The Drift Studio

Overview

• Brief description of the sauna/facility type

  • The Drift Studio is a boutique wellness studio focused on contrast therapy—combining full-spectrum infrared sauna sessions with cold plunge immersion and red light therapy. The studio offers short, targeted sessions (typically 30- or 60-minute booking options) designed to support recovery, circulation, stress reduction, sleep quality, and overall longevity.
  • The facility positions itself as a modern, science-informed studio that provides individual, client-exclusive sessions in a clean, hygienic environment.

• Overall atmosphere and experience

  • Emphasis on a serene, welcoming environment that balances energy and relaxation.
  • Services are geared toward fitness-minded clients and wellness seekers looking for rapid recovery and measurable health benefits (e.g., reduced inflammation, improved circulation, mitochondrial support).

Features & Amenities

• Infrared sauna: Full-spectrum infrared sauna suites intended to relax muscles, support detoxification, improve cardiovascular health, and reduce stress.
• Cold plunge: Cold immersion therapy intended to reduce inflammation, boost circulation, trigger endorphin release, and support mitochondrial biogenesis.
• Red light therapy: Facial masks and head caps for skin rejuvenation and scalp/hair stimulation (collagen boost, reduced inflammation, improved scalp circulation).
• Contrast therapy offering: Program combining sauna + cold plunge for enhanced recovery and mental clarity.
• Client-exclusive use: Sessions are reserved for the individual who booked (not shareable without prior approval).
• Hygiene & supplies: Fresh towels provided; the studio emphasizes cleanliness and routine equipment sanitation.
• Trained staff & safety signage: Staff are trained to deliver services and the facility is required to display safety signs and instructions, especially for minors.
• Booking & membership options: Individual sessions, packages, and memberships with recurring payment capabilities.
• FSA/HSA eligible: The Drift states it now accepts FSA & HSA funds for qualifying services.

Services

• Infrared Sauna sessions (full-spectrum infrared)
• Cold Plunge immersion
• Red Light Therapy (facial mask and therapy head cap)
• Contrast Therapy (combined sauna + cold plunge protocol)
• Session types: Individual sessions available as 30-minute or 60-minute bookings
• Packages & Memberships: Multi-session packages and recurring membership plans (details available at booking)

Pricing

• No fixed per-session price is published on the pages provided; pricing is presented by duration and type (individual sessions, packages, memberships).
• The site specifies 30- and 60-minute booking options and states that packages and memberships may include discounts.
• Additional/penalty fees listed in Terms & Conditions:
  • Cleaning fee: A $150 cleaning fee is listed under Additional Fees for leaving hair trimmings or contaminating the cold plunge; elsewhere the Terms reference a $50 fee for similar violations (this is inconsistent on the site).
  • Payment required upfront at booking; credit card only accepted.
• Cancellation/refund rules: Full refund if canceled 24+ hours before appointment; cancellations within 24 hours forfeit the session fee. Late-arrival and no-show rules apply as detailed in the Terms.

Location & Hours

• Address: 350 W 4th St, Claremont, CA 91711 (The Drift Studio LLC)
• Operating hours: Specific opening hours are not provided in the content reviewed. The site uses an online booking system (Boulevard) to view availability and schedule sessions.

Notes

• What makes this sauna special or different
  • Focused, evidence-informed combination of infrared sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy designed for contrast therapy and measurable recovery benefits.
  • Accepts FSA/HSA funds, which may make services more accessible for clients with health savings accounts.
  • Strong emphasis on safety, hygiene, and liability management (assumption-of-risk waivers, detailed minors’ rules, strict cancellation/no-show policies).
  • Personalized, client-only sessions and trained staff to guide safe use; clear restrictions for minors (time limits: sauna up to 10 minutes, cold plunge up to 3 minutes for minors).
  • Transparent but strict fee and payment policies (upfront payment, membership auto-billing, and notable cleaning penalties).

For booking and up-to-date schedule details, the site links to a booking portal (Boulevard) where session times, pricing, and memberships are managed.