what will happen at my first visit?

We will show you around the den, go through your booked therapy with you and discuss what you would like to achieve with our service.

Your initial visit using the Ice Bath will be guided by our cold water therapy trained team.

Future visits will be monitored for safety if you attend alone.

How safe is infrared heat?

Infrared heat is completely safe and healthy and is actually used in hospitals to warm newborn infants. Infrared is a naturally occurring output of the sun without the harmful UV rays associated with unprotected sunlight. Without the risk of burning you can be exposed to infrared light for hours.

Side effects and risks of ice baths

The most noticeable side effect of an ice bath is feeling very cold when you immerse your body in the cold water. But beyond this superficial side effect, there are some other risks to consider.

The primary risk of an ice bath applies to people who have a preexisting cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure.

The decrease in core temperature and the immersion in ice constricts blood vessels and slows the flow of blood in the body. This can be dangerous if you have decreased blood flow, which places you at risk for cardiac arrest or stroke.

Another risk that may happen is hypothermia, especially if you’re submerged in the ice bath for too long.

People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes also need to be careful with ice baths since they’re both associated with reduced ability to maintain core temperature during extreme temperature changes.

What should I wear?

You can wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing but we do suggest that you wear clothes that are not restricting and are breathable such as cotton and bamboo.

Typically, active wear or swim wear are appropriate and comfortable in the ice bath.

Should I shower before my appointment?

No, you will shower using our outdoor shower prior to entering the ice bath or sauna. We provide body wash, fresh towels & thongs.

Can I use an infrared sauna / ice bath when pregnant or breast feeding

It is not recommended and we would recommend that you consult your medical practitioner before using an infrared sauna whilst pregnant.

We recommend you consult in your medical practitioner as this depends upon specific circumstances while breastfeeding.

How often should I use an infrared sauna?

This depends on your personal outcome and what you were hoping to achieve. If you are using the infrared sauna for a specific health reasons such as a cleanse or detoxification you may find a greater benefit from using the infrared sauna more frequently, 2 to 3 times a week.

Infrared saunas are safe to use every day.

Can children use infrared saunas?

Children’s core body temperature rises at a much faster rate than adults, this is due to a higher metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increase cardiac demands and the inability to regulate their own body temperature through sweating.

We recommend consulting your medical practitioner prior to children using an infrared sauna.

Can the elderly use infrared saunas?

Due to circulatory conditions and a decrease in sweat gland function the ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. In order to maintain core body temperature, the body must be able to activate its natural cooling process. We recommend consulting your medical practitioner prior to using an infrared sauna.

When and how often should I use an ice bath?

That depends on your performance goals. If you’re looking to improve your endurance, you want to cool before, during or after.

Whereas if you are looking to build strength, it’s ideal to wait 4hrs after training to get the body to respond to the stimuli.

If you’re just looking for the overall general physical and mental health benefits, soak in an ice bath post training.

There have been studies done that as little as 11 minutes total during the week broken down in 2-3 days has a significant response in activating your metabolism.

What makes an ice bath superior to a cold shower or cryo-chamber?

Whilst cold showers are a great start to your cold therapy journey, ice baths are the best way to unlock the ultimate benefits. Ice baths create a more intense and effective experience by causing all your skin’s receptors to fire in unison.

This intensity triggers a “protection response” from your body which releases feel-good hormones and lowers cortisol.

Furthermore, the hydrostatic pressure helps your body conduct heat transfers more efficiently than a shower or cryochamber, given the water density.

Studies have shown that cold water immersion is the most beneficial cold therapy medium when it comes to exercise recovery.