Is wellness the new luxury? All signs point to yes: the $6.3 wellness industry is booming, with 60 percent of luxury consumers planning to increase their wellness spending in 2026. The rise of luxury wellness clubs, like Remedy Place in New York and the newly-opened Sant Roch in Paris, prove that the appetite is there, at least among a certain sector of the affluent and stylish. So, it’s no surprise that the wellness-obsessed have been buzzing about the Ammortal Chamber—a machine that looks like a space-age tanning bed with a design inspired by NASA’s zero gravity body positioning research.
The aptly named chamber promises to boost your body, brain, mind, and nervous system, toting itself as a longevity lab, mindfulness coach, and biohacking fantasy all in one. The machine has quietly been cropping up in wellness clubs, longevity clinics, five-star resorts, and professional sports suites across the country—not to mention the homes of elite athletes and committed biohackers willing to foot the astronomical price tag.
Here’s what to know about the (literally) buzzy treatment—plus, my first-hand review.
What Is The Ammortal Chamber?
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The Ammortal Chamber touts itself as a human “recharging” station. It’s unique in that it layers multiple wellness modalities into a single, immersive experience designed to benefit your mind and body for an all-in-one wellness “stack.” In strictly scientific terms, it delivers red and near-infrared light, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF), and molecular hydrogen to the body. “Red light is linked to improved cognition, decreased inflammation, improved skin healing and increased ATP [cellular energy] production,” says Neil Paulvin, DO, a physician specializing in functional and regenerative medicine. He adds that PEMF reduces inflammation and is especially beneficial for those healing from injury. Meanwhile, research shows that molecular hydrogen is anti-inflammatory, has antioxidant capabilities, and is beneficial for regulating energy metabolism and immune function.
On top of those three modalities, the Ammortal Chamber also offers guided meditation, breathwork, and vibroacoustic sound therapy—each of which trickle in and out of the experience—to complement these therapies to soothe and settle your nervous system. “All are synchronized to move the nervous system out of fight or flight and [ease] the mind into a calm, present state,” says Ammortal co-founder Brian Le Gette.
While red light therapy has surged in popularity in recent years and meditation has been practiced for centuries, the Ammortal Chamber is designed for modern efficiency. Even a single 25-minute session promises to leave you feeling refreshed, restored, and ready to conquer the rest of your day—no caffeine required.
In the world of elite sports, the Chamber has become a low-key recovery flex. Everyone from NFL and MLB stars to the world’s greatest tennis players have climbed into the Chamber to accelerate recovery, boost energy, and reduce pain. But there are also perks to be had for the rest of us—including but not limited to improved skin quality, hair growth, less fatigue, and better focus (supposedly). While many perks are subjective, regulars often measure shifts via wearables tech, like the Oura Ring.
The Cost
Sessions typically start around $125, depending on factors like location and package rates. It’s undeniably more than your standard latte, but the promise is a feeling closer to a full-system refresh. And with consistent use, devotees say it can meaningfully shift how they feel and function.
You can purchase the machine for your home for a casual $160,000, which some elite athletes and biohackers already have.
My Review Of The Ammortal Chamber
I tried the Ammortal Chamber at two of its Los Angeles locations: first at Heal EastWest in Manhattan Beach, and next at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica (where Chamber access is accessible for Proper Club members, hotel guests, and the general public alike). Both visits landed in the middle of packed work trips and long travel days: prime conditions for a mind-body reset.
There are seven guided journeys to choose from that are calming, awakening, or hybrid experiences, which will vary based on the meditation cues and style of music played throughout. I opted for “Release,” which was designed to clear stuck emotional energy. (I do, in fact, have all the feels and a long history of anxiety to back that up.) According to the menu, it’s meant to leave you “confident, alert, and propelled forward with purpose,” powered by “pulsing, rhythmic frequencies that fuel motivation and strength.” I was more than open to the assignment.
After selecting my journey, audio guide, and duration (15, 25, or 50 minutes—I chose the middle ground, which is enough for a quick boost without a major time commitment), I slipped on protective eyewear and a nasal cannula delivering molecular hydrogen before pressing start. The audio guide cues deep breathing and intention-setting as the red light activates, the PEMF begins to pulse, and the chamber slowly lowers.
Once inside, the Chamber tucks you in so you’re untethered from the outside world. The red and near infrared light are bright and just the slightest bit warm. The PEMF induces gentle buzzing on your skin. You also feel the vibroacoustic pulses through your body, almost like you’re in a surround-sound theater but in a cocoon form. The audio guide is there to support your meditation at the beginning and end of the session, and you’re advised to revisit your intention when your mind wanders. There’s a lot going on throughout the journey, but it never feels overstimulating. The space contains everything well and you never feel jostled out of rest mode.
By the time each session ended, it felt clear that I’d been through something. I wouldn’t call it psychedelic, but it’s definitely… curious. The Ammortal team says that the Chamber elicits a caffeinated calm, which sounds accurate to an extent. I didn’t exactly feel like I’d woken up from a nap or just downed a coffee—but I felt relaxed and reinvigorated in ways that neither of the two typically elicit for me. It offered a pick-me-up that allowed me to stay clear-headed and sociable for my work trips without relying on my standard midday cold brew.
The Ammortal Chamber positions itself as a full mind-body reset not just for elite professionals, like athletes and CEOs, but also for those of us who don’t have a staff doctor on speed dial. “Everyone needs less inflammation, better cellular performance, and less oxidative stress,” says Le Gette. “Nearly every person comes to us in some stage of fight or flight, so they must also calm the nervous system and the conscious mind.” It gets a seal of approval from Dr. Paulvin, who says that people are likely to benefit more from the stack, versus using a tool or two individually. “It complements a wellness protocol because it decreases inflammation and helps improve mitochondrial function, which are key for aging,” he says.
The Takeaway
The Ammortal Chamber may not be the most accessible wellness tool on the market—not just in terms of price, but also since it’s currently only available at about 50 locations nationwide, with plans to rollout to more. Still, it offers a glimpse into where luxury wellness is headed: high-tech, hyper-curated, and deeply indulgent.
