Infrared Sauna

See below for rules and FAQs.

• Leave the sauna temperature at 125 degrees at the end of your session
• Turn sauna lighting off
• Place a bath towel on the back rest and bench before sitting on it
• Drink plenty of water before, during and after your session
• If you are dehydrated, a sauna session is not recommended for you
• You might not sweat the first couple of sessions, don’t worry - that’s normal
• Being on time for your appointment ensures that you will be able to fully enjoy your session
• You are given thirty minutes TOTAL in the sauna room per session. 
• You need to be exiting the sauna room by the end of your half-hour time slot
• Please refrain from wearing ANY perfume, cologne, or scented lotions before your sauna session as the person after you may have sensitivities or allergies
• All sauna sessions are non-refundable

Increase Metabolism, Burn Calories & Lose Weight

• As you relax in the gentle far infrared heat, your body is hard at work producing sweat, pumping blood, and burning calories. As your body increases sweat production to cool itself, your heart will work harder to pump blood at a greater rate to boost circulation. This increase in your metabolism will burn calories. An article in the journal of the American Medical Association, concluded that a 30-minute infrared sauna session could burn up to 600 calories!

Relieve Pain & Heal Faster

• Relieve inflammation, stiffness, and soreness by increasing blood circulation and allowing the deep, penetrating infrared heat to relax muscles and carry off metabolic waste products, while delivering oxygen-rich blood to the muscles for a faster recovery.
• Benefit the sore, damaged, or tired muscles of an athlete by assisting muscle repair and help in the reduction of lactic acids, allowing tight and overexerted muscles to relax. 
• Warm the muscles for greater flexibility and range of motion, while relieving muscle tension and pain.
• By reducing soreness on nerve endings, infrared heat reduces muscle spasms and helps the body heal itself naturally. 
• Find relief from injuries, fibromyalgia, joint pain/stiffness, and other chronic pain conditions such as arthritis and Lyme disease with continuous use of infrared heat therapy.

Improves the Immune System

• Raises your core body temperature, inducing an artificial fever. Fever is the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response, as seen in the case of infection. 
• This enhanced immune system, combined with improved elimination of toxins, and wastes via intense sweating, increases your overall health and resistance to disease.

Detoxification

• Infrared Sauna heat increases your blood circulation and stimulates the sweat glands, releasing built up toxins (drugs, pollutants, pesticides, heavy metals etc.) in the body. 
• Infrared saunas allow you to eliminate 7 times more toxins than a traditional sauna.
• Saunas also stimulate cells to release toxins which can then be eliminated by the liver, kidneys, and bowel.

Reduces Stress, Fatigue, Depression and Anxiety

• Relax as the stresses and tensions of everyday life melt away! Just a few minutes in the gentle warmth and you’ll feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and renewed. 
• Infrared saunas have been shown to affect the autonomic nervous system by putting the user in the parasympathetic (rest and digest) state, allowing the body to heal and restore itself.
• The act of just sitting still and resting in the warmth of the sauna clears your mind. It’s a wonderful way to self-soothe and change the emotional and cognitive state in a relatively short period of time.

Improves Skin

• The profuse sweating carries off deeply embedded impurities and dead skin cells leaving the skin glowing and immaculately clean. Increased circulation draws your skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface. Improved tone, elasticity, texture, and fresh color. 

Reduces Blood Pressure

• Reduces both systolic and diastolic blood pressure - both key factors in maintaining a healthy heart. 
• A report by The Journal of Cardiology concluded that repeated infrared sauna treatments improved blood vessel functions in patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Like all professional equipment, you may put yourself at risk if you do not fully understand how to use the sauna. Infrared sauna use as creating a cure for or treating any disease is neither implied nor should be inferred. Consult with your physician if you are unsure if an infrared sauna is right for you. Drinking water and/or an electrolyte enhanced water is strongly recommended before and after use.

If any of the below apply to you, consult your physician prior to sauna use:

Cardiovascular Issues, Obesity or Diabetes

Individuals suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory problems or diabetes should consult a physician prior to use. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature.

Medications

Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician since some medications may induce drowsiness, while others may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics such as amitriptyline may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent, heat stroke. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke.

Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore, he/she may not realize when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress. The use of alcohol, drugs or medications prior to a sauna session may lead to unconsciousness.

Elderly

The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes to maintain core body temperature. If elderly, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.

Children

The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands and the inability to regulate body temperature by sweating. When using with a child, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.

Chronic Conditions / Diseases Associated with Reduced Ability to Sweat or Perspire

Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating. Consult a physician.

Hemophiliacs / Individuals Prone to Bleeding

The use of infrared saunas should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding.

Fever & Insensitivity to Heat

Individuals with insensitivity to heat or who have a fever should not use the sauna until the fever subsides.

Pregnancy

Pregnant women should consult a physician before using an infrared sauna.

Menstruation

Heating of the low back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase menstrual flow. This should not preclude sauna use.

Joint Injury

Recent (acute) joint injury should not be heated for the first 48 hours or until the swollen symptoms subside. Joints that are chronically hot and swollen may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind.

Surgical Implants

Metal pins, rods, artificial joints, or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your physician prior to using.

Pacemakers / Defibrillators

The magnets used to assemble our saunas can interrupt the pacing and inhibit the output of pacemakers. Please discuss with your doctor the possible risks this may cause.

What’s the difference between infrared and traditional saunas?

The difference is the heat source. The traditional sauna uses electric or hot rocks to heat the air to between 180 to 220F which then heats the surface area of the skin. FIR (far infrared) uses state of the art carbon panels that create radiant heat between 100 to 140F that raises core body temperature from deep inside. This infrared light energy penetrates body tissues, muscles, and organs up to 3 inches below the skin. The purpose of an infrared sauna is to give you maximum benefits at a lower temperature and for a longer session. While in a traditional sauna, many users experience light headedness, claustrophobia and difficulty breathing and then feel depleted. Alternatively, FIR users are incredibly comfortable and relaxed and then feel energetically rejuvenated. Trust us, it’s much different and much better!

Is it safe?

First and foremost, infrared heat is Safe, Essential, and Healthy for ALL living beings. In fact, hospitals across the USA have been using far infrared heat to keep newborn and premature babies warm for decades. Radiant heat is produced by the sun and our own bodies. 

What do I wear?

The more skin exposed to the infrared, the better. Most people wear minimal athletic wear or a swimsuit. You may want to bring loose clothes to change into.

How often should I visit? Will I sweat on the first session?

This answer will vary depending on your intentions and state of health. It is recommended that you ease into sauna use to give your body a chance to acclimate. If you’ve used an infrared sauna recently, then come on in for regular sessions.
To truly detox and get optimal results, it is recommended to come 2-3 times per week. One time will help relieve stress and pain. For maintenance and self-care, most clients come 1-2 times per month
Don't be surprised if you don't sweat during the first few sessions. Sweating will increase with regular use. Since it is a deeper sweat, you won't necessarily notice the sweat until later in your session or after a few visits. This is also individual since every(body) is different.

Do you have showers and changing rooms?

The sauna is in a private room, so you can change once you enter. We do not offer showers. It is recommended to let your body cool down naturally and your pores to close for at least 30 minutes after your session. Simply, dry off with a towel and save the shower for later.

Is it best to use the sauna before or after a massage?

A sauna session is perfect for inducing relaxation and for warming up muscle tissue so that it is more receptive prior to a massage to optimize the treatment. Post massage, you’ll further stimulate your circulatory and lymphatic systems, leading to a deeper detoxification. The heat therapy will open your pores and allow the quality oils to be absorbed. It’s also an amazing way to take the time and space to allow your bodywork to settle for maximum benefits.

What should I do after my sauna session?

Cool down naturally, then shower. Replenish with water and electrolytes. Enjoy your radiant skin and elevated mood. 

Full payment is required for the following conditions.

• Less than 24-hour notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
• No show or missed appointment.
• Late arrivals - arriving late for a service may require shortening the length of the treatment

$50 per month for unlimited sauna sessions!

• Monthly subscription is automatically withdrawn from the card used to purchase membership.
• Membership cannot be shared.
• If you need to change/update card on file or cancel your sauna membership, please contact your massage therapist.

FAQs:

Can I get a refund if I decide to cancel partway through the month?

There are no refunds once a monthly payment has been withdrawn.

How many times can I schedule a sauna session?

There are no limitations of the frequency of usage, but we advise that you allow yourself recovery time between sessions to reduce any risks from overuse. (Please be advised that our scheduling allowance is 12hrs in advanced. To ensure you get a preferred time slot, book online in advanced as far out as possible.) 

Can I bring my spouse/partner/child/friend with me for a session together?

A Sauna Membership cannot be shared, but your spouse/partner/child/friend could pay $20 and join you during that session.

What is the benefit of having unlimited sauna sessions?

The more frequently you use the infrared sauna, the greater the effects and response from the sessions.