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Recovery directory · Portland
Contrast therapy in Portland
Hot-to-cold circuits in Portland: the shortlisted studios and first-visit offers below reflect exactly what each operator publishes.
5
listed studios
Cedar Mill
most listings · 1 here
4.9
median Google rating · 5 rated
Figures on this page are observations from the 5 studios listed below, as of 2 Sept 2026.
Contrast therapy in Portland, measured
Every figure is a reading over the 5 contrast studios below, nothing broader; no industry averages.
Median Google rating
4.9
highest Surge Wellness at 5.0
from 5 listed studios
Most reviewed
Knot Springs
685 Google reviews
from 5 listed studios
Listed in Cedar Mill and Central Eastside
No area repeats: each of the 3 named areas of Portland holds exactly one listing, counted from what these studios publish.
from 3 listed studios
- Cedar Mill
- 1 listing
- Central Eastside
- 1 listing
- Northeast Portland
- 1 listing
Companion services
Also listed: Cold plunge and Infrared sauna
Cold plunge is the most-listed pairing, on 4 of the 5 contributing studios; every service below clears two listings. Operator-listed, not a recommendation.
from 5 listed studios
Operator-listed amenities
Amenities including Deck lounge and Bathroom/shower
Secret Sauna PDX and Knot Springs tie for the deepest feature list, 6 apiece of the 15 below. Confirm availability with the operator before you visit.
from 3 listed studios
- Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas
- Deck lounge
- Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas
- Bathroom/shower
- Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas
- River access
- Secret Sauna PDX
- Private changing rooms
- Secret Sauna PDX
- Outdoor showers (hot and cold)
- Secret Sauna PDX
- Fire pit lounge
- Secret Sauna PDX
- Hydration station
- Secret Sauna PDX
- Towel rentals
- Secret Sauna PDX
- Bathing suit rentals
- Knot Springs
- Hot pools
- Knot Springs
- Sauna
- Knot Springs
- Steam room
- Knot Springs
- Cold plunge
- Knot Springs
- Group fitness classes
- Knot Springs
- Personal training
Operator-listed equipment
Equipment including NovoTHOR and Ballancer® Pro
Each studio below lists a different setup. Confirm the current equipment with the operator before you book.
from 2 listed studios
- Surge Wellness
- NovoTHOR
- Surge Wellness
- Ballancer® Pro
- Surge Wellness
- Somadome
- Secret Sauna PDX
- Narvi
Operator-listed hours
Hours at Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas and Knot Springs
Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas posts both the earliest open (7am) and the latest close (9pm) here. Every schedule below posts weekend hours. Confirm current hours directly with the studio before you go.
from 2 listed studios
- Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas
- Daily 7:00am - 9:00pm
- Knot Springs
- Daily 7am–9pm
Operator-listed intro offers
Intro offers at Surge Wellness
The terms below are the operator's own words. Confirm eligibility with the studio before you book.
from 1 listed studio
- Surge Wellness
- Introductory 6 Credit Starter Package – $165 (One Time Only)
Portland’s contrast therapy shortlist
Surge Wellness leads on Google rating, ahead of Backyard Bliss PDX.
New to contrast therapy?
The guide covers what a first contrast circuit involves; useful before you book at Surge Wellness or any listing below.
Surge Wellness
Cedar Mill · Portland, OR
5.0· 75 Google reviews
Surge Wellness, the premier choice for health optimization in Portland, OR.
Cold plungeInfrared saunaRed light therapyContrast therapy+3
03
Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas
Portland, OR
4.9· 99 Google reviews
Infrared saunaCold plungeContrast therapy
04
Secret Sauna PDX
Northeast Portland · Portland, OR
4.8· 30 Google reviews
Infrared saunaContrast therapy
Compare Portland’s contrast therapy studios
Only Surge Wellness fills every column today; a dash is a detail we haven’t verified yet.
| Studio | Neighborhood | Google rating | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surge Wellness | Cedar Mill | 5.0★ (75) | $$ | Book online ↗ |
| Backyard Bliss PDX | — | 5.0★ (3) | — | Book online ↗ |
| Ebb & Ember Floating Saunas | — | 4.9★ (99) | $$ | (503) 308-1293 |
| Secret Sauna PDX | Northeast Portland | 4.8★ (30) | — | — |
| Knot Springs | Central Eastside | 4.4★ (685) | — | Book online ↗ |