The name is a blend of two ancient concepts: Halo (the Greek root word for salt) and Penthos (the Greek root word for mourning, grief, or sorrow). Here at Lifted Wellness, our goal is to incorporate grief support into the wellness space because we believe suppressed grief is held in the body and can negatively impact our daily lives if it goes unaddressed. Our Halopenthos™ program is designed to offer support, whether you'd like to connect with others going through the grief journey or simply just show up and not talk. There is no right or wrong during this process. Our Halopenthos™ sessions offer a sacred, salt-infused sanctuary where grief is honored and the mask of “I’m doing ok” can be removed for 45 minutes.

Not at all. One of the core pillars of Halopenthos™ is autonomy. We offer Halopenthos™ Solitude Sessions where guests will not be asked to speak or share their story, but rather absorb the environment and work on addressing grief stored in the body. We also offer Halopenthos™ Connection Sessions where guests are encouraged to share and connect with others who are also experiencing grief.

At Lifted Wellness, we understand grief. Some days you may feel like connecting with others and some days you may want to be alone. We respect and honor your process; please choose the session each week that honors how you're feeling.

Grief is a physical experience as much as an emotional one. Many people feel a "tightness" in their chest, shallow breathing, or even unexplained pain in their bodies when mourning the loss of a loved one. 

• Respiratory Relief: The salt air helps open airways and reduce inflammation in the lungs.
• Nervous System Support: Salt caves are rich in negative ions, which can help lower cortisol (stress) levels and improve mood. Our techniques activate your vagus nerve, which ultimately calms your body. It supports your automated nervous system (ANS) to move from the sympathetic (fight or flight; highly vigilant; gas pedal) to the parasympathetic (rest and digest; repair state; brake pedal).
• The Metaphor: Just as salt is used to preserve and purify, we use the cave to "preserve" a space for your memories and "purify" the heavy stress held in your body.
• Trained Facilitator Support: Halopenthos™ is not clinical grief therapy. It is another tool individuals can use to navigate through grief. Each session is led by a trained grief facilitator.

Wear something you feel completely relaxed in—sweatpants, leggings, or loose-fitting clothes. We ask that you remove your shoes and wear a clean pair of socks (white socks are best as they don't show the salt). We provide comfortable seating, including chairs, meditation pillows, and blankets.

Halopenthos™ is a facilitator led, peer support wellness program, not clinical group therapy. While the sessions are deeply therapeutic and can be a wonderful companion to professional counseling, they are led by trained facilitators focused on creating a supportive environment.

Yes. Grief has no expiration date. When we grieve someone, it doesn't mean the relationship goes away; our relationship with our loved ones simply changes. It never erases. Whether your loss happened last week or twenty years ago, you are welcome. If you are feeling the "weight" of loss today, this space is for you.

Tears are a natural and welcome part of the Halopenthos™ experience. Our salt cave is a judgment-free zone. In fact, many find the dim lighting and the salt walls to be the first place they feel truly safe enough to let go and begin to process the feelings commonly experienced during the grieving process.

Absolutely. Grief comes in all shapes and forms, from divorce, parenting struggles, pre- and post-partum struggles, family dynamics, etc. Many of us continue to carry grief from the sudden changes the COVID-19 pandemic caused. While Halopenthos™ grief sessions may include aspects that relate heavily to the death of a loved one, we recognize grief shows up in many forms throughout our lives.