Episode 72: Cold Plunges, Infrared Saunas & IV Therapy: Do These Wellness Treatments Really Work?

Are you constantly taking care of everyone else while telling yourself you’ll slow down and recover eventually? For many busy women—especially during perimenopause and menopause—recovery is the first thing pushed aside. But recovery isn’t lazy, indulgent, or limited to professional athletes. It’s an important part of supporting your energy, stress response, physical performance, and overall well-being. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Ashley Memmolo, General Manager of Pause Studio Southlake, and Hannah Womack, an experienced ER nurse and IV nurse at Pause. Together, they break down several popular wellness and recovery therapies, including infrared sauna, cold plunge, contrast therapy, float therapy, red light therapy, cryotherapy, compression therapy, IV vitamin therapy, vitamin shots, and NAD+. You’ll learn what each modality involves, what it may help support, and how to decide where to begin—without turning recovery into one more overwhelming item on your to-do list. In this episode, we discuss: Why recovery is important even if you aren’t an athlete How chronic busyness can leave women running on empty The physical and mental benefits of intentional recovery How infrared sauna and cold plunge work together in contrast therapy Why cold exposure may support resilience, circulation, and inflammation What it’s really like to experience float therapy How sensory deprivation may encourage relaxation, clarity, and creativity How red light therapy supports cellular energy, skin health, and recovery What to expect during whole-body cryotherapy How compression therapy may support circulation and lymphatic flow The difference between IV vitamin therapy and oral supplementation How IV drips, vitamin injections, and NAD+ therapy may be personalized How to build recovery into a busy schedule using realistic, sustainable steps The biggest takeaway? You don’t need to overhaul your entire routine. Your version of recovery might be a three-minute cryotherapy session, ten minutes of red light therapy, or one restorative float each month. The goal is to start with something that genuinely fits your life. Offer: If you are local and want to check out Pause Wellness Studio in Southlake,Texas, use code Michelle1FB2 for 30% off your first visit!! Connect with Pause Studio Southlake Learn more, explore the available services, or schedule an appointment with Pause Studio Southlake: Website: Pause Studio Southlake Instagram: Instagram Facebook: Facebook Location: Southlake, Texas Ashley’s email address: [email protected] Mentioned: NAD Episode Connect with Michelle  Questions or topic requests? Email Michelle to be part of the conversation! Email: [email protected]    Schedule a free discovery call: theinspiredwellnesscoach.com    Follow Michelle on Instagram & Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach    Shop Michelle's online supplement dispensary and save 10% on professional-quality supplement brands: Fullscript 10% Off Link Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.