Infrared Sauna

Unlike a traditional sauna, infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you. Instead, they use infrared lamps (that use electromagnetic radiation) to warm your body directly. The infrared panels heat up your body before heating up the air, and can operate at a lower temperature (usually between 120˚F and 140˚F) than a traditional sauna, which is typically between 150˚F and 180˚F.

If you decide to give our Infrared Sauna a try, it’s important to know that they don’t come with universal instructions. There are guidelines you can follow, but ultimately, how you choose to use our Infrared Sauna is up to you. Here are some tips to get you started.

Drink Water - Make sure you’re hydrated before going into an infrared sauna. You can also bring water into the sauna, especially if you’re sensitive to higher heats.

Length of Time - For first-time users, start with 10 to 15 minutes. You can add time each session until you reach the suggested time of 20 to 30 minutes. Saunas come with a timer, so make sure to set it. You don’t want to stay in there too long and risk becoming dehydrated.

Clothing - How you dress is your choice. Some people will wear bathing suits, while others prefer to go in naked.

Inside the Sauna - Relax, read, meditate and listen to music. Just don’t go to sleep.

After - It’s suggested that you take your time and let your body cool down. Once cooled down, feel free to take a shower. Just make sure you are drinking plenty of water.

How Often - We recommend using the sauna three to four days per week. If you are healthy and tolerate the four days, you can use the sauna daily.

Avoid using an infrared sauna if you’ve been drinking alcohol.

If you feel ill or have a fever, it’s best to wait to use the sauna until you’re feeling better.

Using an infrared sauna will cause you to sweat a lot, so you may feel lightheaded when you stand up. If this happens, make sure you get up slowly and sit down once you leave the sauna. Drink water immediately after finishing your session and wait for your body to cool down before doing anything else.

In extreme cases, some people may experience overheating (heat stroke and heat exhaustion) or dehydration.

If you have any health conditions such as high blood pressure or heart problems, or are under medical care, get cleared by your doctor before your first session. Even though infrared saunas have been found to be fairly safe, you don’t want to take any chances when it comes to your health and safety.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If you must cancel or reschedule your appointment, please observe our 24-hour cancellation policy to avoid being charged in full for the scheduled treatment.

GRATUITIES
Gratuities are not included in the price of our services. Gratuities may be given at your discretion; 15% to 20% is customary. An 18% gratuity will be applied to groups of three or more.

PRIVACY
To ensure your privacy and comfort, our therapists are professionally trained in proper draping procedures. During our body treatments, adequate draping is provided to ensure your privacy.

VALUABLES
Please do not bring valuables to the spa.

SUGGESTIONS
Drink plenty of water before and after all spa services. We discourage the consumption of alcohol prior to, during or immediately following treatments. Please do not bring cellular phones or other electronic devices to the spa. We discourage shaving 24 hours prior to any body treatment, as this can cause skin sensitivity.

AGE GUIDELINES
Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, while at Sage Springs. All services are for those 18 and older, with the exception of nail and hair services. The parent or guardian must remain in the room for the full duration of the service.

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