FAQs — Rest Recovery Chandler

General FAQs – Rest Recovery

Q: What should I do before coming in?
A: We recommend showering beforehand to remove oils, lotions, and makeup—especially if you plan to use the float tank, infrared sauna, or red light therapy. This ensures your skin is clean and your body can fully benefit from each treatment.

Q: What should I bring?
A: A bathing suit and a towel. We supply robes, filtered water, and all necessary equipment for each modality. Optional: bring a change of clothes if you plan to sweat in the sauna or plunge.

Q: How long does a full wellness visit take?
A: If you're following our signature recovery circuit (compression, sauna, cold plunge, repeat, red light), expect to spend 60–75 minutes. Add-ons like the float, salt room, or hyperbaric can extend your visit.

Q: Do I need to book in advance?
A: Walk-ins are welcome, but booking ahead guarantees your preferred time slot, especially for float and hyperbaric sessions, which require prep and clean-up.

Q: What kind of memberships do you offer?
A: We offer individual, couples, and family memberships starting at $68/month. Unlimited packages and multi-modality bundles are available for regular users and high-performance recovery.

🧊 Cold Plunge Therapy

Q: What are the benefits of cold plunge therapy?
A: Cold water immersion triggers vasoconstriction, forcing blood away from the extremities. Once you exit, blood rushes back, flushing out toxins and increasing nutrient delivery. Cold plunges help:

Reduce inflammation
Decrease muscle soreness
Improve lymphatic drainage
Boost dopamine and mood
Strengthen the immune system
Build mental resilience

Q: How long should I stay in?
A: Beginners: 1–2 minutes. Intermediate: 3–5 minutes. Advanced users may go up to 10 minutes. Always listen to your body. Benefits can occur even with brief exposure.

Q: Why is your plunge set to 39°F?
A: 39°F is clinically validated to offer optimal cold therapy without causing hypothermia or nerve desensitization. It delivers the shock needed to initiate the nervous system reset.

Q: Can I do cold plunge every day?
A: Yes—many users see the best results with daily or near-daily use, especially for mood and inflammation management.

🌊 Float Spa Therapy

Q: What exactly is float therapy?
A: Also known as sensory deprivation therapy, float involves lying in a zero-gravity tank with 1,000+ lbs of Epsom salt dissolved in water heated to skin temperature. You float effortlessly, minimizing external stimuli to induce deep relaxation and restore the body’s stress systems.

Q: What does floating help with?
A: - Decreased cortisol and stress

Muscle relaxation and joint pain relief
Enhanced creativity and problem solving
Improved sleep and mental clarity
Relief from anxiety and depression

Q: Will I fall asleep? Is that okay?
A: Yes, and it’s encouraged. The body naturally enters a theta brainwave state—linked to deep meditation and REM sleep.

Q: How often should I float?
A: Once per week is ideal for stress relief and mental recovery. Twice weekly is recommended for chronic pain or anxiety conditions.

⚡ PEMF Therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field)

Q: How does PEMF therapy work?
A: PEMF emits low-frequency electromagnetic waves that penetrate deep into muscle and bone tissue. These waves stimulate cellular energy production (ATP), enhance oxygenation, and encourage regeneration of damaged tissues.

Q: What does it treat?
A: - Joint and back pain

Post-surgical recovery
Bone healing
Nerve inflammation (e.g., sciatica)
Headaches and migraines
Chronic fatigue

Q: What does it feel like?
A: A gentle pulsing or tapping sensation. It's non-invasive, relaxing, and often used while sitting or lying down comfortably.

Q: Why is PEMF different from TENS units?
A: TENS stimulate nerves; PEMF targets cells. It helps with root causes, not just masking pain.

🌬 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Q: What is HBOT used for?
A: Breathing pure oxygen under pressure increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood plasma. This accelerates healing and is commonly used to treat:

Traumatic brain injuries
Chronic fatigue
Long COVID
Concussions
Fibromyalgia
Wound healing and post-surgery recovery

Q: What’s the pressure level of your chambers?
A: Our chambers operate between 1.5 ATA and 2.0 ATA, which provides a therapeutic dose of oxygen delivery without medical supervision (soft-shell chamber range).

Q: How often should I use it?
A: For acute injuries or immune support: 3–5 sessions per week. For long-term wellness: 1–2 times weekly.

Q: Is it safe?
A: Yes, our chambers are soft-shell and FDA-registered. Claustrophobia is rare due to the spacious, horizontal layout and clear windows.

🦵 Compression Therapy

Q: What does compression therapy do for me?
A: By using sequential pressure from foot to thigh, our boots mimic the muscle pump action. This helps:

Remove metabolic waste (like lactic acid)
Reduce swelling and soreness
Improve circulation and venous return
Accelerate recovery after standing, travel, or training

Q: Who benefits from it most?
A: - Athletes

Runners or cyclists
Those with poor circulation or lymphedema
Anyone on their feet all day

Q: Is it safe daily?
A: Absolutely. Daily use is encouraged, particularly after intense activity or long work shifts.

💡 Red Light Therapy

Q: What’s the science behind red light therapy?
A: Red (630–660nm) and near-infrared (810–850nm) wavelengths penetrate skin and tissue, energizing mitochondria (your cells’ power plants). This boosts ATP production, enhances healing, and reduces oxidative stress.

Q: What does it treat?
A: - Skin conditions (acne, wrinkles, scars)

Joint pain and arthritis
Muscle recovery
Hair growth
Inflammation and chronic pain
Brain fog (with full-body systems)

Q: Are there side effects?
A: None when used properly. Protective eyewear is available, but many people enjoy facial exposure for skin health and mood.

🔥 Infrared Sauna

Q: How does an infrared sauna differ from a regular sauna?
A: Traditional saunas heat the air, which then heats your body. Infrared saunas use infrared light waves to heat your body directly, leading to a more efficient sweat and deeper detoxification at lower temps.

Q: What are the unique benefits of infrared?
A: - Detoxification at a cellular level

Improved circulation and skin tone
Reduced inflammation and muscle tension
Weight loss support (increased heart rate mimics cardio)
Enhanced sleep and mood

Q: What are the infrared wavelengths used?
A: Our saunas use full-spectrum infrared:

Near IR (NIR): Skin surface & cell regeneration
Mid IR (MIR): Circulation and muscle relief
Far IR (FIR): Deep detox and internal heat

🧂 Salt Room / Halotherapy

Q: How does halotherapy work?
A: Pharmaceutical-grade salt is crushed into microscopic particles and dispersed in the air. As you breathe it in, it helps: