Add salt for what ails you

By Patricia Nugent

When making plans for the newly opened Vivify Wellness at Avenues, owner Lisa Borchert relied on her 20 years of experience as a clinician and counselor to research treatments and services geared toward nurturing physical, mental and emotional balance.

“The more I read about salt therapy, the more I realized I had to build a salt room,” she says. “We imported salt blocks from Pakistan and bought a halo-generator to waft pure pulverized salt into the space, which fits six semi-private spa loungers.”

“Our clients say they notice immediate improvement of sinus conditions, COPD, asthma, allergies, and skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema and psoriasis,” she says.

“And, emotionally, this room provides a much-needed oasis to unplug, be mindful, de-stress and maybe meditate, as clients can listen to guided meditation, a body scan or beachy music.”

The accompanying benefits are just what Lisa was hoping for. Clients with skin issues report they no longer need medications. People with past sleep troubles are sleeping soundly.

“Since dry salt is known to reduce inflammation and expel toxins and irritants from the body, it boosts the immune system and energy levels,” she says. “With salt’s positive ions that help charge the body’s molecules, it also rebalances the nervous system.”

Sessions in the room are $25 each. If you purchase five sessions, you get the sixth one free.

“Since halotherapy calms the parasympathetic nervous system and helps manage stress, we thought it would also be an ideal fit for yoga classes, both private and group,” says Lisa.

Vivify Wellness at Avenues is located at 843 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Bath Twp. Although reservations for services is online, they accept walk-ins, too. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Salt room sessions run on the hour anytime Vivify is open. Call 330-576-4144, or visit VivifyWellnessAtAvenues.com for more information.