Here at Newcastle Muscle Therapy, we have a unique detox sauna. This sauna is a great way to help repair muscle soreness, or can be used if you just want to relax. Our sauna is from the Sunlighten company, a Far Infrared, Signature series of the Sauna, in Cedar wood, (as opposed to the 3 wave length sauna edition). The sauna is a relaxing 30min or 45min treatment, reaching temperatures of up to 65° during the treatment. It is a dry heat, detox sauna, heating your body up to reach the core body temperature which then begins to promote the body to sweat from the inside out. When using the sauna, it is at our staff’s discretion to discern if you are under any influence of alcohol or drugs. If so, we will not permit you to go in. Also, we don’t condone using the sauna to detox from any drug use.

Through the use of cutting edge, soothing Solocarbon® heating technology, Sunlighten saunas deliver the most therapeutic infrared heat per square inch (up to 99% efficient) to help you relieve stress, ease muscles and fully relax. With the inclusion of our exclusive SO Sound acoustic vibration therapy, you will enjoy the most effective combination of infrared heat and musical massage to induce the deepest form of relaxation and tension relief. Sunlighten saunas are guaranteed to help you relax in natural comfort with an invigorating deep tissue sweat, leaving you fully refreshed with every session.

Pain Relief

One of the most compelling reasons to purchase a Sunlighten sauna is the natural pain relief associated with its use. In fact, this is our number 1 piece of positive customer feedback. Sunlighten infrared heat works by penetrating joints, muscles and tissues, increasing circulation and speeding oxygen flow. For years, doctors have recommended Sunlighten saunas because of proven relief from sports injury, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis and other chronic pain conditions. A recent Japanese study published in the journal, Internal Medicine, showed that chronic pain patients experienced a significant reduction in pain levels (nearly 70%) after the first session of infrared sauna therapy. Pain scores also decreased significantly and remained low throughout the observation period. Researchers concluded that infrared heat therapy is effective for chronic pain treatment.

Blood Pressure Reduction

Only Sunlighten saunas have clinical research showing a reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure from regular use, key factors in maintaining a healthy heart. Only Sunlighten saunas have been clinically determined to provide one of the best, natural ways to lower blood pressure. Sunlighten’s Solocarbon heaters were shown in a research study to lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure through 30 minute infrared sauna session, 3 times per week. Sunlighten infrared sauna therapy reduces blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and decreasing the volume of their inner lining, thus increasing circulation to promote healthy blood pressure. Heating your muscles with Sunlighten infrared rays produces an increase in blood flow similar to that seen during exercise. In fact, blood flow with infrared sauna use has been reported to rise from a normal rate of 5-7 quarts per minute to as much as 13 quarts per minute.

Wound Healing

Our advanced, Solocarbon Custom Spectrum heating technology has the unique ability to heal wounds faster, while minimize scarring. The skin plays a vital role in the protection of our bodies from the external environment. When broken, it is important repair it quickly in order to prevent infection or further problems. Saunas have not been able to provide the benefit of wound healing…until now.

According to The Doctor’s Prescription for Health Living, Sunlighten’s infrared heat is one of the best treatments for sprains, strains, muscle spasms, and other injuries associated with sports, because it works by penetrating joints, muscles and tissues, speeding oxygen flow and increasing circulation.
“Regardless of the extent of the injury, someone who regularly uses this type of sauna will recover faster,” explains Dr. Jeffrey Spencer, a sports medicine expert. “It doesn’t add additional stress to the body or the injury. It actually works with the body to heal.”
For more information on Sunlighten visit their website www.sunlighten.com.au

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, life sometimes gets in the way of keeping appointments. If you have to cancel your appointment, a minimum of two hours notice is required before the appointment time. If not, a 50% cancellation fee will apply. Appointments must be confirmed by 6:30pm the day before your massage/sauna appointment, otherwise your appointment will be cancelled so others can book in.