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HALOTHERAPY

Indication and clinical use

To relieve the symptoms of the following conditions:

  • chronic bronchitis
  • breathlessness, chest tightness
  • pneumonia after acute stage
  • bronchiectatic disease
  • coughs (particularly at night or after exercise)
  • wheezing
  • smoker's cough (including secondary smoke)
  • cough with viscous sputum discharging with difficulties
  • dry, paroxysmal cough with distant rates
  • dry rales (mostly with low tone) changing its localization during auscultation
  • mucus plugs
  • mucosal edema
  • colds and influenza
  • sinusitis
  • rhinitis and respiratory allergies
  • allergies to industrial and household pollutants
  • frequent acute disorders of respiratory tract
  • respiratory infections
  • rhinosinusopathy
  • tonsillitis
  • pharyngitis
  • multi-chemical sensitivity syndrome
  • eczema, psoriasis

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Contraindications

The following are the primary contraindications:
  • Acute stage of respiratory diseases
  • Chronic obstructive lung diseases with the 3rd stage of chronic lung insufficiency
  • Intoxication
  • Cardiac insufficiency
  • Bleeding
  • Spitting of blood
  • Hypertension in IIB stage
  • All internal diseases in decompensation

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Availability

  • Formulary

The treatment is not covered by provincial, insurance and hospital formularies.

  • Formulation

Four different aerosol concentrations are available (1, 2.2, 5.5 and 16 mg per cubic meter. Total space of microclimate aerosol chamber is 100 cubic meters.)
Treatment can be used for children as well as for adults.
Treatment time for adults is 60 minutes and for children is 45 minutes. (Depending on age)


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Fees for Halotherapy Treatments

Our goal is to make this remarkable therapy available through a price plan for every budget.


First visit completely free with no obligation [limited time offer].

Regular fee: $66 plus GST.

No insurance? Don’t worry.
Speleotherapy Clinic can tailor a convenient payment plan for you.

Various discount packages are also available.

Some of our services are covered by extended health care plans.

Ask for the details in the clinic. Some conditions apply.
For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Interact and cash.

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Speleotherapy Clinic policies and procedures:


The following rules are applied for your safety and to allow clients to take full advantage of peaceful and relaxing time during Halotherapy sessions.

We ask for you to follow the rules in the Halotherapy treatment room for yours and others comfort, wellbeing and safety:

  • Please arrive for your session ten minutes before the scheduled time in order to not to disturb people enjoying their session.
  • Do not use any perfumes, creams, lotions or any other substances that may produce a fragrance as they may have an allergic effect on another person.
  • Do not bring bags or outdoor wear (coats, etc) into the Halotherapy treatment room. You can lock your belongings in the lockers provided in the change room. Speleotherapy Clinic is not responsible for anything lost or stolen.
  • Disposable lab bouffant caps (head covers), shoe covers and gowns are provided and must be worn in the Halotherapy treatment room at all times.
  • For hygienic reasons; please, wash your hands and use instant hand sanitizer (available at the clinic) before each Halotherapy session.
  • Use the rest room before the session starts.
  • Do not allow your children throwing salt, as it may irritate eyes.
  • Do not leave your children unattended at any time during your visit.
  • Please note that parents are financially responsible under the Act for anything damaged to the clinic’s property by their children.
  • Presence of a guardian for children under 12 years of age is required for the duration of a session.
  • Maintain verbal silence before, during and after session in the Halotherapy treatment room. Many people like to meditate or sleep.
  • No consumption of food or drinks is allowed in the Halotherapy treatment room.
  • All electronic devices must be turned off in the Halotherapy treatment room.
  • Refrain from bringing your personal items to the Halotherapy treatment room, such as: toys, feeding bottles or other articles of that nature.
  • Dear parents please make sure that children do not bring any jewelry as it may get buried in the salt.
  • Please, stay in the Halotherapy treatment room for the whole duration of the session.
  • Halotherapy treatment room is equipped with security cameras for your comfort and safety.
  • Complementary/alternative therapies are not covered by OHIP, but may be covered under extended health care plans.Services are rendered to the client are charged directly to the client.
  • Fees are due when services are rendered.
  • The time of each appointment is reserved for the client and all appointments cancelled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours notice will be subject to the full charge.

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