Salt Therapy, also called halotherapy, is a holistic method that recreates the microclimate of a salt cave. Dry salt aerosol is dispersed into a room where the walls and floor are covered with layers of salt. An antiviral and antibacterial environment is created by the layering of salt on the walls and floor. The dry salt aerosol is a key factor in the relief of symptoms for many health problems including respiratory and skin conditions. Please refer to our Benefits of Halotherapy sections for more information.

A machine called a halogenerator grinds salt to the size of 1-5 micrometers, with most pieces 30 times finer than a human hair, to produce a dry salt aerosol. The generator is placed on the outside wall of the salt room. While sitting in the room for 45 minutes, the fine salt aerosol can travel to the deepest part of the lungs, areas of the respiratory tract, and deep into the skin tissue. As salt enters the lungs and respiratory tract, it dissolves bacteria and pollutants while working to expel mucus and open constricted airways. For skin, salt kills toxins on the surface level while reducing fluid to decrease the swelling at deeper levels to help with acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other conditions.

✓Acne

✓ Allergies

✓ Asthma

✓ Breathing difficulties / Chest tightness

✓ Bronchitis / Chronic bronchitis / Bronchiectasis

✓ Cold and Flu

✓ COPD / Emphysema

✓ Cystic Fibrosis

✓ Ear infections

✓ Eczema

✓ Hay fever

✓ Low Endurance / Stamina

✓ Psoriasis

✓ Rashes

✓ Rhinitis / Upper Respiratory Infections

✓ Rosacea

✓ Sinusitis / Sinus inflammation

✓ Skin Aging

✓ Smoker’s cough

✓ Snoring / Sleep Apnea

✓ Stress and fatigue

✓ Swelling and Inflammation

✓ Wheezing

The salt acts as an anti-bacterial agent throughout the air, on the walls, and covers everything in the room. The rest of the facility is not surrounded by salt, so we discourage anyone from coming in that may be contagious.

Yes, salt therapy is safe for children. There are no potential harmful effects. Salt therapy is completely natural and in fact, children often respond to it faster than adults. Salt Therapy Annapolis, we have both an Adult and Children’s therapy room. The children’s room mimics a sandy playground, where the floors and walls are also covered in salt, which imitates the sand at the beach. Children can play with books, puzzles, and toys while receiving the benefits of salt therapy. If you still have questions regarding if salt therapy is safe for children, consult with your child’s doctor. We are happy to supply printed material and research. You can also ask your child’s doctor to refer to this website.