Created by celebrity wellness guru Jonathan Leary, Remedy Place claims to be the world’s first social wellness club. (There are two locations in the U.S., including West Hollywood and the Flatiron District in New York.) Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kacey Musgraves and Lana Condor have been said to frequent Remedy Place, where the cheapest membership starts at $300 per month and the highest is $2,000 monthly. But everyday folks can receive the same services and hospitality starting at $50.
At Remedy Place, you can book a breathwork ice bath class (includes a 10-minute guided breathwork exercise and six-minute ice bath) or cryotherapy session (3 ½ minutes in a -160 degrees Fahrenheit full body cryo chamber) for $50. Other services that you can try for less than $100 are a 30-minute hyperbaric oxygen session for $100, a 30-minute lymphatic compression session for $100, or 60 minutes in a private infrared sauna for $80. (A larger infrared sauna that comfortably seats two people is $100 an hour.)
To test the ease of Remedy Place’s a la carte services, I booked an infrared sauna online about an hour in advance on a recent Monday morning. (I got lucky this day, but for longer services like this, it’s best to book 48 hours in advance online or call that day to get the time that you want.) Upon arrival, a front desk representative greeted me warmly, asked for my name, then escorted me to my private room. The room has a full shower and an iPad to use for music or to watch various streaming services (Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and Max). The sauna has Bluetooth speakers inside, so you can leave your airpods at home. The attendant also gave me a complimentary water bottle (you can pick still or sparkling).
After perspiring what felt like a bucket’s worth of sweat, I cooled off with a eucalyptus-scented ice towel, then hopped into the luxurious, stone-walled shower, which was equipped with Saya products (shampoo, conditioner and body wash). Once I was dressed, I plopped onto a cozy leather couch in the lobby area and poured a cup of complimentary tea. Even if you aren’t a member, you’re allowed to hang out here after your service. Some people do work on their laptops in the lobby, which is filled with posh furniture and greenery, while others mingle at the alcohol-free bar (which sells seltzers, herbal energy drinks, etc.).
The easiest place to park is in the lot next door to Remedy Place, which is $3 with validation, though this can vary.