Circa Thermal Studio

The two people who couldn't stop talking about social saunas long enough to build one. Marissa and Kevin are the founders behind Circa Thermal Studio, opening in Southwest Edmonton in early 2027.

Coming off the pandemic, we were living in Toronto, working in tech, building a business, and completing a master’s degree. The world was demanding more and more from us, and
we were barely keeping up.

We craved connection; with each other, with others, and with ourselves. In the little downtime we had, we would drive an hour and half out to experience nearby spas and rest for the week ahead. It quickly became part of our weekly routine. A place we could go to socialize with friends or colleagues that didn’t revolve around alcohol. A place we could go inward for 60-minutes without
needing to commit to a full spa day.

Over time, we kept coming back to the same idea: Edmonton also needed a place built around slowing down. This was the start of Circa. Life brought us back to Edmonton. On June 7th, we launched our pop-up sauna in Edmonton - a mobile wood burning sauna fit for 10-12 people, built inside a 16ft trailer.

Months in and so much love has come our way! And we are just getting started. Follow along on our journey to turn Circa into a Nordic retreat right here in Edmonton.

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BTS of month 2 building Circa.

August feels like a turning point.

For the first time, we’re not just talking about what Circa will become. We’re building it.

This month we’ll pick up the keys to our permanent home, break ground on construction, bring sauna to communities across Edmonton, celebrate runners, gather with friends, and share our first look inside the space with the people who’ve believed in us from the beginning.

If you’ve been following along, thank you. Every conversation, share, event, and word of encouragement has helped us get here.

Swipe through to see where we’ll be this month. We’d love to see you at one (or all) of them.

Our favourite way to spend a Sunday.

Run, move, sauna, cold, connect.

See you in the park with Sundae Run Crew Yeg, for our last community sauna of the summer.



The moment we’ve been waiting for.

On August 4, we get the keys to Circa’s future home.

Construction starts soon after.

Wellness belongs everywhere.

We’re bringing the sauna experience poolside for an evening of community and fun The Glendale G&CC

Run hard. Recover well.

Join us after the community run for sauna, music, food, and a chance to reset together.

6pm start at Running Room St Albert with DM Running Team and Chasing Miles Run Club.

You crossed the finish line. We’ll handle the recovery.

Find us after the marathon for heat, cold, and a well-earned reset.



Before the walls go up, we’ll celebrate what made them possible.

An evening with the people who believed in Circa long before it existed. 🌀

Our final Sauna Sunday of the summer!

Get there early

9am run with Sundae Run Crew Yeg
10am Lagree in the park with House Of Lagree
11am sauna & cold exposure

See you there!

Your body was designed for contrast.

Heat increases circulation. Cold brings you back to centre. Together, they create a rhythm that helps your nervous system shift from constant activation into recovery.

Over time, regular contrast therapy may help:
• Build resilience to stress
• Improve circulation
• Support muscle recovery
• Reduce inflammation
• Improve sleep quality
• Leave you feeling clearer, calmer, and more present

It’s not about pushing yourself to extremes.

It’s about returning to yourself, one loop at a time.

Our free community sauna is back at Victoria Park with Sundae Run Crew Yeg as part of the Lululemon Summer Series.

Run @ 9am
Pilates in the Park @ 10am
Sauna @ 11am

And we are bringing the cold exposure.

July 26 & August 2

See you there!

Circa is taking over House Of Lagree Keswick this Saturday!

Finish your Lagree class and come outside for a 20-minute Circa guided loop including sauna, cold exposure & integration.

Book your class online at House of Lagree and stay for the ultimate nervous system reset.

Pilates. Hot. Cold. Rest.

If you’ve been waiting to try Edmonton’s mobile sauna…

Here’s your chance.

🔥 July 12 — Sauna Sunday (our free community sauna)
🚴 July 18–19 — Tour Alberta for Cancer
🤍 July 25 — House of Lagree (with any class)
✨ Private bookings available July 24 & 31

See you in the sauna.