Benefits of Sauna Therapy

  • • Relaxes Muscles: Heat soothes sore muscles and can reduce post-exercise recovery time.

    • Joint Pain Relief: Beneficial for conditions like arthritis by improving mobility and reducing discomfort.

  • • Improves Circulation: The heat causes blood vessels to dilate, enhancing circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues.

    • Heart Health: Regular sauna use can reduce blood pressure and improve heart function, potentially lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

  • • Cleanses Skin: Opens pores and promotes sweating, helping to clear out impurities.

    • Improves Skin Elasticity: Heat can improve blood flow to the skin, enhancing its health and appearance.

  • Sweating helps expel toxins like heavy metals, alcohol, and environmental chemicals from the body.

  • Saunas can help alleviate respiratory conditions by opening airways and reducing congestion.

FAQs

  • To get a good sweat going, you must be well-hydrated. Be sure not to overheat or get too dehydrated; make sure you drink plenty of water before, during, and after your sauna session. It may take a few sessions to get a good sweat going, as your body’s sweat mechanisms may need time to reactivate.

  • • Water (preferably with electrolytes or a good quality trace mineral supplement).

    • Book to read (music or guided meditation provided upon request)

    • Personal care products. Some dry towels are provided for your use during your sauna session, although you may wish to bring a full size towel.

    Please do not wear any perfumes and scented products in the sauna, and reschedule your sauna session if you are sick or *possibly getting sick, or have an open wound.

  • The far infrared sauna at J9Massage & Beyond is the most non-toxic, low EMF unit available for use in Colorado. There are no toxic glues, varnishes or paints used in the manufacturing of the unit. The sauna is made out of poplar wood, which is one of the least reactive woods for chemically sensitive patients. The office it is in has a 24hour HEPA air filter.

  • • Serious unstable illness

    • Pre-existing fever

    • Severely decreased vitality (elderly, very young children)

    • Open wounds

    • Poorly controlled diabetes

    • Multiple sclerosis

    • Malignant hypertension

    • Pregnancy or possible pregnancy

    • Breastfeeding

    • Heart failure

    • Cardiac arrhythmia

    • Severe anemia