserve a session ahead of time?
Yes, sessions for contrast therapy, sound baths, and massages should be booked in advance online.
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Further reading: Official site · clevelandmagazine.com · welleon.com
last checked: 2026-07-21