Feel insanely great,
every day.
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More than a Sauna. Private Contrast Therapy for Body + Mind.
More than a Sauna. Private Contrast Therapy for Body + Mind.
The Kontra Difference
An experience designed to maximize the benefits of hot and cold cycling. Enjoy 60 minutes in your own room equipped with advanced heat, cold plunge, and private shower.
Infrared Heat
Heats your body from the inside out
- Penetrates deeper into tissue for deeper detox
- Reduces inflammation and accelerates recovery
- More comfortable for longer sessions
Red Light Therapy
Works at the cellular level while you heat
- Stimulates cellular energy production
- Accelerates muscle and tissue repair
- Compounds infrared therapy benefits
Cold Plunge
Comfortable plunges with visual progress tracking
- Reduces inflammation and soreness
- Boosts circulation and immune response
- Increases dopamine for hours
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Open early till late, Kontra is your quickest path to reset and feel amazing every day.
Fit it in to your routine and see the difference.
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"The myriad benefits of saunas have been documented in numerous studies. Sitting in one is said to, among other things, improve insomnia, inflammation, pain, blood pressure, and brain function."
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"Those who've embraced the cold water craze frequently describe powerful, even transformative effects on their state of mind and sense of wellbeing."
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How Contrast Therapy Works
Train your nervous system to shift smoothly from stress to calm through hot and cold cycling.
Heat Up
Spend 15-30 minutes in 140-170°F infrared heat to activate your sympathetic nervous system, increasing heart rate and blood flow.
Cool Down
Take 1-3 minutes in a cold plunge chilled to 40-52F. This kickstarts your parasympathetic system, known for "rest and digest."
Repeat at your own pace
By cycling back and forth between hot and cold, you train your mind, body, and nervous system to transition smoothly between stress and rest.
The benefits of Contrast Therapy
Relieve day-to-day stress
Regular sauna use can lead to a 25% decrease in cortisol levels.
Boost your immune system
Contrast therapy invigorates your immune response.
Supercharge your recovery
Cut exercise recovery times in half by combining hot and cold therapy.
Enhance athletic performance
Improve circulation and reduce muscle soreness.
From our Kontra Members
Contrast therapy: wellness that works.
Choose your adventure
Kontra studios have private rooms for 1-2 individuals for focused recovery, and social rooms for 4-6 people for a more communal experience. Pick one when you visit.
Warm up in the sauna
Spend 15-30 minutes in an infrared sauna, heated from 140-170F. Aromatherapy and optional guided breathworks and playlists accompany your experience.
Take the plunge
Take 1-3 minutes in a cold plunge.
Rest & repeat
Feel free to repeat cycles, or stop at one.
First timer? Our staff is here to guide you, and make sure you get the most out of your experience.
Introducing the Kontra minute: unlock new degrees of wellness.
We’ve researched the science so you don’t have to. Kontra is your favorite new habit and an essential part of your weekly recovery routine.
Kontra minutes are an easy way to keep track of your weekly time in the sauna and plunge. Work your way up and gradually expose your body to a wider range of temperatures over time.
We recommend getting multiple Kontra sessions/week based on yur level of expertise:
40 hot
5 cold
80 hot
10 cold
150 hot
20 cold
Track your Kontra minutes on the Kontra app (coming soon). See how you’re doing with your local community on the leaderboard.
we are...
weekend warriors · parents too busy to take care of ourselves · burnt out from the daily grind · tired of being told wellness means looking a certain way versus feeling a certain way · learning to prioritize ourselves and our time · trying to show up for our families and loved ones · entrepreneurs pushing our limits · fitness enthusiasts seeking new challenges · tree-huggers and grass-touchers · looking to destress · recovery-focused athletes · health-curious individuals
... on a lifelong journey
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