Decades of peer-reviewed research on far infrared therapy connect consistent use with cardiovascular improvements and pain relief, now accessible across 81 studio locations nationwide.
“A separate study on patients with chronic heart failure found daily far infrared sauna therapy improved vascular and cardiac function alongside clinical symptoms (Kihara et al., 2002).”— Veronica StrancNEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Tucked into wellness districts throughout the country, a growing category of studio is attracting individuals who have exhausted conventional approaches to pain, stress, and recovery. beem® Light Sauna, a locally run, nationally branded studio franchise that now operates 81 locations across the United States—including 24 studios featuring advanced light therapy—is gaining increased attention this year as more individuals discover what its existing clientele already knows. Far infrared heat therapy, the subject of cardiovascular and pain recovery research spanning more than two decades, is now accessible not only in hospitals and physiology laboratories, but also in a private suite close to home.
The Evidence Behind the Experience
beem® studios deliver full spectrum infrared therapy across near, mid, and far wavelengths, along with medical-grade red light therapy sessions, each conducted in a private suite. The far infrared element, in particular, has maintained ongoing clinical interest. Published studies on far infrared and Waon (“warm therapy”) sauna protocols have linked repeated sessions to measurable enhancements in vascular endothelial function, which refers to blood vessels’ capacity to dilate and support healthy circulation.
Research featured in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology indicated that repeated thermal therapy markedly improved compromised vascular function in patients with coronary risk factors (Imamura et al., 2001). Another investigation involving patients with chronic heart failure reported that daily far infrared sauna therapy boosted vascular and cardiac performance alongside clinical symptoms (Kihara et al., 2002). A 2009 review of existing evidence concluded that regular far infrared sauna use produces measurable advantages for cardiovascular risk factors, including blood pressure (Beever, 2009).
More current research has even characterized infrared sauna as an “exercise mimetic.” A 2022 study discovered that infrared sauna sessions triggered a cardiovascular response comparable to moderate physical activity, elevating heart rate and circulation without placing mechanical strain on joints or muscles (Ketelhut et al., 2022). That finding partly explains why beem has attracted a following among athletes and active adults seeking a recovery tool that complements training rather than substituting for it.
Why Chronic Pain Groups and Athletes Are Taking Notice
For individuals managing chronic pain, far infrared therapy presents a noninvasive alternative grounded in published research. A review by Vatansever and Hamblin (2013) documented far infrared radiation’s advantages for alleviating pain, enhancing circulation, and aiding tissue recovery across various clinical populations. For both performance athletes and weekend competitors, the draw is recovery without added mechanical load. A 40-minute infrared session supports circulation and muscle recovery similarly to a light training day, but without the impact.
Stress and overall wellness also appear in the research. A study involving patients with chronic fatigue syndrome found that repeated far infrared sauna therapy (Waon therapy) reduced fatigue, anxiety, and improved quality of life over the treatment period (Kawanishi et al., 2005). This result mirrors what many beem members report after a private session: forty minutes of uninterrupted quiet, followed by a noticeably more relaxed mental state.
A Studio Atmosphere, Not a Gym Setting
What sets beem® apart is not solely the science, but also the format. Each session occurs in a private, spa-like suite, rather than a communal sauna room or a gym floor. Sessions last 40 minutes for full spectrum infrared and 15 minutes for red light therapy, brief enough to fit into a workday or a training regimen. Studios are locally owned and operated under a shared national brand standard, and sessions are HSA/FSA eligible, making the therapy more affordable for members dealing with pain, training demands, or everyday stress on a budget.
The brand’s presence now encompasses 81 locations nationwide, including 24 Elite studios that incorporate green light therapy into the offerings—a topical option that members managing pain often utilize alongside their infrared sessions. This national reach means the private suite, science-backed model that beem built its reputation on is no longer a regional discovery. It is evolving into a mainstream recovery practice from coast to coast.
About beem® Light Sauna
beem Light Sauna is a full spectrum infrared sauna and light therapy studio brand providing private suite sessions in near, mid, and far infrared, along with red, green, blue, and chromotherapy light. The brand runs 81 locally owned and operated studios nationwide, including studios offering advanced light therapy, with sessions HSA/FSA eligible. Learn more at beemlightsauna.com.
Veronica Stranc
beem® Light Sauna
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