Cold Plunge 

What is a cold plunge?

An ice bath is when part of the human body is immersed in ice-water for a limited amount of time typically as part of a recovery routine. Some people recommend 10 to 15 minutes but here, we recommend 2-10 minutes.

An ice bath is sometimes called cold water immersion, cold water therapy, cold therapy, or cold plunging. Although mainly used by athletes for sports therapy, ice bathing provides many benefits in addition to aiding physical recovery which non-athletes can take advantage of too. You can read more about these benefits in the next section.

BENEFITS

• Elevated Energy- Everybody has their own method for waking up; double shots of espresso, a quick workout, and so on. If you’re looking for a quick start to your morning or an afternoon pick me up, cold plunging might just be the answer. Many people turn to cold plunging when looking for a new way to boost their daily energy! 

• Recovery- Cold plunge benefits extend beyond the mental and chemical aspects of your body too. Sports medicine has utilized cold water therapy for years, to help the active recovery of your muscles 

• Immune Support- Being immersed in cold water stimulates leukocytes, the white blood cells that help fight off sicknesses. It also causes the lymphatic system to contract, forcing fluid through the lymph nodes. This process aids in detoxing the body and strengthening your immune system. A study has shown to substantially lower upper respiratory tract infections. 

• Momentum- Cold plunging has shown the ability increase your baseline dopamine. Dopamine is the molecule in our brain and body that is linked to motivation. According to Dr. Andrew Huberman dopamine can enhance our depth of focus and lower our threshold for taking action towards our specific goals.  

• Boosted Mood- Researchers have known for a while that it connects to our daily energy. In particular, there is lots of evidence that a lack of norepinephrine can contribute to depression, meaning that a cold plunge might help to reduce depression and improve overall mood! Don't take our word for it though, just ask anyone who has ever plunged! 

• Pain Relief- The boost in norepinephrine you'll get from consistent ice baths has been shown to be up to 5x. This neurotransmitter can dramatically reduce inflammation and help with chronic pain. 

• Stress Relief- Cold water therapy has been shown to be an effective supplemental treatment for stress relief by decreasing the stress hormone cortisol. A study found that regular cold showers and ice baths helped reduce anxiety and improve the mood of participants. 

• Better Sleep- When you dip into the Plunge, your body triggers the autonomic nervous system. This system is a network of vessels and nerves, split into two parts that control your response to stress. When you begin to control your response to stress, you’ll likely find that you begin to control your relaxation and sleep. 

• Fat Loss 

what do i need to bring?

• Whatever you would be comfortable in whether it be a bathing suit or nothing. The room is all yours. 

• You may want to load a playlist on your phone to play on the Bluetooth System 

WHAT TO EXPECT

• We will take you back and show you how to operate the plunge that will be precool to around 45 degrees.

• We will provide towels.

• Please rinse off before entering the plunge. A cold shower is a great way to acclimate your body before getting into the plunge.

• Enter the cold water slowly. (Different protocols will be shown on the wall based on your goals)

• You may connect your Bluetooth to the audio system to listen to a playlist of your choosing

• You are allotted 20 minutes (or 30) in the room but can do less if you choose to. 

• When you are done you may leave your towels in the room. We will pick them up and clean the room.

WHAT TO know

Before plunging, there are some things you should consider first to make your experience are enjoyable as effective as possible.

• Consult with your doctor before cold plunging (especially if you’re sensitive to cold or have other conditions).

• Prepare mentally and physically with a cold shower. This will help you understand how your body will react to the cold on a smaller level and help you manage your reactions later.

• Consider your cold tolerance. It’s okay to start at 30 seconds to 1 minute and work your way up to 2 to 10 minutes.

• We recommend 2 to 10 minutes total but even starting at 1 or 2 minutes is okay when you begin to get yourself used to the ice bath routine.

PRICING

$20- Single (20 min)

$30- Double (30 min)