TECH THERAPIES: SALT THERAPY

 

WHAT IS SALT THERAPY?

Salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, is a passive respiratory therapy that disperses pharmaceutical-grade dry salt particles into the air to support respiratory health and nervous system calm.

At Inner Space, the Salt Lounge is designed as a restorative environment where you can sit comfortably while micro-particles of salt circulate through the space. Sessions are structured, quiet, and intentionally low-stimulation.

This is not a spa add-on. It is respiratory and nervous system support delivered in a clinical wellness setting.

BOOK YOUR SALT LOUNGE SESSION BELOW
 

HOW SALT THERAPY SUPPORTS THE BODY + NERVOUS SYSTEM

Dry salt therapy works primarily through the respiratory system.

When inhaled, microscopic salt particles may help:

  • Draw moisture from inflamed airways

  • Support mucus clearance

  • Create an environment less favorable to certain pathogens

  • Reduce respiratory irritation

Because breath and nervous system function are directly connected, improved respiratory ease can also support parasympathetic activation, the state associated with rest, regulation, and recovery.

In practical terms, you may notice:

  • Easier breathing

  • Reduced chest tightness

  • A calmer overall state

  • Less reactivity to stress

Halotherapy research has explored its potential role in respiratory support and airway inflammation management, particularly in conditions involving congestion or irritation.

 

BENEFITS OF SALT THERAPY

Salt Lounge sessions may support:

  • Respiratory clarity

  • Reduced sinus congestion

  • Airway support

  • Immune system function

  • Skin health (through topical exposure)

  • Nervous system down-regulation

  • Stress reduction

Research on halotherapy suggests potential benefits for airway function, inflammatory response, and respiratory comfort.

 

WHO THE SALT LOUNGE IS BEST FOR

A guest faces the glowing salt wall and experiences deep relaxation in the salt lounge, halotherapy at Inner Space in Des Moines Iowa

Salt therapy may be a good fit if you:

  • Experience seasonal congestion

  • Have mild respiratory irritation

  • Feel chronically stressed or overstimulated

  • Want passive nervous system support

  • Are pairing sessions with bodywork or tech therapies

It is especially supportive during seasonal transitions when immune resilience is challenged.


THIS THERAPY MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE IF:

  • You have severe or unstable respiratory conditions

  • You are experiencing active respiratory infection

  • You have advanced lung disease requiring medical supervision

  • You have been advised to avoid aerosolized environments

If you have respiratory concerns, consult your healthcare provider before booking.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR SESSION

While appointment bookings are 1 hour in length (for our required salt lounge reset), your time in the salt lounge is 40 minutes.

You’ll sit in a comfortable lounge setting in anti-gravity chairs, with options for weighted blankets and eye masks, while dry salt particles circulate in the air. There is no physical contact required.

You may taste light salt in the air or feel subtle dryness in the throat. Hydration after your session is encouraged.

Most clients leave feeling clearer, lighter, and more settled.

 

SCHEDULE YOUR SALT LOUNGE SESSION

Experience halotherapy in a calm, structured environment designed to support respiratory health and nervous system regulation.