What is Himalayan Salt Stone massage?

Himalayan salt stone massage is a form of halotherapy or therapy using salt; derived from the Greek word halos, meaning salt. The main benefit of using these amazing stones is to release negative ions, reducing inflammation in the body.​

Perhaps you are unwell or have been ill and are left with a cough or lots of chesty mucus. A wonderful and natural way to gently shift and relieve these symptoms is with salt therapy.​

Does Himalayan salt stone massage work?​

Salt therapy can have benefits for respiratory conditions, skin problems, and allergies. Salt is a natural and safe ingredient. It does not have any notable side effects.​

What does Himalayan salt do for muscles?​

It maintains electrolyte balance in the body, relieves muscle cramps and keeps the body hydrated. Himalayan salt is beneficial for the formation and strengthening of bones due to its calcium and magnesium content.​

The pink hue of this salt is due to its high mineral content, which includes calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and iron. The stones contain 84 different minerals and are crystal-like in their appearance ​

These minerals are essential for our bodies to function properly and can help to improve overall health.​

​How do you feel after a salt stone massage?​

​Generally, you can expect to feel lighter and renewed – as if you've floated into a relaxing state of euphoria. ​

​It is not uncommon to experience a runny nose or a slight cough following a treatment. This is a sign the treatment is working and removing toxins from the body. Hydrate by drinking plenty of water, and within 24 hours, this will settle.​

​Halotherapy treatment has been associated with relief of respiratory conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD, as well as relieving integumentary conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.​

​Salt stone massage helps treat all major processes acting in the bronchi: swelling, inflammation, excessive mucus and bacterial infection. As a result of Salt Therapy, inflammation and mast cell response within the bronchi are reduced, so the quality and function of breathing improve.​

What are the benefits of Himalayan Salt Stone massage?​

Himalayan Salt Stone Massage is relaxing and rejuvenating. Benefits of Himalayan salt massages include​

• ​Exfoliates and nourishes the skin gently, leaving you soft and smooth. ​
  
• Reduces inflammation and relieves pain such as muscle weakness and helps improve muscle recovery ​
  
• Supports a healthy respiratory system​
  
• Relieves headaches​
  
• Reduces joint pain​
  
• Generates negative ions, which are shown to help create a sense of peace and deep relaxation thus relieving anxiety and tension​
  
• Helps in treating insomnia​

​Massage enhances blood circulation in the body. Pink Himalayan salt might help to have some effect on regulating blood pressure levels and decreases the risk of heart attack.​

​What's the difference between a hot stone massage and a Himalayan salt stone massage?​

Himalayan Salt Stone Massage is a gentle therapy. This type of massage is very similar to traditional Hot Stone Massage, but therapists use heated stones made from pure Himalayan Salt instead of basalt stones to soothe tense muscles. Basalt stones are deeply grounding and relaxing while Himalayan salt stones give a relaxing but rejuvenating feeling.​

What is Himalayan Salt Stone massage therapy?​

​Himalayan Salt Stone Massage uses warm salt crystal stones to soothe away stress and tension and promote an increased sense of well-being. Its grounding properties help to improve sleep and balance the Central Nervous System.​

The treatment follows the Swedish style of relaxing full-body massage but uses salt stones to massage as well as the hands.​

Himalayan salt can be a great way to remove toxins from our bodies. This is due to the process of osmosis, where our bodies absorb the salt minerals while simultaneously releasing toxins. A Himalayan salt soak can also help to reduce inflammation and balance our skin's PH levels.​

​If you would like further information or would like to book a treatment, please get in touch.​