“We’re a culture obsessed with fitness. It’s time to focus on recovery.”
– Suzanne Corcoran, Founder
A new take on ancient traditionhealing
A high-design, high-tech thermal experience
Scandinative elevates the Nordic hot-cold-relax ritual. Most thermal facilities worldwide are either clinical or rustic. Comprehensive contrast therapy is rare in the US, but Scandinative fills this gap, offering a full circuit experience within a restorative spa setting.
WhereThe flagship location of Scandinative is in Brewster, Massachusetts, a peaceful Cape Cod haven just 90 miles south of Boston.
The Scandinative Circuit
Guests embark on a silent journey, solo or with friends, through a thermal circuit of warm pools, saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges, and relaxation zones, repeating the hot-cold-relax cycle 2 to 3 times over 2 to 3 hours.
Repeat 2 to 3 times
Amplifying the benefits of temperature contrast.
Elements of the experience
Experience Showers: Sensory showers with aromatherapy.
Outdoor Vitality Pool: A 105° F heated pool with massage jets.
Finnish Sauna: A dry sauna at 180° F with 10% humidity.
Steam Room: 100% humidity at 110-120° F.
Heated Slab + Benches: Radiant marble slabs for relaxation.
Floatarium: A salt-float pool for effortless floating.
Cold Plunge: A 50-57° F plunge to invigorate body and mind.
Relaxation Room: Ergonomic lounges for post-circuit rest.
Outdoor Relaxation: Loungers by an outdoor fireplace.
Spa Treatment Rooms: Massage and facials in serene spaces.
Retail Space: Thoughtfully curated wellness products.
Inspired by nature’s elements— wood, water, metal, fire, and earth—Scandinative embodies minimalism and restraint. The space invites guests to connect and unwind in an atmosphere of effortless comfort.
Meet world-renowned interior designer Clodagh
Irish-born Clodagh, known for her unique “sense of place” design philosophy, has transformed spaces at spaces at celebrated wellness locations, Miraval and Six Senses. Inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame and honored in the Hospitality Design Platinum Circle, she ranks among the world’s top 100 designers according to Architectural Digest while Robb Report places her decidedly within the top 10.
“When someone enters a space I’ve designed, I don’t want them to say ‘wow.’ I want them to say ‘ahhh.’”
– Clodagh
Design notes
“Cape Cod’s sea breezes, seagull cries, and soft sand demand a design that honors its tranquility. I believe in ‘silent design’— minimizing visual noise to allow stillness and sharpen the senses dulled by modern life.
At Scandinative, I wanted guests to feel transported, whether to a Nordic bathhouse or another dimension. The thermal circuit is intuitively designed, encouraging both communal energy and peaceful solitude. Everything feels effortless and natural.”
-Clodagh
Our approach
Progress over performance
Wellness isn’t limited to physical exertion; it’s about feeling better in your body.
Pleasure over punishment
Instead of rigorous regimens, wellness is a joyful, restorative experience.
Joy in healthy indulgence
Self-indulgence feels pleasurable both now and later.
Bringing the outside in Inspired by Scandinavian design, spaces foster peace and wellbeing.
We believe...
Everyone deserves to feel good. Health doesn’t need to be complicated.
Pleasure is a key aspect of wellness. Beautiful design and nature impact wellbeing. Disconnecting from technology fosters deeper connections.
Why
In the details
When people feel uplifted and physically restored, it creates a positive ripple effect in their lives and relationships.
Dynamic Pricing
Scandinative thermal experience rates are like many spas, hotels and airlines, with dynamic pricing based on availability and demand. On average, a 2-3 hour experience is $120 (summer weekends) $90 (winter weekends). Spa services such as massage and facials enjoy the additional benefit of enjoying the entire circuit.
Typical Hours
00:00-00:00 Monday - Friday. On select mornings, evenings, space is sometimes dedicated to organized events or and private groups.
What to Wear
This is a mixed facility and bathing attire is required. We also provide you with waterproof spa booties to foster cleanliness and safety.
Shhhh...
Relaxing and disconnecting is much easier when within peaceful surrounds. That’s why maintaining a respectful silence or whispering, and a no cell phone policy is enforced.
Health benefits of contrast therapy
Improved Circulation
Heat dilates blood vessels and cold contracts them, improving blood flow.
Reduced Muscle Pain
Eases inflammation and promotes faster recovery.
Enhanced Respiration
Increases oxygen flow and opens airways.
Boosted Immunity
Stimulates lymphatic flow and immune response.
Stress Reduction Releases mood-boosting neurotransmitters.
The backstory
Scandinative was born from Founder Suzanne Corcoran’s visit to a thermal spa in Québec in 2016. The experience of alternating between warm and cold plunge pools awakened an unmatched sense of presence and wellbeing. Suzanne, a wellness enthusiast with decades of hospitality experience, noticed the lack of comprehensive hot and cold contrast therapies in the U.S. Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian aesthetics and culture, she resolved to create a unique thermal experience that elevates health through high design and feel-good fulfillment.
