"For Brian and Kristi Culhane, being at home beats going to the gym or the spa every time. The self-described biohackers have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on health and wellness amenities for their 10,000-square-foot Scottsdale, Arizona, home. Their setup includes a steam room with aromatherapy and light therapy, a cold plunge, a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, UV air scrubbers, an indoor basketball court, and more. But of all their shiny, expensive amenities, the crown jewel is their room-sized sauna."
"It was built with the home for about $100,000 by Spa Steam and Sauna, the same company that supplies saunas to luxury hotels like the Ritz-Carlton. It's where the family practices yoga, breathwork, and aromatherapy. Brian, the 50-year-old cofounder and former president of the real-estate brokerage eXp Realty, told Business Insider that having a private sauna is worth every penny. "Having one at home saves us hours a day," he said. "We're not even working out as much." Brian's wife, Kristi, 49, a real estate agent with eXp, added that the privacy is a major bonus. "We were just at the Fairmont Hotel. You go to the sauna, and there are so many people there. I can't really do my own thing.""
High-net-worth homeowners are investing in in-home spa amenities that prioritize mental and physical health alongside convenience and privacy. A Scottsdale couple outfitted a 10,000-square-foot residence with a steam room, cold plunge, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, UV air scrubbers, and a $100,000 room-sized sauna used for yoga, breathwork, and aromatherapy. The private sauna saves time and reduces the need to visit public facilities. Interest in home saunas aligns with a broader trend toward wellness design and spa-like upgrades. Regular use of traditional Finnish saunas is associated with cardiovascular, endurance, immune, and cognitive benefits in multiple studies.
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