Meet Melissa / Christina Morris / Staten | Co-Founder

We had the good fortune of connecting with Melissa / Christina Morris / Staten and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Melissa / Christina, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
SaltWave Wellness was developed because one of the founders recognized the unmet need in the Thornton and North Denver Metro area for holistic health and wellness options. Her son is a runner and was struggling to breathe. Halotherapy was a desirable alternative to traditional steroid treatments but was not locally available. Through extensive research on halotherapy, the need for additional holistic treatments was uncovered as well. The modalities SaltWave offers include Halotherapy, Infrared Sauna, Redlight, Compression and Braintap. Each modality helps to improve overall health as well, enhance athletic performance and recovery, and aid in addressing specific health concerns. SaltWave was developed out an awareness of a need for non-pharmaceutical wellness options. Through a painstaking process of developing a business model, finding the perfect location, creating an inviting functional space, and educating on the purposes of each treatment, an unprecedented wellness center was formed.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
SaltWave Wellness was founded in March of 2023 by two friends, Christina Staten and Melissa Morris. The journey to the creation of SaltWave comingled from two different directions. Christina was the heart and soul with a passion and extensive knowledge for holistic health and wellness. Melissa was the structural component with a business background and firm belief in the need for these services in the local area. The combination of the different strengths each partner embodies has truly been the key to the successful development of the business. Additionally, both partners of SaltWave Wellness were born and raised in Thornton. The two were childhood friends who met in kindergarten and graduated together from the same high school. Melissa and Christina rekindled the friendship when they met up at the kindergarten round-up for their own children. Twelve years later, the friendship expanded into a business partnership and their children both graduated from high school together. Christina and Melissa are proud of their life long friendship and excited for the opportunity to improve the health, recovery and sports performance of their hometown. The concept of SaltWave combines Salt (Halotherapy) and Waves (different light frequencies) for diverse holistic wellness care. Halotherapy is an up-and-coming trend in respiratory health that was not available to the Thornton community prior to the creation of SaltWave Wellness. Salt has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Halotherapy allows the salt to enter into the respiratory system and improves breathing functions. The ultra fine particles provide relief for respiratory issues including but not limited to allergies, asthma, COPD and bronchitis. In addition, the antimicrobial properties of salt also help to improve many skin conditions.
In addition to Halotherapy, SaltWave’s other wellness modalities include Redlight, Infrared Sauna, Compression and BrainTap. Redlight is the prominent trend in holistic health. The benefits are too extensive to mention but include skin renewal, inflammation reduction, pain relief, increased energy and better sleep. Infrared Saunas promote detoxification, relaxation, reduced inflammation and reduced stress. Compression is used to move lymphatic fluid which reduces inflammation and aids in overall athletic recovery. BrainTap is rejuvenation and relaxation for the brain. It can improve focus, reduce stress and improve sleep.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
SaltWave Wellness Rockies Game
Casa Bonita
Drive into the Mountains
Aquarium
Food truck Carnival

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Hands down, the Saltwave partnership shoutout must go to supportive family and friends. SaltWave could not have developed as quickly or as thoroughly without the overwhelming support of a handfull of individuals. We are grateful for the many hours they spent helping to build out the wellness center and assemble equipment. Additionally, the input and experience of these indivduals helped to bring SaltWave to its full potential. Upon opening, the family and friends who whole heartedly patroned the business and promoted the business helped to bring the concept of SaltWave out into the community. We are humbled and honored by the outpouring of support.

Website: SaltWaveWellness.com