Why SWTHZ Might Be New Jersey’s Chicest Recovery Experience
Published on April 12, 2025
Say hello to NJ Radar’s self-care savage, wellness queen, and your go-to guide for all things health, healing, and high-performance in New Jersey - Alia! Alia believes in treating the body like a temple and pushing it like a machine. Her mission? To challenge both mind and body through a full-spectrum fitness and wellness journey that blends strength, stillness, and self-discovery. From hot yoga to cold plunges, breathwork to bootcamps, she’s diving headfirst into every holistic experience the Garden State has to offer. No stone is left unturned - think infrared saunas, lymphatic drainage, cryo, rooftop workouts, and energy healing, all in one ever-evolving routine. Follow along as Alia turns New Jersey into her wellness playground - sharing the sweat, the stillness, and everything in between.
The Experience That Resets Everything
If you’ve ever wanted to completely reset - physically, mentally, energetically - this is for you.
I recently visited SWTHZ (SweatHouz), a modern wellness studio that’s changing how New Jersey approaches recovery. Think: private suites, infrared saunas, cold plunges, and vitamin C showers - all thoughtfully designed to support your health, your glow, and peace of mind.
With locations already open in Garwood and Montvale (and Edgewater coming soon 👀), SWTHZ brings an elevated, tech-enhanced wellness experience to the Garden State. If you’re looking to detox, de-stress, or just crave something that feels intentional, this is a space where you can tune in, zone out, and take care of your body on your own terms.
What Makes SWTHZ Different
From the moment you walk in, you can feel it: SWTHZ is an experience. The entire design is sleek, minimal, and calming, with subtle eucalyptus in the air and a peaceful energy that makes it easy to unwind the second you step through the door.
Every guest gets their own private suite, so there’s no need to share space, wait for a room, or feel rushed. You can fully relax, unplug, and move through your session at your own pace.
Inside your suite, you’ll find everything has been curated with intention - adjustable lighting, calming spa music, and the option to stream your favorite playlist, YouTube video, or even Netflix on a built-in screen. If you prefer to meditate in silence or vibe out to your go-to sound bath playlist, you’re able to. The experience feels deeply personal.
It’s clean. It’s modern. It’s designed to help you feel centered, refreshed, and reset.
Step-by-Step: My Personalized Wellness Journey at SWTHZ
Step 1: 30 Minutes in the Infrared Sauna
I started with a 30-minute infrared sauna session, which felt like the perfect way to ease into stillness. Unlike traditional saunas, infrared heat warms your body from the inside out, penetrating deeper into the muscles and promoting full-body detox. It’s amazing for reducing inflammation, easing joint tension, and giving your skin that post-sauna glow.
Inside my private suite, I chose calming ambient lighting and streamed a meditation video on the screen - a subtle but powerful way to deepen the experience. By the end of the session, I felt like I had released a week’s worth of tension.
Step 2: Cold Plunge – 7 Minutes of Pure Resilience
Next came the cold plunge - a full-body immersion in water chilled to around 50ºF. I originally aimed for 5 minutes...but I made it to 7. (Proud moment.)
It was intense, but the benefits were undeniable: increased circulation, reduced inflammation, and a massive boost in mental clarity. If you’ve never tried cold therapy, it’s a beautiful way to practice surrender and feel your own strength in real time. You step out feeling charged, like your body just got hit with a natural espresso shot.
Step 3: Vitamin C-Infused Shower
To finish, I rinsed off in a vitamin C-infused shower - and yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds. The citrus scent was super refreshing, and my skin felt noticeably softer afterward. Vitamin C helps neutralize the effects of chlorine and other impurities in water, which is especially helpful if you have sensitive skin or color-treated hair. It’s a simple detail that made the entire experience feel elevated and complete.
Alia’s Pro Tips for First-Timers at SWTHZ
✨ Hydrate ahead of time - You’ll be sweating (a lot), so drink water before and after your session to stay balanced and avoid post-sauna fatigue.
✨ Wear something comfortable - Think minimal + breathable. You’ll be in and out of the sauna and plunge, so something easy to change in and out of is ideal.
✨ Don’t skip the cold plunge - It might sound intimidating, but it’s 100% worth it. Even 2–3 minutes can seriously shift your mood and boost circulation.
✨ Use the lighting and media options to set the vibe - customize the experience to fit your energy that day.
✨ Let the Vitamin C shower be your glow reset - Don’t rush it. This part feels luxurious and restorative, and your skin will love you for it.
✨ Book through the app - It’s super easy, and you can tailor your session based on your goals (detox, recovery, stress relief, etc.)
Why I’ll Be Going Back
I’m all about creating rituals that support my body, my mind, and my energy - and SWTHZ checks every box. It’s not just about sweating or plunging or checking off a “wellness” to-do list. It’s about taking 60 minutes to be fully present in my body, reset my nervous system, and leave feeling completely recharged.
The ease of booking, the customization, and the attention to detail make it so effortless to fit into a busy week. Whether I’m focused on recovery after a tough workout or just need a moment of stillness to reconnect with myself, I know I can walk into SWTHZ and come out feeling better - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
It’s become a space I genuinely look forward to - a little pocket of peace where I can breathe deeper, move slower, and honor my body with intention.
Final Thoughts + How to Book
If you’re craving a wellness ritual that feels equal parts science-backed and seriously luxurious, SWTHZ is absolutely worth exploring. It’s rare to find a space that supports both high-performance recovery and deep nervous system rest - but this one does.
Thoughtfully. Beautifully. Effortlessly.
This is a space to recharge, reset, and glow from the inside out.
Ready to experience it for yourself?
You can find SWTHZ in Garwood and Montvale, with Edgewater coming soon.
Booking is easy through their website or app: https://sweathouz.com/locations/
And trust me - once you go, it’ll be on your radar, too.