Contrast Therapy in West Hollywood
Heat, then cold. Repeat.
Infrared sauna and a supervised ice bath, one private room with a shower.
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- Sauna and ice bath, one private room
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- 30 or 60
- Minute sessions
- 120 to 150
- Degrees F sauna air
- 38 to 55
- Degrees F plunge water
- $50
- For 30 minutes
Session prices from Dr Refresh's booking menu. Temperatures from our sauna and ice bath pages.
What Contrast Therapy treats.
- Sore muscles
- Heat eases stiffness and cold helps with soreness after hard training.
- Recovery days
- A full reset between workouts instead of heat or cold alone.
- Stress
- Quiet heat to slow down, then a cold plunge that leaves you clear.
- Energy and focus
- Most people feel alert right after the cold.
- Winding down
- Many guests say they sleep better on sauna and plunge days.
- Time together
- Couples sessions make it something to do with a partner or friend.
What is contrast therapy?
Contrast therapy, also called hot/cold immersion, means alternating heat and cold. At Dr Refresh that is our infrared sauna, where the air sits about 120 to 150°F, and a cold plunge kept at 38 to 55°F.
Heat opens blood vessels and relaxes muscles. Cold narrows them, and when you step out fresh blood flows back through. Most people use the routine to ease soreness, recover between workouts and leave feeling clear. Sessions in West Hollywood run 30 or 60 minutes in one private room with a shower, alone or as a couple.
Contrast Therapy highlights.
Bring someone
Couples sessions share the same private room, 30 or 60 minutes.
How a contrast session works.
Warm up in the infrared sauna first, then move to the cold plunge and ease in slowly. Step out, warm back up in the sauna and go again. The shower is in the same room, so you finish clean and dressed without walking anywhere. New to cold? Keep the plunges to one or two minutes and build up.
- Sauna 120 to 150°F
- Plunge 38 to 55°F
- Private room with shower
Our actual cold plunge in West Hollywood, next to the infrared cabin.
Contrast therapy vs sauna only vs ice bath only.
| Contrast therapyHeat and cold | Infrared saunaHeat only | Ice bathCold only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 120 to 150°F, then 38 to 55°F | 120 to 150°F air | 38 to 55°F water |
| Session length | 30 or 60 minutes | 30 to 45 minutes | 2 to 5 minutes |
| How it feels | Deep heat, then a cold reset | Deep heat, easy to breathe | Intense first 30 seconds |
| Downtime | None | None | None |
| At Dr Refresh | Included | Included | Included |
| Book now | Ask about Infrared sauna | Ask about Ice bath |
Contrast therapy uses the same sauna and cold plunge as our single sessions, in one room, so you can switch as often as you like.
Contrast Therapy downtime and results.
Before
Drink water, skip heavy meals and wear a swimsuit.
Heat
Sit back in the infrared sauna and breathe slowly while you warm up.
Cold
Ease into the plunge. Beginners stop at one to two minutes.
After
Repeat if you like, then shower in the room. Rehydrate and go about your day.
Contrast therapy cost in West Hollywood.
Per session at Dr Refresh. Coming weekly? The unlimited memberships below cost less.
30 minutes
Sauna and cold plunge for one.
$50 per session
Book now60 minutes
Time for several rounds of heat and cold.
$70 per session
Book nowCouples, 30 minutes
Two people, one private room.
$80 per session
Book nowCouples, 60 minutes
Two people, one private room.
$120 per session
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Sauna and ice bath memberships.
Private rooms, member pricing on other services, and one free month after 12 months.
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Book your contrast therapy session.
Complimentary Contrast Therapy consultation in West Hollywood. Tell us a little about you and our front desk will be in touch.
Rather book yourself? Book online or call (323) 530-2879.
Contrast therapy questions, answered.
What is contrast therapy?
Alternating heat and cold, also called hot/cold immersion. At Dr Refresh that means our infrared sauna and a cold plunge, used back and forth in one private room.
How does it work?
Heat opens blood vessels and relaxes muscles. Cold narrows them, and when you get out fresh blood flows back through. The cold also triggers norepinephrine and endorphins, which is why most people feel alert afterward.
What are the benefits?
Most people use it to ease muscle soreness, recover faster, relax and feel clearer. Many also say they sleep better.
How long is a session?
30 or 60 minutes. Plunges run two to five minutes each; beginners start at one to two.
How much does contrast therapy cost in West Hollywood?
$50 for 30 minutes or $70 for 60 minutes. Couples sessions are $80 for 30 minutes and $120 for 60. Unlimited monthly memberships start at $175.
Can I book with a partner?
Yes. Couples sessions share the same private room with the sauna, cold plunge and shower.
Should I start with hot or cold?
Start with heat to warm up, then ease into the cold. Repeat as many rounds as your session allows.
How often should I do it?
Two to four sessions a week is common for the sauna and the plunge. Start with one or two and build up.
What should I bring?
A swimsuit. Drink water before you come and avoid heavy meals.
Is there downtime?
None. Warm up, rehydrate and go straight back to your day.
Who should not do it?
If you are pregnant, have a heart condition, uncontrolled high blood pressure, Raynaud's or heat sensitivity, check with your physician first.
Read more about Contrast Therapy.
Important safety information
Contrast therapy is safe for most healthy adults. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition, uncontrolled high blood pressure, Raynaud's disease or are sensitive to heat, check with your physician before your first session.
Drink water before and after, and leave the sauna or plunge if you feel lightheaded or unwell. Experiences vary. This page is not medical advice.
