I've been coming to Framework for awhile and have a membership. Their motto is to sweat, shiver, and socialize. Every time you walk in, the staff are very friendly. They provide a towel that you can use during your time there.
Membership Breakdown:
Forge is $109/month which gets you four visits and one guest pass.
Fuse is $179/month which gets you eight visits and three guest passes.
Fortify is $249/month which is unlimited visits and six guest passes.
If you just want to drop in as a non-member, it's $35/weekday and $55/weekend.
There are three traditional saunas: Social, Silent, and Outdoor. Depending on my vibe, I usually go in the social one but this past week, several of my friends joined me and we used the social and the outdoor saunas. Most of the time, it's not overly crowded.
For cold plunges, there are nine tubs that range in temperature from 38-60. There are five solo tubs and one group tub inside. There are three solo tubs outside.
I love the cafe upstairs where you can grab a drink. The light is so great upstairs. They also have all their private rooms that have their own tub and sauna. I love my private sessions. I just wish there was a shower upstairs.
Indoor showers and lockers are provided downstairs. It's so helpful if I need to be somewhere next and can go ahead and shower.
I'm pumped that my membership gives me access to the East Nashville location. I am going to try it out and see what the difference is.
During my first session, the power went out and the session just stopped. This is a sound therapy sessions that lasts 44 minutes and is supposed to help my mood, mindset, and nervous system. I didn't get much from the first time and willing to give it another go.
When I go, I rinse off and head straight to cold plunge for a few minutes (1-5 is recommended). Then I go to the sauna anywhere from 10-20 minutes. Then, I cold plunge again for 3-5 minutes. Go back to the sauna for another 10-20 minutes and then end with a final cold plunge for 1-3 minutes. Everyone is different. Some people like to end on the sauna. There is not "right" way to do cold plunge and sauna. If you have questions, the staff are so helpful and will assist in any way.
Parking: There are two free spots right off of 4th Avenue South right in front of their building. They also have a parking lot behind the building that is also free. You walk down the stairs to get into the building. You can also park next door but it's a Park Happy lot and not free.
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