Contrast Therapy trains your nervous system to shift from stress to calm by hot-cold cycling.

❊ Contrast Therapy 101


Build heat slowly to increase heart rate.
Spend 15-30 minutes in 140-170°F infrared heat to activate your sympathetic nervous system, increasing heart rate and blood flow.

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Cold plunge to regulate nervous system.
Take 1-3 minutes in a cold plunge chilled to 42-50F. This kickstarts your parasympathetic system, known for "rest and digest."

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Cycle and repeat, recover better.
By cycling between hot and cold, you train your mind, body, and nervous system to transition smoothly between stress and rest.

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The benefits of Contrast Therapy

Contrast Therapy improves health on a cellular level, helping regulate the nervous system, repair tissue, and reduce inflammation.

Reduce Stress, Increase Longevity
By training your nervous system, you reduce day-to-day cortisol levels by 25%.

Deep Tissue Recovery
Cut exercise recovery times in half by repairing tissue on a cellular level and reducing muscle soreness.

Detox & Inner Glow
Remove toxins throughout your body, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation to feel an inner glow that also shows on your skin.

  • "I find Contrast Therapy to be outstanding for workout recovery, injuries, spinal related issues, mental health and overall well being."

    — Chris, Kontra Guest

  • I’ve been loving my experience at Kontra Baths lately—especially with my training right now. It’s been such a game changer for recovery and overall performance.

    —Amy M

  • The red light therapy and sauna is so soothing and I can really tell the difference in my skin after and lastly, the cold plunge really helps you regulate your nervous system. I truly feel so rejuvenated every time i go.

    —Samer & Mary

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