History and Background of Halotherapy
The therapeutic usage of salt caves began at the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland in 1843. A local physician, Felix Boczkowski, began observing that the miners working in underground salt mines, had drastically reduced levels of respiratory ailments and other illnesses. Dr. Boczkowski thus pioneered the research into the effects of Salt and Iodine Inhalation; ultimately concluding therapeutic benefits on the entire human body.
With this discovery, the Wieliczka Salt Mine began offering treatments to the public. Thus, the world’s first underground health rehabilitation and treatment centre was established in 1964. Poland’s Ministry of Health recognizes this unique facility for its pulmonary rehabilitation program. Dr. Boczkowski’s research has developed over the past 175 years into what we now call Halotherapy: a form of alternative medicine that makes use of salt.
Present Days Halotherapy
Wellness Centres and Holistic Spas are becoming a popular commodity of the 21st century. Although salt mines of this nature do not exist in major cities, many facilities are offering this treatment through a salt cave treatment room. The key component is the Halogenerator that disperses tiny salt particles into the air for individuals to breathe in. In these treatment rooms, the true Therapeutic Properties of an underground salt mine are provided allowing for proper Halotherapy treatment always.
Data Driven – collection of information and matters related to the diagnosis, management, and research of Halotherapy
- Results Orientated – Develop programs, educational workshops, training seminars and events to inform society on new developments and updated standards within the industry
Research Led – Valid research in progress on the respiratory health benefits of Halotherapy
Halotherapy Research is continuing to develop regularly. The Canadian Halotherapy Association aims to educate society on the most accurate and up to date information and applications of Halotherapy.
Future of Halotherapy
The healthcare industry needs an alternative that is 100% natural, while at the same time powerful enough to help individuals transform the way they breathe, and as a result, live their lives. That is why we’ve developed the Canadian Halotherapy Association – an association dedicated to making a difference for children, adults, and elders across North America. We want all Salt Caves across the country to offer proper Halotherapy with True Therapeutic Properties. We hope you will join the growing number of organizations and people who also believe in Halotherapy.
CHA Board of Directors
We at the CHA wish to bring Halotherapy to the forefront of the Medical Industry. Being the regulatory body of proper applications of Halotherapy throughout Canada. We continue to work diligently to push Halotherapy research and recognition in North America and other parts of the world.
