What is Infrared Light? Infrared light is a small but significant part of the sun’s electromagnetic spectrum, and one of the main constituents of the sun’s healing properties. Infrared light spans the wavelength range of 760 nm to 1 mm, and is on the other end of the sun’s light spectrum from ultraviolet radiation.


How Far Infrared Sauna Therapy can help you: The far infrared wavelength light emitted by the sauna penetrates deep into our body, producing powerful systemic effects, including:
  • An elevation of our core temperature.
  • This stimulates our immune system, resulting in increased production of disease fighting immune cells. Hyperthermia also activates sweat production and the potential release of chemicals through the pores.
  • An increase of our heart’s pumping action. This increases blood flow and the movement of vital nutrients and oxygen to our organs as well as the removal of toxins and waste products.
  • Detoxification. The toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis are primarily fat-soluble, meaning that they are easily sequestered in our tissues, potentially disrupting the delicate activities of our body’s systems. This can lead to fatigue, pain, and illness. Removal of these toxins can ease the function of cells, tissues, and organs.

How does the Far Infrared Sauna compare to a regular dry sauna? The IR Sauna provides a more comfortable and relaxing experience with a potential for greater therapeutic benefits compared to a regular sauna, including:
  • Gentler, lower heat (110-130°F in a far infrared sauna vs. 180-210°F in a regular sauna) 
  • Easier breathing
  • Deeper heat penetration
  • More sweat
  • Less post-sauna fatigue

The practitioners at Reboot Center specifically recommend the infrared sauna to be used as an adjunct therapy for individuals undergoing:
  • Cleansing & detoxification
  • Immune & autoimmune conditions
  • Arthritic & muscular disorders
  • Cardiovascular & pulmonary support
Ah, and Dr. Ruthensteiner has seen it VASTLY improve weight loss & body fat measures!


To schedule your session or complete a series of IR sauna treatments please call (360) 331-2464.


Infrared Sauna scientific references:
Dr. Imamura, et.al. 2001. Repeated Thermal Therapy Improves Impaired Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients With Coronary Risk Factors. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Oct;38(4):1083-8.
Mussivand T et al. 2008. Thermal therapy: a viable adjunct in the treatment of heart failure? Congest Heart Fail. Jul-Aug;14(4):180-6.
Matsushita K, Masuda A, & Tei C. 2008. Efficacy of Waon therapy for fibromyalgia. Intern Med. 47(16):1473-6.
Oosterveld FG et al. 2009. Infrared sauna in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A pilot study showing good tolerance, short-term improvement of pain and stiffness, and a trend towards long-term beneficial effects. Clin Rheumatol. Jan;28(1):29-34.
Masuda A, Munemoto T, Tei C. 2007. A new treatment: thermal therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome. Nippon Rinsho. Jun;65(6):1093-8.
Tei C, Orihara FK, Fukudome T. 2007. Remarkable efficacy of thermal therapy for Sjögren syndrome. J Cardiol. May;49(5):217-9.
Masuda A. et al. 2005. The effects of repeated thermal therapy for patients with chronic pain. Psychother Psychosom.;74(5):288-94.
Imamura M, et al. 2001. Repeated thermal therapy improves impaired vascular endothelial function in patients with coronary risk factors. J Am Coll Cardiol. Oct;38(4):1083-8.