Balance House

Overview

Balance House Studio is a premier wellness facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, specializing in traditional sauna, cold plunge therapy, red light therapy, and contrast therapy experiences. It combines ancient thermal practices with modern recovery tools in a sleek, contemporary setting to promote detoxification, relaxation, recovery, and overall well-being. The studio emphasizes both private, personal sessions and communal guided experiences, fostering a supportive community atmosphere.

• Facility type: Modern studio with main floor communal areas (sauna up to 15 people), private rooms (sauna, cold plunge, shower, red light), and recovery options like compression therapy.
• Overall atmosphere and experience: Serene, clean, and safe environment with a focus on hygiene, towel/flip-flop service, lockers, showers, and filtered water stations. Guests enjoy invigorating contrast therapy cycles (sauna at 185-195°F, cold plunges at 39-50°F), breathwork, and community bonding, leaving feeling reset, energized, and connected.

Features & Amenities

• Traditional Sauna: Dry heat 175-195°F for detoxification, muscle relaxation, and stress relief.
• Cold Plunge Tubs: Multiple temperatures (39°F advanced, 45°F intermediate, 50°F beginner); clean, circulated water with advanced filtration.
• Red Light Therapy: State-of-the-art panels for skin health, pain relief, and cellular recovery (15-60 min sessions).
• Private Rooms: Fully private setups with sauna, cold plunge, red light, and shower station.
• Main Floor Communal Area: Shared sauna and plunges for group experiences.
• Additional Amenities: Towel service, flip-flops, changing rooms/lockers, shower facilities, water filtration/bottle filler, NormaTec compression therapy for circulation and recovery.
• Guided Elements: Breathwork, meditation, somatic movement in select classes.

Services

• Drop-in Sessions: Main floor sauna + cold plunge ($44), with red light add-ons.
• Guided Sauna & Cold Plunge Classes (60 min, 2-3 rounds):
  • First-time drop-in: $35.
  • Warriors Club (Thu 6am): $44.
  • Evening Flow (Thu 6:15pm): $44 (gentler, with breathwork/sound).
  • Awaken (Tue 7:15am): $44 (meditative breathwork).
• Private Sessions: 60-min private room ($71 single, options for 2 people); red light therapy ($35/15min, $60/60min).
• Entry Passes: First-time (includes all), single entry variations (with/without red light, off-peak 12-4pm weekdays).
• Compression Therapy: NormaTec for recovery, swelling reduction.
• Memberships: Unlimited monthly ($188, 1 session/day main floor); intro offers like 2-week unlimited.

Pricing

• Drop-ins & Classes: $35-$44 (guided drop-in $35, classes $44; sales tax extra).
• Private Red Light: $35 (15 min), $60 (60 min).
• Private Room (60 min): $71 (single), higher for 2-person.
• Main Floor Session Pass: $44.
• Unlimited Monthly Membership: $188 (main floor, towel service included; tax extra).
• Online booking via Boulevard; some services pending full rollout.

Location & Hours

• Address: 2156 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 – Heart of St. Pete, convenient for locals and visitors.
• Operating Hours:
  • Monday: 7am - 8pm
  • Tuesday-Friday: 7am - 8pm
  • Saturday: 7am - 2pm
  • Sunday: 7am - 5pm
• Contact: info@balancehousestudio.com, 727.621.7001.

Notes

• What makes it special: Community-focused contrast therapy builds connections alongside physical benefits (e.g., improved circulation, immunity, mood, longevity). Expert-guided sessions for all levels, with protocols like 2-3 cycles (10-15 min sauna, 1-3 min plunge, rinse). Emphasizes holistic recovery (mitochondrial health, hormone boost). Hygienic, beginner-friendly, athlete-approved; private vs. group options cater to introverts/extroverts. Powered by Boulevard for easy booking; job opportunities available for growth-minded team members.