It’s pretty clear that I suffer from major seasonal affect disorder, as I’m constantly escaping the city in winter for warmer, sunnier destinations! I’ve always had a hard time with gloomy days and cold temperatures, and some days it’s difficult to even get out of bed. I’ve found a solution to these negative feelings with Higher Dose, an infrared spa with private rooms for relaxation and lymphatic drainage massage to further detox the body. The sweat from the infrared sauna is similar to that of an intense workout, and gives the same feelings of detoxification and rush of endorphins which make you feel refreshed and recharged. I’m so addicted to infrared that I have the higher dose infrared blanket to use in my apartment, and if I could fit the actual sauna, I would have that too!
How many years have you been in business in NYC?
We have been in business in NYC for 4 years in April.
How did you get your start and what was your initial inspiration?
I started my career on Wall Street in investment banking. The stress of that profession led me to search for ways to relax and reduce stress. I found running and was hooked - the endorphin high of it became my “drug of choice” so to speak. Eventually I realized that running was hard on the body and started to dabble in alternative ways to achieve a natural high such as colonics and acupuncture. While consulting for a detox center I met my business partner Lauren who introduced me to infrared. The second I tried the infrared sauna I was addicted and knew we had to bring this technology to the masses.
What do you feel differentiates you from others in your field?
We have a very different way of looking at health and wellness. Instead of focusing on diet and/or exercise, like most brands in the space, our philosophy is centered around “getting high naturally”. Our products and services are designed to increase DOSE - Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins. If you visit one of our spa locations you will see we’ve taken care to center the experience around these happy chemicals, for instance we play heart pumping tunes that increase Dopamine, etc.
What do you feel gives you longevity in this big city with so many options?
We’re constantly focused on innovating and improving the customer experience. For instance, we’ve added a rotation of complimentary sponsored amenities each month and also added lymphatic drainage to our service offerings. Our sauna blanket take home product, which we developed a little over a year ago, has surpassed the popularity of our spas and we have plans to roll out additional products to compliment the sauna blanket in 2020.
How do you positively impact your clientele?
We make our clients feel less stressed and naturally high! In a busy city like NYC, it’s important to have sanctuaries that help you feel calm and balanced -- and we are just that.
What is your favorite part of your job?
I love the creative parts of the job such as planning photoshoots and writing copy for the newsletter.
What is your favorite secret NYC spot?
Sake Bar Satsko in the East Village.
How do you benefit mamas?
Our sauna blankets are a great way for moms to experience HigherDOSE at home. They offer a detox, calorie burn, and glowing skin right in the comfort of your home (no babysitter needed to go to the spa).
What is the most memorable feedback a client has given you?
It’s too hard to choose! There are many awesome testimonials here on our website.
Pay it forward and name your top colleagues in the same field or related field.
Big fan of Taryn Toomey and Guru Jagat.
What is the best advice anyone's ever given you? Or what is your "mantra" / words to live by?
Probably advice from my mom - life is short so have fun while you can and if you don’t like something, change it!
As moms, the day can escape us, what is your best time-saving trick?
Get a drystyle at Dry Bar -- it’s faster and cheaper than a blowout with the same results and you can do work on your phone during the service!