Guest Safety & Screening Guide

Our salt cave provides a cool, dry, negatively ionized environment designed to support respiratory health, relaxation, and circulation. For most guests, halotherapy is safe and well-tolerated.

Who Should Consult a Healthcare Provider First

Before attending a session, guests with the following conditions should check with their doctor:

  1. Severe heart conditions – e.g., congestive heart failure or uncontrolled arrhythmias

  2. High blood pressure (hypertension) – particularly if poorly managed

  3. Advanced lung disease – severe COPD, acute asthma flare-ups, or cystic fibrosis

  4. Kidney disease – particularly advanced renal insufficiency

  5. Pregnancy – especially high-risk pregnancies (e.g., preeclampsia)

  6. Open skin wounds or severe dermatitis/eczema – salt may irritate sensitive skin

General Guidelines

  • Sessions are 45 minutes at 64–68°F with 40–55% humidity, dispersing safe levels of dry salt aerosol (1–5 mg/m³).

  • Temporary changes in heart rate or alertness is how the body adjusts to improved airway function, oxygen exchange, and negative ions.

  • Hydration before and after sessions is recommended.

  • Exit the salt cave to stop the session if you feel dizzy, short of breath, or uncomfortable.

Why This Environment Is Beneficial

  • Dry salt aerosol helps open airways and mobilize mucus.

  • Negative ions support respiratory health and may improve circulation and mood.

  • Cool, dry air reduces moisture-related airway irritation.

References:

  • Chervinskaya AV, Zilber NA. Halotherapy for treatment of respiratory diseases. J Aerosol Med. 1995;8(3):221–232.

  • Bukhtiyarov VI, Salt Rooms and Human Health. Therapeutic Use of Salt Caves, 2009.

If you experience an elevation in your heart rate, this is quite normal and reflects how your body is responding to the salt cave environment.

Our salt room maintains a cool, dry microclimate—around 66°F with 45% humidity—similar to natural underground salt caves.

When the halogenerator runs, it disperses fine salt particles and produces negative ions through the friction of the crystals. 

During your session, these conditions can gently stimulate your respiratory and circulatory systems, which may temporarily increase heart rate.

This happens for a few reasons:

  1. Nitric oxide production: Breathing the salt-enriched air can stimulate the sinuses and lungs to produce nitric oxide (NO), a molecule that helps relax blood vessels, improve circulation, and enhance oxygen delivery.

  2. Vagus nerve activation: Deep, calm breathing in the salt environment stimulates the vagus nerve, a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system. This initially adjusts heart rate as the body balances between alertness and relaxation.

Together, these effects improve oxygenation and circulation, and the heart rate usually settles back as your body fully relaxes. Many guests describe feeling calm, clear, and grounded afterwards.

After Your Session
•    Take a few moments to notice your breathing and sense of calm.
•    Many guests report clearer airways, reduced stress, and a lasting feeling of refreshment.
•    Hydration, a complimentary electrolyte drink and a chocolate supplement awaits you.

Tuning in to your body’s responses is so important, and I'm here to make your experience as relaxing and beneficial as possible. If you have any questions before or after your visit, feel free to text me at 541.340.4606, Angelina.