HaloIR

What is the HaloIR?

  • Next Generation Halo (Salt) Therapy + Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna Combined

  • Salt Caves are beautiful but the salt therapy received per person is small. The HaloIR is more concentrated salt therapy + individualized and enclosed treatment. You will actually be able to taste the salt and feel it on your skin.

  • Option to turn on the Infrared Sauna Heat (no steam) that will help your pores and lungs open up to receive more salt therapy.

  • Redlight Therapy included for skin health, pain and inflammation

  • Aromatherapy, chromotherapy and guided meditation included

  • Engage all five senses while you relax, breathe, detox and rejuvenate.

Halo (Salt) Therapy FAQ’s

  • Halotherapy, or salt therapy, involves breathing in air with tiny salt particles to improve your breathing. Halotherapy is considered an alternative treatment for lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and cough.

    A high tech device called a halogenerator is used to grind salt into tiny particles that you can’t see with the naked eye and then disburses the salt pieces into the air. Once you inhale said salt particles, the magic starts to happen. Once salt particles are inhaled, they are known to absorb and eliminate different types of irritants that are found within your body such as common allergens and toxins, (primarily found within your respiratory system).

    Researchers claim that inhaling the salt particles causes a breakdown of all the mucus that has built up within your lungs. Salt is known to have an anti-inflammatory component; thus reducing inflammation within the respiratory system.

    Halotherapy is often done in salt rooms but we have created an individualized treatment that is more concentrated. The salt concentration is lower than in salt rooms vs the HaloIR. This therapy can also help you relax and may help with skin conditions and allergies.

    Health Benefits of Halotherapy

    ‌Studies have found that halotherapy can have benefits for respiratory conditions, skin problems, asthma, and allergies.

    Salt is a natural and safe ingredient. It does not have any notable side effects.

    It is also:

    • Mucoactive, clearing up mucus from your airways

    • Antibacterial, helping prevent infections

    • Anti-inflammatory

    • Immunity-boosting

    • Anti-allergic

    Tiny salt particles used in halotherapy can also help repair your skin cells and protect your skin from aging and infection.

    Supporting skin conditions such as

    • Acne and rosacea

    • Skin allergies

    • Rash

    • Eczema

    • Psoriasis

    • Dermatitis

    • Fungal infection such as onychomycosis

    • Wrinkles and signs of aging skin

    SOURCES:

    ‌1. American Lung Association: “Promising or Placebo? Halo Salt Therapy: Resurgence of a Salt Cave Spa Treatment.”

    2. Global Wellness Institute: “Halotherapy/Salt Therapy.”

    3. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Investigations: “The Importance of Halotherapy in the Treatment of COVID-19 Related Diseases.”

    4. Journal of Medicine and Life: “Surveys on therapeutic effects of 'halotherapy chamber with artificial salt-mine environment' on patients with certain chronic allergenic respiratory pathologies and infectious-inflammatory pathologies.”

  • Halotherapy has been traditionaly done in salt rooms but we have opted for the next generation of Halotherapy via the HaloIR. It is an individualized treatment that is more concentrated. The salt concentration is lower in salt rooms vs the HaloIR. It’s a matter of square footage, the salt particles being dispersed in a large room vs. a three person sauna are significantly different.

    Also, by adding the infrared heat to your salt therapy the benefits are also expanded due to your skin pores being more open and your lungs as well. It’s a deeper, more therapeutic experience.

  • Studies have shown that Halotherapy is safe for not only adults, but children of all ages. Research has even proven that halotherapy sessions are safe for babies to attend as well. The salty air is also safe for expecting mothers!

    The HaloIR can sit three adults comfortably so there is plenty of room for 1-2 children with an adult. You would not be able to utilize the infrared sauna heat with children under 10 accompanied.

    Stop by our spa to see if halotherapy is the right option for you and your child! If you have any concerns always check with you or your child’s medical doctor.

  • As of right now, researchers have found little to no side effects. Patients have reported itchy throats, runny noses and sinus pressure. This is all due to your system being cleared of the allergens and toxins that have been building up. These symptoms should last about two to three days and after that you should be feeling better than ever!

    Consistent use of halo therapy will help to relieve any symptoms that might be associated with waiting too long in between sessions.

  • Yes, of course!

    If you know that you want to make the HaloIR a regular part of your routine for holistic health, then there are two options for saving money.

    Get a package of 4 sessions and save $30. You can check out the full pricelist by clicking HERE. Packages must be purchased in person at the spa, not online.

    Check out our membership options for even deeper savings and perks by clicking HERE.

Sauna FAQ’s

  • Infrared sauna therapy differs from the ancient practice of using fire beneath a makeshift lodge to generate heat, instead utilizing infrared light waves to generate heat in the body. These waves penetrate deeper into the tissues without excessively raising the temperature of the sauna room, making this therapy ideal for people who can’t tolerate the heat and humidity of traditional sauna rooms and so might miss out on the potential benefits.

    The infrared waves themselves are invisible, falling within the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. Also referred to as “far-infrared” waves (FIR), they have the ability to positively alter the body’s tissues by penetrating below the surface of the skin, generating mitochondrial activity and effectively circulating heat.

    Although long-term research is still being conducted, infrared sauna therapy is considered to be an affordable, safe, and extremely effective way to reduce pain, increase detoxification, improve the cardiovascular system, and more as shown below.

    Infrared Sauna Benefits

    Let’s take a look at how infrared sauna does way more for your body than merely working up a sweat:

    1. Improved Skin Tone

    Infrared sauna therapy dilates the blood vessels, effectively increasing circulation throughout the body. This increased circulation not only helps remove waste products, but also helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Since our skin depends on these nutrients to form collagen (which keeps our skin firm), infrared sauna therapy can be a great way to improve skin tone and reduce wrinkles.

    2. Flushes Out Toxins

    Our immune systems are up against an arsenal of toxins that our ancestors never dreamt of: pesticides, toxic metals, PCBs in plastics, environmental pollution, and even GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Combining this with a lifelong poor diet is a set-up for accumulated toxins and a potentially weakened immune system.

    Luckily, infrared sauna treatments can give your body an extra push to eliminate these toxins. Specifically, this is achieved through sweating, which has been shown in several studies to increase detoxification and lower circulating levels of toxins in the body.

    3. Weight Loss

    It turns out taking a rest in an infrared sauna can also aid in weight loss. In a study of obese adults, researchers discovered “body weight and body fat significantly decreased after 2 weeks of sauna therapy.”

    Researchers theorize this is due to increased heart rate and the body working (i.e., burning calories) to cool itself.

    Interestingly, in the same study, patients at a normal weight with loss of appetite experienced “increased caloric intake and improved feeding behavior.” This shows that infrared sauna therapy may act as a sort of weight and appetite “balancer” by increasing ghrelin (the hunger hormone) in low appetite patients, while keeping ghrelin levels balanced in obese patients.

    4. Improves Cardiovascular Function

    Infrared sauna therapy has also been shown to be good for your heart. The effects have proven so powerful that studies have associated sitting in an infrared sauna with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease, and even all-cause mortality.

    These effects are due to the increased heart rate, blood flow, and improved blood pressure in patients using infrared sauna therapy. Interestingly, researchers compared the cardiac output patients experience in the sauna room to going on a brisk walk

    5. Pain Relief

    Another excellent aspect of infrared sauna therapy is its ability to reduce chronic pain – without the negative side effects of some pain medications. For instance, research out of the Netherlands found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis who underwent infrared sauna therapy for four weeks experienced reduced pain, stiffness, and fatigue following the treatment. Researchers speculate these benefits resulted from reduced inflammation levels, which lessen the friction between the patient’s joints that result in chronic pain.

    6. Wound Healing

    Infrared sauna therapy also has the remarkable ability to speed up the wound healing process. Specifically, research out of NASA has shown that infrared light significantly increases tissue growth and cell regeneration due to our mitochondria readily accepting infrared light.

    7. Boosts Circulation

    Infrared sauna therapy has also been found to improve circulation. This can have far-reaching benefits, from better skin tone (as discussed earlier) to lowered blood pressure. In fact, researchers discovered infrared sauna therapy significantly improves blood vessel function in diabetes and smoking patients with high cholesterol.

    8. Fights Chronic Fatigue

    A recent study found that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), which results in extreme fatigue with no definitive cause, is greatly relieved in patients using infrared saunas. The study involved CFS patients sitting in a 60°C (140°F) sauna for 15 minutes, followed by bed rest under a blanket for 30 minutes in a separate room. This was performed once a day, five days a week, for a total of four weeks.

    The results? Negative mood, anxiety, and depression levels significantly improved after the therapy, with fatigue ratings on a scale of 1 to 10 sliding from 6.7 to 4.8. While there is no clear answer as to why infrared sauna therapy benefits CFS patients, researchers theorize it may be due to its ability to reduce oxidative stress and improve cardiac output, both of which have been linked to CFS.

    It is important to note that the researchers state the patients didn’t perceive the effects during the treatment, but definitely perceived less fatigue after the four weeks of treatment. So, if you’re interested in undertaking infrared sauna treatment for fatigue, be aware that you may have to complete a month’s worth in order to really feel the benefits. However, less than an hour a day for four weeks to relieve chronic fatigue seems like a worthwhile treatment!

    Sources:

    https://blog.paleohacks.com/infrared-sauna/

  • Some may question the safety of infrared sauna therapy due to infrared light’s ability to penetrate beneath the skin layer. While no serious adverse side effects have been reported in the use of the therapy, it is not recommended for young children and elderly adults who are prone to heat exhaustion and dehydration, nor is it recommended for those taking medications that impair their ability to sweat. Of course, be sure to talk to your doctor about any health conditions you may have before trying out infrared sauna therapy.

    Before and after using the HaloIR sauna be sure to stay well hydrated with plenty of water.

  • There is no one answer for the amount of sessions per week, but infrared saunas are safe to use every day. In fact, you will see wellness improvements sooner if you use it daily. On average, most people partake in 30-45 minute sessions, 3-4 times a week.

    Most of the research that has been conducted has shown an increase in benefits when the sauna is used at least 3 times per week.

  • Yes!

    The cost to use the HaloIR includes the salt therapy, sauna, red light therapy, chromotherapy and meditation all in one. It is truly a five senses experience.

    You choose at the time of your appointment if you want ALL of them going at once or if you only want to do the salt therapy, or the sauna, etc..

Red Light Therapy FAQs

  • Red light therapy uses photobiomodulation, which is a low-level laser therapy that delivers red and near-infrared light to areas of your body. In doing this, it helps regenerate (or grow back) cells, restore cell function and trigger blood flow. In turn, this helps to heal and relieve pain.

    How does red light therapy work?

    Red light therapy is thought to work by acting on the “power plant” in your body’s cells called mitochondria. With more energy, other cells can do their work more efficiently, such as repairing skin, boosting new cell growth and enhancing skin rejuvenation. More specifically, certain cells absorb light wavelengths and are stimulated to work.

    Red light therapy may work in skin health to:

    • Stimulate collagen production, which gives skin its structure, strength and elasticity.

    • Increase fibroblast production, which makes collagen. Collagen is a component of connective tissue that builds skin.

    • Increase blood circulation to the tissue.

    • Reduce inflammation in cells.

    • For what skin conditions is red light therapy being tried

    • Improve wound healing.

    • Reduce stretch marks

    • Reduce wrinkles, fine lines and age spots.

    • Improve facial texture.

    • Improve psoriasis, rosacea and eczema.

    • Improve scars.

    • Improve sun-damaged skin.

    • Improve hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia.

    • Improve acne.

  • Red light therapy is not associated with any side effects, at least if used short-term and as directed. This therapy is not toxic, not invasive and not as harsh as some topical skin treatments. Unlike the cancer-causing ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or tanning booths, RLT doesn’t use this type of light.

  • There is no one answer for the amount of sessions per week, but RLT is safe to use every day. In fact, you will see wellness improvements sooner if you use it daily. On average, most people partake in 30-45 minute sessions, 3-4 times a week.

    If you have chronic pain, it's recommended to start a daily routine with using red light therapy.

  • Yes, of course!