Contrast Therapy with Cold Plunge and Infrared Sauna in Cornelius and Wilmington, NC

Private Contrast Therapy: Hot and Cold Immersion at Di Thurma

Experience the power of contrast therapy with private, guided sessions alternating between a 175° infrared sauna and an ice-cold plunge. Di Thurma's contrast therapy is designed to reduce inflammation, increase circulation, and reset your nervous system in a quiet, elevated environment.

What Is Contrast Therapy?

Contrast therapy, also known as hot and cold immersion, involves switching between heated infrared sauna exposure and cold water immersion. This temperature variance helps stimulate blood flow, flush out toxins, and support lymphatic movement. At Di Thurma, we elevate this experience by offering it in private suites, allowing for a deeply personal and uninterrupted session.

Why Di Thurma?

Our contrast therapy experience is fully private, with beautifully designed suites that reflect Japandi calm and functionality. With the sauna set at 175° and our cold plunge kept at optimal therapeutic temperatures, every detail is engineered for effective, science-backed wellness.Whether you're seeking post-workout restoration, inflammation control, or a structured method to regulate stress, our contrast therapy protocol is trusted by athletes, wellness clients, and those simply looking to feel better every day.

Available at All Di Thurma Locations

Contrast therapy is currently available at all Di Thurma studios. Find your nearest location and book a private session through the Di Thurma app or our online booking platform.

Benefits of Contrast Therapy

  • Relieves Chronic Pain + Inflammation

    Cold Therapy offers a dual approach to pain and swelling management. Our cutting-edge contrast therapy, featuring an invigorating infrared sauna session followed by a revitalizing cold plunge, offers a dynamic approach to relief. The infrared sauna's radiant heat penetrates deep into your muscles, easing tension and reducing inflammation. As you step into the cold plunge, your body responds with a rush of adrenaline and endorphins, swiftly alleviating pain and enhancing your mood. This contrast therapy marvel works in perfect harmony, stimulating circulation, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing in a way that single treatments cannot.

  • Elevates Mood + Increases Energy

    Contrast therapy is a powerful tool to elevate your mood, reduce anxiety, and combat symptoms of depression. By alternating between hot and cold, your brain experiences a rush of feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Scientifically, this process increases norepinephrine for enhanced focus and mood, boosts BDNF to support brain cell growth and memory, stimulates prolactin for faster neural repair, and elevates beta-endorphins and dopamine to promote motivation, pleasure, and stress relief. The result is a heightened mental state and a lasting sense of clarity and calm.

  • Reduces Muscle Soreness + Lactic Acid Buildup

    During exercise, your body converts glucose into lactic acid when oxygen is limited, leading to muscle soreness. Explosive workouts often exacerbate this buildup. Contrast therapy reduces lactic acid by enhancing cellular oxygenation. In the infrared sauna, your muscles find tranquility as tension melts away, and inflammation subsides, while the cold plunge awakens your body with a rush of vitality, reducing lactic acid buildup. This unique combination accelerates muscle recovery and promotes a faster return to peak performance.

  • Nurtures Peaceful Sleep

    Contrast therapy, combining the elements of an infrared sauna and a cold plunge, can offer profound benefits for sleep. The process begins with the soothing warmth of the infrared sauna, which promotes muscle relaxation, stress reduction, and the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin. As the body's core temperature increases, the subsequent cold plunge awakens a natural response, causing vasoconstriction and enhancing circulation. This dynamic shift encourages the release of norepinephrine, improving alertness and focus while supporting circadian rhythm regulation. The net result is a night of restorative sleep, free from disturbances, as the body harmonizes its temperature and produces calming neurotransmitters.

  • Improves Lymphatic Circulation

    Hot and cold therapy presents a unique and effective approach to improving lymphatic circulation. The application of heat encourages vasodilation, expanding blood vessels, while the subsequent cold therapy prompts vasoconstriction, causing them to contract. This rhythmic cycle initiates a pumping action that facilitates the movement of lymphatic fluids throughout the body. By promoting this efficient flow, hot and cold therapy aids in the elimination of waste, reduces swelling, and bolsters the immune system.

  • Boosts Immune System

    Scientists have shown that switching between hot and cold temperatures provides a substantial boost to your immune system. The contrast in temperature increases the number of disease-fighting immune system cells in your body, including an important type of white blood cell called monocytes. Cold water exposure stimulates white blood cell production in your blood, particularly leukocytes. These are the types of white bloods cell that help your body fight invading pathogens and fungal infections, ensuring your well-being is in peak condition.