COLD PLUNGE

Our Cold Plunge provides a cold water immersive experience aimed to improve the mind and body connection. Cold water therapy dips encourage the whole body to calibrate, boost immunity and increase endorphins. Evidence also suggests that it is extremely effective in using muscle contractions to activate the lymphatic system and to move built up toxins and fluids out of the body.

During a 10-minute cold plunge session you can use our spa shower to rinse off prior to entering the cold plunge. You will have your own private suite during your session and we provide towels for both shower and after your plunge. We do require a bathing suit and ask that you do not enter the cold plunge with any open wounds.

Cold Plunge Pricing - 10 minute session…$20

Chill Obsessed Membership (daily cold plunge session)….$150/mo

FIRE + ICE CONTRAST THERAPY

Our Fire/Ice Contrast therapy service is a 60 minute session that includes ice bath and full spectrum-infrared sauna time. You get all the benefits from the sauna (flushing toxins) and cold therapy (decreased inflammation) in one session!  Our recommended protocol is starting with approximately 3 minutes in ice bath (you may break this up to increments to adjust to your body and your needs) then hopping into the sauna for 15 minutes and rotating each through as you like. Clients repeat the cycle twice through, focusing on breathwork during the plunge.

Use of hot & cold in contrast therapy for overall well-being has been used for centuries but has more recently made a comeback and we are here for it. If you’re into self-care and holistic wellness, contrast therapy is a great option!! With many, proven health benefits – this therapy can drastically improve the quality of your life-even making you happier by increasing the Norepinephrine chemical in the brain! Your veins will constrict in the cold, and dilate in the heat — improving circulation throughout the whole body, and flushing out metabolic waste in the process.

Exposure to the extreme heat and cold temperatures also produces an extended cardiovascular workout. Our breathing protocol you will help shift your nervous system from a fight or flight (sympathetic) state to a calm and relaxed (parasympathetic) state, revitalizing the mind and the physical body. For optimal benefit, we recommend 2–4 sauna + contrast therapy sessions a week.

 THE BENEFITS:

• Increases happiness

• Boosts immune system

• Combats inflammation

• Boosts your metabolism

• Improves your circulation

• Promotes lymphatic drainage

• Stimulates the vagus nerve

• Increases thermogenesis

• Heightens your focus and discipline

 BEFORE YOU Book:

Consult with your doctor before cold plunging (especially if you’re sensitive to cold or have other conditions). This service is not suitable for those with a weakened or compromised immune system, age-related limitations, pregnancy, unhealed wounds, heart conditions, or some prescribed pharmaceutical medications. Please consult with your doctor prior to booking this service.

• Consider your cold tolerance. It’s okay to start around 60°F and work your way down later. It’s also okay to start at 30 seconds to 1 minute and work your way up to 2 to 10 minutes. 

• Fill out all necessary paperwork texted to you prior to your appointment.

• Be sure to pack swimwear or other athleticwear that can get wet.

PREPARE FOR THE ICE:

Before plunging into an ice bath, there are some things you should consider first to make your experience are enjoyable as effective as possible.

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow for ample time to shower before your session. We offer towel service and plant-based wash, shampoo, and conditioner for the ultimate pre-dip experience.

• Change into your ice bath clothing: bathing suit is required.

• Set your timer- Begin slow. You may start at 1 minute and not exceed 3 minutes.

• Begin practicing your breathing techniques (2 minutes is recommended). Breath protocol will be provided.

• Start your timer, and then slowly submerge yourself into the ice bath so your shoulders are below the surface. 

DURING YOUR DIP:

• Shift your focus from the temperature of the water to something you can control, your breath. You can improve your heart rate, circulation, and comfort with simple breathwork techniques, demonstrated to you by our Wellness Coordinators. This includes full inhales, a short pause, and long breath exhales. Work towards getting your breath to 5-8 breaths per minute during your Cold Plunge Session.

• When the timer is up, or when you reach your level of discomfort, safely exit the tub, dry off and change into the robe provided. You may do some light movement and/or stretches to warm up the body.

THE FIRE:

• Once you are dry, set your timer in the sauna for no more than 15 minutes. Enter into the sauna and set the temperature to your desired temperature. You may also adjust your chromotherapy lights to what suits you best. We have a guide that will help you understand the benefits of each color of the chromotherapy wheel. The radiant heat of our full spectrum infrared sauna will surround you and penetrate deeply into your joints, muscles and tissues increasing oxygen flow and circulation. Infrared is a different sauna experience, because at a lower temperature than a traditional dry sauna, people find the experience to be more tolerable for deeper sweats, and a more intense detox. As a result, there are an array of health benefits including muscle pain relief, increased metabolism & weight loss, immune system boost, detoxifying, stress & fatigue reduction, better skin, and easing joint pain and stiffness. Please be sure to bring water and stay hydrated while you are in the sauna. Water service is available.

• Once your timer goes off, please reset the time for your next fire session (no more than 15 minutes). Carefully exit the sauna, closing the door behind you to maintain the heat. Then repeat steps above for THE ICE.

Your room is allotted for one hour. Once your session is complete, please dry off completely and place your wet towels in the laundry baskets provided.

Fire + Ice Contrast Therapy Pricing - 60 minute session…$55

Fire + Ice Monthly Memberships:

Fire + Ice Ritual - (2) 60 minute sessions….$85/mo

Fire + Ice Ritual - (4) 60 minute sessions…$150/mo

Fire + Ice Obsessed - Daily sessions…$260

Safety Precautions:

Ice bathing is considered safe. As with most things though, there are potential risks but there are also things you can do to increase safety and minimize potential risk during the process. Here are some safety considerations for you to have the best ice bath possible.

• Most importantly, consult with your primary care provider before starting an ice bath routine! They know you and your body the best and can advise you with more details based on your history.

• Consider your cold tolerance and start at a temperature you’re comfortable with that’s not too cold. You can work your way down later to 50°F to 39°F range.

• If you're a beginner, start with 30 seconds to 1 minute if that’s what you’re comfortable with and work your way up to 2 to 10 minutes.

• If you feel dizzy, are extremely uncomfortable, start excessively shivering, or otherwise feel like something is unwell during your ice bath, get out slowly but immediately.

• If you are prone to falling or are just nervous, have someone accompany you. 

• Cold injuries: Frostbite or hypothermia can happen when sitting in cold water for too long but you will most likely feel warning signs before it were to occur. To avoid this, only set your water temperature to as low as you feel comfortable - between 39-60°F is a good range. Also, stick to 2 - 10 minutes per session.

• Dizziness: Ice-cold water constricts your blood vessels which can lead to this dizziness. This is another great reason to pick a comfortable water temperature and spend only a few minutes submerged per session. Get out of the ice bath if you start to feel dizzy at any point.

• There should not be more than 2-3 sets of contrast during your timed session.

• You must be able to swim to enter our cold tubs.