PRIVATE CONTRAST THERAPY · UMINA BEACH, CENTRAL COAST

Heat opens. Cold resets.

Your own private suite with infrared sauna and cold plunge. Sixty minutes to sweat, breathe, cool down and walk out feeling clear, calm and completely reset.

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What Is Contrast Therapy?

A private heat and cold ritual designed to reset your body in under an hour.

Contrast therapy is the practice of moving between heat and cold in a deliberate rhythm. Your private suite gives you space to sweat, plunge, breathe and repeat — with your own infrared sauna and cold plunge, entirely to yourself or with someone you bring.

The infrared sauna penetrates deep into muscles, increasing circulation, loosening tension, and warming the body from the inside out. Then you step into the cold plunge — and everything comes into sharp focus. Within seconds, you feel awake, clear and completely in your body.

Most people cycle between the sauna and cold plunge two or three times over sixty minutes. The effect is immediate — but the real magic is what happens when it becomes part of your routine.

  • 60-minute private suite, up to 2 people
  • Full-spectrum Clearlight infrared sauna
  • Cold plunge maintained at 8–10°C
  • Towels & water provided
  • Completely private — not a shared space
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"Private infrared spa and cold plunge. Very relaxing and put me in a great mood for the rest of the day. Staff very nice and helpful. Highly recommend!!"

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Is This for You?

Some people come for recovery. Some come for stress. Everyone leaves feeling the shift.

The Research

What Happens When You Combine Heat + Cold

People have used heat and cold for centuries to recover, reset and feel better in their bodies. Today, modern research can explain why these simple practices have such a powerful effect on circulation, stress, recovery and resilience.

Accelerated Muscle Recovery

Heat increases blood flow and delivers oxygen to fatigued muscles. Cold immersion reduces inflammation and delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Alternating between the two has been shown to clear metabolic waste more effectively than either alone. Athletes consistently report faster return to training.

Bieuzen et al., 2013 — PLOS ONE

Norepinephrine & Mood Lift

Cold water immersion triggers a 2–3x surge in norepinephrine — the neurotransmitter associated with improved mood, focus, and mental sharpness. This effect is immediate and lasts for hours. Combined with endorphin release from the sauna, the contrast session produces a noticeable, lasting lift.

Stocks et al., 2004 — Journal of Applied Physiology

Improved Circulation

The alternating expansion (heat) and contraction (cold) of blood vessels acts as a natural pump for your circulatory system. This effect improves peripheral blood flow, supports lymphatic drainage, and leaves you with that alive, flushed feeling after a session. Regular practice has shown meaningful cardiovascular benefits.

Mooventhan & Nivethitha, 2014 — North American Journal of Medical Sciences

Deeper, Better Sleep

The dramatic temperature cycle — heated body, cold immersion, warm recovery — accelerates the body's sleep preparation. The drop in core temperature post-session is one of the strongest natural triggers for sleep onset. Regular contrast therapy users consistently report improvements in both sleep quality and duration.

Harding et al., 2019 — Sleep Medicine Reviews

Contrast therapy is not a medical treatment. Always consult a healthcare provider if you have cardiovascular concerns or are pregnant before using heat or cold therapy.

Pricing

How Would You Like to Book?

Solo or shared, one-off or regular — pick what suits you best.

Single Session

From $69
60 minutes · private suite

A private full-spectrum infrared sauna and cold plunge experience designed to help you sweat, reset and walk out feeling clear, calm and recharged.

Silver Cold Club

$109/month
2 sessions · $54 each — save 20%
  • 2 x 1hr Private Cold Plunge & Sauna sessions per month
  • Additional sessions within the month at $54
  • Bring a friend for only $25
  • Credits are non-shareable and non-transferable

Session Packs

Pre-purchase sessions at a reduced rate. For people who want to build a regular contrast therapy habit on their own schedule — no membership required. 4-Pack: $235 ($58.75 each) · 8-Pack: $441 ($55 each)

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Getting Started

Your First Visit, Made Simple

Never done hot-cold contrast before? No experience needed. We walk you through everything.

01

Book Online in 60 Seconds

Choose your date and time. We're open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday). Bring a friend if you like — the suite fits two.

02

Arrive & We'll Guide You

We'll show you to your private suite, explain the protocol, and leave you to it.

03

Leave Feeling Completely Different

People walk out clearer, lighter, and more alive than when they arrived. The effect is immediate — and builds every time you come back.

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Questions

IR + Cold Plunge FAQ

The IR + Cold Plunge suite is designed for up to 2 people. It's a great experience to share with a partner, friend, or training partner. Each person still has their own space to move through the protocol at their own pace.
Yes, for most healthy adults. We recommend starting with short immersions of 10–30 seconds and working up from there. Starting in the infrared sauna first makes the cold significantly more manageable. Always listen to your body. If you have cardiovascular concerns or blood pressure issues, check with your doctor before booking.
The cold plunge sits between 8 and 10°C. It's intense — especially the first time. Most people find it much more accessible after time in the infrared sauna, and completely different by their second or third session.
Even 10–30 seconds is enough to trigger a full physiological response. Most people build up to 1–3 minutes over multiple sessions. There's no target — listen to your body. The goal is not to endure; it's to feel the effect.
The suite is completely private, so wear whatever feels comfortable or nothing at all. Towels are provided. You'll want to shower off after your session.

A Finnish sauna heats the air around you. It gets much hotter, usually with hot rocks and steam when water is poured over them, creating that intense traditional sauna experience.

An infrared sauna uses infrared light to warm the body more directly. The air temperature is usually lower, so it can feel gentler and easier to sit in for longer, while still helping you sweat deeply.

In simple terms: Finnish sauna is intense ambient heat. Infrared sauna is a deeper, gentler heat. Both are beneficial — they just feel different.

The Cedar Bathhouse is a communal experience (up to 10 guests) with a traditional Finnish sauna, hot mineral spa, and cold mineral spa. The IR + Cold Plunge suite is entirely private — just you, or someone you bring along with you. It uses infrared heat rather than traditional steam or dry heat, and is a more focused contrast therapy experience. Both are excellent.
We recommend checking with your midwife or doctor before using heat or cold therapy during pregnancy. Both infrared sauna and cold plunge carry cautions, particularly in the first trimester. We always put your safety first — please reach out if you have questions.
Once a week is where most people find the cumulative benefit really kicks in. Once a fortnight is a great starting point if you're new. The intro 3-pack is the best way to feel it properly — three sessions lets you move past the first-timer experience and into the real effect.
Yes — bookings only. The suite is private and prepared specifically for each guest. You can book online in under a minute. We're open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday).

We require at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations or changes made with less than 24 hours' notice may result in your session credit being forfeited. Gift vouchers and session credits are non-refundable.

This policy is strictly maintained so we can remain fair to all guests and give others the opportunity to access available times.

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