Full-Spectrum Infrared · 30 min

Heat thatworks deep.

Full-spectrum infrared penetrates one to two inches into tissue, easing pain at the source while cortisol drops, white blood cells climb, and the cardiovascular system gets a workout you don't have to earn.

140–155°F cabin7× the detox of traditional~600 cal / session
Full-spectrum infrared sauna cabin at Areté Float + Wellness, Carrboro NC
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Pain Relief

Infrared wavelengths penetrate one to two inches into tissue, releasing anti-inflammatory hormones at the source of joint and muscle tension.

1–2 in. tissue penetration
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Detoxification

Cellular metabolism accelerates and pushes stored toxins out through the skin, denser sweat than any traditional sauna can produce.

7× detox vs. traditional
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Cardiovascular

Repeated sessions improve vascular function in patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol, a passive workout for the heart.

30 min · 3× weekly
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Immune Support

Heat raises white blood cell counts and triggers heat-shock proteins shown to neutralize even drug-resistant bacteria and accelerate wound healing.

WBC ↑ · HSPs ↑
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Stress & Sleep

Cortisol drops while serotonin climbs. Most members report deeper, slower-wave sleep the same night as a session.

Cortisol ↓ · Serotonin ↑
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Anti-Aging

12 weeks of regular infrared sessions measurably increased collagen production and reduced fine lines in a Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy study.

Collagen ↑ · 12-wk study
A 30-minute arc

The shape of a session

0 min

Arrive

Settle in. Change into the provided robe and slippers in your private suite.

5 min

Hydrate

Cool electrolyte water before you step in, heat works better when you're topped off.

5–30 min

Heat

Full-spectrum infrared. Phone away, breath slow. Sweat builds around minute fifteen.

30–35 min

Cool

Step out, towel down, and use the provided amenities to freshen up. Heart rate eases as core temperature unwinds.

35+ min

Return

Lounge a beat. Re-hydrate. Walk back into the day a measurable degree calmer.

Go as deep as you like

Learn more, when you're ready

Full-spectrum infrared raises core temperature without overheating the air. Inside fifteen minutes, your body responds as if you'd run a few miles: heart rate climbs, blood vessels dilate, and a flood of heat-shock proteins (HSPs) hits the bloodstream. HSPs scavenge free radicals, repair damaged proteins, and protect against the oxidative stress that drives muscle breakdown and aging. Cortisol drops; serotonin and norepinephrine rise. Cellular metabolism accelerates, breaking liquid molecules apart and pulling stored toxins through the skin, which is why infrared sweat measures roughly seven times more dense in heavy metals and chemical residue than a traditional sauna's. Thirty minutes in; an immune system, cardiovascular network, and nervous system that all just got a workout you didn't have to do.

Questions we hear often

Yes, meaningfully. Traditional saunas heat the air around you (often 180–200°F) and you sweat from external convection. Infrared cabins run cooler (140–155°F) but the wavelengths penetrate one to two inches into tissue, so the heat builds from the inside out. Most people report a deeper, more comfortable sweat at lower air temperature.

Whatever feels right, swimsuit, shorts, or nothing at all (your suite is private). We provide robes, towels, slippers, cool electrolyte water, and amenities to help you freshen up afterward. Just leave the phone in the locker.

Absolutely, and many members do. We recommend sauna first (sweat out tension), then float (let the magnesium and weightlessness reset the nervous system). Cold plunge between the two is the full reset stack.

If you're pregnant, have uncontrolled blood pressure, recent surgery, a fever, or are on medications that affect heat regulation, please check with your physician first. Our front-desk team will walk you through the intake form on your first visit.

Most members aim for 2–4 sessions per week to compound the cardiovascular and detox benefits. Even one weekly session moves the needle on sleep and stress markers, start where you can sustain.

Simple pricing

Choose fifteen or thirty minutes.

15 Min Session

$25

15 minutes · drop in any time

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30 Min Session

$30

30 minutes · drop in any time

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8-Session Pack

$228

8 prepaid 30-minute sauna sessions

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12-Session Pack

$324

12 prepaid 30-minute sauna sessions

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The sauna and the float tank are both excellent ways to recenter and work on focus and calm.

Erin W. · Google review

Heat is medicine.
Thirty minutes is enough.

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213 E Braxton Foushee St · Carrboro, NC · 919-636-9899