Contrast Therapy
What is contrast therapy?
Also known as hot cold therapy, Contrast Therapy is the practice of alternating hot and cold treatments to create an intense pumping effect in our blood vessels. The heat causes the vessels to expand and the cold causes them to contract, thus encouraging the body to flush out unwanted stagnant waste.
Hot and cold treatment has been used by experts for more than 2,000 years and has been found to be effective for relieving pain, muscle stiffness, and inflammation. When used correctly, contrast therapy can also hasten the healing of physical injuries.
Helping to boost the amount of nutrient-rich blood circulating around the body, Contrast Therapy will leave you feeling invigorated and alert.
Cold Plunge & Ice Baths
The age-old practice of using water that's around 59°F (15°C) to treat health conditions or stimulate health benefits, cold water immersion or cold water therapy can be achieved via ice baths, cold water immersion sessions, cold showers and outdoor swims.
Let us guide you through your cold water immersion experience, which involves submerging your body into cold water for short bursts of time. Our specialist team is on hand to ensure you are fully supported and expertly guided through your session. We will also give you the method to be able to repeat the practice on your own on your return visits.
The health benefits of this therapy are incredible, and here are just a few:
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Reduction of inflammation in the body
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Aid in recovery after high-intensity exercise
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Can help to manage stress and alleviate anxiety
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Increases self-resilience, energy and alertness
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Elevated mood and self belief
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Improved blood circulation
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Improved sleep
Traditional Finnish sauna "Extremely hot & wet"
According to scientific studies, a regular sauna routine can singlehandedly increase your life expectancy, by strengthening your immune system & improving your vascular heart health. Saunas have also been proven to reduce the chances of Dementia, high blood pressure, Alzheimer's disease & Arthritis. Benefits of traditional Finnish barrel saunas can include:
Stress reduction
Detoxification
Boosting the immune system
Improved cardiovascular health
Improved circulation and oxygenation
Reduced inflammation throughout the body
Weight loss
Infrared Sauna
Available with optional red light and coloured light therapy, Infrared Saunas provide a longer, more effective sauna experience without the heat intensity of a regular sauna.
Why Infrared Sauna?
Unlike the warmed air of a traditional sauna, the heat of an Infrared Sauna is powered by infrared lamps that use electromagnetic radiation to warm and penetrate your body tissue directly.
Able to operate at a lower temperature than a traditional sauna, this allows you to experience a more intense sweat, as well as to stay in the sauna for longer, thus reaping its rewards.
Here are just some of the health benefits:
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Proven to increase mitochondria (the energy required to power our cells)
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Scar reduction and wound healing
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Acne reduction
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Hormonal balance
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Heart and brain health
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Improved circulation and oxygenation
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Weight loss
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Increases collagen and elastin for younger-looking and firmer skin
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Higher levels of testosterone in men
