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Sauna & Cold Plunge: Contrast Therapy for Pain Relief and Wellness

Finding effective and lasting relief can be challenging for individuals managing chronic pain. At Bull City Soles, we offer contrast therapy—combining infrared sauna and deliberate cold exposure via cold plunging—in our Recovery Room as a powerful addition to your wellness routine. Designed to complement your bodywork sessions and bridge the gap between them, contrast therapy provides an accessible way to support your body’s healing process on an ongoing basis.


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What is Contrast Therapy


Contrast therapy alternates between heat (via an infrared sauna) and cold (via a cold plunge). It stimulates your circulatory system, enhancing blood flow, flushing out toxins, and reducing inflammation. The alternating heat and cold create an optimal healing environment in your body, making contrast therapy a standalone treatment for wellness goals and an excellent complement to massage and bodywork, plus you get $10 off when booked with a same day bodywork session.


Infrared Sauna


Infrared saunas use light to generate heat, penetrating deeper into the body than traditional saunas. This deeper heat can help improve circulation, promote detoxification, and relieve muscle tension. It is an ideal complement to cold plunging for enhanced recovery and overall wellness. The soothing warmth also provides relaxation, aiding in stress reduction and mental clarity. Check out our Infrared Sauna: The Health Benefits blog for a more in-depth look at the benefits.


Cold Plunging


Deliberate cold immersion via cold plunging offers many benefits, including reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and faster muscle recovery. Regular exposure to cold helps boost the immune system, ease chronic pain, and promote mental clarity by stimulating the nervous system. To take a deep dive into the benefits, read our blog Cold Plunging for Chronic Pain Relief: A Powerful Tool for Healing at Bull City Soles.


Managing Chronic Pain and Recovery with Contrast Therapy  


Contrast therapy is excellent for clients dealing with chronic pain and a host of other issues:


  • Reduced Inflammation: Chronic inflammation can lead to persistent pain. Contrast therapy provides natural pain relief over time by stimulating circulation with heat and reducing inflammation with cold.

  

  • Accelerated Recovery: Whether from physical activity or day-to-day strain, contrast therapy helps flush out lactic acid and reduce soreness, allowing for faster muscle recovery and improved performance.


  • Improved Joint Mobility: The heat from the sauna helps loosen tight muscles, while the cold plunge reduces swelling, improving joint mobility and stiffness.


  • Better Circulation for Healing: Contrast therapy promotes improved blood flow, which is essential for long-term healing. It brings oxygen and nutrients to tissues and flushes out waste.


  • Mental and Emotional Benefits: The cold plunge triggers the release of endorphins and dopamine, which can elevate mood, increase mental clarity, and provide stress relief. This boost makes managing chronic pain easier and adds to the overall sense of well-being.


Complement Your Massage & Bodywork Sessions


While contrast therapy is effective as a standalone treatment, it works even better as a complement to massage and bodywork. And incorporating it between massage sessions can prolong the benefits of bodywork, keeping muscles relaxed, reducing soreness, and promoting quicker recovery. This combination supports an overall wellness plan and enhances the results of each therapy.


Individual Session Pricing and Timing 


We offer flexible session lengths in our Recovery Room designed to fit your schedule and specific wellness goals:


  • 15 minutes — $25: Book for a quick cold plunge ONLY or book with a massage and get an extra 5 minutes for a 20 minute sauna.

  • 30 minutes—$40: Use this time for a longer sauna session OR one complete round of heat and cold, ideal for a quick but effective recovery session.

  • 45 minutes—$60: Use for a longer sweat session OR an extended heat and cold round for a more profound effect for those needing extra time to unwind or cool down. If it's easy for you to sweat, then two rounds of contrast may be possible.

  • 60 minutes—$80: Use this longer session for a one hour sweat for serious detoxing OR for several heat/cold contrast rounds for maximum recovery and the deepest level of relief from chronic pain and soreness. If it takes you longer to sweat, this session is for you.


Each round may include 20-25 minutes in the infrared sauna, followed by a cold plunge. The alternating heat and cold stimulate circulation and reduce inflammation, and the session always ends with a cold plunge to lock in the therapeutic benefits.


Affordable Package Options


Our Recovery Room packages make it easy and affordable to maintain optimal body health. By using contrast therapy to support individual bodywork sessions and to sustain those benefits between appointments, you’ll enjoy longer-lasting relief from pain, inflammation reduction, and improved circulation.


  • 8 Contrast Therapy Sessions (30-minute) – $280

  • 12 Contrast Therapy Sessions (30-minute) – $400


Contrast therapy is a cost-effective way to support your bodywork results, providing consistent recovery between appointments. While each session stands alone in its benefits, you’ll experience even greater long-term relief by integrating regular bodywork with contrast therapy. And remember, you’ll receive $10 off when you add a contrast therapy session to a same-day bodywork appointment.



Real Client Experience: A Testimonial
"My sister and I have been doing 60-minute contrast therapy sessions for weeks now, and the benefits are amazing. The sauna and cold plunge combination helps me recover faster and keeps me pain-free throughout the week. Julie is incredibly knowledgeable, and the facility is excellent!" — Sara K.

Book Our Recovery Room Today


If you're looking for a natural way to manage chronic pain, enhance your recovery, and improve your overall well-being, contrast therapy may be the perfect solution. Our tailored contrast therapy sessions at Bull City Soles are designed to fit your wellness goals. Whether you're seeking a quick 30-minute session or a full 60-minute experience, combining contrast therapy with your regular massages offers profound benefits for chronic pain relief and overall wellness.


Book your session today and experience how contrast therapy can amplify your bodywork results both during and between visits, giving you profound relief and a steady wellness boost.

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