At Sanctuary Wellness, we’re passionate about offering holistic treatments that enhance both body and spirit. One standout approach that many women have embraced is contrast therapy, affectionately known as fire & ice. This dynamic process alternates between the heat of our indoor infrared saunas—with soothing chromotherapy—and the invigorating shock of our outdoor cold plunges. For […]
Let’s talk about the elephant in the (infrared) room: hot flashes. We hear it all the time from women walking through our doors: “Oh, I could never do the sauna—I already run hot!” “I’m having hot flashes all the time. Why would I intentionally heat myself up?” “Isn’t that going to make them worse?” It’s […]
In honor of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month Every July, we pause to recognize the often-overlooked condition affecting nearly 300,000 children in the United States: Juvenile Arthritis (JA). Despite the myth that arthritis is something that only affects “older people,” children as young as 2 can develop symptoms—pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation in their joints that […]
Let’s be real—everyone and their mom is on GLP-1s right now. Whether it’s Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Tirzepatide, these peptides have made headlines for their powerful appetite-suppressing effects and impressive weight loss outcomes. But what happens during the journey—and after the goal weight is reached—isn’t always so widely discussed. At Sanctuary Wellness, we’re here to hold […]
Supporting PTSD Recovery: At Sanctuary Wellness Spa, we believe that true healing requires more than just talk therapy or medication. The body holds trauma, and the path to relief often begins somatically — through the nervous system, the breath, and the body’s own innate wisdom. Whether someone is recovering from combat-related trauma, abuse, medical trauma, […]
June is Cancer Survivors Month—a time to honor the strength, resilience, and courage of those who have faced cancer and come out the other side. At Sanctuary Wellness Spa, we believe that survivorship is not just about what you’ve overcome, but about how you choose to thrive moving forward. For many, remission is just the […]
At Sanctuary Wellness, we’re dedicated to providing holistic treatments that empower men to enhance their performance, recovery, and overall vitality. One of the most invigorating approaches we offer is contrast therapy—a dynamic blend of fire and ice that alternates between the warm, healing embrace of our indoor infrared saunas (complete with chromotherapy) and the crisp, […]
Pennsylvania has one of the highest rates of Lyme disease in the country, and as we move deeper into summer, we also enter peak Lyme season. For those battling the lingering symptoms of Lyme—whether recently diagnosed or years into chronic illness—the road to healing can feel overwhelming and isolating. At Sanctuary Wellness Spa, we offer […]
Our in-house Body Sculpting Queen – Angie – is back this month with all you need to know about Low Level Light Therapy. ✨ Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), commonly referred to as “laser lipo” in the body sculpting industry, is a powerful, non-invasive treatment used to contour the body, tighten the skin, and promote […]
At Sanctuary Wellness Spa, we believe in empowering brain health as much as we support the body. In honor of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting how our services are not only preventative tools to help preserve cognitive function—but also supportive therapies that can help minimize the effects of cognitive decline and even contribute […]
Exomind: As seen on Talk Pittsburgh with Heather Abraham