Infrared Sauna
Infrared Sauna
The infrared sauna uses a mix of infrared lamps and Solace vantawave carbon panels to generate a restorative heat experience without the extreme or uncomfortable temperatures felt in a traditional wet sauna room.
Our Sauna will comfortably hold 2 people, however is designed as a 4 person sauna.
$30 for a 45 minute session per person $15 for each extra person
Infrared therapy works from infrared waves that have emitted infrared radiation, called infrared light, being absorbed by the body and converted to thermal energy. Infrared light passes through your skin and into fat cells, breaking down the triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol. This process is called lipolysis, and it allows your body to rid itself of toxins stored in fat cells.
As well as the above health benefits of infrared wavelengths, infrared therapy also works by raising your core temperature. This rise in core temperature in turn causes your heart rate to increase and your blood vessels to dilate. This increase in blood flow and improved circulation allows for greater oxygen and nutrient delivery, improved blood pressure, and stimulates the body's natural defences for even more health benefits.
Infrared therapy is safe for most people to use, though there are a few conditions that it should not be used for, such as pregnant women, those with heart conditions, or those with metal implants. If you have any concerns about whether infrared radiation is right for you, be sure to speak to your doctor before beginning treatment.
Infrared saunas are known to have positive effects on the body, aiding physical as well as mental health. However, there are certain health conditions that can make using an infrared sauna more harmful than helpful.
Here are some contraindications for infrared sauna use:
Potential Contraindications of Sauna Use
If you suffer from any of the conditions listed below, please consult with your physician before sauna use.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse/Dependency
Cardiovascular Issues
Diseases Associated with Impaired Ability to Sweat
Fever
Heat Insensitivity
Haemophilia
Pregnancy
Children and Elderly Sauna Use
Children under the age of 12 and the elderly have a more difficult time regulating their body temperature, and saunas should be used with care, and with a shorter duration per session.
If you are unsure whether sauna use is safe for you, consult your physician.
Guidelines
Wear light clothing i.e., a t-shirt and shorts.
Please ensure you sit on your towel and then use other towel to wipe any perspiration. We do not have shower facilities at Essential.
Bring a warmer cardigan or jacket to wear after the sauna for when you start to cool down. You are welcome to bring a change of clothes if needed.
2 towels are supplied. If you experience excessive perspiration, you are welcome to bring an additional towel with you.
Please do not put feet or lean body against glass of the sauna
Place used towels in laundry basket provided.
Drink plenty of water before, during and after your session to aide the detoxification process. A water booklet is available with information on water intake at Essential Healing Centre.
If incorporating a massage or other experience at Essential Healing Centre with the Infrared Sauna, please book the other experience session first.
Following the infrared sauna session, continue the detoxification process with salt baths if required. (Instruction sheet available)
DO NOT touch the control panel of the Sauna please.
Please understand the contraindications of the sauna.
Safety
Never fall asleep while using the sauna
Discontinue sauna use during an electrical storm as there is a risk of shock
Do not place objects inside or on roof of sauna
If you feel faint, dizzy, or unwell in any way, discontinue sauna use and seek medical advice from a professional medical advisor.
Essential Healing Centre and its associates do not provide medical advice or medical guidance. For medical advice, you must consult a licensed healthcare practitioner.
All the information contained in this document is for informational purposes only. Individual results from sauna use vary on a person-to-person basis. We do not make any claims regarding treatment, cures, or prevention of disease.
Not Medical or Health Advice
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