Beyond Warmth: Wellness Waits

You will actually start your session when the sauna cabin temp is 85-95 degrees Fahrenheit and let your body warm up along with the cabin air temperature. The heater panels are already emitting far infrared energy at maximum capacity and your body is receiving all the infrared energy it can absorb. Take your time and enjoy yourself.

Far Infrared ‘soft’ heat is calming and relaxing, just like feeling your body soak up the warmth of the sun on a cool day, and as your body becomes more accustomed to raising your core temperature on a regular basis you will sweat twice as much and detoxify more compared to a traditional sauna – all at cabin air temperatures that are 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit lower than hot rock and steam saunas!

After you have ‘ramped up’ in your first week or two of use, you will probably find that you want to spend more time in the sauna. It feels good, works great, clears your mind and strengthens your body. Get ready to feel your stress, body aches and pains melt away.

Warm, cozy and relaxed – how does that sound? That’s what the first portion of your treatment will feel like. During the last 10 minutes, your sweating and heart rate will increase though your comfort level will remain.

Less is more (even nothing at all if you please!). Typically, a bathing suit or underwear is ideal for use in our infrared saunas (just be sure it’s free of plastic or metal fasteners or eyelets).

Absolutely! That’s another benefit of infrared heat over steam; infrared does not affect electronics.

The more water that’s in your body, the more productive your session will be. So we recommend good hydration as well as a light meal prior to your session (but nothing heavy or directly before your session).

All memberships are month to month. Cancellations must be provided to Rise Wellness Lounge in writing.

Yes! The Infrared Saunas are roomy enough to bring in a spouse, significant other, or friend and are a great way to encourage one another on your path to total wellness. 

No, membership sessions can not be shared. Ask us in the office about family membership add-ons.

Your infrared sauna sessions (Relax and Recover) will carry over to the next month.

We accept all major debit and credit cards online and at Rise Wellness Lounge.

We recommend you consult your doctor in case of any medical concerns.

• Medication:Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician or a pharmacist for possible changes in the drug’s effect when the body is exposed to infrared waves or elevated body temperature. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics such as amitryptiline may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent, heatstroke. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heatstroke.
• CHILDERN: Individuals 16 -17 years old may visit with an accompanying adult. Children under the age of 16 years old are not permitted to use the saunas. The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands, and the inability to regulate body temperature by sweating. When using with a child, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
• ELDERLY: The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature. When using with the elderly, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
• CARDIOVASCULAR: Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension/hypotension), congestive heart failure, impaired coronary circulation, or those who are taking medications that might affect blood pressure should exercise caution when exposed to prolonged heat. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and the respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature.
• ALCOHOL: Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore, he/she may not realize when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress.
• DISEASES THAT AFFECT SWEAT ABILITY: Anhidrosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors, and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating.
• PRONE TO BLEEDING: The use of infrared saunas should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding.
• FEVER: An individual who has a fever should not use an infrared sauna until the fever subsides.
• INSENSITIVITY TO HEAT: An individual with insensitivity to heat should not use an infrared sauna.
• JOINT INJURY: If you have a recent (acute) joint injury, it should not be heated for the first 48 hours after an injury or until the swollen symptoms subside. If you have a joint or joints that are chronically hot and swollen, these joints may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind.
• IMPLANTS: Metal pins, rods, artificial joints or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your physician prior to using an infrared sauna.
• PACEMAKER / DEFIBRILATOR: The magnets used to assemble our saunas can interrupt the pacing and inhibit the output of pacemakers. Please discuss with your doctor the possible risks this may cause.

The good news is, infrared heat kills 99% of bacteria for a naturally sterile environment. But at ºdegree Wellness, we go a step further and clean each suite in between sessions with non-toxic cleaners.

Going to the sauna is popular for relaxing and socializing, however, using a sauna has many benefits. Based on your individual health and wellness goals, we recommend going to the sauna at least 2-3 times a week. For even better results, going to the sauna 4-5 times a week is recommended. Infrared Sauna increases weight loss, we suggest you try our infrared sauna immediately following your workout/fitness program to see the best results.

Our saunas are full-spectrum Infrared Saunas so they use a combination of all three! 

Yes, infrared sauna causes weight loss, which will be regained upon rehydration. But the calories burned are real. As you relax in the gentle heat of our saunas, your body is actually hard at work pumping blood (increased heart rate), increasing circulation and producing sweat to cool you down. This results in a caloric burn! 

Yes. By increasing your heart rate and core body temperature by 3 degrees in your session, it could take up to an hour to return to normal. We encourage you to stay active before or after your session if you want to maximize the calorie burn for weight loss. See other benefits of Infrared Sauna.

Chromotherapy is the science of using colors to adjust body vibrations to frequencies that result in health and harmony. The belief that color is important in healing has been around for thousands of years rooted in the idea that specific colors in the spectrum of light positively affect your emotions.

Chromotherapy has been shown to improve a range of emotions including sociability, happiness and success to name a few.

At Rise Wellness Lounge, our infrared saunas offer you a choice of 12 different color options, each with frequencies of a specific vibration related to different physical symptoms to help your body re-establish its natural balance.