

The CounterBalance
Wellness Studio
Sauna Rules & Risks
Rules:
Initial Sauna sessions should be limited to 20 minutes and it is advised to keep the temperature below 110-120F or 43-46C as to not shock the body and gradually introduce it to extended periods of higher temperatures. WARNING: Hyperthermia may result if you do not follow the Sauna usage guidelines.
NO nudity. Our Sauna is designed for multiple person use in a session, so we ask that you wear bra tops and shorts or bathing suits for females or shorts for males accompanied by the slippers & towels provided.
It is advisable to NOT bring your cellphone or devices into the sauna as they may become damaged or may overheat, same as leaving your device outside on a hot summer's day.
Feel free to adjust the LED lighting effects with the remote appended to the sauna exterior, as well as Bluetooth connectivity (pair under "bluetooth") to enjoy setting your own musical ambiance while you relax.
Stay hydrated! Please drink water before and after your sauna therapy, but DO NOT bring water or liquids into the sauna as it may spill or leak and damage electrical components of the Sauna which could cause personal injury or result in damage to the sauna.
You must be OVER the age of 18 to use the Infrared Sauna.
Risks:
Exit IMMEDIATELY if uncomfortable, sleepy or dizzy.
Staying too long in a heated sauna can cause overheating.
Check with a doctor to ensure you are not pregnant, in poor health or under medical care as this will contraindicate your ability to use the sauna as therapy.
Persons with poor health should consult with a doctor before using a sauna.
Breathing heated air in conjunction with alcohol consumption, drug use or certain medications may cause unconsciousness.
Excessive extended use of a sauna can be hazardous to a person's health.