Frequently Asked Questions

PEMF stands for pulsed electromagnetic field. During a session, a coil delivers pulsed electromagnetic fields while you sit or lie fully clothed. We offer it as a wellness and recovery session. Research, mostly in knee osteoarthritis, shows modest and mixed results; see our research page for the studies.

PEMF is well tolerated by most people, but it isn't for everyone. Don't use it if you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, insulin pump or other implanted electronic device, or if you are pregnant, and ask us first if you have metal implants. Talk to your doctor before starting. MagnaWave machines are not medical devices and do not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The technology behind PEMF has existed for centuries. The manufacturer, MagnaWave, was founded in 2002 and has been providing professional-grade PEMF devices since then.

Many clients like a full-body session because it's relaxing, and Wendy can spend extra time on the area that's bothering you. There's no evidence that one approach is better; it comes down to what feels good to you.

Normal session times are 20-30 minutes, but can vary depending on the situation and specific needs of the client.

There's no proven ideal schedule. Many clients who train regularly come in once or twice a week. Start with a few sessions, see how you feel, and adjust from there.

Most people feel relaxed. Some feel a bit tired afterward. Drink water and take it easy for the rest of the day if you need to, and tell us if anything felt uncomfortable so we can adjust the intensity.

NormaTec boots and sleeves inflate and release in a sequence along your legs, arms or hips. The over-the-counter models are FDA-cleared to temporarily relieve minor muscle aches and pains and to temporarily increase circulation. Studies of recovery find small effects on how sore people feel, and many athletes like how it feels.

Sessions typically last 20-60 minutes and can be used daily, either before or after exercise.

Most people, from athletes to people who are on their feet all day. Don't use it if you have blood clots or DVT, a fracture, open wounds, severe arterial disease or a leg infection. If you've had surgery recently, get clearance from your surgeon first.

Wear comfortable, tight-fitting clothing that lays flat against your skin. Avoid denim, zippers, and body jewelry for the best experience.

Red and near-infrared light is absorbed by the skin and tissue underneath; researchers call this photobiomodulation. There is low-certainty evidence that specific doses reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and that light used before exercise reduces later soreness. Most studies used clinical lasers, so results may not carry over to every device.

We start new clients at 10-20% intensity for 3-5 sessions in the first week, gradually increasing over two weeks. Initial sessions begin with 2 minutes per area at 12 inches away.

Most people feel gentle warmth or nothing at all. It's comfortable and relaxing. You'll wear the eye protection we provide.

Talk to your doctor first if you have cancer or a history of skin cancer, an eye condition, or take medications that make you sensitive to light (some antibiotics and acne medications, for example). Red light sessions are not a treatment for any disease.

We can't make that claim. Seasonal affective disorder is a medical condition, and light therapy for it uses specific bright-light devices under a doctor's guidance. If your mood dips in winter, talk to your doctor.

There is low-certainty evidence that red and near-infrared light used before exercise reduces muscle soreness afterward and may modestly improve some measures of performance. It's one of several recovery tools athletes add to their routine.

BrainTap is a guided audio-and-light relaxation session: a headset plays music and voice guidance while soft light pulses reach your eyes and ears. Most sessions are about 20 minutes. We offer it for relaxation, not as a treatment.

BrainTap pairs guided audio with rhythmic sound and light patterns meant to help you settle into a relaxed state. The research base is very thin: one randomized trial found both BrainTap and music therapy improved outcomes in women with fibromyalgia.

BrainTap is non-invasive and well tolerated by most people. If you have epilepsy, a seizure history or sensitivity to light, don't use the light component without your doctor's OK.

Most clients use it to relax, wind down after a busy day, or take a guided break. It isn't a treatment for anxiety, insomnia or any other condition; if you're dealing with one of those, talk to your doctor.

You lie on the Wave Oasis mat while low-frequency sound and music pass through your body as gentle vibration. Most people describe it as deeply relaxing, and many fall asleep. It's a relaxation session, not a treatment.

Most people describe the experience as deeply relaxing and immersive. You feel gentle vibrations throughout your body that create a sensation of deep tissue massage combined with a meditative state. Many clients fall asleep during sessions.

Sessions typically last 20-40 minutes, adjusted to your comfort.

Yes. Many clients pair it with PEMF or red light in the same visit because it's an easy way to relax. Ask us about combining sessions when you book.

An infrared sauna uses far-infrared heat to warm your body directly rather than heating the air around you, so the room stays around 120–140°F instead of 180–200°F in a traditional sauna. Most people use it to relax.

Most sessions run 30–45 minutes. First-timers usually start around 20 minutes at a lower temperature to see how their body responds, then work up from there.

Something light and breathable — loose shorts and a tee, a bathing suit, or just a towel. Bring a change of clothes; you will sweat. We provide clean towels.

Most people find it deeply relaxing. Evidence on post-exercise recovery is mixed: a 2025 review couldn't draw firm conclusions, while one small trial in athletes found less soreness after a session. We don't make detox or medical claims.

Skip it or check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have uncontrolled high or low blood pressure, a cardiovascular condition, a recent injury, or any implant your physician has asked you to keep away from heat. If you're on medication that affects hydration or heat tolerance, talk to your doctor before your first session.