Looking for an alternative to Perspire Sauna Studio?

Infrared sauna on its own is good. Infrared sauna followed immediately by a cold plunge is what actually produces the contrast response most people are after. SoliVana Wellness Lab runs both in a single private suite in Redwood City.

Why people compare options in the Peninsula

You want a cold plunge in the same room as the sauna, not just heat.

You are looking for a private suite rather than an individual sauna cabin on a shared corridor.

You want the sauna to be part of a wider recovery visit.

You would like guidance on contrast timing rather than being left to a timer.

What SoliVana Wellness Lab offers

Fire & Ice Contrast Experience

Infrared sauna and cold plunge cycled in one 60-minute private session, from $130. Available solo or duo.

A genuine contrast protocol

The value is in the cycling between hot and cold, not the heat alone. Sessions are structured rather than left entirely to you and a wall clock.

Twelve other experiences

Add REST Float, Red Light, PEMF, Pressotherapy, or Halotherapy to the same visit rather than booking a separate appointment elsewhere.

Private, every time

Nine private suites. The plunge is yours for the session — no queue, no sharing, no scheduling around other guests.

An honest note

A dedicated sauna studio is a straightforward, repeatable option if heat is all you want. SoliVana makes more sense if you want the cold half of the equation and the option to build a fuller visit around it.

Perspire Sauna Studio is an infrared sauna studio chain and is not affiliated with SoliVana Wellness Lab. We describe our own services here and encourage you to check theirs directly.

Frequently asked questions

Does SoliVana have a cold plunge as well as infrared sauna?

Yes. Both are part of the Fire & Ice Contrast Experience, cycled within a single 60-minute private session rather than booked separately.

How close is SoliVana to Palo Alto?

SoliVana is at 1922 El Camino Real, Redwood City — about 8 miles and roughly 15 minutes from Palo Alto via El Camino Real.

Can two people do Fire & Ice together?

Yes. Fire & Ice Contrast is available as a solo or duo experience, with the suite private to your booking either way.

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All SoliVana Experiences

  • REST Float Experience — also known as Float Therapy, Float Tank, Sensory Deprivation, Isolation Tank
  • Fire & Ice Contrast Experience — also known as Cold Plunge, Infrared Sauna, Sauna, Contrast Therapy, Fire and Ice
  • Halotherapy Experience — also known as Salt Room, Salt Therapy, Salt Cave
  • PEMF Experience — also known as PEMF Therapy, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
  • EMTT Pulsed Magnetic Experience — also known as EMTT, Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy, Pulsed Magnetic Therapy
  • Red Light Experience — also known as Red Light Therapy, Photobiomodulation, PBM
  • Pressotherapy Experience — also known as Pressotherapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Compression Therapy
  • NeuroVIZR Brain Reset Experience — also known as NeuroVIZR, Brain Reset, Neurofeedback, Light and Sound Neurostimulation
  • Biofield Energy Healing Experience — also known as Energy Healing, Reiki, Pranic Healing, Tuning Fork Therapy
  • Bowenwork — also known as Bowen Therapy, Bowen Technique, Fascia Reset
  • Vibration Plate Experience — also known as Vibration Plate, Whole Body Vibration
  • BioEnergetics Scan — also known as Bioenergetics, Body Field Scan
  • Zyto™ Galvanic Biofeedback Scan — also known as Zyto, Galvanic Biofeedback Scan
  • Body Composition Analysis — also known as Body Composition, BIA, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

About SoliVana Wellness Lab

SoliVana Wellness Lab is a private wellness sanctuary in Redwood City, California offering fourteen evidence-informed experiences: Float Experience, Fire & Ice Contrast Experience, Halotherapy Experience, Red Light Experience, PEMF Experience, EMTT Pulsed Magnetic Experience, Pressotherapy Experience, NeuroVIZR Brain Reset Experience, Bowenwork Experience, Vibration Plate Experience, Biofield Energy Healing Experience, BioEnergetics Scan, Zyto Scan, and Body Composition Analysis.

Address: 1922 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063. Phone: 650-564-4325. Hours: Monday–Sunday, 11:00am–8:00pm.