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Infrared Sauna Therapy in Greenville, SC

Infrared Sauna Therapy at IHP Greenville. Dr. Hendry, DAOM — functional medicine, root-cause diagnostics, personalized care. Call (864) 365-6156.

Infrared sauna therapy uses far-infrared radiant energy to heat the body from within — penetrating 1.5–2 inches into tissue, raising core body temperature, and inducing deep, profuse sweating at lower ambient temperatures than conventional saunas. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry offers infrared sauna therapy as part of detoxification, cardiovascular support, pain management, and recovery protocols.

How Infrared Sauna Therapy Works

Infrared sauna sessions run 20–40 minutes at 110–140°F (compared to conventional sauna's 160–190°F). The lower temperature improves tolerability while the far-infrared wavelength penetrates more deeply, producing equivalent or greater core temperature elevation than conventional saunas. Sweating facilitates elimination of heavy metals, environmental toxins, and metabolic waste products through the skin.

Conditions Treated with Infrared Sauna Therapy

Your First Appointment

Inform Dr. Hendry of any cardiovascular conditions, multiple sclerosis, or heat-sensitive neurological conditions. Drink 16–32 oz of water before each infrared sauna session and replenish electrolytes afterward. Avoid sessions immediately before or after vigorous exercise.

Why Dr. Hendry for Infrared Sauna Therapy

Dr. Hendry incorporates infrared sauna as a targeted element within comprehensive detoxification and recovery protocols — using it purposefully rather than as a generic wellness add-on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardiovascular benefits (comparable to moderate aerobic exercise in sedentary individuals), detoxification through sweat (heavy metals, BPA, phthalates), pain reduction (fibromyalgia, muscle pain), improved circulation, immune stimulation, and stress reduction.
Yes — a randomized trial published in Internal Medicine found infrared sauna therapy significantly reduced pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients, with effects persisting after the treatment series.
Yes — regular sauna use is associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality in Finnish population studies. Far infrared sauna specifically improves endothelial function, reduces blood pressure, and improves exercise tolerance in heart failure patients.
For detoxification: daily for 2–4 weeks. For maintenance and cardiovascular benefits: 3–4 times per week. Individual session frequency depends on tolerance and goals.
Not recommended for: uncontrolled hypertension, severe cardiovascular disease, active fever, pregnancy, multiple sclerosis (heat-sensitive), and patients with implanted electronic devices. Dr. Hendry screens for contraindications.
Integrative Health Partners, 319 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste A, Greenville, SC 29609. Call (864) 365-6156.

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