Sea Breeze

Salt Therapy

What Are The Benefits Of Salt Therapy?

Salt Therapy, otherwise known as Halotherapy is a natural and drug free respiratory treatment involving breathing inside a therapeutic micro-climate or environment similar to a natural salt cave.

Natural crystalized salt is inhaled directly to enhance breathing and respiratory health-related quality of life.

The benefits of using a Salt Room are many. It includes respiratory support, better oxygen intake, better skin health, immune system support and stress reduction. It can be used as part of the treatment of

  • Asthma
  • Eczema
  • Bronchitis
  • Allergies
  • COPD
  • Coughs
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Psoriasis
  • Croup
  • Sinusitis
  • Rhinitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Ear Infections
  • Emphysema
  • Lung Disease
  • Hay Fever
  • Nasal Polyps

It can also be used to treat breathing problems caused by Covid-19, improve breathing, and oxygenate the blood. It also helps with skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

How it works? ​

Just come along and relax in our active Salt Room which simulates a salt cave environment. Our room has a halogenerator, to which salt is added. The equipment breaks down the salt into tiny dry particles pumped and circulated in the room to enter your lungs and skin.

All you have to do is sit back and breathe.

Salt is a natural and safe ingredient. It does not have any notable side effects. It is also, muco-active, clearing up mucus from your airways; antibacterial, helping to prevent infections, anti-inflammatory, immunity boosting and anti-allergic. It can also help you to relax and repair your skin cells providing protection from ageing and infection. In addition to relieving the symptoms of respiratory illness, the treatment can help with

  • Acne and rosacea
  • Skin allergies
  • Rash
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Dermatitis
  • Fungal infections
  • Wrinkles and signs of aging skin

Salt Room Hygiene

New clients who come to Sea Breeze often come with a concern about catching illnesses or viruses from other visitors. Rest assured; we are committed to the highest standards in cleanliness and hygiene. 

Salt, in itself provides a hostile and uninhabitable environment for bacteria and viruses. This makes salt rooms naturally sterile environments as hygienic as operating theatres.

Are There Any Side Effects?

Although halotherapy has no notable side effects, If you have concerns or underlying health conditions, we recommend consulting with your GP in advance of treatment.

During treatment you may experience coughing and more mucus secretion as your nasal passages and chest clear out.

Very rarely you may notice skin irritation, conjunctivitis, or pink eye.

Avoid halotherapy if you have:

  • Hypothyroidism
  • Tuberculosis
  • Heart problems
  • Respiratory failure
  • Blood disorders anaemia, haemophilia or clotting
  • Infectious diseases
  • Fever
  • Open wounds
  • Malignant diseases such as cancer
  • Claustrophobia


An important and frequently asked question relating to Salt Therapy is, can it raise blood pressure? It’s widely known, that increasing salt intake can cause high blood pressure, so does this apply to Halotherapy?

The answer is simple. No!

Breathing in salt is very different from consuming salt. Our therapy involves inhaling a dry salt aerosol which enters the respiratory system only and not the digestive tract. The micron-sized salt particles are so fine, the amount, even if it were consumed does not pose a health risk. Find out more about other FAQ’s here.