Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your first visit: booking, what to wear, how long sessions run, and what to expect in your private suite.
General
Booking, arriving, what to bring, and how packages work. The basics before your first visit.
Shiver & Sweat is a modern recovery studio offering infrared sauna, contrast therapy (sauna + cold plunge), and red light therapy—all in private, premium suites designed to help you relax, recover, and reset.
Book online, through our app, or by contacting the studio. Walk-ins are welcome, but with high demand we recommend scheduling in advance.
For your first visit, arrive 10–15 minutes early so our team can welcome you and walk you through the experience. For return visits, about 5 minutes before your session is ideal.
Not a problem—just call or text to let us know you are still coming. Every appointment has a set start and end time so we can properly sanitize the suite before the next guest, so arriving late shortens your session.
No. Fresh towels are provided for every session, so you can arrive and enjoy your experience without any extra preparation.
Yes. Water is available for purchase in the studio, and there is a filtered refill station for your own bottle.
Yes. Packages and memberships can be shared with one designated person, so your credits can be used by either of you.
Infrared Sauna
Private Sunlighten suites, full-spectrum heat up to 170°, and 60-minute sessions.
Infrared saunas use three light-based wavelengths that heat the body from the inside out, creating a deep, cleansing sweat at a more comfortable temperature than a traditional sauna.
Every session takes place in your own private suite, designed for comfort, calm, and complete escape. We feature best-in-class Sunlighten infrared saunas, capable of reaching up to 170° for a deeper, more effective sweat, and each suite includes a built-in entertainment system for music, Apple TV, or Netflix—or simply enjoy the quiet.
Each suite is meticulously cleaned between every session and maintained to the highest standards, so your space is always fresh and ready for you.
Infrared sauna supports deep detoxification, improves circulation, helps relieve muscle tension, reduces stress, and promotes overall recovery and relaxation.
Sauna sessions are 60 minutes, giving your body time to heat up, sweat, and fully relax.
Whatever you are comfortable in. Most guests wear a swimsuit or workout clothes, or simply use the towels provided in your private suite.
For most people, yes—when used sensibly and well hydrated. If you have a medical condition or are pregnant, please talk to your doctor first.
No. After a sauna it is best to let your body cool down and continue detoxing naturally before you shower. We provide fresh towels and cleansing wipes so you can cool off and freshen up before heading out.
Contrast Therapy
Private suites with infrared sauna, BlueCube cold plunge, and shower. 60 minutes, at your own pace.
Contrast therapy—also known as hot and cold therapy, and the inspiration behind Shiver & Sweat—is the practice of alternating between the heat of an infrared sauna and the cold of a plunge. The shift in temperature creates a brief but powerful stimulus that boosts circulation, supports recovery, and helps reset both body and mind.
Rooted in centuries-old Nordic traditions, this simple ritual has long been used to build resilience, restore energy, and bring the body back into balance.
Each session takes place in a private contrast suite with an infrared sauna, cold plunge, and shower, so you can move between heat and cold at your own pace. Suites comfortably fit two, and our XL suite hosts up to four.
We feature BlueCube cold plunges, widely considered the gold standard, with advanced filtration and sanitation and regularly refreshed water. Every suite also includes guided protocols to help you get the most from your session.
Pro tip: contrast memberships include a complimentary guest with every session.
Contrast sessions are 60 minutes, giving you time to move through multiple rounds at your own pace.
Our full-spectrum infrared saunas reach 170°F. The cold plunges are kept between 46°F and 52°F.
All contrast suites are private and comfortably fit two guests; the XL suite fits up to four. For groups larger than two, please contact the studio to book. Package holders pay a small fee for each additional guest—see the booking page for details.
Every suite includes guided protocols. A widely recommended approach, based on the work of researcher Dr. Susanna Søberg, is 20–25 minutes of heat, then 1–3 minutes of cold, repeated for a second round. Over time you can personalize your timing to your goals and how your body responds.
Absolutely. Arrive well hydrated, start with shorter cold exposures, and focus on slow, steady breathing. The goal is not to push to extremes but to build tolerance over time. Our team is always available to guide your first session.
Wear whatever you like in the sauna—towels are provided in your suite. For the cold plunge, a swimsuit or spandex shorts is required.
Yes. Several towels are set up in the sauna for your session, plus shower towels, and each suite is stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
Red Light Therapy
A clinical-grade, full-body red light bed. 15-minute sessions, 2–4 times a week.
Red light therapy is a light-based treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to support the body at a cellular level. These wavelengths are absorbed by the mitochondria, helping increase production of ATP—the fuel your body uses for repair, recovery, and overall function.
Red light supports cellular energy production, which can help improve recovery, reduce muscle soreness and inflammation, support skin health and collagen production, increase energy levels, and promote long-term vitality.
We feature a clinical-grade, full-body red light system designed to deliver significantly more powerful and consistent results than typical at-home devices—deeper penetration, more precise wavelengths, and full-body coverage in a single session.
Yes. Red light therapy is considered a safe, non-invasive treatment with no downtime, widely used to support recovery, skin health, and overall wellness.
Because our bed is clinical grade, it delivers a potent dose of light in a short time. Sessions are 15 minutes.
Most people benefit from consistent use, typically 2–4 sessions per week depending on their goals.
Arrive with clean, product-free skin—lotions, oils, or makeup can limit light absorption. Red light can be done at any time of day and pairs well before or after a sauna or contrast session. Bring headphones if you would like music or a podcast.
Still have a question?
Drop us a line and a member of our team will get right back to you. Or come see the studio for yourself.