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hen people speak of
their beach vacations,
they typically will tell
you how good it was
to breathe the salt air, and rightfully so.
Salt has been used for centuries for its
expansive health benefits.
Halotherapy is simply breathing
salt air as a therapeutic treatment
for respiratory, skin and other health
conditions. Benefits range from breathing and sleeping better
to decreasing stress and reducing anxiety. Those benefits are
now available in Peters Township, thanks to Lisa Mascara and
TJ Gentile, owners of Salt of the Earth, Himalayan Salt Cave and
Chakra Boutique, a breathtaking salt cave right here in the South
Hills.
“Halotherapy is likely to be the oldest healing modality and
has been popular in Europe for years. Breathing in salt particles
cleanses your entire respiratory tract. Himalayan salt is pure,
unrefined, and helpful to our bodies. God is pretty smart—and
He made it to help our bodies, not to cause harm. Being in a salt
cave for a 45-minute session is comparable to three days at the
beach,” she said. “It’s especially good for respiratory or skin issues,
psoriasis, eczema, sinus problems, you name it.”
The must-see feature of Salt of the Earth is, of course, the
salt cave itself—over 420 square feet of artisan-set Himalayan
salt and a private space for massage and reiki sessions. The
focal point of the cave is the graduation tower. The tower is an
authentic and organic method of dispersing additional salt into
the air. The soft, ambient lighting and quiet atmosphere instill a
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tranquility rarely found in modern day-to-day life. The cave seats
up to eight people with zero-gravity chairs, and each 45-minute
session is booked every hour on the hour, with 15 minutes prior
to your session allotted for time to check in. Clients can schedule
individually or book the entire cave for private sessions.
“You really have to see it to believe it. Everybody has their own
preconceived idea about what exactly the cave is, and virtually
every time it’s more than people anticipate,” Mascara said. “There
is more than 16 tons of salt in the cave, not to mention six inches
of salt crystals on the floor. It’s a really unique environment, and
amazingly serene.”
Clients can receive extra services such as massage, reiki, yoga
and guided meditations from certified local professionals, with
more activities becoming available. “Holistic health awareness
is growing so fast and we have amazing providers in this
area, whom are wonderful to work with and exceptionally
knowledgeable,” Mascara said.
Salt of the Earth also has an onsite chakra boutique as well.
Chakras are the seven main points of energy in the body that
govern physical and emotional components. The boutique offers
crystals, jewelry, and salt lamps.
For more information on Salt of the Earth, or to schedule a
session, visit saltoftheearthpgh.com, or call 724.260.0472. It is
located at 504 Valley Brook Road in McMurray, 15317 and open
Tuesday through Sunday, and Monday by appointment only.
Extended evening hours are available. You can also find Salt of
the Earth on Facebook at facebook.com/saltcavepgh.
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