A Unique Blend of Wellness and Brew

Southern Salt & Coffee Co., a new business in Ft. Pierce, has opened a unique concept with two different ways to treat yourself.

Typically, you would pair sugar with coffee, but in this case, it is salt. Yes, that’s right. Southern Salt & Coffee has introduced a new combination of two delightful treats that will take care of your mind, body, and overall wellness while satisfying your taste buds. 

Owner Laura Barnes started her salt spa and took notice of how clients continuously brought coffee and pastries along with them to their appointments. The businesswoman in her thought to herself, “How can I combine this wonderful, self-care spa treatment and the decadent treat of specialty brewed coffee?”  After being open for 6 years in Port St. Lucie, she and her husband decided to take a leap of faith to relocate their spa and open their new business concept in their hometown of Fort Pierce. The transformation of their new location took 14 months to complete.

With the specialty coffee industry continuing to grow in popularity with consumers, Laura was excited to jump on the coffee trend to offer clients high-quality coffee with a unique atmosphere to sit and enjoy their perfectly brewed beverage. Today, coffee connoisseurs are seeking organic coffee with unique flavors and experiences and that is exactly what clients can expect to receive at this new, local gem.

Southern Salt & Coffee does not add salt to coffee but instead offers salt therapy. What is salt therapy? ‌Halotherapy, or salt therapy, involves breathing in air with tiny salt particles to improve your breathing. Halotherapy is considered an alternative treatment for lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and cough. This therapy can also help you relax and may help with skin conditions and allergies. The practice of Halotherapy dates back to the 12th century when the practice of visiting salt caves was common in Eastern Europe. In the 1800s, salt miners in Poland found a more modern version of what’s now halotherapy. Despite working in mines all day, the Polish miners didn’t experience respiratory health issues and were unusually healthy. They weren’t likely to get the colds or coughs that were common among others.‌ Research showed that the salty air the miners breathed in helped keep their lungs free from infection and allergies. Over time, Eastern European salt mines and caves became popular tourist destinations with people from all over the world visiting to inhale the salty air seeking relief for lung conditions.

What are some of the benefits of a salt room?  How does the salt get absorbed into the body? The rooms are referred to as an Active Salt Room. What makes it Active? The room has a machine called a halogenerator. Salt is added to this machine and the device breaks down the salt into tiny particles that circulate in the room. These adult-only Active rooms contain both a salt wall and floor and comfortable recliners for clients to relax as they are enjoying their session. 

Adults are not the only ones that can benefit from a salt room. Southern Salt & Coffee has a dedicated playroom for your children to play in an indoor sandbox where they can have fun playing in the salt while benefiting from the halotherapy.

Southern Salt & Coffee welcomes all wellness and coffee enthusiasts. They are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. 

For more information or to book a treatment, call (772) 801-5500.