Infrared Sauna Research Advances: UCSF Clinical Trial Publishes Data Showing Feasibility and Promising Symptom Reduction in Depression Treatment

25 of 29 Participants No Longer Met Criteria for Depression after Combined Whole Body Heat Treatment Using The Clearlight® Curve® Far Infrared Sauna Dome and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Protocol

BERKELEY, CA—October 23, 2025 – In conjunction with October as National Depression Awareness Month, a new UCSF randomized trial underscores the potential of infrared heat therapy in depression treatment. The findings from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) reveal that whole-body heating (WBH) combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was well-received by patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), and 86.2% of patients no longer met criteria for MDD at their final assessment.

The study, led by Ashley E. Mason, PhD, a clinical psychologist at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health and the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, tested an integrated mind-body treatment combining WBH, a type of whole-body heat treatment using infrared heating, and CBT as a treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The study, which builds on earlier trials led by Dr. Mason (2024 news here) and provides both infrared heat treatments and psychotherapy sessions for the treatment of MDD, was published on October 22, 2025, in Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27536130251387714). The study used the The Clearlight Curve Far Infrared Sauna Dome, manufactured by Clearlight, the industry leader in infrared sauna and pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions.

In brief, the trial enrolled 30 adults with MDD. Each patient received eight weekly sessions of cognitive behavior therapy conducted by Zoom (virtual), and biweekly whole-body heating sessions, conducted in a Curve Dome. Of 30 patients, 29 (96.7%) completed the trial, and more than 75% said they would recommend participation to a friend or family member with depression.

Dr. Mason began the clinical trial after being inspired by prior work showing that infrared heat treatment caused rapid reductions in depression. Preliminary results from prior studies and Dr. Mason’s most recent study suggests that infrared heat treatment may help significantly reduce depression symptoms.

“That 25 of 29 participants (86.2 %) saw meaningful reductions in depression symptoms, regardless of infrared heating level, tells us that we have more work to do, but sends a positive and hopeful message,” said Dr. Mason. “It reinforces that we have much to learn about how heat therapy and traditional psychotherapy might work together.”

While Dr. Mason’s future clinical trial testing efficacy will take several years, early results from her feasibility studies are showing that whole-body heating may reduce depression symptoms. In a previous trial with people with depression, Mason also found that the whole-body heating sessions acutely improved mood, and found that these improvements predicted overall response to the treatment. She found similar results in an earlier trial with people who did not have depression; even in this group, the data showed significant improvements in mood and nearly statistically significant improvements in depression symptoms.

Dr. Mason’s studies published in 2021, 2024, and 2025 that showed improvements in mood all used The Curve Infrared Sauna Dome, a compact, portable infrared sauna wellness device manufactured by Clearlight. The Curve allows for precise, consistent heat exposure in a controlled research environment which is a critical component for the research.

“This study on depression builds on Dr. Mason and her team’s incredible work and continues to validate what our customers have shared for decades. People have been telling us how using our infrared saunas has changed their lives by reducing stress and lifting their spirits. We’re honored to see our technology used in this kind of rigorous, meaningful research that may help reimagine how we approach mental health care,” said Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Clearlight Founder. Dr. Duncan is widely recognized for his expertise in infrared therapy as one of the most significant contributors to technologies for healing the human body and as a leader in advancing the industry for more than 28 years.

About Clearlight®:
Founded by a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Clearlight is the industry leader in infrared sauna technology and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions for more than 28 years. Clearlight was the first company to develop Carbon/Ceramic infrared heaters capable of delivering a deeper, more penetrating infrared wavelength, while also offering the lowest EMF (electromagnetic fields) and EF (extremely low frequency) available on the market. Dr. Duncan is widely considered one of the early pioneers in infrared sauna technologies and has patents/patents-pending for much of the technology Clearlight uses. The company offers best-in-class wellness products for home and business use including: Infrared Saunas, Sanctuary Full Spectrum Saunas, Outdoor Infrared Saunas, Premier Infrared Saunas, award-winning and FDA approved Red Light Therapy—The PERSONAL Tower, The CORE Tower, and The FULL BODY Tower; award-winning HALO ONE Salt Therapy, AROMA ONE Aromatherapy Diffuser, The Curve® Sauna Dome, Amethyst Infrared PEMF Mat, and Custom Sauna Heater Kits (Build Your Own Sauna).

Clearlight is headquartered in Berkeley, California, USA, with distribution in North America (U.S. and Canada), Australia, China, Europe, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Middle East, South America, and the United Kingdom. For every sauna purchase, Clearlight plants two trees with The National Forest Foundation’s Sapling Program—helping to plant more than 22,568 trees to date (numbers as of June 30, 2025). To learn more and/or enhance your existing Clearlight sauna experience, visit infraredsauna.com and ClearlightRed.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. #Clearlight #Health #Wellness #infrared #Depression #MentalHealth

Clearlight Media Contact:
Dana Young, media@infraredsauna.com

Study Author details:
Ashley E. Mason, PhD
Faculty | Osher Center for Integrative Health
Associate Professor in Residence | Weill Institute for Neurosciences
University of California, San Francisco
sealab.ucsf.edu

The study was published in Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27536130251387714

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Saunas and Longevity

Home saunas are redefining luxury wellness for older homeowners.

The home sauna surge fits squarely into the rise of wellness design, where architecture meets longevity science. “Houses with saunas are perceived as ‘higher end’ properties,” says Dr. Raleigh Duncan, founder of Clearlight and widely-recognized infrared sauna technology pioneer.

Read more about why wellness design is changing the way we live, and why saunas sell homes.

Go from “Ho, Ho, Ho” to “Well, Well, Well” This Holiday Season! Clearlight® Unveils 2025 Holiday Wellness Gift Round-Up

In Collaboration with Top Wellness Brands: The Absorption Company, HigherDOSE & Hyperice

Curated Collection of Self-Care Must Haves & Instagram Giveaway (valued at over $6900)

BERKELEY, Calif. — October 15, 2025—This holiday season, you can skip the tinsel and turn up the TLC. Clearlight®, the industry leader in infrared saunas and a pioneer in innovative wellness solutions, invites wellness lovers everywhere to trade “Ho, Ho, Ho” for “Well, Well, Well.” Today, the brand announced its 2025 Holiday Wellness Gift Round-Up, a collection of trusted products from some of the top wellness brands, designed to restore, recharge, and reimagine holiday giving.

Joining Clearlight are: The Absorption Company, co-founded by Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder; HigherDOSE, and Hyperice.The round-up doubles as a ready-made gift list for media and a self-care guide for consumers who want to give and receive the gift of wellness.

For Clearlight founder, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, the tradition of giving has always been deeply personal. “Back when I was hacking wellness in my garage and out of my VW bus way before anyone even used the word ‘biohacking,’ I thought about what it really meant to give the gift of health,” Duncan recalls. “It was never a gadget or a fad. For me, it is always a chance to help someone to feel better, reset, and be present in the world with a lot more energy and joy.”

Duncan’s philosophy helped shape the round-up, which features leading innovations from trusted brands. With a mix of science-backed modalities, doctor-designed solutions and elevated design, the collection ensures that everyone from wellness beginners to long-time biohackers can give and get the gift of self-care.

“Now more than ever, I can see that people are prioritizing their well being,” added Duncan. “Through this holiday round-up we are hoping to simplify gift giving, spotlight some of our favorite wellness partners, and help people create a self-care sanctuary at home. When wellness is the gift, everyone wins.”

The 2025 Self-Care Sanctuary Holiday Round-Up

CLEARLIGHT SANCTUARY 2 + RED LIGHT THERAPY CORE TOWER
Clearlight’s Sanctuary 2 Full Spectrum 2 Person Infrared Sauna paired with the award-winning Red Light Therapy CORE Tower delivers year-round benefits that you can enjoy into and well beyond the holiday season. The two-person Sanctuary 2 surrounds you in advanced near-, mid-, and far-infrared wavelengths with Clearlight’s patented True Wave® heaters, and is popular with wellness experts, health enthusiasts, biohackers, athletes, teams, celebrities, entertainers and influencers. Prefer to start your self-care on a smaller level? The versatile CORE Tower stands strong on its own, delivering powerful red light therapy designed to target and recharge your body’s core systems. At 38″ tall, it can be used solo on a stand or seamlessly integrated into Clearlight sauna models including the Sanctuary 2, taking your wellness to a new level. Whether you choose the CORE Tower, the full Sanctuary 2 experience, or the combo, these wellness solutions help you step into the new year refreshed and ready for 2025.

“I use the sauna before I head to the stadium for the day. I think it helps warm my body up and get it ready for everything I do before the game,” said Will Smith, Catcher, Los Angeles Dodgers, 2x World Series Champion and 3x All-Star. “I broke my hand in early September. I think it the sauna along with a lot of other treatments have helped speed up the recovery process.”

Will, who also uses the CORE Tower, also shared, “Being consistent with my Clearlight CORE Tower has helped me perform at my best for the entire 162 game MLB season. My recovery day to day has been better, which has kept my strength and energy at a higher capacity than previous years. My performance has been the most consistent it’s ever been thanks to the Clearlight CORE Tower.”

Shop Clearlight Infrared Saunas here
Shop CORE Tower here; Shop the Clearlight Store on Amazon here.

RESTORE
Restore ($54/month for 28 servings) is a powerful and highly bioavailable hydration and recovery formula that replenishes electrolytes, fights oxidative stress, and supports natural detox. With Liposomal Glutathione, Vitamin C, CoQ10, and key B-vitamins, it helps boost energy, repair cells, support immunity, and optimize recovery and is perfect after workouts or sauna sessions.

“Restore is just on another level,” said Co-founder, Nikki Reed, The Absorption Company. “It’s not your average hydration powder. Yes, it has 700 mg of electrolytes, making it great for hydration, but it also includes Liposomal Glutathione for detox, and Vitamin C for your immune system, and B Vitamins for overall wellness, and Magnesium Glycinate for recovery, so I think of this as more of a multivitamin immune supplement with added hydration benefits, and this is what makes it different. It’s a multi-angled approach formulated in a way that your body can actually absorb and use and feel. I take it every morning.” Video here.

“As someone who views health and wellness holistically, I have incorporated supplements into my diet for most of my life. However, I always questioned how much of each supplement I was actually absorbing. Restore is different and I truly believe it’s because of the Capsoil technology and optimal bioavailability of the ingredients that allows for maximum absorption. I have added Restore to my daily routine for the past two months and I can feel and see a noticeable difference. Restore first thing in the morning (before coffee!) and, when needed, later in the day refreshes and renews. I cannot recommend it more highly!” Restore customer testimonial

Shop here; Shop The Absorption Company Store on Amazon here

THE MICROCURERENT BODY SCULPTOR RITUAL SET
The Microcurrent Body Sculptor Ritual Set ($399) is an Elle Tools + Treatment award winner, blending high-output microcurrent and red light therapy with lymphatic drainage and fascia care for spa-level bodywork at home. The Microcurrent Body Sculptor is the strongest microcurrent lymphatic device on the market and is an all-in-one bodycare ritual pioneering innovation at the intersection of tech and ancient rituals.

“The Microcurrent Body Sculptor is bodywork, reimagined. It’s the only tool on the market to target multi-layers of skin care: lymphatic, fascia and topical appearance,” said Fiona Hillery, VP of Communications, HigherDOSE.

“Love a little sculpt before I go on the show, now that I’m not a dancer I gotta keep up anyway I can.” — Jules Hough, Host, Dancing with The Stars

Shop here

NORMATEC ELITE BY HYPERICE
Normatec Elite ($1099) is a dynamic air compression massage device designed to speed up recovery, reduce inflammation, and increase circulation in the lower body. With seven levels of compression, a four-hour battery life, and a lightweight build, it prioritizes portability without sacrificing performance.

“As my career has evolved, I’ve become much more intentional about my approach to training, performance and recovery,” said PGA TOUR Champion and Hyperice Investor, Rory McIlroy. “I adopted Normatec a number of years back, and it has become a non-negotiable for me following a round, a session on the range, or after a tough workout. Normatec Elite will enhance the experience 10-fold, especially with my schedule, as the product is a great solution for travel during the golf season.”

“The goal of Normatec Elite was to deliver a marriage of what our users have come to love from the traditional Normatec system with our most innovative Normatec technology,” said Hyperice Chief Innovation Officer and Normatec Recovery Founder, Gilad Jacobs. “By seamlessly integrating the same no-hose tech utilized in the Normatec Go but on a full, lower body scale, we’re allowing Hyperice customers to elevate their recovery and wellness experience to a whole new level.”

Shop here; Shop Hyperice Store on Amazon here

Win The Ultimate Self-Care Sanctuary Giveaway

To celebrate wellness, Clearlight, The Absorption Company, and Hyperice have also teamed up for a Self-Care Sanctuary Giveaway which is a wellness bundle valued at over $6900. This package features products from each of the brands in the round-up. Prizes include:

From Clearlight: The Curve® Infrared Sauna Dome With Amethyst Infrared PEMF Mat (MSRP $2899) + Red Light Therapy CORE Tower + Floor Stand (MSRP $2,394)
From The Absorption Company: a 6-month subscription [MSRP $432 value, (6) Free months to any product (Restore, Energy, Calm, or Sleep) + 1 Essentials Set (This is a variety pack that includes 28 sticks = $72 value)].
From Hyperice: Normatec Elite (MSRP $1099)

The giveaway goes LIVE today on Instagram on October 15, 2025 and closes at 11:59 pm PT on Nov. 27, 2025; winner announced on Black Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. To enter, visit @clearlightsaunas, @absorb.more, @hyperice, and follow, like, and tag a friend.

Check websites for Black Friday promotions. Most auto-populate, no additional codes needed.

Interviews, Product Samples, and Assets (including B-roll) are Available.

About Clearlight
Founded by a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Clearlight is the industry leader in infrared sauna technology, red light therapy, and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions for the past three decades.

About The Absorption Company: Created by Ian Somerhalder, Nikki Reed, Zeke Bronfman and Nate Medow, The Absorption Company is a first-of-its-kind powdered supplement brand proven to increase bioavailability by up to 500% on vital nutrients.

About HigherDOSE
HigherDOSE, the innovative at-home wellness technology brand, makes supercharged self care and biohacking accessible to the masses through efficacious, portable wellness technology, tools and accessories.

About Hyperice
Whether you’re an elite athlete or an individual who is simply looking for solutions to combat the impact of daily life, Hyperice offers a suite of innovative products to help you unlock the best version of yourself.

Media Contacts:

Clearlight, media@infraredsauna.com
The Absorption Company:Theabsorptioncompany@behrmancesa.com
HigherDOSE, fiona@higherdose.com
Hyperice: hyperice@jacktaylorpr.com

Clearlight® Infrared Saunas Expands by Bringing State-of-the-Art, Dr.-Designed Infrared Wellness Solutions to Japan

Industry Leader in Infrared Wellness Debuts Clearlight® Japan at HoloLife Summit (Tokyo), The Region’s Premier Biohacking Event

BERKELEY, CA. / TOKYO, Japan – October 7, 2025 – Clearlight®, the Industry leader in infrared sauna technology and wellness innovations, today announced its official expansion into Japan with the launch of Clearlight® Japan (https://www.healifejapan.com/). The move marks a milestone for the California-based, global brand recognized for pioneering safe, effective, doctor-designed, and science-backed infrared therapies and key wellness solutions for nearly three decades.

Today’s announcement comes just ahead of the HoloLife Summit (October 10–11, 2025, Shibuya, Tokyo), known as the Biohacker Summit, where Clearlight will introduce its wellness offerings to a community of wellness leaders and longevity enthusiasts.

“Japan has a special place in the history of infrared wellness,” said Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder of Clearlight and widely-recognized infrared sauna technology pioneer. “NASA began exploring infrared technology in the late 60’s in the space program. The first use of infrared that I saw for heating the body came from Japan, and then it migrated from there, eventually reaching the US. It’s deeply meaningful for us to bring Clearlight’s most advanced infrared saunas and wellness solutions back to where the infrared journey began and make them available here and for anyone seeking better health and longevity.”

Clearlight Japan is led by HEALIFE Co., Ltd., who oversee operations, distribution, customer care, and cultural integration for the region.

“We’re truly honored to bring Clearlight to Japan,” said Yuko Ichikawa, Managing Director, Clearlight Japan. “In Japan, we have always had a deep and long-standing appreciation for wellness practices that blend our tradition with science. From Clearlight’s compact saunas designed for our smaller living spaces like The Curve® Sauna Dome, to the award-winning red light therapy towers, we’ll offer a mix of wellness products to fit into the lifestyles of our customers here.”

Product Line-Up

Clearlight Japan will introduce a curated offering from the Clearlight catalog, including select infrared sauna models from the Sanctuary line, such as the Clearlight Sanctuary™ 1 Full Spectrum 1 Person Infrared Sauna and the Clearlight Sanctuary™ 2 Full Spectrum 2 Person Infrared Sauna and other models, designed to fit Japanese homes and apartments. Product line up is here.

Larger, customized sauna builds will also be available for clients seeking full residential or commercial installations.

This launch marks the beginning of a growing product line, with additional Clearlight models and wellness innovations to follow.

A Legacy of Wellness

Founded in Berkeley, California, by Dr. Raleigh Duncan, one of the earliest pioneers of infrared sauna technology and an original biohacker, Clearlight has spent nearly three decades pioneering the industry in wellness innovation. From eliminating harmful EMFs from sauna heaters years ahead of competitors, to developing the first carbon/ceramic infrared heaters capable of deeper therapeutic penetration, Clearlight is considered the leader in infrared therapy worldwide.

Clearlight saunas are beloved by global icons, including Gwyneth Paltrow (Academy award-winning actress, Goop founder), Jeremy Renner (Marvel’s Avengers and Mission: Impossible), and Will Smith (Los Angeles Dodgers, Catcher, 2x World Series Champion and 3x All-Star), among many others… underscoring the brand’s cultural impact and reputation for results-driven wellness.

Meet The Clearlight Team at HoloLife

Clearlight will showcase its technologies at the HoloLife Summit in Tokyo (Dragon Gate, Shibuya, October 10–11), a premier global gathering focused on “The Zen of Longevity.” The event promises immersive experiences in biohacking, human optimization, quantum tech, and longevity, and offers the perfect stage to unveil Clearlight’s expansion into Japan.

“Clearlight has always been about more than saunas. It’s about wellness transformation,” added Duncan. “With Clearlight Japan, we are planting roots in a culture that values both tradition and innovation, and together we’ll help people live longer, healthier lives.”

For U.S. and Global Media covering biohacking, longevity & wellness, contact:

- Dana Young, PR, Clearlight, media@infraredsauna.com, +1-415-378-7998, to arrange an interview with Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder, Clearlight; Brand assets are available by visiting Clearlight’s Media Center here.

For Asia-Based Media and/or Media Attending HoloLife Summit, contact:

- Yuko Ichikawa, Clearlight Japan, info@healifejapan.com to speak with Dickie Walsh, COO, Clearlight U.S., (dickie@infraredsauna.com)

About Clearlight
Founded by a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Clearlight is the industry leader in infrared sauna technology and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions for more than 28 years. Clearlight was the first company to develop Carbon/Ceramic infrared heaters capable of delivering a deeper, more penetrating infrared wavelength, while also offering the lowest EMF (electromagnetic fields) and EF (extremely low frequency) available on the market. Dr. Duncan is widely considered one of the early pioneers in infrared sauna technologies and has patents/patents-pending for much of the technology Clearlight uses. The company offers best-in-class wellness products for home and business use including: Infrared Saunas, Sanctuary Full Spectrum Saunas, Outdoor Saunas, Premier Infrared Saunas, award-winning and FDA approved Red Light Therapy—The PERSONAL Tower, The CORE Tower, and The FULL BODY Tower; award-winning HALO ONE Salt Therapy, AROMA ONE Aromatherapy Diffuser, The Curve® Sauna Dome, Amethyst Infrared PEMF Mat, and Custom Sauna Heater Kits (Build Your Own Sauna).

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Daily Beast praises the Clearlight Curve® Infrared Sauna Dome as a game-changing, apartment-friendly biohacker’s dream offering full-sized infrared sauna benefits in a compact, well-designed package.

“Clearlight’s Curve Infrared Sauna Dome is a space-saving solution for those who don’t have the luxury of a dedicated wellness room without giving up half your living room,” said Mia Maguire, Managing Editor, Commerce.

Read more about how the Curve merges lifestyle, science, and at-home luxury in one sleek dome.

Yardzen Clients’ Select Clearlight Sanctuary Outdoor 2 Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna as “Best Outdoor Infrared Sauna” and Clearlight Sanctuary Outdoor 5 Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna as “Best Outdoor Sauna for Groups”

There are many types of saunas on the market today, and finding one that suits your needs can seem daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. A few considerations like insulation, durability, and size can help you find the right outdoor sauna to suit your needs.

As the largest nationwide landscape design company in the United States, we’ve done a lot of research on available options—and have been able to crowdsource a list of the best outdoor saunas for 2024 from thousands of Yardzen client landscape designs.

The Sanctuary retreat sauna from Clearlight selected by Stephanie Kraus, founder and creative director of Stephanie Kraus Designs, as a key addition.

For the Shore house

Designing vacation homes — especially at the Shore — “is about more than just making them look beautiful,” Kraus said. “We create environments that restore, recharge, and spark joy. When our clients walk through the door, we want stress to drop and serenity to take over.”

Whether you’re hosting out-of-town visitors or just want to create a more comfortable daily retreat for yourself and your family, it’s the small, thoughtful details that count the most.

The Philadelphia Inquirer tapped three Philly-area interior design pros for their best advice on creating your own personal sanctuary.

Read on for their top tips — from practical solutions that ensure guests feel at home to plush additions that elevate everyday living — on how to make your home a haven.

The Sleep-Sauna Connection—Heat Therapy Wellness Stacks For Deep Sleep

In this episode, host Mollie Eastman and Dr. Duncan discuss:

😴 Could sweating be the missing piece in your sleep routine?
😴 Sauna before bed? Here’s what timing, temp, and routine worked best
😴 Softer skin after sauna? What that might be saying about detox
😴 Can a sauna session feel like a light workout? Especially as we age?
😴 EMFs, glues, and weird smells: What to actually look out for in a home sauna
😴 What’s the deal with red light saunas vs. regular heat?
😴 Can layering red light, salt, and heat give your body an extra edge?
😴 How an over 70 sauna founder fine-tuned his sleep (and what we can learn from it)
😴 Why relaxing before bed might be just as important as your bedtime
😴 What exactly are heat shock proteins—and why do people talk about them with saunas?
😴 “The elder hours”: Could middle-of-the-night wakeups serve a deeper purpose?
😴 Are saunas safe for kids? A look at the research and real-world practices
😴 Can a quick sweat after your workout actually help your recovery and sleep?
😴 What small habit made the biggest difference in Dr. Duncan’s sleep (aside from Sauna)?
😴 Explore how Clearlight Infrared Sauna supports deeper, more restorative sleep by helping your body relax and unwind before bed: https://refer.infraredsauna.com/77vLvS
😴 And so much more!

Receipts: Everything Patrick Schwarzenegger Uses to Optimize His Wellness Routine

“I’m obsessed with my morning heat therapy sessions. For anyone wanting to bring this experience home, I recommend a Clearlight Infrared Sauna. They’re doctor-designed and tons of professional athletes swear by them for recovery. Just 20 minutes first thing in the morning gets my blood flowing, loosens up my muscles, and puts me in the right headspace to tackle the day.”

Clearlight®, Perspire Sauna Studio and HigherDOSE to Support Firefighters in California with Donated Infrared Sauna Sessions and Sauna Blankets

Clearlight®, Perspire Sauna Studio and HigherDOSE to Support Firefighters in California with Donated Infrared Sauna Sessions and Sauna Blankets

Leading Wellness Partners Bring Detoxifying Power of Infrared Therapy To First Responders

BERKELEY, CA., – January 21, 2025– In support of our heroes on the frontlines and in response to the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Clearlight®, the industry leader in infrared saunas and a pioneer in innovative health, Perspire Sauna Studio, the country’s largest full-spectrum infrared (IR) and red-light (RL) sauna therapy franchise, and HigherDOSE, the innovative at-home wellness technology brand, are providing much-needed wellness support to first responders battling the blazes. Through a donation of infrared sauna sessions and refurbished infrared sauna blankets, these leading wellness companies are expanding their long-standing partnerships to provide assistance to men and women currently fighting the fires.

Infrared saunas and blankets, which people report to be helpful in reducing stress, may play a critical role in helping firefighters who are exposed to harmful chemicals and toxins while fighting the wildfires. Infrared sessions support the body’s natural healing process by helping to rid itself of accumulated toxins.

“Firefighters face incredible physical and mental strain, especially during these unprecedented California wildfires. The chemicals and dangerous toxicants absorbed by their bodies pose a serious risk to their health and long-term well-being,” said Dr. Raleigh Duncan, founder and CEO at Clearlight. “We’re honored to support firefighters and hope they will find healing, restoration and recovery through the infrared sessions.”

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The goal of this effort is to ensure that firefighters in the hardest-hit areas have easy access to recovery.

Perspire Sauna Studio and Clearlight are providing access to sauna sessions in the proprietary infrared saunas designed by Clearlight at various Perspire locations throughout California.
One free session will be available to eligible firefighters to ensure they get the full detox benefits of infrared therapy.
HigherDOSE will donate 50 of their infrared sauna blankets, developed in partnership with Clearlight, to provide those battling the fires with the detoxifying benefits of an infrared sauna in the portable blankets.

”We’ve seen firsthand how infrared sessions can help firefighters manage the physical demands of their work, and we’re proud to collaborate with Clearlight and HigherDOSE on this initiative,” said Perspire Sauna Studio Founder and CEO Lee Braun. “With fires still raging, this is a moment for our companies to step up together and show the support our firefighters deserve. The wellness of our SoCal community is our priority, and this effort is a natural fit for us.”

“We’re deeply honored to partner with Perspire Sauna Studio and Clearlight to help heal our heroes. Firefighters put their lives on the line for our safety, and providing them with the restorative power of infrared therapy is a small but meaningful way to support their recovery after the immense challenges of the LA fires,” said Lauren Berlingeri, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, HigherDOSE.

Dr. Raleigh added: “Clearlight, Perspire and HigherDose are committed to supporting firefighters, not just during this current time of crisis, but as part of an ongoing effort to ensure their overall, long-term health.”

The trio of wellness brands are working on a number of initiatives that support individual firefighters, crews, retrofitting fire stations and conducting scientific research for their long term wellness. UCSF is currently using the Clearlight Curve® Far Infrared Sauna Dome to study whether infrared heating can promote the detoxification of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, heavy metals, and mycotoxins. Perspire has previously donated infrared sauna units to fire halls in both Orange County, California and Florida to aid in recovery. HigherDOSE has previously donated infrared sauna blankets to NYFD. Clearlight and HigherDOSE also offer special pricing for first responders and those who go the extra mile in their jobs via the ID.me program. Visit: Clearlight’s First Responder ID.ME program and HigherDOSE ID.ME page.

The team effort by Clearlight, Perspire and HigherDose comes at a time when local and California state officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, have been present on the ground and vocal in their support of emergency responders, with plans for long-term recovery efforts.

For more information on the effort click here and follow @clearlightsaunas, @perspiresaunastudio and @higherdose

About Clearlight®
Founded by a Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Clearlight is the industry leader in infrared sauna technology and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions for more than 27 years. Clearlight was the first company to develop Carbon/Ceramic infrared heaters capable of delivering a deeper, more penetrating infrared wavelength, while also offering the lowest EMF (electromagnetic fields) and EF (extremely low frequency) available on the market. Dr. Duncan is widely considered one of the early pioneers in infrared sauna technologies and has patents/patents-pending for much of the technology Clearlight uses. The Berkeley, CA-based company offers best-in-class wellness products for home and business use including: Infrared Saunas, Sanctuary Full Spectrum Saunas, Outdoor Saunas, Premier Infrared Saunas, award-winning and FDA approved Red Light Therapy—The PERSONAL Tower, The CORE Tower, and The FULL BODY Tower; award-winning HALO ONE Salt Therapy, AROMA ONE Aromatherapy Diffuser, The Curve® Sauna Dome, Amethyst Infrared PEMF Mat, and Custom Sauna Heater Kits (Build Your Own Sauna). For every sauna purchase, Clearlight plants two trees with The National Forest Foundation’s Sapling Program—helping to plant more than 16,326 trees to date (numbers as of December 31, 2024). To learn more and/or enhance your existing Clearlight sauna experience, visit infraredsauna.com and ClearlightRed.com. #clearlight #saunas #redlightherapy

About Perspire Sauna Studio
Perspire Sauna Studio is the fastest-growing infrared sauna and red-light therapy franchise in the U.S. The science-based, technology-driven wellness company provides guests a modern-day experience to a centuries-old practice through elevated infrared (IR) sauna and red-light therapy (RLT). The brand was established in 2010 by Founder & CEO Lee Braun, to expand into major markets throughout the U.S. and further instill its vision of making the infrared sauna experience accessible to all. The company has awarded over 200 franchise licenses, with over 70 open studios around the U.S.

About HigherDOSE
HigherDOSE’s mission is to make supercharged self care and biohacking accessible to the masses through efficacious, portable wellness technology, tools and accessories. Since 2016, HigherDOSE Co-Founders and female biohackers, Katie Kaps and Lauren Berlingeri, have designed the next generation of cutting-edge wellness technology. HigherDOSE offers premium products inspired by the healing power of nature with science-backed Infrared, PEMF and Red Light therapies developed to boost longevity and vitality from the inside out. The DOSE in HigherDOSE signifies dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins to ignite well-being through the recovery, relaxation, detoxification, healing, and glowing benefits of the award-winning product suite.

Media Contacts:

Dana Young, Clearlight, media@infraredsauna.com, 415-378-7998
Christine Reiter, Perspire Sauna Studio, christine@perspiresaunastudio.com, 949-910-4320
Regan Lee, Fishman Public Relations, rlee@fishmanpr.com, 630-842-0414
Fiona Hillery, HigherDOSE, fiona@higherdose.com, 401-439-4768
higherdose@azionepr.com