New sauna & cold plunge opens in bustling Perth suburb
Melt Sauna & Cold Plunge recently opened in Subiaco with a single-minded determination to serve the community's mental, physical and social well-being.
According to founder Scott Taylor, Melt was opened with the clear understanding that wellness is the new hospitality and that social wellness is now as habitual as meeting friends at the pub.
'We designed Melt to be a place for you, whether individually, with a friend or a small group, created specifically for one thing: 30 to 60 minutes of social recovery,' explains founder Scott Taylor.
While Melt's two Finnish saunas can fit up to 20 people, you'll never find more than eight per sauna, to ensure a more comfortable experience.
Its saunas are divided into 'more chat' for those wanting to socialise and 'less chat' for anyone preferring a more solitary sauna experience.
The custom-built cold plunge pool is a refreshing 8.5 degrees – providing all the perks of the colder temps while remaining more 'palatable' for a social interaction. Melt Sauna & Cold Plunge. Credit: Supplied
But Melt is not your typical sauna and cold plunge.
'Hospitality is in our DNA at Melt,' explains founder Scott Taylor.
That's why you'll find complimentary Micrology coffee on tap - with all the milk options - alongside still and sparkling water and XO herbal teas.
Melt also offers unique experiences, such as Sunday Sessions every weekend from 8 am to 10 am, where live DJs curate the soundtrack for your sauna and cold plunge.
'It's all the vibes, without the hangover.' Melt Sauna & Cold Plunge. Credit: Supplied
Demonstrating Melt's strong community focus, Scott also teamed up with Beyond Blue to offer Melt at Dawn, a free session available from 5 am to 6 am daily.
As Scott explains, 'We didn't want anyone's financial situation to be a barrier to enjoying the healing benefits of sauna and cold plunge.'
The benefits of sauna and cold plunge are well documented. The sauna's heat promotes deep relaxation, improved circulation and detoxification.
The cold plunge helps reduce inflammation, activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and aids in muscle recovery.
Moving between the two (known as contrast therapy) boosts the immune system, improves skin tone and creates a deep sense of well-being.
It also cultivates what the Finnish call Sisu, which Scott describes as an almost spiritual determination and grit to push past perceived limits and persevere with quiet courage. Melt Sauna & Cold Plunge. Credit: Supplied
Later this year, the Melt team will expand their wellness services to include classes.
Expect breathwork, yoga, mat Pilates, meditation, and sound healing to complement sauna and cold plunge sessions.
As Scott explains, 'We're going to have Morgan Freeman's AI voice leading one of the breathwork classes, which I thought was very fun.'
Melt Sauna & Cold Plunge is located at 8/1 Forrest St, Subiaco WA 6008.
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