Your sauna is off of a semi-private corridor that shares space with the float room doors and another sauna area.  The sauna is made completely private by a curtain. It has a European feel to it. You may hear other people entering/exiting a small private common area while you are in your session. 

Upon arrival, we will provide you with a locker for your extra belongings, coat/shoes. You can take your purse to the sauna area with you but we suggest leaving it in your locked car. 

We have towels, a robe, and slippers that will be located in your sauna suite.  A shower is available after your sauna, and shampoo/conditioner and body wash for you to use while you are here. 

Come to your sauna session hydrated. You will want to hydrate before, during and after. Hydrating helps to flush cellular toxins out of the system and replenishes the water and electrolyte loss.  You may bring a water bottle that has a closable lid into the sauna.  

Clients are welcome to bring books, phone or nothing into the sauna with them.  Bluetooth music is available to connect to your smart device but we ask you to keep the levels within a reasonable level, to maintain a healing environment for others in the space. 

Unlike a traditional sauna, infrared heat the body from the inside-->out. Air temperature in the sauna is not as important as the type and quality of the infrared being received. 

For optimal benefit it is best to be nude, your exposed skin will sweat easier.  Infrared rays cannot penetrate through clothing.

How long is a Sauna session?

A typically recommended session will be about 30 to 40 minutes in duration. However, several factors will influence how long to stay in an infrared sauna with the most important factor being how your body is reacting to the sauna session. You should always listen to your body and you do not want to overdo it by staying in the sauna for too long. If you’re a newcomer to infrared saunas, you should try a lower temperature and end your first few sessions after only 15 to 25 minutes. It is recommended that you gradually increase the temperature and duration of your sessions. It is important to always pay attention to your body and ensure it’s not giving you any warning signs like feeling faint, dizziness, lightheadedness or general discomfort. If any of these warnings arise, you should end your session immediately and focus on rehydrating yourself. If you ever start to feel as though your body is giving you warning signals, pay attention to them.

Are Saunas safe to use?

Yes!! Far infrared heat is a form of radiant energy. The sun is an example of the principal source of infrared radiant energy that we experience on a daily basis. All human bodies absorb, as well as emit, infrared radiant energy. Infrared Sauna heat emitters produce a specific wavelength of radiant energy that matches the vibrational frequency of the human body. This process is also known as resonant absorption. No harmful UV rays are emitted.

If I am taking prescription medications, can I use the Infrared Sauna?

Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician before scheduling a sauna session. There can be changes in a drug’s effects when the body is exposed to infrared waves or elevated body temperature. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics such as amitriptyline may inhibit sweating and can bring on heat rash or heat stroke in more extreme situations. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke. However, because the infrared sauna maxes out at a temperature of 150°F, the concerns should be less than if you were to be using a traditional sauna.

What should I expect after my sauna?

While most individuals feel increased warmth, they also feel a sense of calm and relaxation. Some individuals may even experience an increase in energy either hours after or the following day. Since multiple processes, such as heat-shock protein activation, detoxification, and increased circulation are at play an array of responses can occur. Athletes experience less delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and faster recovery time, and increased flexibility. Individuals may feel warmer hands and feet due to increased circulation through vasodilation.

Wellness consults are welcomed for those that are unsure of best practices for their health goals.