Are you ready to take your wellness journey to the next level?

Experience the invigorating benefits of our cold plunge at DermaScience Medical Spa!

Designed to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance recovery, this refreshing therapy is perfect for athletes and wellness enthusiasts alike.

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Why Try the Cold Plunge?

  • Rejuvenate Your Body: Experience an immediate rush of energy and mental clarity.
  • Reduce Muscle Soreness: Speed up recovery after workouts and alleviate aches.
  • Enhance Mood: The cold plunge can release endorphins, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

Join us today and discover how a quick dip can transform your health and wellness routine. Dive into revitalization—your body will thank you.

10Min Access to the Cold Plunge in the Wellness Room - $29 

 

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Cold Plunge Membership

3 Immersions per Week (10 Minutes Each)

Experience the revitalizing power of cold therapy with our exclusive Cold Plunge Membership. For just $59 per month (plus taxes), you’ll receive 3 immersions per week, each lasting 10 minutes, designed to refresh your body, improve circulation, and accelerate muscle recovery.

Membership Benefits:

  • Boost Recovery & Reduce Inflammation: Cold plunging helps to reduce muscle soreness, decrease inflammation, and speed up recovery after workouts or physical stress.
  • Enhanced Circulation & Energy: Immersing in cold water stimulates blood flow and invigorates the body, leaving you feeling refreshed and energized.
  • Improved Mood & Mental Clarity: Cold therapy has been shown to boost mood and mental clarity, helping to alleviate stress and enhance focus.
  • Strengthened Immune System: Regular cold plunges can help to strengthen your immune system by promoting better circulation and reducing inflammation.

Commitment & Pricing:

  • $59 per month (plus taxes)
  • 3 sessions per week (10 minutes each)
  • 6-month commitment for maximum results and a sustained wellness routine

Perfect for: Athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to enhance their overall well-being and recovery.

9 Cold Plunge Benefits

Cold plunges, much like applying an ice pack to a sprained wrist, can effectively reduce muscle soreness and decrease swelling and inflammation. While popular among professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts, cold water therapy is accessible to everyone.

 

When you immerse yourself in cold water, your blood vessels constrict, which reduces blood flow and helps diminish muscle inflammation. This approach is beneficial not only for injuries but also for enhancing overall circulation. As your surface blood vessels constrict, blood flow to deeper tissues increases to maintain body temperature, promoting better circulation throughout your body. Embrace the cold plunge for a refreshing boost to your wellness routine!

Your immune system is vital for maintaining your overall health, and cold water immersion may enhance its function. While jumping into a cold tub isn’t advisable during an illness, incorporating regular cold plunges into your routine can help bolster your defenses against future infections.

 

Research indicates that exposure to cold water has an “immunostimulating” effect, meaning it can enhance your immune response. Cold exposure triggers the lymphatic system, which helps eliminate waste and toxins. When you immerse yourself in cold water, lymphatic vessels constrict, prompting the system to pump and increase the circulation of infection-fighting white blood cells. This process boosts your immune system, improving your body’s ability to ward off illnesses.
Dipping into freezing water challenges you both physically and mentally, pushing your comfort zone and building resilience. Regular cold plunges can enhance self-control and boost energy. While hot tubs are relaxing, cold tubs can be hard to adjust to, especially without prior experience like the Wim Hof Method. The initial shock of cold water acts as a physiological stressor, putting your body into survival mode, but repeated exposure can improve your overall stress response through cross-adaptation. Although it may still be uncomfortable, embracing this challenge can help you develop greater self-control and adaptability.

Sticking to a cold plunge routine can significantly boost your energy levels due to the release of norepinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that regulates focus, attention, and mood. When you immerse yourself in cold water, your body experiences a surge of norepinephrine, stimulating the sympathetic nervous system—often referred to as the "fight-or-flight" response. This activation leads to a rush of energy as your body copes with the physical stress of the cold, helping you feel more alert and invigorated.

Cold exposure can significantly boost your metabolic rate, increasing it by anywhere from 8% to 80% as your body works to maintain warmth. While it may not seem like it, shivering actually generates heat, which requires energy and further elevates your metabolism. This increase in metabolic activity from soaking in an ice bath can lead to additional surprising benefits, enhancing your overall health and well-being.
Your body generates the energy needed to stay warm in the cold from brown adipose tissue, or brown fat. Think of brown fat as the wood in a wood-burning stove, while metabolism is the fire that warms the room.

 

According to Louisa Nicola, MMed, BSc, when your body shivers and activates brown fat, it burns calories at an accelerated rate. This suggests that ice baths could support weight loss or help maintain a healthy weight as part of a comprehensive health and wellness routine.
If you're looking for a mood boost, an ice bath might be just what you need. After the initial shock of the cold, many people feel invigorated and clear-headed, thanks to the release of endorphins, the body's feel-good hormones. When exposed to cold, your sympathetic nervous system kicks in, triggering the "fight-or-flight" response. This involves the release of hormones like adrenaline and endorphins, which your body produces to cope with the perceived threat of cold. As a result, you experience improved mood and enhanced focus.
Cold water therapy benefits both your internal and external health, particularly for your hair and skin. Ice baths can smooth ruffled hair cuticles, resulting in shinier hair that retains moisture and reduces breakage. Additionally, cold water constricts blood vessels, which can temporarily reduce facial redness and puffiness while tightening pores. It also helps soothe itchy, irritated skin. For the best results, begin and end your shower routine with cold water, as starting with hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness and tightness.

There are several reasons why cold water immersion supports better sleep. As we mentioned above, ice bathing relieves stress and improves your mood, making your sleep more peaceful.