Infrared Sauna in Pasadena, CA
Sometimes your body needs more than an adjustment. It needs space to release, detoxify, and rest.
At Innate Family Chiropractic, we offer infrared sauna therapy as a complementary wellness service — supporting the neurological and structural work we do through chiropractic care with a modality that helps your body heal from the inside out.
Whether you're using it as part of your care plan or as a standalone wellness session, infrared sauna therapy is one of the most effective ways to reduce inflammation, manage stress, and support your body's natural detoxification processes.
What Is Infrared Sauna Therapy?
Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air around you, infrared saunas use light wavelengths to penetrate your body directly. This raises your core temperature from within, producing a deep, detoxifying sweat at lower, more comfortable ambient temperatures — typically between 120°F and 150°F.
The infrared spectrum includes near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths, each of which interacts with your body differently. Together, they provide a comprehensive therapeutic experience that goes far beyond a standard sauna session.
Benefits of Infrared Sauna
Detoxification. Infrared sauna produces a sweat that carries out heavy metals, environmental chemicals, and metabolic waste products that your body stores in fat cells and tissue. This deep-level detoxification supports liver function, immune health, and cellular recovery.
Pain and inflammation reduction. The deep-penetrating heat increases circulation, reduces joint stiffness, and helps calm inflamed tissue. Many of our patients with chronic pain, arthritis, or muscle soreness find that infrared sessions between adjustments accelerate their recovery.
Stress relief and nervous system support. Heat therapy activates the parasympathetic nervous system — the rest-and-recover branch that chronic stress suppresses. A 30-minute session can lower cortisol, reduce muscle tension, and promote a state of deep relaxation that supports the nervous system balancing work we do in the adjustment room.
Improved circulation. Infrared heat dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to muscles, joints, and organs while carrying away waste products more efficiently.
Skin health. Improved circulation and detoxification through sweating support clearer, healthier skin. Many regular users report improvements in tone, clarity, and overall complexion.
What to Expect During Your Session
Sessions at Innate Family Chiropractic typically last 30 to 45 minutes. You'll relax in a private infrared sauna — many patients read, meditate, or simply rest. The heat is gradual and comfortable, building over the course of the session as your core temperature rises.
We recommend hydrating well before and after your session. Light, comfortable clothing or a towel is all you need.
Most people feel deeply relaxed and loosened up after their first session. With consistent use, the cumulative benefits become more pronounced — particularly for detoxification, stress management, and pain reduction.
Who Benefits From Infrared Sauna
Infrared sauna therapy is appropriate for most adults and can be particularly beneficial for those dealing with chronic pain or stiffness, high stress and nervous system dysregulation, poor sleep quality, skin conditions, post-workout recovery needs, and anyone looking to support overall detoxification and wellness.
It pairs well with chiropractic adjustments, cold laser therapy, and halotherapy — and many of our patients incorporate sauna sessions into their regular family chiropractic care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Infrared sauna supports detoxification, reduces inflammation and pain, promotes relaxation, improves circulation, and supports nervous system regulation. It works well as a standalone wellness practice or as a complement to chiropractic care.
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Traditional saunas heat the air around you to very high temperatures. Infrared saunas use light wavelengths to heat your body directly at lower, more comfortable ambient temperatures — producing a deeper sweat with less thermal stress.
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For general wellness, one to three sessions per week is a good starting point. Dr. Chris or Dr. Adana can recommend a frequency that aligns with your health goals and care plan.
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We generally recommend that pregnant women consult with their OB or midwife before beginning infrared sauna sessions. Our prenatal chiropractic care is specifically designed for pregnancy, and we're happy to discuss which wellness services are appropriate for your stage.