Well-being in your home sauna from the heart and experience
The story of Kiuassuola begins with a passion for well-being and a desire to bring the relaxing effects of a salt room to every home sauna. Our journey has been multistep and educational – and it began with a deeply personal experience.
The best ideas often emerge from the middle of challenges. I worked as a psychiatric nurse until my health collapsed — I seemed to be allergic to everything, with no explanation in sight.
After a long medical odyssey, I was diagnosed with HaT and MCAS — a genetic variant and overactive mast cell activity. Recovery was slow, as awareness of these conditions in healthcare remains limited.
Living with chronic illness, I began to accept that full recovery might not be possible, and focused on relieving symptoms through natural means. One of those discoveries was salt.
Sauna Salt becomes Kiuassuola
I had used sauna salt products for years but found their dispersal ineffective. I knew the benefits of salt room therapy, but the nearest salt room was too far away — so I started thinking about how to improve the effectiveness of sauna salt.
And so Kiuassuola was born. We tested the product on a stainless steel tray, and the interest that followed took us completely by surprise. In less than two months, what started as a side project had become a full-time pursuit.
However, stainless steel trays came with safety concerns, so I began exploring a stone tray — after all, stone is a natural fit for the sauna stove.
The first ILMARI was designed with safety and quality as the top priorities, crafted from surplus stone from Tulikivi fireplaces — making it an ecological choice. The stone's heat retention optimises dispersal, resulting in a safe and durable tray.
As we grew, the range expanded to include artisan sauna drinks, spirit animal sauna thermometers, KiuasICE, and a towel turban — all following the same philosophy: natural, Finnish-made, and quality-driven.
The next step was a design piece: ILMARI KUURA, crafted from rare blue soapstone in collaboration with Tulikivi. It brings an aesthetically refined, Scandinavian-interior-friendly option to the sauna.
ILMARI KUURA was launched at the international World Sauna Forum in June 2025, with domestic sales beginning in July 2025 at Kauppakeskus Veturi in Kouvola.
Pure, Strong, and Ritual Wellness
Our journey has been fast-paced, but my own illness has been the source of much good. My background as a nurse helps me understand the weight of responsibility when it comes to product quality and purity — when products affect people's wellbeing, quality must be the best available.
PURE. STRONG. RITUAL. captures the essence of our brand: pure origins, a powerful experience, and rituals that nurture your overall wellbeing.
Welcome to the world of Kiuassuola!
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