Our Story

CYL studios are designed to be a place where modern self-care therapies meet a personalized experience designed to empower, replenish, and nurture body and soul.

Founded in Nashville in September 2014, CYL embarked on a mission to revolutionize wellness through the healing power of infrared sauna therapy. In 2024, we joined forces with Urban Sweat, another Nashville-based wellness franchise dedicated to making proactive self care a natural part of daily life.

This strategic partnership allowed us to expand our reach and resources while maintaining our commitment to exceptional wellness experiences. Today, CYL and Urban Sweat operate a network of studios across the country, offering accessible, effective, and enjoyable self-care.

At CYL, we believe in the transformative power of self-care. Our personalized approach combines the proven benefits of modern therapies with a relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere. Whether you’re seeking relief from muscle soreness, stress reduction, or simply a moment of peace, our experienced team is here to guide you on your wellness journey.

Meet the Founder & CEO

Kristen Nicholson is a passionate entrepreneur with over 20 years of healthcare executive experience. In addition to witnessing the reactive nature of traditional wellness and healthcare systems, Kristen also discovered the life-changing benefits of infrared saunas and other recovery modalities. This personal transformation inspired her to launch Urban Sweat Sauna Studio, where she could champion self-care as healthcare.

With her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for transforming how individuals approach wellness, Kristen has led Urban Sweat to become a leading wellness franchise dedicated to empowering individuals to prioritize their health and well-being.

Infrared Studio

Change your life with the power of infrared sauna

CYL Infrared Studio^SM is a luxury infrared sauna studio. Our clients can enjoy their own personal infrared sauna pod within the serenity of one of our private sauna suites. A standard sweat session is 30 minutes long at CYL Sauna Studio^SM. Sweating is your body’s natural way to heal and stay healthy. Our saunas are designed for the deepest most detoxifying sweat possible using infrared energy (heat).

After 3 Sessions

Refreshed

You’ll leave feeling relaxed and refreshed. Your body is beginning to acclimate to the infrared sauna sessions, and you’ve experienced a small portion of the overall health benefits. Don’t stop here!

4-8 Sessions

Detoxification

You’ve started to unlock the powerful detoxification process. Your body is now starting to eliminate surface level toxins more efficiently through perspiration. You’re burning more calories and raising your core temperature more quickly.

9-16 Sessions

Magic has begun

Your body is fully acclimated to the sauna sessions and the real magic has begun. Complete cellular detoxification is underway, eliminating harmful, heavy metals, aches, pains and stiffness. Circulation has increased, your overall stress levels are down, your skin

is glowing and renewed, and you are in a state of complete relaxation.

17+ Sessions

Refreshed

You’ve committed to a lifestyle change and a new you. you can see and feel the results. You are increasingly stress free, sleeping better, and detoxifying at a deep cellular level. You are healing naturally from within and burning substantial

calories in every session. You are on your way to living a happier, healthier life!

After 3 Sessions

Refreshed

You’ll leave feeling relaxed and refreshed. Your body is beginning to acclimate to the infrared sauna sessions, and you’ve experienced a small portion of the overall health benefits. Don’t stop here!

4-8 Sessions

Detoxification

You’ve started to unlock the powerful detoxification process. Your body is now starting to eliminate surface level toxins more efficiently through perspiration. You’re burning more calories and raising your core temperature more quickly.

9-16 Sessions

Magic has begun

Your body is fully acclimated to the sauna sessions and the real magic has begun. Complete cellular detoxification is underway, eliminating harmful, heavy metals, aches, pains and stiffness. Circulation has increased, your overall stress levels are down, your skin

is glowing and renewed, and you are in a state of complete relaxation.

17+ Sessions

Refreshed

You’ve committed to a lifestyle change and a new you. you can see and feel the results. You are increasingly stress free, sleeping better, and detoxifying at a deep cellular level. You are healing naturally from within and burning substantial

calories in every session. You are on your way to living a happier, healthier life!

Help us to build on that noble aspiration by spreading the word about the benefits of Infrared Sauna sessions through your own CYL Infrared Studio location.

Infrared sauna detoxification a wellness modality trending for its magnitude of benefits backed by scientific research. Find your perfect wellness package or membership here.

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