03/23/2026
If breathing salt air is bad… the ocean owes us an apology.
Setting the Record Straight on Salt Therapy
Recently, I had the opportunity to be included in an article introducing salt therapy to a broader audience. I truly appreciate the exposure and the growing interest in this powerful wellness practice. However, it also highlighted something I’ve encountered repeatedly over the years: misinformation.
Salt therapy is often misunderstood, especially when opinions are shared by individuals who have little to no experience or research in the field. Some of the medical perspectives referenced in the article suggested that salt therapy may be harmful. This statement appears to reflect a lack of understanding rather than evidence-based insight.
If properly researched, it becomes clear that spending time in a salt cave is comparable to being by the ocean. The environment is designed to mimic the natural salt-rich air found at the beach, something widely accepted as refreshing and beneficial. If simply being in that type of environment were harmful, we would all have reason to be concerned.
Globally, salt therapy is neither new nor a fringe concept. In many countries, it is recognized and even covered by national health insurance systems. It has been studied, practiced, and trusted for decades.
Here in the United States, I was among the first to introduce the concept of authentic salt therapy. Over the past 20 years, I’ve dedicated my work to building awareness, educating the public, and ensuring that true salt therapy is understood for what it is, not a trend, but a legitimate wellness experience.
And that’s an important distinction: salt therapy is not just about salt.
It’s about the experience.
A properly designed salt session is a full-sensory environment, calming, immersive, and intentionally crafted to elevate relaxation to another level. People don’t just sit in salt; they disconnect from stress, reset their nervous system, and step into a space designed for well-being.
If you truly want to understand whether salt therapy works, the most meaningful place to look is not in uninformed opinions but in real experiences. Talk to the individuals who have spent time in a salt cave. Listen to the clients who return again and again because they feel the difference.
As this industry continues to grow, so does the responsibility to share accurate, thoughtful information. Misinformation only slows progress and creates unnecessary skepticism around something that has already proven its value worldwide.
The conversation around salt therapy deserves to be informed, open-minded, and grounded in real understanding.
And for those who are curious the best way to form an opinion is simple:
Experience it for yourself.
