Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Soul

Kelli Vickrey | R&R Aesthetics + Wellness
ATE 2024

Q&A

Med Spa

How Do sauna use and cold-plunge therapy contribute to overall wellness?

Sauna use and cold plunge therapy offer contrasting yet complementary benefits for health and wellness. Saunas, through their heat, help in detoxifying the body by encouraging sweating, thereby flushing out toxins. They also improve cardiovascular health by increasing heart rate similar to moderate exercise and can relieve stress by promoting relaxation.

Cold plunge therapy, on the other hand, exposes the body to extremely cold temperatures for short periods. This shock to the system can boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and muscle soreness, improve recovery and physical performance, and increase endorphin levels, leading to an improved mood and enhanced resilience to stress.

What is contrast therapy?

Contrast therapy is a series of brief, repeated exposure to warm and cold temperatures alternating between the hot sauna and cold-plunge therapy to further enhance the benefits, improving circulation, reducing muscle soreness, and speeding up recovery times for athletes. The therapy began in Finland where people leave the hot sauna and roll in the snow, return to the sauna and repeat the process.

What is BrainTap and how does it promote mental clarity and relaxation?

Brain Tap is a wellness technology designed to balance brain wave activity, thereby reducing stress and promoting mental clarity using a combination of neuro-algorithmic patterns, light, and sound therapies. This innovative approach helps synchronize the brain’s hemispheres, fostering a sense of calm and focus.

Through guided meditation enhanced by visual and auditory stimulation, Brain Tap effectively helps individuals enter a profound state of relaxation and mindfulness. This can lead to improved sleep patterns, reduced anxiety, enhanced cognitive functions, and a better overall mood. The technology targets the brain’s natural frequencies, encouraging a shift from the stress-inducing beta waves to the relaxed states of alpha and theta waves, optimizing relaxation and mental performance. This technology works great for anxiety, depression, focus, and ADHD.

How can PEMF Therapy aid in recovery and improve health?

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Mat therapy (PEMF) uses electromagnetic fields to encourage the body’s natural recovery process. By emitting low-level electromagnetic waves that mimic the Earth’s natural frequencies, PEMF mats stimulate cellular recovery, promote blood circulation, and support the body’s innate healing mechanisms.

What are some of the benefits of this type of therapy?

The benefits of PEMF Therapy are many and include:

  • Reducing inflammation and pain, making it particularly beneficial for those with chronic conditions or injuries
  • Stimulating and enhancing the repair of muscle tissue and bones
  • Supporting improved energy levels and overall vitality by enhancing the mitochondrial function, which is crucial for energy production in cells
  • Facilitating joint movement and stability improvement

PEMF therapy is non-invasive and has been studied for its effectiveness in various contexts, from accelerating bone healing to improving symptoms of depression. It offers a holistic tool for individuals seeking to maintain their wellness, recover from physical exertion, or manage chronic conditions.  

About The Expert

Kelli Vickrey R&R Aesthetics + Wellness
Kelli Vickrey
R&R Aesthetics + Wellness

Nurse practitioner and anti-aging advocate, Kelli Vickrey, is owner/operator of R&R Aesthetics + Wellness where she offers holistic health and wellness services, medical weight loss, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), and aesthetic services such as HydraFacial, Morpheus, IPL, and laser hair removal procedures to nourish the body, mind, and soul.

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