What happens
You sit in a private basswood cabin for one or two people. Nine far infrared heaters surround you with steady, gentle warmth. You can set the colored lights to suit your mood.
THE SUNLIGHTEN INFRARED SAUNA
Warmth That Works From the Inside Out
Donna offers a genuine Sunlighten Signature II far infrared sauna, the brand known for its patented, research driven infrared heating. Gentler heat, a deeper sweat, and 30 or 45 quiet minutes just for you.
How an infrared sauna is different
A traditional sauna heats the air around you. Donna’s Sunlighten Signature II uses far infrared heaters that warm your body directly, so the air stays much cooler and easier to breathe while you still enjoy a deep sweat.
What it feels like
Warmth that sinks into your muscles rather than a blast of hot air. Most people start sweating within 10 to 15 minutes. If you get too warm, you can open the door at any time.
What clients enjoy
Quiet time to rest, loosened muscles, and a good sweat. Many pair it with a colonic or a foot bath to make the visit a full ritual.
Drink water before and after your session. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition, ask your doctor before booking.
A name you can trust
Sunlighten is a leader in infrared sauna technology, built around patented heaters and ongoing clinical research.
Gentler, more effective heat
Infrared warms your body directly, so the air stays comfortable while you enjoy a longer, deeper session.
Private and unhurried
Your session is in Donna’s calm, private practice, never a crowded gym or spa.
AS DESCRIBED BY SUNLIGHTEN
Why Clients Love the Sauna
Sunlighten designs its saunas to support the whole body, mind and spirit. Here’s what they say a regular session can do for you.
Deep, Cleansing Sweat
Sweat is one of the body’s most natural ways to cleanse. Sunlighten’s infrared encourages an effortless, deep, productive sweat.
Heart and Circulation
Sunlighten describes infrared as a passive cardio workout that supports healthy circulation and heart health.
Faster Muscle Recovery
Infrared helps deliver more oxygen to muscle cells, supporting faster recovery and relief from everyday aches.
True Relaxation
Soothing light and heat that leave you feeling physically restored and mentally refreshed.
Immune Support
Sunlighten’s patented heating technology is designed to support cell health and your body’s natural defenses.
Better Sleep
A regular sauna routine helps you unwind and supports the healthy sleep rhythm your body needs.
A Metabolism Boost
Sunlighten calls it a passive workout: a session gets your metabolism moving and helps burn calories while you relax.
Gut Health
Your gut shapes your immunity, mood, and energy. Infrared supports circulation and recovery, which Sunlighten links to a healthier gut.
Pairs with colon hydrotherapyBACKED BY RESEARCH
What the Research Says
Sauna bathing is one of the most studied wellness practices in the world. Here are a few of the published studies, in plain English, with links to read them yourself.
40%lower risk of death from any cause in men who used a sauna 4 to 7 times a week, compared with once a week
20+ yearsof follow up in the landmark Finnish sauna study
19 hospitalstook part in a Japanese trial of infrared sauna for heart failure
Source: JAMA Internal Medicine, 2015, and Circulation Journal, 2016.
Regular Sauna Use and a Healthier Heart
JAMA Internal Medicine · 2015
Researchers followed 2,315 Finnish men for about 21 years. Compared with men who used a sauna once a week, those who went 4 to 7 times a week had a 63% lower risk of sudden cardiac death and a 40% lower risk of death from any cause.
Read the studyThe Benefits Held for Women Too
BMC Medicine · 2018
A follow up Finnish study included both men and women aged 50 and over. People who used a sauna 4 to 7 times a week had 2.7 fatal heart events per 1,000 person years, compared with 10.1 for those who went once a week.
Read the studyInfrared Warmth for Heart Failure Patients
Circulation Journal · 2016
In a randomized trial across 19 hospitals in Japan, patients with advanced heart failure used a far infrared sauna for 15 minutes a day. They walked farther and had better heart failure scores than the control group, with no serious side effects.
Read the studyA Doctor’s Review of Infrared Sauna Research
Canadian Family Physician · 2009
A family physician reviewed the published infrared sauna studies. He found moderate evidence for healthier blood pressure and heart failure symptoms, plus early evidence for chronic pain and fatigue.
Read the studyWhat Leaves the Body Through Sweat
Journal of Environmental and Public Health · 2012
A review of 24 studies found that sweat carries out heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. In some people, the amount released through sweat matched or exceeded what left through urine.
Read the studyThe Big Picture on Sauna and Health
Mayo Clinic Proceedings · 2018
A major review of sauna research linked regular sauna bathing to a lower risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and memory decline, and to relief from arthritis, headaches, and the flu.
Read the studyGood to know: Several of these studies looked at traditional Finnish saunas, which are hotter than infrared saunas. Long term studies show a strong link, not proof that sauna alone causes these results. Many of the studies included people with specific health conditions under medical supervision. Sauna sessions at Colonic Wellness are a wellness experience, not a medical treatment. Please talk with your doctor if you have a heart condition or other health concerns.
MAKE IT A RITUAL
Even Better Together
Many clients pair a sauna session with colon hydrotherapy or an ionic foot bath for a complete day of care.
The Complete Wellness Ritual
One colon hydrotherapy session · One 30-minute infrared sauna session · One 30-minute ionic foot bath
$180 Value $195 · Save $15
The Warm & Restore
One colon hydrotherapy session · One 30-minute infrared sauna session
$140 Value $155 · Save $15
Colon hydrotherapy is subject to individual suitability.
PLANNING YOUR SESSION
A little preparation goes a long way.
- Drink water before and after
- Wear something light, or bring a towel
- Arrive a few minutes early to settle in
- 30 minutes$30
- 45 minutes$45
Call Donna about preparation and availability.
Is the Sauna Right for Me?
Infrared sauna is gentle, but heat isn’t right for everyone. Please check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, or take medication that affects how you handle heat. Let Donna know if you feel dizzy or too warm at any point, and she’ll help you cool down.
Sunlighten saunas are general wellness products, not medical devices. They are not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Benefits described on this page are as stated by Sunlighten. Individual experiences vary.
LET’S CONNECT
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Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9 to 3
- Wednesday
- 9 to 4
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 9 to 4
- Saturday
- 9 to 1:30
- Sunday
- Closed
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