Council hears pitch for Nordic-style bath house in Bloomington
The Bloomington City Council heard an informational presentation Thursday about Boston Bloomington, a proposed contrast therapy sanctuary that would bring Nordic-inspired bathing experiences to the city. No vote was taken on the concept.
Dave Acriman, co-founder of Boston Bloomington, introduced the city council to his vision for a wellness facility designed to help residents manage stress through contrast therapy — the practice of alternating between hot and cold temperatures.
The proposed bath house would feature multiple amenities including cold plunges at varying temperatures, saunas, a communal hot tub, and rain head showers. "That's why we're bringing a contrast therapy sanctuary to Bloomington," Acriman said during the presentation. "We'll be offering a variety of temperatures of cold plunge, a variety of temperatures of saunas, a communal hot tub, and rain head showers."
Acriman explained that the business is not starting from scratch. Boston Bloomington currently operates a mobile trailer that offers these contrast therapy services, allowing the company to test its concept before establishing a permanent location. The company is preparing to compete in the Hatch 2025 Bloomington competition on August 6, a program that supports new business ventures in the community.
The presentation was informational only, meaning the council took no formal action. The meeting represents an early stage in what could become a new wellness business in Bloomington, pending further development and any necessary approvals.
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Presentation: Boston Bloomington - Nordic Inspired Bath House
Dave Acriman, co-founder of Boston Bloomington, introduced the vision for a Nordic-inspired bath house in Bloomington designed to offer contrast therapy. The facility would include various temperatures of cold plunges, saunas, a communal hot tub, and rain head showers. Acriman explained the therapeutic benefits for stress and weariness, noting their current mobile trailer offering these features and their plan to compete in the Hatch 2025 Bloomington competition.
That's why we're bringing a contrast therapy sanctuary to Bloomington. We'll be offering a variety of temperatures of cold plunge, a variety of temperatures of saunas, a communal hot tub, and rain head showers.
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[0:00] Hey everyone, my name is Dave Acriman
[0:02] and together with my wife Diana, we're
[0:03] the founders of Boston Bloomington, a
[0:05] modern twist on a Nordic inspired bath
[0:07] house. Now, we started to realize years
[0:10] ago that whether we spent our day behind
[0:12] the wheel of a car, on the road, uh
[0:15] hunched over a computer or on our feet,
[0:17] we ended the day feeling stressed and
[0:19] worn out. Now, combine that with staring
[0:21] at screens all day, and in our case, two
[0:23] young sons, quality sleep became pretty
[0:26] rare. That's why we're bringing a
[0:28] contrast therapy sanctuary to
[0:31] Bloomington. We'll be offering a variety
[0:33] of temperatures of cold plunge, a
[0:34] variety of temperatures of saunas, a
[0:36] communal hot tub, and rain head showers.
[0:39] So, we think there'll be something for
[0:40] everyone. Now, we were so excited about
[0:42] this concept that we couldn't wait for
[0:44] the brick and mortar. So, we created a
[0:45] mobile trailer offering a few of these
[0:47] features. If you want to come and try it
[0:48] out, we'll be offering free popups all
[0:50] month long at your favorite spots.
[0:53] August 6, we'll be competing in the
[0:55] Hatch 2025 Bloomington competition. Um,
[0:58] and we hope to earn your vote.
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