Chris

The Ritual I Miss Most I’ve been in Canada for the past three weeks doing R&D work on a new heater design, and honestly, I’m starting to feel it. Not the cold—I can handle that—but the absence of my daily sauna routine. It’s surprising how much something so simple can anchor your entire day. Like

Should I Buy Infrared or Traditional? A Comparison of Infrared Saunas Versus Traditional Saunas   Introduction: Choosing Between Two Great Technologies   When people ask me about a comparison of infrared saunas versus traditional saunas, I always start by saying the same thing: I genuinely love both. I’ve built over 3,000 infrared saunas at SaunaCloud®,

Why Cedarwood Is Best for Infrared Saunas: The Complete Guide to Performance, Red Light Therapy & Longevity When researching why cedarwood is best for infrared saunas, most people focus on heaters, EMF levels, or red light therapy features. But here’s what the sauna industry doesn’t want you to know: none of those features matter if

Managing Arthritis Pain with Infrared Sauna: Science-Backed Relief Strategies When joint pain dictates your daily schedule—determining which activities you can attempt, which stairs you can climb, and how long you can work before needing rest—reclaiming control becomes paramount. For millions managing arthritis, infrared sauna and arthritis pain management represents more than just another treatment option; it’s a

Why We Stopped Calling Our Saunas “Full Spectrum” (And What I Learned About Infrared Physics) Five years ago, I made a decision that probably cost us sales in the short term but was the right thing to do for our customers: we stopped using the term “full spectrum” in our marketing. This wasn’t an easy

Near vs. Far Infrared Sauna: The Buyer’s Guide to Making the Right Choice   Last month, a customer named Jennifer called me frustrated and confused. She’d visited three sauna showrooms, talked to five different sales reps, and read dozens of product descriptions online. Everyone claimed their sauna was better, but nobody could explain why in

Should You Build Your Own Custom Infrared Sauna? Here’s What 10 Years of Experience Taught Me Last week, a guy named Marcus called me at SaunaCloud. He’d been watching YouTube videos about DIY projects, had a free weekend coming up, and was convinced he could knock out a custom infrared sauna build in 48 hours.

The Infrared Sauna Heater Comparison Every Buyer Needs to Read Before Spending a Dime   If you’re researching infrared saunas right now, you’ve probably noticed something frustrating: every company claims they have the “best” heater technology. Full spectrum this. Medical-grade that. Patented carbon-ceramic fusion, whatever. Here’s what nobody’s telling you: most of that is marketing

The Custom Infrared Sauna Buying Guide: What I’ve Learned After Building 3,000+ Saunas   After eleven years of designing and manufacturing custom infrared saunas—and watching both my clients and competitors—I’ve learned that buying an infrared sauna is one of the most confusing purchases you can make. The market is flooded with companies making bold claims,