Cold Water Plunge
Cold water immersion or deliberate cold water exposure has impressive benefits for your overall health, mental fitness, and recovery. It may be paired with an Infrared Sauna, a bodywork session, or a stand-alone wellness ritual, all within a private room.
Cold Plunge Benefits
Cold exposure causes the prolonged release of dopamine, a potent molecule capable of enhancing focus, elevating mood, increasing attention and overall mental clarity.
Pain Relief
Reduce chronic pain by boosting norepinephrine which can dramatically reduce inflammation.
It also relieves pain in many diseases, such as fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.
Reduce Inflammation
Cold plunging instantly numbs the nerves surrounding your joints and muscles, causing the release of hormones and endorphins.
The release of hormones and endorphins acts as an analgesic, which relieves inflammation and alleviates muscle strain and joint pain.
Athletes have been utilizing cold therapy for decades to help with active recovery of muscles.
Cold plunging after high-intensity exercise or endurance training can have positive outcomes for muscle power, perceived recovery, and decreased muscle soreness due to a reduction in circulating creatine kinases.
Cold plunging stimulates the immune and lymphatic systems, which helps to boost the production of infection-fighting T cells.
Hardening means exposure against a natural (e.g. thermal) stimulus, resulting in an increased resistance to diseases, especially to acute respiratory diseases.
Other Benefits
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Boosts mood
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Clearer, Tighter Skin
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May extend life span
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Elevated Energy
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​Fat-burning, regulating blood sugar
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Weight loss
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Prolonged release of Dopamine
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More intense than local cryotherapy
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Cold Plunge Sessions
Cold Plunge sessions may be combined with a sauna session (see Contrast Therapy) and/or massage/bodywork.
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Our Cold Plunge temperature is kept at 52º Fahrenheit; if you would like a different temp, please contact us prior to scheduling online.
15 minutes - $28​
*Bring a friend for an additional $15!
To book a buddy session, call 919.477.9887
Cold Water Plunge
Tips & Protocols
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Wear a swimsuit during your plunge.
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Don’t cold plunge within 2-3 hrs of a workout if you are looking for muscle growth.
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Use provided towels to dry off after your plunge.
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For optimal benefits, it is recommended to stay in the cold plunge a maximum of 2-5 minutes. But never stay in longer than you are comfortable with.
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Do not wear lotion or body oil in the plunge.
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Do not use soaps or body washes in the plunge.
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If you have any medical conditions that could be affected by cold therapy, be sure to check with your doctor before plunging.
Contrast Therapy
Heat up in our infrared sauna, followed by a 3-minute or more dip in our cold plunge, or reverse the order depending on your goals.
Hot/Cold therapy has long been used to help with recovery, including chronic pain and stress.
All within a private room with towels provided.
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How to best use Contrast Therapy
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Start with a sauna for 10-15 minutes.
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Take a cold plunge for 2-3 minutes.
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Next, sit in the sauna for 10-15 minutes.
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Follow and end with a cold plunge.
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Repeat this cycle as desired.
The more regular and frequent your contrast bath therapy sessions, the greater the long-term benefits.
Many of the studies conducted on using contrast bath therapy have found significant differences between those who only dabble in the practice off and on and those who perform it at least four days a week on average.
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30 minutes - $40
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45 minutes - $60
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60 minutes - $75
*Bring a friend for an additional $20!
To book a buddy session, call 919.477.9887