Sound Spa
Cold Plunge & Infrared Sauna
About our Cold Plunge
Cold Plunging is a cold water immersion process that is less than 59°F. It is the popular term used to indicate an extreme cold immersion experience or a type of cold water therapy.
Like our sauna, cold plunging is practiced in countries and cultures around the world, dating back hundreds of years.
Infrared Sauna
Infrared is an invisible wavelength of light (experienced as heat) that has the ability to safely penetrate your body on a cellular level and raise core body temperature. Each wavelength of the Full Spectrum (Far, Middle, Near) targets different parts of the body to produce specific health benefits:
The Far wavelength is the longest wavelength, targeting tightly stored toxins within your body that are broken up with the Infrared heat. Once broken up, they are now free to be purged through sweat, the body's natural way to release toxins.
The Mid wavelength, the second longest wavelength, targets muscle and joint tissue - reducing inflammation and increasing flexion. This, in turn, results in pain relief and aids in physical performance. It is commonly recommended by Physical Therapists and is an effective therapy for those who practice sports, exercise, or are in physical recovery.
The Near wavelength, the shortest wavelength, targets the skin - increasing collagen, encouraging skin cell rejuvenation, and aiding in fine lines and wrinkle reduction. This specific wavelength is great for anti-aging benefits and is also effective for those who have surgical scars.
In addition to these health benefits, the Full Spectrum of Infrared technology also produces an expanded range of other benefits, including weight loss, reduced blood pressure, and healthy, glowing skin. Plus, when your body is well detoxed, your whole internal Ecosystem is going to function and flow much easier and more efficiently. It's an awesome domino effect of enhanced health.
Detoxification
+ immune health
“…When you feel good, life is good!”
Infrared sauna is one of the most proactive ways to be healthy + stay healthy!
Sweating is the body's natural and safe way to eliminate toxins. Far infrared (FIR) wavelengths amplify this process by reaching deepest into the body, where toxins are stored, breaking them apart so they can be released through sweat. By heating the body directly on a cellular level, FIR raises core body temperature and stimulates the sweat glands, resulting in a deep, detoxifying sweat 7 to 10 times greater than a conventional sauna. Ward off oncoming illness by flushing it out before it ever latches on.
With a frequent practice, Infrared Therapy is helpful in reducing symptoms of various autoimmune diseases, including HASHIMOTO’S, BREAST IMPLANT TOXICITY, Rheumatoid arthritis, and LYME DISEASE, as well as environmental toxins, such as mold, mercury, and allergens.
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Recover faster and perform better. Mid infrared (MIR) wavelengths penetrate + heat the body’s soft tissue, muscles, and joints, promoting increased circulation and oxygen to injured areas and thereby REDUCING INFLAMMATION. This, in turn, alleviates pain, increases flexibility, and speeds the healing process. We welcome everyone from athletes to those with chronic pain who use infrared sauna as a proactive tool to avoid pain, amplify recovery and boost mobility.
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Glowing skin is an added benefit! Near Infrared (NIR), the shortest wavelength, targets the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production and improving its appearance. NIR therapy reduces wrinkles and scars, firms and improves skin tone and elasticity, and has also been effective for the treatment of acne, eczema, and psoriasis. With routine infrared, your skin will be soft, supple and refreshed.
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Studies have shown that an infrared sauna session can burn up to 600 calories by increasing heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate. Many clients incorporate infrared sauna as part of their overall health plan and find it to be an impactful tool in WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, de-bloating, and mindful eating choices. When you feel healthy, you choose healthy!
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It’s time to recognize that de-stressing is as vital as eating and sleeping. The American Institute of Stress estimates that over 75% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related problems. An infrared sauna practice can help with stress management, as well as SEASONAL DEPRESSION. Infrared therapy stimulates a fresh supply of oxygenated blood flow throughout your body + brain, increasing serotonin for peace and contentment. We all need time for ourselves. The enveloping warmth of our cabins is deeply calming, and you will experience a healing release both physically and energetically.
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Joining the movement to decrease stress and improve sleep quality is essential to well-being. Stress spikes our cortisol levels, which leads to poor sleep quality. Our Infrared saunas provide a relaxing haven to decompress, rest and digest, supporting you to fall asleep and stay asleep.
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Cold plunging stimulates the production of white blood cells and other immune system components, helping your body ward off infections and illnesses more effectively.
The exposure to cold water causes your blood vessels to constrict and then dilate upon warming, promoting better blood flow, oxygenation and detoxification through your lymphatic system. Cold plunging also spikes the production of norepinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that boosts alertness, attention and energy. -
Cold therapy is a go-to within sports medicine. Just as you would apply ice to an injured part of your body, cold plunging applies this healing principle to your entire body. As your blood vessels contract, your cells are flooded with oxygen, flushing away metabolic waste like lactic acid from your system.
Cold plunging is a natural remedy to reduce inflammation and muscle soreness, making it an ideal recovery method for athletics, strength conditioning, and exercise. -
Cold plunging triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural "feel-good" chemicals, which can help to alleviate stress and anxiety. Many people experience an elevated mood + burst of energy after cold plunging, with a wake-up call to their cognitive focus. Routine cold plunging has also been linked to combating chronic fatigue and depression.
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e fight or flight response to cold plunging teaches us how to navigate through difficult situations, building resilience to stress and challenges. Breathwork and meditation are helpful companions through this process.
As you grow with your cold plunge practice, you will discover an inner strength that translates + supports you outside of the plunge. Step into your power! -
Skin is our largest organ! Cold plunging provides a great boost to skin appearance by reducing puffiness, inflammation and swelling, as well as increasing blood flow for a taut, healthy glow in just a few minutes.
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Cold plunging stimulates your body's metabolic rate. As your body works hard to generate heat, this process burns calories, flushes toxins, boosts metabolism, and can aid in weight loss.
Exposure to cold water therapy has also been proven to convert white fat cells to brown fat cells (“good fat”), Brown fat activates right before your body starts to shiver, storing and burning energy to stabilize your body temperature. It also helps regulate sugar (glucose) and fat metabolism.
Chromotherapy
( it’s included with sauna )
Chromotherapy is the science of using colors to adjust body vibrations to frequencies that result in health and harmony. Each color possesses frequencies of a specific vibration, and each vibration is related to different physical symptoms.
Red: Increase the pulse, raise blood pressure and increase the rate of breathing. Applied to support circulatory and nervous functions.
Yellow: Used to purify the skin, help with indigestion, strengthen the nervous system, treat glandular diseases, hepatitis and lymphatic disorders and assist metabolism.
Green: Green, a color associated with harmony, provides a neutral, positive calming effect. Strong green provides anti-infectious, anti-septic and regenerative stimulation.
Blue: Blue promotes relaxation and calm. Exhibits tranquilizing qualities often used to relieve headaches and migraines, colds, stress, nervous tension, rheumatism, stomach pains, muscle cramps and liver disorders. Blue is thought to have a positive effect on all kinds of pain. Strong blue lubricates joins, helps address tress, nervous tension and infections.
Violet: Violet is used to calm the nervous system, soothe organs and relax muscles. Violet has meditative qualities and is often used to treat conditions of lymphatic system and spleen, as well as urinary disorders and psychosis.
This experience is included with your infrared sauna session.
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Increases energy + releases endorphins into your bloodstream
Boosts immune + metabolic health
Speeds up recovery and relieves pain + muscle soreness
Combats depression + anxiety
Builds mental fortitude, cognitive function and teaches perseverance
Reduces inflammation
Improves bodily functions (endocrine, cardiovascular, immune systems)
Activates brown fat to encourage weight loss
Prevents hypertension / relieves symptoms
Strengthens blood vessels + health of hair, nails, and skin
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Thank you for asking! Crystal clean. Integrated chiller system with multi-stage sanitation and filtration system for constant, clean and cold water. Filters and ozone generator for optimal water cleanliness.
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Infrared heat is completely safe and healthy for all living things. You can be exposed to infrared light for hours without the risk of burning. Within nature, Infrared is a naturally occurring output of the sun, but does not contain the harmful UV rays associated with unprotected sunlight. Infrared light is used by various physicians and is even used to warm babies in the hospital.
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Infrared heat is very gentle. The experience is similar to lying in the sun on a warm day and feeling the heat radiate to the core of your body. Unlike traditional hot rock or steam saunas, which can operate in excess of 200°F, infrared heat is effective at a more comfortable temperature, between 100°-145°F. Traditional saunas heat the air vs. within the body directly. Because infrared heat penetrates the body instead of simply heating the surface of the skin, infrared saunas are seven times more effective than traditional saunas at detoxification. By raising the body’s core temperature, infrared saunas can produce a sweat composed of 20% toxins as opposed to just 3% toxins with a traditional sauna.
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It is up to you. Most clients prefer to go in the nude, while some like to wear workout clothes. Either way, towels must be placed on the bench, and shoes are strictly prohibited. Going nude vs. wearing light clothing will not alter the effectiveness of your sauna session.
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We provide fresh towels for your convenience. We also provide hot wet towels in a cabinet…..We do not, however, provide showers for infrared sauna sessions. If able, we suggest not showering for up to an hour afterward, as you will continue to sweat out toxins as you cool down.
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No. Women who are pregnant should not experience any therapies that raise their core body pressure. This also applies to traditional saunas, steam rooms, and jacuzzis. Post-birth and during breast feeding, infrared therapy is typically safe to resume. However, please consult your doctor prior to booking a session. Please reach out with any questions!
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Just like any wellness or fitness practice, you will see greater results the more you do it! That being said, the recommended frequency depends on your individual health and wellness goals, as well as your lifestyle. Clinical studies have shown the effectiveness of three sessions per week for focused therapies of immune health, pain relief and more, and many clients customize and incorporate their infrared therapy sessions into their regular routines and post-workouts. We also serve many clients with autoimmune disease such as Hashimotos or Lyme disease, as well as mold toxicity, who do infrared sauna daily to deep detox. Whether it’s once a week, less, or more, we have purchase options to easily integrate infrared sauna therapy into your routine.
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Water bottles with a lid are permitted in the sauna cabin. You may bring your own water bottle. We also recommend and provide electrolytes to your water to replenish + hydrate. It is important to remain hydrated before and after your sauna session and to support the detoxification process.
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Don’t worry. For some people, it takes a few sessions before the body really begins to sweat profusely and the “dams break open," so to speak. Hydration or lack thereof can also affect the amount you sweat. However, it is important to remember that even if you aren’t sweating, you are still receiving the therapeutic benefits of infrared heat. You win no matter what! But chances are strong, you'll have a great sweat.
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Our full-spectrum Infrared Sauna offers Far, Mid, and Near-Infrared wavelengths to warm your body at a cellular level, delivering a deep tissue sweat and ADVANCED HEALTH AND HEALING. Each wavelength targets a different part of the body to release specific health benefits:
FAR+++ - DETOXIFICATION, IMMUNE HEALTH, WEIGHT LOSS, LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE, RELAXATION
MID++-PAIN RELIEF, IMPROVED CIRCULATION, WEIGHT LOSS
NEAR+CELL HEALTH, IMMUNITY, WOUND HEALING, ANTI-AGING -
Cold plunging + contrast therapy have been practiced for centuries across various cultures, standing the test of time among wellness practices. Like many disciplines, cold plunging evolves with continual use, building insight, perseverance, and cascading health benefits.
If you are new to cold plunging, we recommend stair stepping your progress over time. We will guide you with an introductory plan + provide optional contrast therapy programs to support your endurance and health goals.