Be sure to come to your chi session well hydrated. Water will be provided at the spa however, you will want to be hydrated throughout the day prior to your session and then again after.

Starting point: 4-6 minutes 1-2 times per day
Continuation: Gradually increase minutes for a maximum of up to 15-20 minutes per session

To achieve the most benefit, use the chi machine first thing in the morning to give your lymphatic system a jump-start. Another great time to benefit from the chi machine is after dinner to relax and reduce stress from the day. That said, the machine will benefit the lymphatic system and the rest of the body no matter when you use it.

Renowned Japanese scientist Dr. Shizou Inoue was the inventor of the chi machine, and with more than 35 years of medical and scientific research perfected this machine. The chi machine sways the body laterally, similar to the way a goldfish swims – with no stress or pressure on the body. This movement serves to relieve vertebral joint pressure and promote a sense of well being and simultaneously relaxes and relieves minor muscle aches and pains. Normal exorcise, which can be challenging for any who have physical limitations, require the body to remain erect which may not be feasible. It can increase risk of injury where the chi machine reduces that risk. When the session is complete, almost instantly, you will feel instantaneous movement of Chi (energy) flow throughout your body. This feeling has been described as a tingling feeling and can be exhilarating.

“One of the wonderful benefits of The Chi Machine® is that it allows the body to work effortlessly with its own natural frequencies. The 144 cycles per minute (oscillations), is both a multiple of the average pulse rate (72) and the cerebrospinal pump rhythm (12). Each person’s body is influenced by the sum total of all the physical, emotional, mental and chemical forces that it is exposed to, and its ability to respond effectively to those forces. -Dr. Jan Kirschner D.C

The body is constantly working on cleansing our cells and absorbing any excess fluids and fats as well as toxins from our tissues via glands, tonsils and lymph nodes. It then puts these wastes into the blood where it is passed through the liver and kidneys to be filtered. The lymphatic system, however, can be overburdened and clogged because of nutritional deficiencies, heavy toxicity and sedentary lifestyles, increasing the amount of pollution in our bodies. Symptoms of lymphatic issues can include sinus infections, excess weight or cellulite (some toxins are stored in fat cells), digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, headaches, arthritis, skin conditions and more. The chi machine aids in keeping your lymphatic system running properly. It also oxygenates the blood which is necessary for healing to take place in the body.

Many hospitals in Japan now highly rate it as an important clinical, medical and health maintenance machine.

• Relieve muscle pain and tension
• Increase oxygenation of blood and muscles
• stimulates lymphatic drainage and massage
• provides strong back support
• encourages relaxation in brain and autonomic nervous system

• Anyone over 4 years of age.

Those with the following challenges:

• Lack of exercise and bad circulation
• Tired and sore muscles
• Poor digestion, constipation
• Arthritis, back pain, bone spurs
• Nervousness, general pain and insomnia
• Poor functioning of internal organs
• Asthma and tracheal inflammation
• Period pains, anemia
• Many chronic conditions
• Being overweight
• Lymphatic system issues
• Any physical challenges

Particular groups:

• Computer workers
• Laborers
• Seniors

• During pregnancy
• Less than 3 months after major surgery or bone fractures
• Serious heart disease
• Serious infection or bleeding injuries
• Epilepsy
• Within 30 minutes of eating – longer for larger meals
• Stop immediately if any pain occurs during session

You may experience temporary tiredness and headaches as a result of the release of toxins. To decrease the chance of negative effects, drink plenty of water ahead of time. Should you experience these symptoms, reduce the time and be sure to drink plenty of water.

Be sure to come to your sauna session well hydrated. Water will be provided at the spa before and after your session however, you will want to be hydrated throughout the day. You will also receive a multi-mineral after the session to replenish any essential minerals lost during your sweat.
Come with very little in your stomach so your body can focus on detoxing and healing rather than digesting. Avoid high-sodium meals the day prior and the day of so your body doesn’t work to retain water, contradicting the sweating process. Prior to your session, exercise and massage are great ways to prepare yourself for the sauna as it jump starts the elimination process.

PLEASE NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN SAUNA.

Initially, start with 5-10 minutes per session and build up to 30 minutes. Repeat as often as you can or would like to as long as you hydrate well and take a mineral supplement to replenish what you lost through sweating.

Far infrared heat waves are gentle and comfortable using temperatures of only 110-140 degrees fahrenheit. The waves are absorbed through your skin and penetrate as deep as 2 inches into your body to warm you directly and quickly versus a traditional sauna only penetrating up to 1/2 inch deep. Because of this, it is more effective at reaching the majority of muscles and connective tissues (as well as some organs) and at breaking up clusters of water molecules that may be preventing the release of toxins. Because it heats you and not the air, the heat in the sauna is not harsh on your lungs or skin like traditional steam and rock saunas. You sweat much more heavily and at a lower temperature in a far infrared sauna versus a traditional sauna. Essentially you are giving yourself a fever. Fevers are the body’s defense against viruses and bacteria which cause the infection. These bacteria and viruses aren’t as likely to thrive in the high temperatures. Far infrared sauna sessions are a great way to detoxify your system.

With deep warming of your blood vessels, they dilate which increases the oxygen and circulation to your entire body. Both of which are very healing. At the same time, this heat triggers the sweat mechanism in your body and prompts your body to release toxins through that sweat…a very easy channel to dump them. Other channels your body uses to release toxins is through the bowel, tears, lungs and kidneys when it can. Because we are exposed to an over abundance of toxins, our organs become overburdened by these toxins and not function properly. The infrared sauna is a great way to aid in the detox process.

To sum it up, the heat from an infrared sauna can penetrate more deeply than a traditional sauna which leads to more sweat production and therefore more toxins are freed, more oxygen and nutrient-rich blood is brought to the tissues and muscles and connective tissues become more relaxed.

Additionally, this type of heat will also help with light and sun deprived folks.

Study on Toxin Removal:
In a study performed by American Researchers, the sweat of people using a conventional sauna was found to e 95-97% water, while the sweat of those using Far infrared thermal systems was 80-85% water. The non-water portion of sweat is made up of mostly cholesterol, fat-soluble toxins, toxic heavy metals, sulfuric acid, sodium, ammonia and uric acid.

WEIGHT LOSS– Potential to burn 500-1500 calories in 30 minutes. Fat will be pushed out through the pores.
REDUCTION OF CELLULITE– One place toxins are stored are fat cells, which can lead to cellulite. One way to release these toxins is through sweating with the aid of the infrared sauna.
CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF– Remarkable pain relief. This unique system recreates the same Far Infrared rays found in sunlight and our bodies’ own palms. Deep heat penetrates up to 2” through the skin to easily reach muscles and joint tissues. (Reported to be effective for relief of pain from: fibromyalgia, headaches, backaches, arthritis, muscle pain, bursitis, sprains, strains, crushed vertebrae and late-stage cancer)
DETOXIFY– Eliminate harmful substances. Three times more sweat in Infrared sauna than possible in conventional hot air saunas. 3-7 times more non-water components in sweat than from regular exercise or hot air saunas. Detoxification of heavy metals, including lead, aluminum, cadmium, silver, mercury and fat-soluble organic toxins.
SKIN PURIFICATION– Look young & beautiful. Enjoy beautiful, smooth, firm, baby-soft skin. Rejuvenate skin by improving tone and elasticity. Deep pore cleansing acne and removal of pore clogging cosmetics.
RELAXATION– Feel relaxed and refreshed. May shorten one’s recovery time from colds and flu and improve immune response. Reported to stimulate body’s own healing process. Melts away tension – feel your muscles relax soon after entering the sauna.
IMPROVE CIRCULATION– Cardiovascular workout. Increase heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate
WHOLE BODY BALANCING SYSTEM– Balance the nervous system that runs all organs. Reports indicate it may rebalance the body to reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia, fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, constipation, headaches & blood pressure problems . Boost vitality! Stops muscle spasms due to lack of oxygen.
QUICKER RECOVERY AFTER WORKOUT– “It increases blood flow to the skeletal muscles, keeping them fueled with glucose, esterified fatty acids, and oxygen while removing by-products of the metabolic process such as lactic acid. The increased delivery of nutrients to muscles reduces their dependence on glycogen stores.” -wellnessmama.com

Some studies have shown benefits of infrared sauna therapy for people with:

• cardiovascular disease
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• congestive heart failure
• rheumatoid arthritis
• chronic fatigue
• poor digestion
• depression and anger
• chronic muscle and joint pains

Avoid sauna use completely in the case of :

• Stroke (type caused by bleeding into the brain)
• Severe aortic stenosis
• Recent myocardial infarction (heart attack)
• Unstable angina pectoris
• Lupus erythematosus, if you are on steroids (interferes with blood circulation)
• Brain Tumor
• Acute illness or injury as it may interfere with natural healing process. Avoid sauna use during the first 48 hours of injury.

Avoid sauna use completely UNLESS under the care of a doctor with expertise in sauna detoxification in the case of:

• Multiple sclerosis
• Silicone implants
• Pacemaker
• Pins/Rods/Other implants such as cochlear implants
• Diabetes (start slow and monitor blood sugar)

Since a sauna session can increase blood circulation and sweating, there is a chance that some medications may be affected by that. Check with doctor prior to session.

Examples:
Medicines applied by skin patches. (absorption rate can change)
Insulin

When beginning your sauna sessions, remains from past medications may make their way into the blood stream as they are released from storage and exiting the body. It may have the same effect as when you were taking the medication. Ex. anesthetics, antidepressants, sedatives, chemotherapy, LSD or psychedelic drugs, etc.

You may experience temporary tiredness and headaches as a result of the release of toxins. To decrease the chance of negative effects, drink plenty of water ahead of time. Should you experience these symptoms, reduce the time and be sure to drink plenty of water.

Be sure to come to your foot bath well hydrated. Water will be provided at the spa however, you will want to be hydrated throughout the day prior to your session and then again after. You will also receive a mineral replacement after the session to replenish any essential minerals lost during your detox.

Initially, 5-7 treatments @ 1-2 times per week (no more than 2 times/week).
Maintenance, 1 per month.
For those suffering from any kind of illness, the treatments should be less frequent because they may experience being tired or lethargic due to the body going into healing mode.
Proceeding treatments should not be given until the individual feels fully recovered.

Adults: 30 minutes (it takes 20 minutes for blood to make one complete cycle)
Children: 15 minutes

During a session, the client submerges their feet in a bath of salt water. In the water is also a metal coil attached to a machine that emits electricity. A conductive strap is also attached to the client’s wrist so the same electric current can be pulsed through the body during the session. This is not a painful process as the electricity is very weak. The water, salt and electric coil together produce a frequency of positive and negative ions which move through the body to stimulate cells and rebalance the body. This process also promotes toxin secretion via the feet. The water will turn different colors depending on where the toxins are coming from in your body.

Cleanse, balance, enhance bio-energy (energy stored within the body and used by cells), improve oxygen levels, increase physical and mental energy, vitality and stamina, rid body of toxins, chemicals, radiation, pollution, synthetics and other foreign material.

The cells in the body are electric, therefore, the body is electric. These cells have a natural oscillation and polarity. When the healthy cells are disrupted by cells with other frequencies, it creates imbalance and chaos in the body which leads to disease and disorders. When cells are not balanced, they are unable to properly function necessary for healing. While it seems the most important part of this process is the detoxing via the feet, more detoxing happens after the treatment when your body is more in balance and charged. At that time, your body is better able to detox through natural channels such as kidneys, liver and colon.

In short, this machine can assist in rebalancing the body’s energy fields which promotes self- detoxification. When the electromagnetic fields are balanced, the body’s organs should then function more properly.

• less bodily fluid retention
• reduced inflammation
• improved memory and sleep
• greater bladder control
• more pH balance
• enhanced immune system
• significant pain relief including headaches, gout, arthritic pain
• liver detox
• purge heavy metals
• increase energy & reduce stress
• internal cleansing with full body purge
• improve sexual health
• liver, kidney and parasite cleanse
• skin problems such as wrinkles
• improve circulation and metabolism
• arthritis
• menstrual pains and PMS
• reduction of allergy symptoms
• overall well-being and balance of the body

• Individuals with pacemakers
• Pregnant women or those lactating
• Individuals with implanted organs, epilepsy, diabetes, hemophilia
• Individuals undergoing any form of radiation or chemotherapy
• Individuals with open wounds on their feet
• Individuals with blood thinning disease
• Children under 5

You may experience temporary tiredness and headaches as a result of the release of toxins. To decrease the chance of negative effects, drink plenty of water ahead of time. Should you experience these symptoms, reduce the time and be sure to drink plenty of water.