Columbia’s First Salt Spa

Breath of Salt, a Himalayan salt spa, opened its doors last year in Columbia. Salt therapy is not exactly new; in fact, it has been studied and used in many European hospitals for years to treat various physical and respiratory ailments. In the U.S., many wellness centers are currently incorporating salt therapy into their treatment practices.

Owner of Breath of Salt Brenda Streett was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, asthma and COPD; all of which were complicated by allergies and chronic sinusitis. Streett used three inhalers, steroid treatments, cough syrups, allergy pills and an oxygen tank. After just one visit and treatment at a salt spa in Asheville, N.C., Streett was able to take her first deep breath for the first time in eight years. She continued to go to the salt spa and improve. Now, she no longer uses inhalers, takes antibiotics or carries an oxygen tank around.

“I knew that if I wanted to continue to feel better, I had to open a salt spa here in Columbia,” states Streett. Salt spa treatments have also been known to be effective in treating cystic fibrosis, acne, eczema, psoriasis and stress.

Location: Breath of Salt: 1410 Colonial Life Blvd. W., Ste. 250, Columbia. For more information about the benefits of Himalayan salt, to learn more about Brenda Streett’s story or to schedule an appointment, call 803-772-SALT (7258).