For recovery & contrast therapy studios
Infrared Saunas for Recovery & Contrast Therapy Studios
Sunlighten is the world's leading infrared sauna brand, partnering with recovery and contrast therapy studios to put patented infrared, with red light in Amplify™RED and mPulse, at the center of every contrast session.
Plan it before you sign the lease
Suites around cold plunge
Power for every suite
Built for a full day
Delivery and financing
The sauna is the center of the session
Hot and cold, in the same visit
Whether you're opening a sauna and cold plunge business or adding infrared to a recovery studio, the sauna is the hot side of every contrast session. Infrared delivers it without a stove or special ventilation, and it is low maintenance between clients.
- Private suites for one- or two-person sessions
- Red light therapy in Amplify™RED and mPulse®, plus near, mid and far infrared
- Single sessions, packages or memberships from the same suite
Three ways to set up your suites
Amplify™RED brings high heat, integrated red light and near infrared, and halogen warm-up to a 2- to 4-person suite, planned at least five feet from your cold plunge.
Providing not just the training and the nutrition, but now actually providing the recovery — that sets you apart.
Which sauna fits your studio?
Every sauna below uses patented SoloCarbon® heaters with 95-99% emissivity and ultra-low EMF. Amplify™RED and mPulse® both add red light therapy: Amplify™RED surrounds users with red and near-infrared light throughout the cabin, and mPulse® delivers each wavelength separately. Each cabin is double-wall constructed and insulated, and 20-30% heavier than comparable models.
Capacity: 2, 3 or 4 people
Light: Red light and near infrared integrated throughout the cabin, plus full-spectrum near, mid and far infrared
Heat: Up to 170°F in ideal conditions, with extra halogen heaters for faster warm-up
Power: 240V/20A dedicated circuit
Best for: Contrast suites where clients want red light and a deeper, faster sweat
Sunlighten infrared sauna
| Heat source | Infrared radiant heaters emit wavelengths that heat the body directly |
| Temperature range* | 100-170°F |
| Installation | Cabins plug into a dedicated circuit; no special ventilation |
| Maintenance | Low; easy to clean between clients |
| Experience | Non-stifling heat can make for comfortable, energizing recovery sessions. |
| How heat works | The body absorbs infrared energy directly; the sauna's heat can also raise body temperature. |
Traditional sauna
| Heat source | A stove heats the air |
| Temperature range* | 160-200°F |
| Installation | Needs proper insulation and ventilation |
| Maintenance | Moderate; wood care and cleaning |
| Experience | The hotter, more intense air can feel stifling and uncomfortable, driving a hard, fast sweat and often shorter sessions. |
| How heat works | An electric or wood-fired heater heats the air, which transfers heat to the body and can raise body temperature. |
*Temperature in ideal conditions. Sunlighten's Sales Guide revenue model puts electricity at less than $300 a year.
At $1.00/min
| 4 sessions a day | $36,000 a year |
| 6 sessions a day | $54,000 a year |
| 8 sessions a day | $72,000 a year |
At $1.50/min
| 4 sessions a day | $54,000 a year |
| 6 sessions a day | $81,000 a year |
| 8 sessions a day | $108,000 a year |
Assumptions: $1.00-$1.50 per minute, 30-minute sessions, 4, 6 or 8 sessions a day, 300 operating days a year.
At $1.00 a minute and 4 sessions a day, that is $36,000 a year per sauna in Sunlighten's model. Your specialist models your own numbers, including packages and memberships.
Annual revenue estimates per sauna from the Sunlighten Sales Guide. Illustrative only; results depend on pricing, demand, location and operations.
From lease to first session
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Recovery studio sauna FAQs
A contrast therapy studio pairs infrared sauna suites with cold plunge and shower areas. Each sauna needs a dedicated circuit and must sit at least five feet from cold plunges and showers to keep warranty coverage. A commercial specialist can help plan the layout.
Plan at least five feet between each sauna and any cold plunge, shower or tub. Sunlighten's warranty is void if a sauna is installed closer than five feet to a water source that produces liquid or vapor.
Red light (650 nanometers) and infrared sit next to each other on the light spectrum. Infrared is invisible and felt as radiant heat, and it separates into three bands: near (880 nanometers), mid (6.7 microns) and far (9.4 microns). Amplify™RED integrates red light and near infrared throughout the cabin alongside full-spectrum heat, and mPulse® delivers red light and each infrared band separately through PulseIQ™.
You can sell single sessions, packages or memberships. Sunlighten's Sales Guide models pay-per-minute pricing at $1.00 to $1.50 a minute; a commercial specialist can model your options.
Limited in-stock models can deliver in 7 to 10 days. Lead times for other models and custom rooms vary, so share your opening date when you request pricing.
Yes. Speak with a Sunlighten commercial consultant about financing, and ask about volume pricing from 3 or more units.
Sunlighten commercial saunas are rated for 12+ hours of use a day, so they can run through a full operating day.
A quick wipe-down between clients is all it takes. Sunlighten's commercial cleaning kit includes a gallon of wood cleaner concentrate and a gallon of non-toxic glass cleaner.
Yes. Sunlighten's published commercial warranty on pre-built cabin saunas, including Amplify™RED and mPulse®, covers cabinetry and heaters for 5 years, controls for 1 year, and glass doors and audio for 1 year. To keep coverage, plug the sauna directly into its dedicated outlet and install it at least five feet from water sources such as showers, tubs and cold plunges.
More for your business
Opening or expanding a recovery studio? Get a suite plan, pricing and financing options from a commercial specialist.
Sunlighten products are considered General Wellness products, not medical devices, as defined by the Food and Drug Administration. They are not intended to treat, cure or prevent diseases or medical conditions, and you should consult with your health professional before using Sunlighten products.
Revenue figures are illustrative projections from Sunlighten's Sales Guide; actual results vary by pricing, demand, location and operations. ©2026 Sunlighten Inc.