INFRARED SAUNA
Deliberate Wellness Studio has a custom-built Sunlighten infrared sauna in Vineyard, Utah, serving Orem, Provo, Lehi, and American Fork. It sits in our contrast therapy suite alongside a traditional dry sauna and two cold plunge tubs.
Infrared sauna at Deliberate is included in a 60-minute contrast therapy session, priced at $30.
What is an infrared sauna?
An infrared sauna uses infrared light to warm your body directly rather than heating the air around you. A traditional sauna heats the room to 180°F or more and warms you from the outside in. Infrared operates at a much lower air temperature — ours runs between 130°F and 150°F — because the heat is being absorbed by your body instead of the room.
The practical difference is that infrared feels gentler to breathe and easier to sit in for longer stretches, while still producing a substantial sweat.
Our infrared sauna
Custom Sunlighten build. Sunlighten is one of the more established manufacturers in full-spectrum infrared. Ours was built to spec for our suite rather than pulled off a catalog.
Full spectrum — near, mid, and far infrared panels. Most infrared saunas run far infrared only. Full spectrum means all three wavelengths are present in the same cabin. Near infrared has the shortest wavelength and penetrates least deeply; far infrared is the longest and is what produces the deep, sustained warmth most people associate with infrared.
Eucalyptus wood. Eucalyptus is dense, dimensionally stable at heat, and has a mild scent that most people find cleaner than cedar.
130°F to 150°F, typically closer to 150.
Seats about 6, and our suite is capped at 8 guests total, so it rarely fills.
Large windows. Unusual for an infrared cabin. Daytime sessions get real natural light; after dark the room shifts to colored lighting.
Infrared vs. traditional dry sauna
We have both, and people ask which to use constantly. Neither is better — they're different experiences.
| Infrared Sauna | Traditional Dry Sauna | |
|---|---|---|
| Air temperature | 130–150°F | 185–195°F |
| How it heats you | Infrared light absorbed by the body | Hot air warming the skin |
| Feels like | Gentler, easier to breathe | Intense, enveloping |
| Typical session | 15–20 minutes | 10–15 minutes |
| Sweat onset | Gradual | Fast |
| Best for | Longer, calmer sessions | Quick, high-intensity heat |
Most of our members use both. A common pattern is infrared on a longer, unhurried visit and traditional dry when they want maximum heat in less time.
What infrared sauna may support
Research on infrared sauna is ongoing and less extensive than research on traditional Finnish sauna. Commonly reported effects include:
A relaxation response and reduced perceived stress
Reduced muscle soreness after exertion
Cardiovascular response similar to light exercise, from elevated heart rate during heat exposure
Improved sleep quality when used in the evening
Individual responses vary. Infrared sauna is not a treatment for any medical condition.
How to use it
Hydrate before, not just after. Start a session already hydrated.
15 to 20 minutes is a full session for most people. Longer isn't automatically better.
Sit closer to the panels if you want more intensity, further if you want less.
Pair it with cold. Infrared into cold plunge is the core of contrast therapy, and the lower air temperature makes it a more approachable entry point than the dry sauna if you're new to heat.
Bring a towel to sit on — we provide them.
Talk to your doctor before using a sauna if you're pregnant, have a cardiovascular condition, uncontrolled blood pressure, or are on medication that affects heat regulation or blood pressure.
Pricing and booking
A single 60-minute contrast therapy session is $30 and includes the infrared sauna, the traditional dry sauna, and cold plunge. There's no separate infrared-only price — the whole suite is yours for the hour.
Memberships, punch passes, and the unlimited week pass all include contrast therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our infrared sauna runs between 130°F and 150°F, typically closer to 150. That's substantially cooler than a traditional sauna because infrared heats your body directly rather than heating the air.
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Neither is better. Infrared runs cooler and is easier to sit in for longer, and traditional dry sauna delivers more intense heat faster. Deliberate Wellness Studio in Vineyard has both in the same suite, so you can try each in one session.
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Fifteen to twenty minutes is a typical session. If it's your first time, start at ten and see how you feel.
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Full spectrum means near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths are all present. Most infrared saunas use far infrared alone. Our Sunlighten cabin includes all three.
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At Deliberate Wellness Studio in Vineyard, a 60-minute contrast therapy session is $30 and includes infrared sauna, traditional dry sauna, and cold plunge. Memberships lower the per-session cost.
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Booking ahead is recommended, especially evenings and Saturdays. The suite holds up to 8 guests. Walk-ins welcome when there's space.
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Swimwear. Bring a water bottle; we provide towels.
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Deliberate Wellness Studio is at 691 E 400 N, Suite 230 in Vineyard, roughly 10 minutes from Orem and 15 from Provo, Lehi, and American Fork.
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Information on this page is for general education and is not medical advice. Infrared sauna is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new wellness practice.