FAQ

Appointments can be booked online (CLICK BOOK NOW) through our website or by calling our front desk AT 757-807-7127.

We recommend booking in advance, as same-day availability is limited.

Pre booking is preferred to guarantee a spot.

On occasion, we may be able to accommodate walk ins for thermal therapy services.

Massage, Energy Work, and Acupuncture appointments require pre-scheduling.

Occasionally, depending on availability. Typically massage, acupuncture, and energy work appointments book out in advance. Thermal therapy sessions are usually available on the same day. Give us a call or join our waitlist (click BOOK NOW) to be notified if an opening becomes available.

Absolutely! We love to pamper out of town visitors and guests. We are located right across the street from The Delta Hotel and the Chesapeake Bay with a beautiful beach. We are also steps away from First Landing State Park, beach access, and a variety of restaurants and local shops.

Wear comfortable clothing. For massage and acupuncture, you may undress to your comfort level. Swimsuits are required to take the plunge in our cold plunge. Robes will be provided for thermal therapy clients. We recommend lose clothing for post sauna sessions as tight clothing is difficult to put on after a sweat session.

We offer a range of therapeutic massage services, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Ashiatsu, lomi lomi, body scraping, cupping, hot stones, craniosacral therapy, sound therapy massage, and customized integrative bodywork. Check out our Services Page to get a full description of each!

Yes. Massage helps regulate the nervous system, reduce cortisol levels, improve sleep, and support emotional balance.

No. Undress to your comfort level. Proper draping is always used, and only the area being worked on is exposed.

We have one male therapist on staff, and all other therapists are female. If you have a preference, you may share this at the time of booking.

Come hydrated. If you have any medical conditions, please check with your doctor(s) to get clearance. We’ll take care of the rest!

You’ll get the most benefit from massage every 2–4 weeks, though frequency depends on stress levels, physical activity, and wellness goals. Check out our memberships and packages for savings!

Hydrate, relax, and avoid alcohol and other sugary substances. Your body just got pampered and the detox process has been initiated. Massage releases toxins from muscle tissue. Hydration supports flushing these from your system.

We also recommend a full spectrum sauna session to elevate the entire experience and lift you to that euphoric state.

100% Yes. Your comfort and results depend on communication.

Light activity before massage can help, but is not necessary. We recommend resuming exercise the day after your massage to allow your body time to recover and heal. Please inform your therapist of any upcoming athletic events.

Yes, most products are available for purchase and our Wellness Coordinators are happy to assist you.

Infrared heat is the same radiant heat produced by the sun—without harmful UV rays.

It penetrates deeply into muscles, joints, and tissues to increase circulation and support detoxification.

Our saunas are full spectrum, which means that they emit near, mid and far infrared heat.

• Near Infrared: Supports immunity, wound healing, skin renewal, and pain relief.

• Mid Infrared: Enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and relieves muscle and joint pain.

• Far Infrared: Promotes detoxification, relaxation, blood pressure reduction, and weight loss.

Infrared vs Traditional Sauna Infrared saunas operate at lower temperatures (120–160°F) compared to traditional dry saunas (185–195°F) yet produce deeper sweating due to tissue penetration. Infrared saunas are often better tolerated by those sensitive to extreme heat.

Infrared Before Your Massage or Acupuncture: Think of this as the opening chapter of your self-care ritual. The infrared heat gently prepares the body by relaxing tight muscles and softening connective tissue, allowing your massage and/or acupuncture session to go deeper and feel even more effective.

Just as importantly, it signals a mental shift—an invitation to slow down, tune inward, and fully arrive in your body. When the nervous system settles first, the treatment that follows becomes even more restorative.

Infrared After Your Massage (not recommended after acupuncture): Post-massage infrared helps extend the benefits you’ve already received. With muscles relaxed and the nervous system soothed, heat encourages circulation and helps flush out metabolic waste that contributes to soreness and inflammation.

This combination supports longer-lasting relief, deeper recovery, and that light, floating feeling many guests notice as they move through the rest of their day. Hydrate, breathe, and let the calm linger.

Standalone Infrared Sauna: No massage required. Just 20 or 40 minutes of infrared warmth, red light therapy, and uninterrupted time to yourself. Simple. Grounding. Powerful.

Standalone infrared sessions support mental clarity, joint comfort, stress relief, reduced inflammation, and skin vitality, making them an ideal ritual between bodywork appointments or on days when you simply need space to reset and reconnect. goes here

Fire & Ice combines infrared sauna heat with cold plunge immersion to stimulate circulation, improve recovery, and support nervous system resilience.

When used properly and with medical clearance when needed, cold plunging can be safe and beneficial.

Cold Plunging can help with muscle recovery, inflammation, resiliency (focus, euphoria, motivation), and circulation.

It is recommended that women plunge at a higher temperature than what is required for men,.

We provide education and guidance for all first-time guests.

Bring your bathing suit and fill out all applicable forms before arrival.

When you arrive (10 minutes before your appointment), we will ask that you shower before entering the cold plunge to clean the skin. Our trained wellness coordinators will walk you through every step.

If you book only the cold plunge, you get your own private room for 10 minutes. It is not recommended to dip longer than 5 minutes. You may break up that time however you wish. No cool points for staying in for too long. Your body will benefit even after soaking for 20 seconds.

If you book a fire and ice appointment, you get your own private suite for one hour. You may alternate between the full spectrum sauna and the cold tub as many times as you wish and are able to in a safe manner.

The service and the room is designed for this to be an individual session. Part of the benefit for a cold plunge is to test your limits, go within, and find the calm. We feel this is best done in isolation. Additionally, the room (and the tub) can get crowded with more than one person in the room.

Yes, we have showers on site that are fully equipped with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and clean linens.

Yes. We offer massage, acupuncture, and thermal therapy memberships designed to support consistent self-care while providing cost savings.

Yes! If you don’t want to commit to a monthly membership, you may purchase packages of acupuncture, thermal therapy, massages, and lymphatic drainage sessions that saves you money. Package vouchers expire 6 months from the date they are issued and can be shared with one friend or family member.

Yes! We offer 10% off to all active and retired military, and 15% off the first service to all wellness/health professionals (including chiropractors, MDs, NPs, fitness/yoga instructors, physical therapists, etc.) We also offer 10% off to all Inlet Fitness members. You must present a business card, government issued ID, or other proof of credentials at checkout.