What is Halotherapy, and why would I want to breath microscopic salt?

What Is Halotherapy and How Does Breathing Salt Help?

There’s something deeply restorative about salt — the way ocean air clears the mind, or how a soak in a salt bath melts the day away. Halotherapy captures that same essence and brings it indoors, creating a sanctuary of breath, balance, and calm.

What Is Halotherapy?

Halotherapy (from the Greek halos, meaning “salt”) is a natural therapy that mimics the healing microclimate of salt caves. In a halotherapy booth, pure pharmaceutical-grade salt is gently ground into microscopic particles and released into the air. As you breathe, these particles travel deep into the respiratory system — cleansing, soothing, and supporting the body from the inside out.

How Breathing Salt Helps

Respiratory support: The fine salt particles help clear mucus, reduce inflammation, and make breathing feel easier. It’s often used to support asthma, allergies, sinus issues, and general lung health.

Skin health: When salt settles on the skin, it helps balance oil production, calm irritation, and promote natural detoxification — leaving the skin feeling refreshed and clear.

Stress relief: Salt naturally produces negative ions — the same kind you find near waterfalls or ocean waves — which help neutralize stress, improve mood, and support better sleep.

Immune support: Cleaner airways and reduced inflammation give your immune system a natural boost, helping you feel more resilient overall.

What to Expect During a Session

A halotherapy session feels like stepping into stillness. The softly salted air tastes faintly oceanic, and with each breath, your lungs and skin take in trace minerals that nourish and restore. It’s a moment to slow down, exhale, and let the body find its rhythm again.

A Breath of Calm — Right Here

You don’t need to travel to the coast or a mountain cave to experience this kind of clarity. Our HaloRedO₂ booth offers a salt-infused microclimate right here in Alberta — a breath of ocean air in the prairies.

✨ Ready to breathe easier and feel lighter?

Book The Booth at Material Moon Refuge and let every inhale become a small act of healing.