Vancouver-born Circle Wellness is rolling its private, self-guided thermal “Circuit” into Seattle this summer, promising a one-suite, low‑crowd spa experience for locals who would rather not jockey for bench space in a communal sauna. The model centers on contrast hydrotherapy, with warm soaks, a multi-sensory WellPod sauna, cold plunges and heated river stones, and is set up for solo visits or pairs. The company pitches it as a fully automated, clothing-optional alternative to traditional club saunas and bathhouses.
As reported by KOMO, the Seattle location will offer 90‑minute or two‑hour sessions for up to two people, built around a fixed progression: an open‑air shower, a cedar soaking tub, the WellPod sauna, a cold plunge and a heated riverstone bed. KOMO notes that the company bills the setup as “the world’s first fully automated private thermal spa circuit” in the U.S., with each suite turned over between bookings, tubs drained, cleaned and refilled. The outlet also reports that reservations are expected to open roughly a month before the summer debut.
Co-founder and CEO Scott Emslie told KOMO, “Seattle's culture of wellness, nature and innovation made it the perfect place for our next chapter.” The company says this Northlake opening marks its U.S. debut and will mirror the private-circuit concept that built its following in Vancouver.
What the circuit includes
According to Circle Wellness, each Circuit is prepped with tubs that are freshly drained, cleaned and refilled, using non-chlorinated water so the space can operate as a private, clothing-optional experience. The WellPod is described as a multi-sensory salt sauna kept at a gentler temperature than traditional saunas, paired with curated light, sound and airflow intended to guide guests through their sessions.
Where it’s going up and timeline
Public records and listings place the spa at 1326 N Northlake Way in Fremont, a slim lot along the Burke‑Gilman Trail near the foot of Stone Way. The Daily Journal of Commerce reported that groundwork at the site started in late November 2025, suggesting the project has been under construction for several months ahead of this summer’s opening. The listing and local coverage situate the build firmly in the Northlake/Fremont corridor, with DJC documenting the early site work.
How to get a session
Circle’s Seattle page currently displays a “Coming Soon” notice and invites would-be visitors to join an “Inner Circle” mailing list for booking updates. Because the Vancouver location typically releases new sessions on the first of each month and often books up quickly, the company encourages guests to sign up on its booking page for early notification when Seattle slots go live, per Circle Wellness.
