What is Contrast Therapy
Contrast therapy—the inspiration behind our name—is the practice of alternating between the deep heat of infrared sauna and the cold of a plunge. The shift in temperature creates a brief but powerful stimulus in the body, waking up circulation, supporting recovery, and resetting both body and mind.
Rooted in centuries-old Nordic tradition, it is a simple, elemental ritual: heat, cold, breathe, repeat. Over time you learn your own rhythm and build a resilience that carries into the rest of your day.
Every session takes place in a private contrast suite with a full-spectrum infrared sauna, an Oregon-made BlueCube cold plunge, and a shower for rinsing between rounds. Suites comfortably fit two; our XL suite hosts up to four. Guided protocols are built into every suite.
- Session 60 minutes, private suite
- Sauna Full-spectrum infrared, up to 170°F
- Cold plunge BlueCube, 46–52°F
- Inside your suite Sauna, plunge, shower, towels and shower products
Contrast Benefits
Here is what moving between heat and cold does for your body and mind.
Heat loosens muscle and boosts blood flow; cold reduces swelling and soreness. Together they speed up recovery after training and hard days.
Cold immersion constricts blood vessels and calms inflammation, while the rewarming that follows flushes tissue with fresh, oxygenated blood.
Each swing between hot and cold acts like a pump for your circulatory system, training vessels to expand and contract.
Cold exposure triggers a surge of dopamine and norepinephrine that lifts mood and sharpens focus for hours afterward.
Learning to breathe calmly through the cold builds tolerance to stress that carries into the rest of your life.
The rise and fall in core temperature signals the body to wind down, and many guests report deeper sleep after a contrast session.
Contrast Memberships
Two, four, or eight private contrast sessions a month, and every session includes a complimentary guest.
2 | Monthly
Start with the reset.
- 2 contrast sessions each month
- Bring a guest anytime — at no extra cost
- Unused sessions roll over for 30 days
- 3-month minimum, then month-to-month
4 | Monthly
Make it a weekly routine.
- 4 contrast sessions each month
- Bring a guest anytime — at no extra cost
- Unused sessions roll over for 30 days
- 3-month minimum, then month-to-month
8 | Monthly
Build a life-changing ritual.
- 8 contrast sessions each month
- Bring a guest anytime — at no extra cost
- Unused sessions roll over for 30 days
- 3-month minimum, then month-to-month
Drop-In + Packages
Book a session for yourself or for two. No commitment—drop in when you need it, or save with a package.
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Contrast FAQ
The questions we hear most about hot and cold. Still wondering about something? Our team is happy to help.
Contrast sessions are 60 minutes—enough time to move at your own pace through two or three rounds of heat and cold.
Our full-spectrum infrared saunas reach 170°F. The cold plunges are kept between 46°F and 52°F.
A widely recommended approach, based on the work of contrast researcher Dr. Susanna Søberg, is 20–25 minutes of heat, then 1–3 minutes of cold, repeated for a second round. Guided protocols are built into every suite.
Absolutely. Arrive hydrated, start with shorter cold exposures, and focus on slow, steady breathing. Our team will walk you through your first session.
Every contrast suite is private and fits two guests comfortably; the XL suite holds up to four. For groups larger than two, contact the studio to book.
Anything you like in the sauna—towels are provided. For the cold plunge we require a swimsuit or spandex shorts. Shower towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are in every suite.