A new year always feels like a small reset button, doesn’t it? It’s a chance to slow down, take a breath, and start over with a clearer head. That was exactly what Brenna Dorsey wanted when she opened SweatHouz Pike & Rose back in April 2025: a place where taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury, but part of the rhythm of life.
This isn’t your average spa or wellness stop. SweatHouz is built around the idea that recovery should feel real, not routine. Inside each private suite, you’ll find an infrared sauna, a cold plunge, and a vitamin-C-infused shower. It’s simple in theory but powerful in practice. The warmth helps open up blood vessels and gets your circulation moving; the cold brings that shock of clarity, reduces inflammation, and triggers a natural endorphin rush. The two together create a rhythm that somehow feels both calming and energizing.
Whether you’re a runner, someone who lifts, or just a person trying to feel better in your own skin, SweatHouz gives you the space to do that, quietly and intentionally. Every visit is private and can be customized to what you need that day. Stay in the heat longer, take the plunge twice, or simply close your eyes and breathe for a while. It’s your time.
In a world that’s always going a hundred miles an hour, SweatHouz offers the opposite: stillness that feels strong. It’s modern recovery at its best, helping you move better, rest deeper, and show up for your life feeling balanced again.
And this is just the beginning. Dorsey already has her eyes on Gaithersburg for a second location, bringing the SweatHouz experience even closer to more people in the area.
SweatHouz Pike & Rose
11811 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda
sweathouz.com
“When you step into the sauna and plunge with purpose, something changes, you can almost feel the stress leaving your body. Your mood lifts. Your mind clears.”