A cooperative healing center to soak, sauna, and serve all of your healthcare needs. Relax in a salt water hot pool and dry cedar sauna in a lush outdoor courtyard before or after your wellness session. Our establishment is one of the most unique, well-loved experiences of Portland. Make us a part of your Portland adventure, or gift a visit to a friend or loved one. If you are a frequent visitor consider becoming a member; support our cooperative and get discounts all year long.
Reviews (10)
Andre Jackson
May 30, 2022
An Oasis in the City. Wonderful place to soak your bones and your cares away. Nestled in the middle of a neighborhood, you would not suspect the joys that await the haggard visitor. The therapist listened to my needs and worked on them until my pain had subsided. Then I was able to soak in the whirlpool and relax in the sauna. The staff was very inviting and helpful making sure I had everything I needed during my time there. Next time I'm in the area I will have to return.
Calvin
May 23, 2022
Eevee DeLioncourt
May 17, 2022
C. Lee
Apr 30, 2022
Mayah Frank
Mar 30, 2022
Been soaking here for years, it's my primary healthcare really. While the quality of the tub has gone down over the last 5 years (yellow grime buildup, not always up to temp, only 1 jet left with significant strong pressure) it's still worthwhile. They say it's a mineral tub but I smell chlorine. Edit: It is not worthwhile. I used to go here up to 3x a week.
As they've raised their rates, I've cut back to just 1x. But now that it's at $20/hr *for members*, it's just another overpriced Portland swank spot. At $20/week to soak once (plus the membership fee), over the course of a year I could pay for over 4 years of my phone bill ($1090).
As they've raised their rates, I've cut back to just 1x. But now that it's at $20/hr *for members*, it's just another overpriced Portland swank spot. At $20/week to soak once (plus the membership fee), over the course of a year I could pay for over 4 years of my phone bill ($1090).
Kelly Richardson
Mar 20, 2022
M. N.
Mar 11, 2022
Update: March 17 response to management- the only non-discriminatory way to require COVID testing is to require it for ALL patrons. Update: As of February 2022, unfortunately they have updated their policies to be discriminatory, bigoted, unscientific, and non-inclusive. Previous review: This place is a fantastic hidden gem. It is a wellness-based soaking pool with a more spiritual and wellness oriented take on soaking pools.
It is also clothing optional. This is a specific wellness oriented niche pool which is amazing and I love it. I highly recommend soaking and then using the cold shower and then soaking again and then using the cold shower again rinse repeat rinse repeat. Amazing experience. It is a welcome and stark contrast to the McMenamins soaking pools or Tub and Tan which are much more party oriented.
If you want to go somewhere where you can soak and meditate or read a book this is a great place. If you want to go somewhere where you can have a big party with a bunch of friends in a soaking pool this is not the place for you. There are other places for that. They do not serve alcohol here and you are not allowed to be intoxicated here. You are also not allowed to look at people outside of your party for their privacy's sake, and you are not allowed to use your phone inside.
You are not allowed to talk to people outside your party. This is not a social pool. You are not allowed to public display of affection. This is not a sex oriented pool, if you want that go somewhere else.
It is also clothing optional. This is a specific wellness oriented niche pool which is amazing and I love it. I highly recommend soaking and then using the cold shower and then soaking again and then using the cold shower again rinse repeat rinse repeat. Amazing experience. It is a welcome and stark contrast to the McMenamins soaking pools or Tub and Tan which are much more party oriented.
If you want to go somewhere where you can soak and meditate or read a book this is a great place. If you want to go somewhere where you can have a big party with a bunch of friends in a soaking pool this is not the place for you. There are other places for that. They do not serve alcohol here and you are not allowed to be intoxicated here. You are also not allowed to look at people outside of your party for their privacy's sake, and you are not allowed to use your phone inside.
You are not allowed to talk to people outside your party. This is not a social pool. You are not allowed to public display of affection. This is not a sex oriented pool, if you want that go somewhere else.
Alex Banks-Watson
Jan 26, 2022
Richie R.
Jan 18, 2022
Really have enjoyed my first few visits here. The facilities are very spacious, clean, and updated. The courtyard is decorated really nicely. My only complaint is the sauna heater is a bit undersized/underpowered for the room and because the door is frequently opened the space never gets to proper temperature. Also the heater needs a larger mass of stones, you can see the heater elements when they cycle on.
A proper sauna heater heats the stones which radiate the heat. And finally there is a note to not put water on the sauna stones. The term "dry sauna" is something Americans have made up. A proper sauna involves adding water over the stones to create Loyly. I've mentioned these things to the staff at the end of each visit but I haven't seen any changes to their equipment or policy. If they could get the sauna right this place would be perfect.
A proper sauna heater heats the stones which radiate the heat. And finally there is a note to not put water on the sauna stones. The term "dry sauna" is something Americans have made up. A proper sauna involves adding water over the stones to create Loyly. I've mentioned these things to the staff at the end of each visit but I haven't seen any changes to their equipment or policy. If they could get the sauna right this place would be perfect.
Sidonia Simpson
Nov 21, 2021
This is the first place on my Portland soaking exploration. I spent about an hour and 40 minutes here. Common Ground Wellness is clean with an all gender locker and shower area. The place is quite small which wouldn't have bothered me expect for the people who were quite loud which is why my rating is 3 stars. When I arrived there was a group of people who were pretty loud in the soaking room so I opted for the sauna but you can hear people in the pool and shower while sitting in the sauna.
After sometime I made my way to the pool and it had quieted down. This was a VERY relaxing experience but lasted only about 45 minutes when another loud group came into the pool, talking about very personal information at a high volume. There were other people talking at low volumes throughout which didn't bother me. I again popped over to the sauna when I entered there was a couple massaging each other but stopped when I came in and didn't continue while I was in sauna.
The rules of Common Ground is what made me feel comfortable enough to try and I'm glad that I did! You can tell the relaxation and comfort they strive for. I paid for 2 hours and left about 20 minutes early after not quite being able to find that same bliss I had for those magical 45 minutes. The staff were friendly and helpful. Perhaps my expectations of relaxation are too high for a communal space. Acknowledging that this was the first soak spot I've checked out, I will come back and rate higher if I run into the same things elsewhere. I will likely visit again during a weekday in the morning, my visit was scheduled for 3-5 on a Friday.
After sometime I made my way to the pool and it had quieted down. This was a VERY relaxing experience but lasted only about 45 minutes when another loud group came into the pool, talking about very personal information at a high volume. There were other people talking at low volumes throughout which didn't bother me. I again popped over to the sauna when I entered there was a couple massaging each other but stopped when I came in and didn't continue while I was in sauna.
The rules of Common Ground is what made me feel comfortable enough to try and I'm glad that I did! You can tell the relaxation and comfort they strive for. I paid for 2 hours and left about 20 minutes early after not quite being able to find that same bliss I had for those magical 45 minutes. The staff were friendly and helpful. Perhaps my expectations of relaxation are too high for a communal space. Acknowledging that this was the first soak spot I've checked out, I will come back and rate higher if I run into the same things elsewhere. I will likely visit again during a weekday in the morning, my visit was scheduled for 3-5 on a Friday.
