We are excited to share that our Salt Room is reopening on Saturday, October 31 (Halloween Day)! Due to the covid 19 pandemic we have had to make some important changes to the way that we offer our sessions. Due to the size of our space and the intentional circulation of salt air in the room, we are no longer able to mix groups and individuals from multiple parties. Therefore, rather than booking the Salt Room by the chair, we are now charging one flat rate to rent the entire room.

You'll pay a flat rate of $79 to rent the room and can bring up to four people. This breaks down to just $19.75 per person
(a $25 savings for the group). Sessions last for 35 minutes.

The cost of $79 will remain the same, regardless of whether you bring one person or four. Again, the room seats up to four people, and the more people you bring the lower the cost per person.

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COVID POLICIES:

Masks may be removed once you are seated, but must be worn at all other times (such as while checking in, while moving about the space, using the restrooms, and exiting). 

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Verbena has installed high quality MERV filters to cleanse the air as it circulates through our HVAC System

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Please keep in mind that the air in the Salt Room is intentionally circulated to spread the salt throughout the space. We strongly suggest that you only attend a session with friends and family members whom you know are healthy, and who have had no possible exposure to covid 19.

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You will only share the room with your individual party, and will never be seated with strangers

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The room will be thoroughly ventilated after each session, and all surfaces and chairs will be sanitized with our CDC approved covid cleaning spray.

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ABOUT SALT THERAPY

Welcome to the Himalayan Salt Room at Verbena Holistic Center! Salt Therapy, also known as Halotherapy, offers a gentle and non-invasive approach to healing and stress relief. Salt Therapy has ancient roots, and salt has been providing mankind with a powerful source of healing and rejuvenation for thousands of years. 

Here are a few fun facts about the history of Salt Therapy…

• Many centuries ago, European monks made the chance discovery that treating respiratory ailments in natural salt caverns, led to a faster recovery time for their patients.

• In the 1840’s it was found that men working in natural Salt Mines in Poland had above average health.

• During World War II, Salt Mines were used as bomb shelters in Germany – and asthmatics that spent time in the Mines reported that their symptoms were greatly reduced!

• The first man-made Salt Room opened in Europe in the 1960’s, and Salt Rooms have been constantly evolving and growing in popularity since that time. Over the last 50 years Salt Therapy, also known as Halotherapy, has spread throughout Europe, and has recently gained popularity in North America.

Today, we are so proud to offer one of the first Halotherapy Rooms in Central Connecticut. Come experience the healing effects of Salt Therapy right here in Southington, in our beautiful Himalayan Salt Room.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A SESSION

Sit back, relax, and let the Salt work its magic! Our Salt Room is a luxurious and tranquil space, adorned with glowing Himalayan Salt Panels. Upon arriving, you’ll be invited to relax and lie back in a comfortable recliner chair. Feel free to sip on a cup of tea, read a book, or simply close your eyes and unwind. Soft and relaxing music will play throughout your Session and the lights are dimly lit to encourage a peaceful and tranquil ambiance.

As you settle into the space, we’ll prepare for your Session by drying a portion of special, pharmaceutical-grade salt. The drying process is designed to evaporate all moisture and maximize the salt’s bactericide, and anti-inflammatory properties – making your session as effective as possible. The Salt is then poured into our state-of-the-art Halogenerator System, which will grind and gently disperse the salt particles into the air.

You will hear a mild sound throughout the Session – which indicates that the Halogenerator System is working effectively to maintain a therapeutic level of salt throughout the room.

The Session will last for 35 Minutes. There is nothing required of you but to relax and take deep breaths as the room is softly enveloped with Salt air. 

Salt is a natural anti-inflammatory, and is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal. It is also rich in minerals – such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron. As the salt settles throughout the session it will be absorbed by the skin and has been shown to restore trace minerals (similar to bathing in Epsom salt or swimming in the ocean). It is also believed to detoxify the body, heal the respiratory system, and reduce inflammation - all while melting away stress and improving your skin tone.