He founded the Institute for Hermetic Philosophy in 1970 to foster the moral and spiritual perfectioning of the human being, in the highest sense of the word. The Institute is headquartered in Santiago, Chile and has branches all over the world, including the United States, Russia, Spain, Italy, Venezuela, Argentina, Bulgaria, and Colombia.
Dr. Salas Sommer lived in Santiago, Chile, giving conferences in various countries and directing the activities of the Institute for Hermetic Philosophy. He also dedicated his time to independent scientific research in the areas of consciousness and natural health.