Contrast Therapy
what is
Contrast Therapy
Welcome to your private fire and ice suite! Outfitted with a traditional Finnish sauna, shower, cold immersion tub, and heated stone bench, you will be in hot and cold heaven! Within the dance between temperatures lies the art of contrast therapy, a gentle yet powerful technique that weaves heat and chill into your toolkit of wellness and vitality. Commonly used in sports medicine and physical therapy, this practice transcends boundaries, offering its touch to all seeking harmony in body, mind, and spirit. Like a symphony of rejuvenation, contrast therapy nurtures circulation, calms inflammation, expedites muscle recovery, alleviates pain, and enhances joint mobility. Embark on this transformative journey where comforting warmth merges with invigorating chill, guiding us towards the radiant path of holistic well-being and inner resilience.
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Benefits
Alternating between hot and cold treatments stimulates blood flow, enhancing circulation throughout the body. This increased circulation can aid in delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues, as well as removing metabolic waste products.
Contrast therapy can help alleviate muscle soreness and stiffness by promoting muscle relaxation and reducing inflammation. Athletes often use it post-exercise to speed up recovery.
The combination of hot and cold treatments can provide effective pain relief for various conditions, including arthritis, tendonitis, and general muscle pain. Heat therapy soothes and relaxes muscles, while cold therapy numbs nerve endings and reduces inflammation.
Contrast therapy helps regulate the body’s inflammatory response. Cold therapy reduces inflammation by constricting blood vessels, while heat therapy can help soothe and relax inflamed tissues. By promoting a balanced inflammatory response, contrast therapy supports tissue repair and resilience.
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Before You Book
Your contrast session time represents the entire time for your stay! Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to take care of paperwork, use the restroom and get integrated in our space.
ADDING A GUEST
Our contrast therapy suite can accommodate one additional guest. Please add them to the guest line so we can have the room properly prepared upon your arrival. Any additional guest fees will be charged while in the shop.
- This service does require rinsing off, but does not require a full shower before or after. If you would like to take a full shower, you may choose to bring shampoo and conditioner for the end of your session.
- Make sure you are properly hydrated before taking part in this service. Water stations are available just outside of the suite and we highly encourage you bring a water bottle to refill as needed.
- Spray/Faux Tanning: Wait 5 days before you take part in this service as it may dye our plunge water, which as you can imagine, is not ideal for guests that follow your appointment.
- Breathwork: Breathing techniques will aid in a controlled response to cold shock, reducing the fight or flight response, improving oxygenation and circulation, enhancing focus, and aiding in recovery and adaptation.
- We provide everything you will need, including towels, robes, and slippers. If you choose to have a guest, you may opt to bring a bathing suit for modesty.
- A clean change of clothes – After you’ve completed your service, it’s so nice to slide into fresh, clean, comfortable clothes.
- A journal for all the thoughts you may wish to record after your session.
- Loud voices
- Drama
- Expectations
Contrast therapy FAQS
You have the room for 75 minutes! There should be plenty of time to get in 3 full circuits of contrast.
Drink lots of water. Consider taking cold showers to get used to cold therapy. Explore breathing techniques for cold immersion. Example from Wim Hoff method: Breathe in deeply through the nose or mouth and through the belly to the chest. Then let the breath go unforced. Exhale through the mouth, then immediately breathe in again. Take 30–40 such breaths in short bursts. Take one final, deep inhalation then let the air out and stop inhaling.
We keep a continuous, safe amount of chlorine in combination with UV light sanitation. The water is consistently circulating through a premium spa filter for an impeccably clean experience.
While we love your kids, their bodies are not developed enough to regulate hot and cold the same way. We require guests to be at least 16 years of age and parental consent is required if you are younger than 18 years old.
Our contrast therapy suite is perfect for two! Feel free to add a guest for just $30, or $20 if you’re a contrast therapy member.
Never! This experience is of your own design. If you have enjoyed it to your fullest extent, you are welcome to exit the room at any time.
Contrast therapy is intentional hormetic stress for wellness. This does not come without risks that are higher for individuals with a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, circulatory diseases, pulmonary diseases or cold related diseases. This therapy is not recommended for those who are pregnant or may be pregnant. If you have any concerns, take prescription medications, or have a history of disease, talk with your doctor before taking part in this service.
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