Liverpool will see the opening of the Attis Bathing Club in the city centre this summer offering a 30-capacity Finnish sauna, filtered ice baths and red-light therapy and creating up to 25 new jobs. Tony McDonough reports
Attis Bathing Club will open in Liverpool in August offering “wellbeing in the heart of the city”.
Located in the Prestige Building in David Lewis Street, Attis is being marketed as a “community-minded alternative to the traditional night out”. It will feature a 30-capacity Finnish sauna, filtered ice baths and red-light therapy (a non-invasive light treatment).
Liverpool couple Jennifer Gledhill and Lewis Boardman are the entrepreneurs behind the venture which will create up to 25 new jobs.
Jennifer, who spent seven years living in Sydney, was inspired by the seamless integration of wellness into everyday social life in Australia. On her return to the UK she identified a gap for a high-end, inclusive space which prioritises social wellbeing.
“We’re so excited to bring this unique experience to our hometown. As people place more value on real connection and wellbeing, we’re proud to make guided contrast therapy classes and traditional Aufguss part of everyday life,” she said.
Specialising in ‘guided contrast therapy’, a practice which involves alternating between extreme hot and cold environments to boost metabolism, circulation and mental clarity, Attis will offer one-hour bookable sessions, led by trained staff.
Classes will range from breath-work and sound baths to dopamine and sleep resets. Attis will also offer traditional Aufguss, a multi-sensory ritual where sauna masters use aromatic steam and choreographed towel movements.
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This venue will also include a lounge-style cafe for socialising in between hot and cold cycles, serving drinks and snacks, alongside full shower and changing facilities.
On weekends, visitors can experience ‘Club Attis’ sessions, which will feature DJs and community events, with further information to follow. Attis will be open seven days a week from 7am to 8pm.