Steps 3 & 5

Cold Water
Therapy

Length of Session: 1-3 Minutes, Twice per Visit

How It Works

Take the plunge in our cold water hydrotherapy tubs to build mental resilience and RESET your nervous system.

A cold plunge is a staple of The RESET Method because of its effects on muscle recovery, mental resilience, stress, sleep health, and more. Our wellness studios feature custom-built stainless steel cold water tubs that stay around 42 degrees or below for exceptional cold exposure. Submerging to your neck will RESET your nervous system to get you out of the “fight or flight” sympathetic state, and activate the parasympathetic or relaxed state. We recommend trying two cold water sessions sandwiched around time in the hot tub for the best results.

Benefits

Embrace the cold during hydrotherapy sessions to experience less pain, a clearer mind, and a better mood.

Immersing yourself in cold water up to the neck resets your body’s sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems through an initial shock followed by a state of calm. The plunge into cold temperatures forces you to focus on breath control and tune in with your body as you overcome the fight or flight response. After some time in the water, your relaxation and recovery control center will take over to help you regain your autonomic balance.

The shock of plunging into an ice bath overloads your nervous system, which balances out after prolonged exposure. This effect is like hitting the RESET button on your nerves and leaves you feeling refreshed, relaxed, and alert.

Cold water exposure triggers the body’s response to reduce stress hormone levels. This reduction in cortisol slows down your stress response to help you achieve a calmer state. Ice baths also encourage controlled breathing as an added stress reliever.

Engaging your body’s sympathetic nervous system via cold water hydrotherapy triggers the flight or fight response, increasing your mental alertness and focus. Regular cold water exposure improves cognitive function because of this process.

Your body experiences a rush of mood-boosting endorphins during cold water exposure. Many people feel euphoric after an ice bath due to lower cortisol levels, more endorphins, and heightened mental clarity.

Immersing yourself in cold water causes your veins to constrict, which decreases blood flow to limit muscle swelling post-exercise. After you leave the cold bath, your blood vessels dilate to deliver oxygen and nutrients to your muscle tissue, enhancing recovery.

Vasoconstriction caused by cold plunges reduces blood flow to inflamed areas and prevents further swelling. When you exit the water, your veins dilate to remove metabolic waste that contributes to chronic inflammation.

Alternating between cold water and warm air causes your veins to constrict and dilate, which creates a pumping effect that enhances circulation. Better circulation improves blood flow, accelerates waste removal, and boosts nutrient delivery to your body.

Ice baths are a mind-over-matter modality that expose you to controlled stress and teach your body to increase stress tolerance. Over time, regular cold water therapy helps you build mental and physical resilience that carries into everyday life.

Cold plunges relieve your pain with instant and long-term effects. Initial relief stems from the numbing of inflamed nerve endings, while long-term relief comes from the removal of metabolic waste, increased blood flow, and higher endorphin levels.

Reduced inflammation, improved metabolic waste disposal, and better circulation from cold water exposure contribute to better immune system function. Ice baths also boost your white blood cell production to help you fight off disease or infection.

Level Up Your Wellness

Dedicating yourself to a cold plunge takes consistent effort. If you don’t make it through a full three-minute session on your first try, no worries! This is about YOU, and our team will guide you to find the best combination for your body and goals. You will adapt over time and be able to stay in the tub a little longer with each session.

Bring a Friend

An ice bath with friends is a great way to overcome that initial shock and hit your goals. We offer multiple cold tubs, so you don’t have to do it alone.

The RESET Method

Pairing cold water therapy with the other recovery modalities we offer at RESET is the best way to get the most out of your sessions with us. Stop by the front desk during your next session to learn more about our step-by-step method for the ultimate recovery experience!

Why Choose RESET?

We designed RESET to be more than a wellness studio. It’s also a welcoming place to chill with friends, unlock your fullest potential, and connect with other like-minded individuals.

Testimonials

What Our Community Is Saying!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I recently joined RESET Mind & Body. This morning I finished my third session and already I am feeling so much better. I have read a lot about the different modalities that RESET offers and I was hopeful this program would help me. At 69 years old, I’m developing your typical aches and pains coupled with a loss of flexibility. I suddenly feel very limber. As I leave their studio I also feel the endorphins kick in. I strongly recommend RESET to anyone looking to make a change in how they feel!

Front Porch Properties

Uptown Phoenix

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I’ve had an incredible experience with RESET Mind and Body, particularly with their Cold Plunge modality. The staff has been exceptionally friendly and accommodating, making every visit a pleasure. My membership has allowed me to enjoy the full benefits of the hot/ cold water therapy facility, and I couldn’t be happier with the services provided. I highly recommend RESET Mind and Body for anyone looking for a top-notch wellness experience.

Jeremy B.

Old Town Scottsdale

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This is one of the best and modern recovery centers I’ve been to. The Saunas are hot and stay hot and vice versa with the cold tubs. The red light rooms are also amazing. The layout is great and so is the calming atmosphere. Would recommend this center to anyone who is looking to level up and improve their health.

Sameer P.

Arcadia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I’d been wanting to check this place out for a bit and ended up booking last minute on a whim….GREAT decision! It was the perfect remedy for my stressful week. RESET is the perfect name because I felt like it reset my whole day and body to homeostasis. I feel amazing. I’m obsessed with the leg compressions. I will DEFINITELY be back! Shout out to Callie, the girl at the front desk that helped walk me through all the stations. Super passionate and professional. All around great experience. Thank you!

Camille H.

Uptown Phoenix

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

First time and I thoroughly enjoyed my reset. The atmosphere is so inviting with a calm clean modern vibe. Amy was very welcoming and Tim took time to show me the RESET routine. I look forward to going back!

Patricia T.

Arcadia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Going to RESET is always the best part of my week. The facility is top-notch with compression therapy, red light, saunas and perfectly chilled cold plunges. The staff is super nice and prices are reasonable. Try it and you’ll feel amazing after!

Brandon M.

Old Town Scottsdale

FAQ

A cold plunge is completely safe for healthy individuals when you follow the right directions and don’t overdo it. If you have health concerns, consult your doctor before taking the plunge.

We don’t offer passes for individual recovery modalities at RESET. When you buy a single session, you can access our entire wellness studio, including cold and warm water hydrotherapy, infrared sauna, compression therapy, and LED red light therapy.

The RESET Method is our step-by-step approach to maximize your recovery. It balances our recovery modalities across hour-long sessions and helps you maximize recovery and feel refreshed after every visit.

We use stainless steel, self-filtering cold water tubs at RESET to make sure you have the cleanest ice bath experience possible. Our tubs are self-cooled and require no ice to cool the water.

We keep our tubs at two temperatures so that you can find the temperature that works best for you. One is around 42 degrees Fahrenheit, while the other stays below 40 degrees.