Cold Contrast Therapy
Ice Bath
Conquer the cold. Reset your nervous system. Emerge transformed.
Brass Monkey Commercial Ice Baths
Cold That
Transforms
Our Brass Monkey commercial ice baths maintain a precise 7–15°C water temperature, delivering a controlled cold exposure experience that goes far beyond a cold shower. The shock of cold water immersion triggers a powerful cascade of physiological responses — from a surge of norepinephrine to activation of brown adipose tissue.
We guide all first-timers through a breathing protocol before entry, and a warm towel and recovery space always await you afterwards. The contrast between our sauna and ice bath — known as contrast therapy — is one of the most powerful recovery and performance tools available.
Cold Exposure Benefits
The Science of Cold
Norepinephrine Surge
Cold immersion triggers a 200–300% increase in norepinephrine — a powerful mood-boosting, focus-enhancing neurotransmitter that lasts for hours.
Accelerated Recovery
Cold water immersion reduces muscle soreness, inflammation, and DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) after intense training sessions.
Metabolic Boost
Repeated cold exposure activates brown adipose tissue, increasing your metabolic rate and improving insulin sensitivity over time.
Immune Resilience
Regular cold exposure has been shown to increase white blood cell count and strengthen immune response, reducing the frequency of illness.
Mental Fortitude
Voluntarily entering discomfort and controlling your response builds psychological resilience, discipline, and stress tolerance that transfers to all areas of life.
Contrast Therapy
Alternating between our sauna and ice bath creates a powerful vascular pump — dilating and constricting blood vessels to flush metabolic waste and supercharge recovery.
Take the Plunge
Guided sessions available for first-timers. Warm towel always provided.