Contrast Therapy
Hot. Cold. Repeat. Elevate your well-being.
Feeling sluggish, sore, or simply in need of a serious reset? Step into the ultimate recovery ritual with our private contrast therapy experience—an invigorating journey between a full-spectrum infrared sauna and a nice bath, designed to supercharge your circulation, soothe inflammation, and leave you feeling completely revitalised.
Plunge into thermal alchemy
Boosted metabolism
Feeling sluggish? Your metabolism needs awakening. Research shows cold immersion can boost metabolic rate by up to 350%, activating your body's internal furnace.
"Cold water immersion (14°C) increased metabolic rate by 350% while supporting hormonal balance and cardiovascular function."
Better stress management
Transform your stress response through thermal wisdom. Contrast therapy has been shown to regulate cortisol levels while increasing beneficial neurotransmitters like dopamine by 250%. Feel your nervous system recalibrate as you move between temperatures, creating a profound reset for modern stress patterns.
Mental clarity & emotional balance
Struggling with mental fog or mood fluctuations? Temperature contrast creates a powerful neurological reset. The surge in dopamine (increased by250%) combines with balanced noradrenaline to enhance focus, elevate mood, and create lasting mental clarity that extends well beyond your session.
Enhanced athletic recovery
Struggling with slow recovery between training sessions? Contrast therapy significantly reduces fatigue and accelerates recovery compared to passive methods. Experience reduced muscle soreness, faster bounce-back, and improved performance potential.
Improved circulation & detoxification
Feel stagnant or sluggish? Stimulating the rhythmic expansion and contraction of blood vessels, contrast therapy creates a natural pumping action throughout your body, flushing metabolic waste while delivering fresh nutrients to tissues.
Pain relief & reduced inflammation
Living with persistent discomfort? Research confirms contrast therapy provides greater pain relief and functional improvements than cold therapy alone for conditions like osteoarthritis.
Nerve pain management
Struggling with nerve pain? Contrast therapy offers an effective, non-pharmacological approach to managing neuropathic pain with minimal risk and cost.
The Alcheme Experience
Scientific sorcery
A private sanctuary of transformation
- Full-spectrum infrared sauna
- Custom-designed ice bath
- Luxury amenities
- Solo or partner experience
Expert guidance
Ready to Heal. Transform. Optimise?
FAQs
Contrast therapy is very safe when properly guided. Some may experience lightheadedness during the first session as their body adjusts to temperature changes. Our practitioners ensure safety throughout.
Just yourself—we provide towels, amenities, and refreshments. Many clients prefer swimwear, though this is a private experience.
Absolutely! Our contrast therapy room accommodates two people, perfect for sharing with a friend, partner, or family member.
Many feel immediately invigorated after their first session. Cumulative benefits develop over time:
- Recovery benefits: Often noticeable after 1-2sessions
- Pain reduction: Typically 3-6 sessions
- Circulatory improvements: 4-8 sessions
60-90 minutes total, including preparation, multiple hot-cold cycles, and relaxation afterward.
- Stay well-hydrated
- Avoid heavy meals for 2 hours prior
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before
- Bring swimwear if preferred
Please be sure to consult your healthcare provider before booking if you have:
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Pregnancy
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Recent surgery or open wounds
- Raynaud's disease.
