Normally, meeting up with a friend after work involves happy hour or dinner. This time, my friend and I decided to shake things up with an entirely different plan. Both of us are passionate about trying new things that support a healthy lifestyle while helping us get snatched. So, when we stumbled upon SWTHZ, a contrast therapy studio, we were intrigued.
At SWTHZ, you get a private suite for an hour equipped with an infrared sauna, a cold plunge tub, and a vitamin-C shower. Here’s a glimpse of the benefits we were excited to experience:
- Reduce Inflammation
- Manage Pain
- Improve Immunity
- Enhance Sleep Quality
- Boost Mood
- Aid Recovery
- Burn Calories
- Fight Aging
- Achieve Softer Skin
- Improve Performance
When we arrived at the Mosaic location, we were warmly greeted by Talia, who was incredibly sweet and welcoming. She offered us complimentary waters and a refreshing eucalyptus towel for the sauna, and then gave us a tour of the immaculate and stylish facility. Talia explained how the process works: they give you 60 minutes, you start by spending at least 40 minutes in the sauna, followed by a vitamin-C shower, and then a chilly dip in the cold plunge tub, which ranges from 40 to 50 degrees.
For our first time, I think we did pretty well. The sauna was a breeze—we’ve both used saunas before. We were more apprehensive about the cold plunge, but managed to stay in for 5 minutes. The initial shock was intense, but as you remain still, the discomfort fades, or you simply get accustomed to it. I probably could’ve stayed in a bit longer, but our hour was nearly up.
Overall, the experience was both enjoyable and invigorating. We left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and light as a feather. I’m already planning to go back, probably next week. If you find yourself at the Fairfax location, be sure to say hi to Talia for me!
SWTHZ has locations in Navy Yard, Arlington, VA, Bethesda, MD, and, of course, Fairfax, VA. If you’re looking for a new way to enhance your wellness routine, I highly recommend giving it a try!
