Health and Safety
Infrared saunas
Infrared Saunas offer a wide range of Health Benefits for our guests, however, there are some guests who are required to consult with their doctor prior to use or are recommended to avoid infrared saunas altogether.
Do not use if pregnant, have serious inflammation, a fever, a communicable disease, acute bleeding, or intoxicated.
Please ensure you read thoroughly and complete our Infrared sauna usage consent form.
See below for some guidelines.
Individuals who are using prescribed medication should seek the advice of their personal doctor or a pharmacist for possible changes in the medication’s effect when the body is exposed to infrared waves or elevated body temperature. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heatstroke.
Children aged 16-18 are permitted to use the saunas with parental consent. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult when using the sauna. The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands, and the inability to regulate body temperature by sweating.
The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature. When using with the elderly, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension/hypotension), congestive heart failure, impaired coronary circulation, or those who are taking medications that might affect blood pressure should exercise caution when exposed to prolonged heat. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and the respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore, he/she may not realize when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress.
The magnets used to assemble our saunas can interrupt the pacing and inhibit the output of pacemakers. Please discuss with your doctor the possible risks this may cause.
Please ensure you read thoroughly and complete our Infrared Sauna usage consent form.
Dry Flotation Therapy
Floatation is not recommended if you have the following conditions:
epilepsy
kidney disease
low blood pressure
any contagious disease, including diarrhoea or gastroenteritis
(and for 14 days following)open wounds or skin ulcers
claustrophobia
Please ensure you read thoroughly and complete our dry flotation usage consent form.
PEMF Therapy
PEMF is an extremely safe therapy in most situations. This is especially true with the type of very low intensity PEMF systems that we supply, which on their lowest settings are weaker than Earth’s magnetic field. However, you are conservatively advised to not use it with these conditions:
During pregnancy
With epilepsy
When a heart pacemaker or other electrical implant has been fitted
Following an organ transplant
And it should only be used with the approval of a doctor, in case of:
Presence of tumours
Serious cardiac arrhythmia
Acute attacks of hyperthyroidism
Extreme sensitivity to electromagnetic fields
Please ensure you read thoroughly and complete our PEMF usage consent form.
Our Commitment
In order to honour our commitment to better your health, and ensure your safety, we ensure the following:
Hand sanitizing stations will be available at all locations.
Staff will be following PHA guidelines regarding masks in public spaces/common areas.
Each treatment room will be kept clean and sanitised. The heat and infrared light of our saunas are naturally disinfecting and kill 99.9% of bacteria. In addition, the rooms will be cleaned and sanitized between each visit with non-toxic supplies, to insure you enjoy the best experience.
Guest responsibility
We ask the following of our guests to do their part in keeping Wellness at the Square clean, safe, and healthy:
If you have had any symptoms of COVID19 , please stay home
Cancel your appointment 24 hours or more before your scheduled session to avoid a late cancellation charge.
Please adhere to PHA guidelines regarding masks in public spaces/common areas.
Please practice social distancing where possible.
Use hand sanitizer and alcohol wipes, and wash your hands before and after your session.
Ensure all your towels are left in the laundry bin supplied in your treatment room after your infrared sauna session.
Ensure that you have fully read and completed the Consent Form before first using one of our treatments. Please also ensure that you complete an updated form should your circumstances change.