How Halotherapy (Salt Therapy) works
Halotherapy is a drug-free, noninvasive therapeutic treatment for respiratory and skin conditions.
Salt aerosol provides anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects on the respiratory tract while helping to thin out mucous and stimulate the body’s natural defense activity. This helps the cleansing ability of the lungs and reduces inflammation that causes wheezing, making Halotherapy treatment beneficial to anyone exposed to environmental allergens or pollutants like smog.
The salt particles also have favorable effects on the blood micro-circulation of the skin, reduces skin inflammation, and can kill bacteria and fungi present with many dermatological conditions which can relieve itching while also nourishing and moisturizing the affected areas.
Clinical studies have shown that salt therapy reduces inflammation in the respiratory tract and aids in mucous clearing, leaving you breathing easier. With regular Halotherapy sessions, people have been able to reduce their use of medications, the rate of hospital visits, and the frequency of asthma and allergy attacks.
While not a replacement for established medical treatment, Halotherapy is an effective supplemental therapy that assists in reducing the need for pharmaceuticals, as well as providing the preventive measures and rehabilitation our bodies need.
Pricing
Sessions can be taken solo or in groups up to 4 people.
Sessions last 40 minutes.
Please be prepared to sit back and relax.
No shoes in the salt room, please wear socks only!
$49
Single session
For one person
$79
Couples session
For two persons
$99
Group session
For upto four persons
Single salt sessions are available at a reduced rate when you paired with another treatment.
Sessions are available in 3 packs, 5 packs and 10 packs.
HISTORY of Halotherapy
Salt Therapy has a rich history throughout Europe, dating back to the Roman and medieval periods, as there are records of improvements in the breathing of salt miners from that time. In those days, monks took sick people to the salt caves and let them breathe the air, which was saturated with salt particles.
In 19th century Poland, the miners in the salt shafts never seemed to suffer from lung related diseases, such as pneumonia and asthma, and had decreased incidences of other illnesses compared to the general population. In 1843, a Polish physician named Dr. Felix Bochkowsky, the state authority for occupational health in Polish industry at the time, published a book about the beneficial effects that salt cave environments had on respiratory health.
This led to the use of salt mines as a therapeutic treatment, which became known as Speleotherapy and the establishment of the first salt mine treatment center in Wieliczka, Poland.
As technology developed, so did salt therapy. Halotherapy (“halos” is Greek for “salt”) is the active form of this treatment and has been used in Eastern Europe for more than 20 years.
Halotherapy blends old methods with modern technology through the use of halogenerators, which actively and precisely disperse dry salt aerosol into the salt rooms to accelerate the positive effect of this safe, natural therapy. As the evidence of its health benefits has been noted, the number of Halotherapy centers around the world has grown to now include Western Europe, Israel, Canada, and the United States.
Guidelines
NO SHOES / SOCKS ON
All sessions are by appointment. Same day appointments are usually available.
Wear comfortable clothing, be prepared to remove your shoes and please bring a pair of socks to wear during your session.
To preserve the cleanliness of the salt, we will provide you a pair of socks for $1 if you forget!
SIT BACK AND RELAX
No phones or electronics are allowed in the salt room. Please no food, drinks or liquids of any kind.
Use your time in the salt room to unwind, meditate, read, and relax. Try one of our zero-gravity reclining chairs or slow-walk on the pure salt floor.
Children must be supervised at all times. Please keep voices low.
BREATHE EASY
Halotherapy is beneficial for respiratory illness such as asthma, allergies, bronchitis, and cystic fibrosis, as well as skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and acne due to the natural anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties of salt.
It is also recommended for the immune system to help combat pollutants, dust, and bacteria we all breathe everyday.
FAQs
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Halotherapy is a therapeutic treatment for lung and skin health using controlled concentrations of dry salt aerosol.
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Negatively-charged micron-sized particles (1-10 micrometers) penetrate deep into airways and skin pores causing an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
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Many body parts and bodily functions can improve during Halotherapy. The lungs are just one system that benefits from Salt Room sessions and our other salt-inspired treatments:
Deeper breaths | Widening airway passages and reduction in mucosal swelling results in improved overall function.
Clearer breaths | Due to high osmosis of salt on the airway surface, lung cilia are stimulated to help move mucus out of the lungs. This is one of the reasons we recommend Halotherapy for guests with Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma.
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Salt aerosol is negatively charged. Dry sodium chloride aerosol has a considerable negative charge of particles ranging from 6.0 to 10 nano Coulombs per cubic meter. Negatively charged particles have anti-depressive effects according to numerous studies.
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By removing foreign microbes from the lungs, Salt Therapy guests are able to remove the cause of their illnesses from their body in a gentle, non-invasive and inexpensive way. Our
Holistic Treatment specialists
focus on using salt and other methods to improve the overall well-being of your body, mind and spirit.
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The amount of sodium intake from one session ranges from 2-5 mg (0.003% of your Daily Value) and should not effect blood pressure and is not ingested. Salt Therapy is appropriate for guests ages 1 and up. Treatment should be avoided during the acute phase of any illness, including the following: infections accompanied by fever, active tuberculosis, cardiac insufficiency, COPD in stage 3 of lung insufficiency, coughing up blood, alcohol or drug intoxication, uncontrolled severe (stage IIB) hypertension, and acute stages of lung disease. We do not claim to be a replacement for any medication or medical treatment but only a complement to traditional medicine techniques. Consult with your health provider before undergoing any medical changes.