kontråst

kontråst is a wellness lounge at 350 Northern Blvd in Albany that blends a spa with a clinic and combines massage with contrast therapy. Private hot and cold suites pair an infrared sauna with a cold plunge, and a salt float tank offers sensory deprivation. Licensed massage therapists, including one licensed by the New York State Board, give customized massage, and techniques include deep tissue, trigger point work, stretching and cupping. Group classes are also offered. Gift cards are sold and sessions are booked online or by phone, seven days a week by appointment. Discovery rates are available for a limited time, and free parking is on site. It is women owned. Rated 4.9 from 44 Google reviews, 43 of them five stars.