PRIVATE contrast therapy
Improve Lymphatic Circulation with Hot Cold Therapy
— cold plunge, contrast therapy
Are you ready to take the plunge? Our exciting new contrast therapy program should tingle all of your senses and make your sore muscles come back to life!
A centuries-old, revered tradition, diligently practiced by elite athletes after every athletic performance, this health-boosting process of first taking an ice bath then immediately contrasting that with a sauna's radiant heat, startles your mind, body, and immune system to new levels of supreme function!
Awaken your senses with our new contrast therapy program
Contrast therapy comes from a tradition that has been used for centuries by athletes and, more recently, Wim Hof fans. The contrast therapy experience begins as you alternate between hot and cold therapy treatments, cycling between infrared sauna sessions, ice baths, and rest. It improves blood circulation, helps you de-stress, and awakens your body and mind.
Hot cold therapy Los Angeles accelerates nutrient-rich blood flow, quells inflammation in your body, and heightens your senses. Contrast therapy sharpens mental focus, so athletic and creative clients alike come to relax and enjoy invigorating contrast therapy sessions at our wellness boutique in Los Angeles.
How it Works: the Pause Contrast Therapy Cycle
Those who have never tried contrast and cold therapy services before may be a bit worried about what this treatment entails, so allow us to break it down for you:
HEAT: Nine minutes
Toast yourself in our full-spectrum infrared sauna.
COLD: Three minutes
Plunge into sanitary, refreshing 48-degree water.
REST: Three minutes
Sit back and relax! Your body eases into homeostasis.
Want the maximum benefit? We recommend a 60-minute session. You go four times through the cycle: each time, the results are more profound.
If you’re in a hurry, why not cut the experience in half? We also offer a 30-minute contrast therapy session, where you plunge/heat up twice, instead of four times. You'll get the same benefits - at half the time.
cold plunge contrast therapy benefits —
Now that you know what this treatment looks like, it's time to get into what we're here for: the benefits. From treating chronic pain to relieving stress, here's what you can expect:
Accelerates muscle recovery and injury healing
Boosts the immune system
Improves lymphatic circulation
Reduces inflammation
Increases red blood cell count
Fosters growth hormone levels
Strengthens endurance and recovery
Amps up cardiovascular health
Eliminates heavy metals and toxins
Nurtures peaceful sleep
Reduces stress
Promotes calm
Aids weight loss
Increases metabolism
feel the benefits for yourself ›
cold plunge contrast therapy science —
"If we always choose comfort, we never learn the deepest capabilities of our mind and body."
Wim “The Iceman” Hoff
Physical Performance: This article outlines a plethora of great information in a very palatable form. Here you can learn about real performance gains in various studies. A must read!
Inflammation: Cold Plunge, it's not for show it's for real. Read a study here done on cold therapy and its effects on inflammation.
Longevity & Overall Health: Sauna, an overview of all the benefits that science is suggesting.
Mood Stabilization: This 2007 study looks at using cold therapy as a treatment for depression. Check it out.
Mood Stabilization: Winter swimming! Feel good! Have a look.
Energize with our infrared sauna and contrast therapy service
Try infrared sauna and cold therapy in a clean, private spa setting in our central locations in Venice and West Hollywood, Los Angeles. In addition to a private, exclusive setting, the Pause team will make sure you feel welcome and rejuvenated each and every time you visit our studio.
Feel fresh, energized, and relaxed with Pause.
