Contrast Therapy in Oxfordshire: Infrared Sauna, Cold Plunge, & Red Light Therapy

calm through contrast

Avanto° is Oxfordshire’s first dedicated contrast therapy and wellness space, based in Deddington. Our unique space is designed to help you recharge, recover, and build resilience. By blending science with intuition, innovation with ancient rituals, and expert advice with immersive practice, we offer an unparalleled wellness experience. Experience the powerful combination of, infrared sauna, cold water immersion and red light therapy – proven methods to reduce stress, support recovery, boost your energy, and improve overall wellbeing.

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Exclusive infrared sauna,

for lasting renewal

The infrared sauna at Avanto° is the first step in the contrast therapy session.  It is a deliberate, transformative experience, designed for those seeking more than ordinary relaxation. Powered by full-spectrum heaters, it delivers deep, penetrating heat that improves circulation, eases muscle tension, and activates the body’s natural detox pathways. By creating a gentle hormetic stress, the sauna helps you recover faster, strengthen resilience, and support overall wellbeing. More than just heat, it’s a science-backed tool to restore balance in both body and mind.

Promotes detoxification

The mid & far-infrared heat penetrates deeply to encourage sweating helps your body flush out toxins - Margret S, et al.(2012)

Relieves muscle tension & stiffness

Infrared heat increases cytokine interferon and heme oxygenase-1, these help produce antioxidants making it popular for arthritis, pain management and recovery - Lin CC, et al.(2008)

Improves heart & cardiovascular health

Regular sessions increase circulation, lower blood pressure, and improve heart function & arterial stiffness - mimicking the effects of moderate exercise - T.Laukkanen, et al.(2018)
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Cold Plunge, Avanto°

the cold plunge

to build resilience

The cold plunge at Avanto° is the second stage in your contrast therapy session. It is designed to build resilience, sharpen focus, and accelerate recovery. By immersing yourself in crisp, controlled cold water, you activate powerful physiological responses that reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and strengthen mental clarity – a powerful tool for body and mind. This demanding ritual is reserved for those few who are prepared to go deeper to seek true transformation through the power of cold water immersion.

 

Improves metabolic health & metabolism

Stimulates brown fat - a type of fat that helps increase energy production & stimulates UCP-1 that turns excess energy into heat, increasing metabolic rate by 350% - P Srámek.(2000)

Improves mental clarity & stress resilience

Increase in neurochemicals & dopamine (by up to 250-500%) during & after immersion. These enhance focus, alertness & mood - L. Jansky, et al.(1996)

Improved physical performance

Supports faster recovery following high-intensity or endurance exercise. Short immersions (<5 mins) can improve muscular power & lower levels of creatine kinase - Moore, et al.(2022)
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red light therapy,

a time to recharge

The third step is red light therapy at Avanto° in Oxfordshire uses clinically-proven red and near-infrared light to stimulate natural healing at the cellular level. This non-invasive treatment promotes collagen production, enhances skin health, boosts energy, and inhibits muscular or joint pain. Whether you’re aiming to improve quality of life, restore balance, or simply look and feel your best, red light therapy is a powerful addition to your wellness routine.

Enhances skin tone & cellular repair

RLT works by boosting mitochondrial function in skin cells, increasing collagen & cellular turnover and reducing oxidative stress - two key drivers of aging - Mukhtar, et al.(2020)

Reduces muscle & joint pain

A review published in Pain Research & Management, RLT was reported to provide significant pain relief ranging from 20% to 70% in various conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders

Increases mitochondrial & cellular energy

Stimulates mitochondria by activating Cytochrome C Oxidase. Red light enhances cellular energy by freeing CCO from nitric oxide boosting ATP production by 70% - Hamblin, et al.(2023)
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the avanto° experience

what you need to know

Contrast Therapy has been practiced for centuries, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. At our Oxford based contrast therapy studio, we have developed a regime to help your body rejuvenate and recover. It cycles between deliberate heat exposure (sauna),  cold exposure (cold plunge), and red light therapy. This process stimulates and strengthens the cardiovascular, muscular, and nervous systems. Regular practice has been shown to help reduce inflammation, lower stress, improve circulation, build mental and physical resilience, and enhance recovery.

You’ll have use of:

• Private changing room
• Shower and swimsuit dryer
• Infrared sauna
• Cold plunge
• Red light therapy (panels are in the changing rooms for privacy)

Toilets and a water fountain are available within Hall Personal Training. You’re welcome to use one if not all three of our modalities in the Avanto° space.

Yes. Advance booking is highly recommended to guarantee your slot for your contrast therapy session in Oxford. Walk-ins are possible using the QR code on our door, but availability cannot be guaranteed. Sessions can either be booked as 30-minute or 60-minute appointments.
You can book online here: avanto-wellness.com/book

Absolutely! You don’t have to do contrast therapy – feel free to use either the infrared sauna or the red light therapy panels individually. Appointments are available in either 30-minute or 60-minute sessions. Whether you want to relax in our infrared sauna or rejuvenate in front of our red light panels, the choice is yours.

The space is exclusively yours during your session, so take the time to relax and enjoy your experience however you prefer.

Avanto° contrast therapy sessions are limited to a maximum of 2 people. Solo bookings are also available if you’d prefer space to yourself.

For your contrast therapy session, you’ll need to bring a swimsuit, plenty of water, and at least one towel (two is recommended – one for sitting in the sauna and one for drying off). You’ll also receive a unique access code when booking.

Whether you’re looking to relax in the sauna, reset with a cold plunge followed by red light therapy, or experience the benefits of all three in a contrast therapy session, we’ve got you covered!

After you book, we’ll send you recommended protocols to help you make the most of your session. When you arrive, you’ll also find handy QR plaques next to each modality (sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy station). Simply scan the code for step-by-step instructions, best practices, and tips on how to use each feature safely and effectively.

If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help!

The Avanto° contrast therapy studio is based within Hall Personal Training on Clifton Road, Deddington (OX15 0TP). Look for our sister company, Hall Training.
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Our opening hours for contrast therapy sessions in Oxford are:

• Monday – Friday: 06:30 – 19:00
• Saturday: 08:30 – 13:00
• Sunday: Closed

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