Please note: We currently offer solo sessions (one chair) and shared sessions for up to four people.

What is Salt Therapy?  

Salt therapy is a safe and deeply relaxing way to address many respiratory ailments such as:

• seasonal allergies

• asthma

• bronchitis

• sinusitis

• ear aches

• cystic fibrosis

Salt is a powerful sterilizer and anti-inflammatory agent. These characteristics are the basis of folk remedies such as gargling with salt water, the use of neti-pots, visiting salt caves and spending time by the sea. The dry salt aerosol therapy brings these remedies into the 21st century. It's 100% natural and safe for virtually everyone, including children.  

How Does it Work?

Salt Therapy is like a neti-pot for your lungs. Our state-of-the-art generator grinds pharmaceutical-grade sodium chloride into micro-particles from 1 to 10 micrometers in size and disperses them into the air. Although nothing is felt, particles bigger than 5 micrometers remain in the nose and throat, and smaller particles settle deep into the lungs.
Salt has both anti-inflammatory and sterilizing properties. It kills bacteria and draws moisture from the bronchioles. Mucous thins, sinuses drain and breathing becomes easier.

What to Expect at your Salt Therapy Appointment 

Salt Therapy is simple.  Just relax in the comfort of our lounge chairs in the light of our backlit Himalayan salt walls. You may read, listen to music or take a nap.  When the session is over, just brush off the salt powder from your clothes and exit the room.  

Our Salt Room sessions are held in a community room that can accommodate up to 4 guests. We also offer shared Salt Room sessions for private sessions or up to four people at a discounted rate. Many people use the Salt Room for meditation or deep relaxation. Please refrain from wearing fragrances to the appointment, as many of our guests are sensitive to smells. 

All sessions are 45 minutes. Please check out our FAQ at the bottom of this page for more information.

History of Salt Therapy

The use of salt as a health remedy has been around since the Greeks, when Hippocrates recommended salt inhalation as a respiratory treatment.    

In 1843, Polish physician Felix Boczkowski discovered that men working in the salt mines at Wieliczka suffered fewer respiratory problems than the general population.  He published his findings in "About the Breathing of Salt Dust," the first of many studies on the effects of breathing salt air. A therapeutic spa was established within the salt cave.  

In the 20th century, Eastern European physicians and engineers learned to simulate the conditions inside salt caves. In modern halotherapy ("halo" is Greek for salt) a generator to blows tiny microparticles of salt into a room.  Salt therapy is studied, recognized and used in many European hospitals to treat various respiratory ailments.  Although it has yet to be clinically researched in a controlled and extensive way in the United States, many wellness centers are now incorporating Salt Therapy into their practices.  

Salt Room Questions 

Is the room clean? 
Yes. During sessions the air is saturated with microparticles of salt, a powerful sterilizing agent, which naturally kill bacteria and airborne pathogens. Our ventilation system replaces all the air between sessions and the furniture is wiped down with antibacterial wipes. You may get a bit of salt on your clothing, but it brushes off easily or may be wiped off with a damp cloth.

Can I bring a laptop or iPod? 
We advise you not to bring larger items such as a laptop which may be affected by the salt. Small mp3 players or phones that can be slipped into a pocket will be fine. As a courtesy to others, please use headphones if you wish to listen to music. Please refrain from talking on your cellphone.

What if I start to cough? 
Coughing is often the first sign that Salt Therapy is working. Micro-particles of salt in the bronchioles and nasal passages draw moisture and thin mucous. This may result in increased coughing over the first several visits.

Who should not try Halo Therapy? 
Please check with your physician if you have any form of tuberculosis, hyperthyroidism or chronic kidney disease. Halo therapy is not advised for those in the acute stage of any respiratory disease. sessions. Coughing symptoms should decrease thereafter.   

How many sessions are needed for treatment?  
Research has shown that 12-20 session within 8 weeks will help chronic conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, allergies and psoriasis, though we have seen many clients get relief at the first session. Every case is different. Children are particularly responsive to Salt Therapy. 

What should I wear?  
Wear comfortable clothing. The salt will not damage clothes and any salt residue can be brushed off. Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scents, as many users of the Salt Room are sensitive or allergic to odors and chemicals. The salt is good for your skin, so feel free to wear short sleeves and short pants.  

Is Salt Therapy safe for children?
Yes! It is 100% natural and safe way to treat respiratory illness. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult companion, who are not charged to enter the Salt Room. Children must have a parent or guardian sign a permission form before the first visit.  

Should I stop taking my medication or inhaler if my symptoms decrease?
No, not without the consent of a physician. Salt Therapy is not a replacement for medical treatment.

Will I feel the salt in my throat? 
The particles of salt are so small that they are neither felt nor seen, but you are likely to taste it on your lips