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THE CONCEPT.
Outershed is a wellness studio with a mission to make the health benefits of infrared saunas and contrast therapy more accessible through convenience and affordability.
The health benefits are vast but to name a few: detoxification, improved circulation, stress reduction, sleep enhancement, muscle recovery and many more that aid in creating a healthier lifestyle.
We are focused on the individual experience, offering infrared saunas and cold plunges in private suites, giving you a dedicated space to reset and recover on your own terms. A place to shed your outer layers and find your deepest self.
Our goal is to create a space that people want to continuously return to while building the best version of themselves.
THE STUDIO.
Five private infrared sauna suites
Two private contrast therapy suites
Curated wellness retail offering with our favorite brands
Lounge area to relax before or after your session
Expansive outdoor space for pop-ups and events
Restroom and shower room
Water refill station
Towel drop and replenish station
THE SCIENCE.
INFRARED SAUNAS
Regular sauna use (4–7x/week) is associated with a
50% lower risk of fatal cardiovascular disease
Improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure by up to 30% in hypertensive patients after repeated sessions
Infrared increases peripheral blood flow by up to 70%, enhancing oxygen delivery and toxin clearance
Promote 25–40% faster recovery post-exercise
Proven to reduce chronic pain and stiffness in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
A 30-minute infrared session can burn 200–600 calories, depending on body weight and sweat rate
Improved sleep quality and lower cortisol levels
COLD PLUNGES
Cold water immersion reduces muscle soreness by
~20–30% within 24–96 hours post-exercise
Lowers markers of inflammation by up to 40%
Cold exposure boosts norepinephrine by 200–300%, improving focus and mood
Studies show a significant reduction in symptoms of depression with regular cold immersion
Cold plunges activate brown adipose tissue (BAT), increasing daily calorie expenditure by up to 350 calories
People practicing routine cold exposure had 29% fewer respiratory infections in one study
Trains the vagus nerve and improves heart rate variability
THE FOUNDER.
Meet our founder, Abigail Higgins.
Abigail has a deep-rooted passion for all things health and wellness and a true love for infrared saunas. Over the last few years, she’s become very focused on living a more holistic lifestyle and is interested in all things longevity, detoxification and the mind-gut connection.
Outershed was born after many unsatisfactory experiences using infrared saunas in New York City and the desire to create a space that people are continuously drawn back to. Her goal is to make the health benefits of infrared saunas and contrast therapy available to the masses.
Prior to starting Outershed, Abigail worked in Consumer & Retail Investment Banking at Bank of America for over four years. During that time, she worked with many wellness focused companies across various transactions.
Abigail holds a BS in Finance and International Business from Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
