Salt @ ShanFitness
Discover the ultimate relaxation and wellness boost at Polegate/Eastbourne’s first salt therapy room! Salt therapy, or halotherapy, offers a natural way to improve both physical and mental health. Athletes can enjoy enhanced lung capacity, faster muscle recovery, and increased stamina, while the anti-
inflammatory properties of salt help relieve asthma, allergies, sinus issues and skin conditions.
In addition to these physical benefits, salt therapy promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and can even alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. The calming environment and the therapeutic properties of salt work together to improve mood, enhance mental clarity, and promote restful sleep.
Whether you're seeking relief from respiratory conditions, optimising fitness recovery, or boosting mental wellness, our salt therapy room is the perfect retreat for body and mind. Experience the healing power of salt today!
Info & FAQs
What do you do in the salt room?
Just breathe. As long as you’re breathing then it’s working. You can bring in books, iPads, music or you can meditate or nap. If you’ve
booked a session while we’ve got a fitness class running then bring headphones if you want to block out the background noise. We
have soundproofed the room as much as possible
What do you wear in a salt room?
You can wear whatever you like. Loose, comfortable clothing is best. If you are attending the salt room to help with a skin condition
then try and expose as much skin as possible
Can you bring in food and drink?
Please only bring a closed cap water bottle. Any spillages must be reported immediately.
Who cannot use the salt room?
It’s always best to check with your doctor if you have any lung, skin or heart conditions. You cannot attend if you are going through
cancer treatment or have stage 3 COPD
How old do you need to be?
All ages can attend, but please check with your doctor first
Is the room private?
Yes! When you book you are booking out the whole room. The room contains four beds, so either enjoy the peace by yourself or bring up to three people with you.
History
The history of salt therapy, or halotherapy, dates back centuries and has roots in Eastern Europe. The therapeutic use of salt was first recognised in the 19th century when a Polish physician, Dr. Feliks
Boczkowski, observed that workers in salt mines had unusually healthy lungs compared to other miners. This led to the establishment of "salt caves" for therapeutic purposes in Poland and Russia. The modern form of halotherapy began in the mid-20th century, when scientists developed machines that could replicate the microclimate of natural salt caves by dispersing fine salt particles into the air. This
allowed people to experience the respiratory and skin health benefits of salt therapy without the need to visit underground mines. Since then, salt therapy has become popular worldwide for its ability to
treat respiratory conditions, skin disorders, and enhance overall well-being. Today, halotherapy is widely used in wellness centres, spas, and clinics to promote physical and mental health.
