SALT THERAPY ROOM MIDLETON/   Mob.:  0899764368

 

Common questions and answers below:

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT?

The first visit is consultation, introducing the treatment and treatment. As it's a very intensive treatment, the first session is shorter, to allow your body to adjust!

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

A typical salt therapy session lasts for 30-45 minutes. The therapy involves sitting in the salt room in comfortable chair. The room temperature and humidity is maintained at a comfortable level. Salt therapy may produce a slight skin irritation in some individuals that will disappear after a few sessions. Some people will experience a mild salt taste on their lips, similar to being by the ocean. Others may experience a mild throat tickle, which can be easily treated by sipping warm water after the session. Most people will experience increased mucous production. This will present itself in the form of a runny nose or a productive cough after the session. This is the body’s natural mechanism for elimination of toxins, pollens, and viruses. If you have ever smoked in the past, you may experience a period of cough and mucous production as your body naturally clears the lungs of residual toxins. Most asthmatics will also experience an initial period of increased mucous production and cough as the body decreases inflammation, opens airways, and expels the stagnant mucous.

SALT ROOM ETIQUETTE

• Always arrive at your appointment time for each appointment. • Do not use or wear any perfumes, lotions, oils, fragrances, etc. They can interfere with the therapy.• Do not exit the therapy room once a session has started, unless it is an emergency.• Please wash or sanitise your hands, and/or your child’s hands prior to your session.

The salt room is a quiet room. No talking unless it’s an emergency and you need assistance. Quiet meditation, reading and sleeping are fine.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

Every experience is different, and it depends on the type and severity of your condition. Some people use treatments as a preventative measure to avoid the common cold, and other respiratory viruses.

Number of treatments based on Eastern European published clinical reports and Ministry of Health.

All treatment times are over a 8 week period unless otherwise noted

Asthma – intermittent, mild 12-14 Treatments

Asthma – moderate, severe 18-21Acute bronchitis 12-14Recurrent bronchitis 12-14Chronic obstructive bronchitis 18-21Pneumonia after acute stage 12-14Bronchiectatic disease 20-25Cystic fibrosis 20-25Respiratory infections, influenza 5-7 or 2x/wk for prevention

Chronic pharyngitis and tonsillitis 14-18Chronic sinusitis 14-18Acute sinusitis 3-5Multi-chemical sensitivity syndrome 12-14Smokers 12-14​Skin pathology 8-25

WHEN SHOULD SALT THERAPY BE AVOIDED?

Treatment should be avoided during the acute phase of any illness, including the following: infections accompanied by fever, acute active tuberculosis, cardiac insufficiency, COPD in the third stage, bleeding, spitting of blood, alcohol or drug intoxication, unstable or uncontrolled hypertension, and acute stages of respiratory diseases.

WHAT DO I WEAR IN THE SALT ROOM?

If you are coming for the breathing benefits or just to relax then you can wear whatever you like or wear some comfy clothes, Everyone is fully clothed in the room.

If you are coming in for skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, it is recommend that you wear shorts and a tank top so that your skin exposed to the salt.

ARE WALK INS' WELCOME?

Yes, but if you prefer to guarantee your session time, we advise that you book your appointment in advance.

AM I ALONE IN THE SALT THERAPY ROOM?

Yes, it's private for you or people you choose to go in with you. Room is comfortable for 3 people.

IS DRY SALT THERAPY IMPROVE MY OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING?

Yes. Salt therapy is one component of healthy living that can greatly increase well-being. Dry salt therapy can also increase lung capacity for greater sports performance; help strengthen the immune system; help you recover faster from jet lag; work-outs and stress; and help improve sleep patterns.

IS THERE RESEARCH TO SUPPORT HALOTHERAPY?

Yes, halotherapy has been well researched in Denmark, Russia, and Eastern Europe. Dr. A.V. Chervinsltaya, the head of Clinical Research Respiratory Center in St. Petersburg, Russia, has conducted most of the research. She works in the field of pulmonology and rehabilitation medicine and has published more than two hundred articles on this topic.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

No. Halotherapy is 100% natural, safe, and drug-free, providing effective long-term relief.

DO YOU NEED TO STOP TAKING MEDICATIONS WHILE YOU ARE ATTENDING THE SALT ROOM?

No, continue your medications as needed and as directed by your doctor. Since salt therapy is all-natural, it does not have any interactive effects with medications. Often, individuals who undergo salt therapy will find that they are less dependent on certain medication and their symptoms are less frequent and severe.

WHAT KIND OF SALT IS USED?

Our salt generators use 100% pharmaceutical grade salt, and our decorations are the finest quality Himalayan Salt available.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DRY SALT THERAPY AND SEA AIR?

The natural anti-inflammatory effect of salt, is it’s ability to draw fluid. When you breathe in sea air, it is already moist and has less of an anti-inflammatory effect. When you breathe in dry salt aerosol in a salt room, the minute particles line your airways and draw out the fluid from the inflamed airway. This fluid, now mixed with the salt goes to work on cleaning the walls of the airways, resulting clean airways.

WHAT ABOUT THE CONCERN THAT SALT IS BAD FOR YOU?

Consuming too much salt is linked to high blood pressure. With salt therapy, you are inhaling a dry salt aerosol, which only enters your respiratory system, not your digestive tract. The salt particles are so fine that even if you were to eat that amount, it would not pose a risk to your health.

HOW DO I KNOW IF SALT THERAPY IS GOOD FOR ME?

Salt therapy has many benefits for maintaining wellness. Salt therapy also relieves symptoms of the following conditions and works in conjunction with your medication and treatment plan: Asthma, Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Cold & Flu, Cystic Fibrosis, Eczema, Emphysema/COPD, Hay fever/rhinitis, Psoriasis, Pulmonary fibrosis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Snoring, Sports recovery. In addition, even if you aren’t suffering from any of the above conditions, our Adult Salt Therapy room provides a comfortable, quiet, serene space for relaxation and escape from everyday life.

Is there a risk of catching an infection from others in the salt therapy rooms?

Salt is naturally anti-bacterial; anti-viral and it kills almost all bacteria and virus on contact. In addition, our filtered ventilation system is constantly working to circulate the air in the salt room, drawing used air out and clean, filtered air in.

WE WELCOME YOU TO COME CHECK US OUT!

Dry salt therapy is a natural, holistic way for adults and children to detoxify their lungs and skin to promote better breathing, sounder sleep and overall wellness and can help to improve the symptoms of allergies, asthma, snoring, sleep apnea and so much more. Our salt room is as beautiful as it is therapeutic. As soon you begin your session, the soothing atmosphere will envelop you and the salty air will work its magic more with each deep cleansing breath.

CONTACT US on 0899764368.

Grace and team