Sauna

What is infrared sauna therapy?

Infrared sauna therapy uses heat that penetrates deep into your muscles and tissues rather than just warming the air around you. At Optimum Peak Wellness, the sauna pod creates a controlled environment where infrared heat raises your core body temperature, triggering responses that reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote healing.

Unlike traditional saunas that can feel uncomfortably hot, infrared heat works at lower temperatures while still delivering therapeutic benefits. This difference makes sessions more tolerable, especially if you’re sensitive to extreme heat or new to sauna therapy.

How does sauna therapy help recovery?

Heat causes your blood vessels to dilate, which increases blood flow to sore or injured tissues. This enhanced circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients that speed healing while flushing out metabolic waste products contributing to soreness and stiffness.

The deep heat also relaxes tight muscles and reduces joint stiffness, making sauna therapy particularly helpful after intense workouts, physical therapy sessions, or periods of prolonged sitting. Many people notice improved flexibility and reduced pain after regular sessions.

Who can benefit from sauna therapy?

Sauna pod sessions help with:

Athletic recovery

Reduce muscle soreness and speed recovery between training sessions or after competitions.

Chronic pain management

Find relief from arthritis, fibromyalgia, or ongoing joint discomfort through deep, penetrating heat.

Stress and sleep issues

Trigger a relaxation response that supports better sleep quality and helps manage daily stress.

General wellness

Support detoxification through increased sweating and maintain overall health as part of your routine.

What happens during your session?

You relax in the sauna pod for 20-45 minutes while the infrared heat gradually warms your body. The team adjusts temperature and duration based on your comfort level and goals. As you heat up, you sweat, your heart rate increases slightly, and your muscles begin to relax.

After your session, make sure to rehydrate. The team can recommend how often to schedule sauna therapy based on whether you're using it for recovery, pain management, or general wellness.

Sauna therapy and massage therapy work well together with physical therapy or other recovery treatments. The combined approach often produces better results than any single treatment alone.

Call Optimum Peak Wellness or schedule your sauna session online today.