Pause Studio (Old Town)
Sauna and cold plunge in Old Town.
Old Town contrast with float and cryo on one credit plan.
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Quick answer
Is Pause Studio (Old Town) good for infrared sauna and cold plunge in Chicago?
Yes. Pause Studio (Old Town) is a contrast studio in Old Town with infrared sauna and cold plunge. Hours are not currently published, so check the official site for current times. Pricing is not currently published, so check the official site for current rates and availability. Best for Old Town contrast with float and cryo on one credit plan.
About this studio
Pause Studio Old Town is now open at 1650 North Wells Street, steps from Lincoln Park. The menu pairs infrared sauna with cold plunge for contrast therapy, plus float, whole-body cryo, full-body LED, Normatec compression and IV drips.
Pause runs on credit memberships from Core (12 credits a month) to VIP (50). A Contrast 30 uses 4 credits and a Contrast 60 uses 6. The location page lists no dollar Pricing or hours yet, so check the booking flow for live rates.
- Contrast therapy pairing infrared sauna with cold plunge
- Float, whole-body cryo, full-body LED and Normatec compression on the same credit plan
- IV drips, vitamin shots, NAD+ and Niagen NR listed on the location page
Available options
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We have not published structured session or membership cards for this studio yet. Check the official site for current pricing and availability.
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Common questions
Is Pause Studio Old Town open?
Yes. Pause's location page showed Now Open on our October 18, 2026 check. Hours are not listed there yet, so confirm on the studio site before you go.
How does Pricing work at Pause Studio Old Town?
Pause uses credit memberships: Core 12, Signature 22, Premium 34 and VIP 50 credits a month. Sauna 30 uses 3 credits, Sauna 60 uses 4, Contrast 30 uses 4, Contrast 60 uses 6, Float 3 and Cryo 1. No dollar Pricing was published on our October 18, 2026 check.
Is there a phone number?
Yes. Call (312) 854-7136, or email oldtownchi@pausestudio.com.
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