Membership & Pricing
Once-Off Sessions
Red Light Therapy
30-minute session
R300
Sessions are private, unhurried sessions.
Sauna & Ice Bath Contrast Therapy
50-minute session
R400
Sessions are private, unhurried sessions.
Sauna, Ice Bath & Red Light Therapy
75-minute session (red light included)
R650
Sessions are private, unhurried sessions.
Memberships
Contrast Essential
4 × Contrast Sessions (50 min)
R1,440 / month
- Walk-in value: 4 × R400 = R1,600
- You save: R160 / month
- Effective price: R360 per session
- 10% saving
Weekly habit Entry-level commitment Still low capacity impact
Contrast Core (Most Popular)
6 × Contrast Sessions (50 min)
R2,040 / month
- Walk-in value: 6 × R400 = R2,400
- You save: R360 / month
- Effective price: R340 per session
- 15% saving
Clear value upgrade Strong rent coverage Encourages consistency without overload
Contrast + Light Core
4 sessions / month
R2,300
- Walk-in value: 4 × R650 = R2,600
- Saving: R300 (~12%)
- R575 per session
Contrast + Light Performance
6 sessions / month
R3,300
- Walk-in value: 6 × R650 = R3,900
- Saving: R600 (~15%)
- R550 per session
Never more than 2 visits per week
Benefits of Sauna Therapy
Hormetic stress for long-term resilience
Regular sauna use exposes the body to a mild, controlled stress — similar to exercise. This beneficial stress encourages physiological adaptation, supporting recovery, cardiovascular health, and mental clarity over time (Laukkanen et al., 2018).
Enhanced exercise performance
When paired with physical training, sauna bathing has been shown to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, support healthier blood pressure, and positively influence cholesterol profiles (Scoon et al., 2007; Laukkanen et al., 2015).
Metabolic and weight support
Heat exposure elevates heart rate and energy expenditure, increasing metabolic demand in a way comparable to moderate physical activity (Hannuksela & Ellahham, 2001).
Benefits of Cold Exposure
Nervous system regulation
Cold exposure triggers a hormetic stress response and improves vagal tone, supporting higher heart rate variability and improved stress resilience (Kox et al., 2014).
Improved focus and alertness
Cold immersion stimulates the release of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter associated with heightened focus, energy, and mood regulation (Janský et al., 1996).
Accelerated recovery and inflammation control
Cold-induced vasoconstriction helps reduce inflammation and supports the clearance of metabolic by-products, with studies showing reductions in inflammatory markers such as IL-6 and CRP (Hohenauer et al., 2015).
Immune system support
Regular cold exposure has been linked to increased white blood cell activity and activation of natural killer cells, supporting immune function (Shevchuk, 2008).
Metabolic health and insulin sensitivity
Cold activates brown adipose tissue, which burns glucose and fat to generate heat — supporting metabolic health and improving insulin sensitivity (Hanssen et al., 2015).
Why Contrast Therapy Works
Contrast therapy combines heat and cold exposure to create a powerful physiological response that neither modality achieves alone.
Heat causes vasodilation, increasing blood flow, oxygen delivery, and tissue relaxation. Cold causes vasoconstriction, reducing inflammation and slowing nerve signaling. Alternating between the two acts as a vascular pump, enhancing circulation and supporting faster recovery (Vaile et al., 2008).
At the nervous system level, contrast therapy helps train the body to shift more efficiently between sympathetic (stress) and parasympathetic (recovery) states. This improved adaptability supports resilience, emotional regulation, and overall nervous system balance.
In simple terms:
Heat opens, cold sharpens — together they condition the system to recover better and respond more efficiently to stress.
The Ideal Heat & Cold Routine
For optimal results, aim for 2–4 sessions per week that include both heat and cold exposure.
Research suggests approximately :
- ~11 minutes of cold exposure per week, and
- ~57 minutes of heat exposure per week,
spread across multiple sessions to support mood, metabolism, recovery, and nervous system regulation (Huberman Lab synthesis; Laukkanen et al.).
Always listen to your body and adjust duration and intensity based on how you feel.