Pause Woodland Hills plans October 2026 opening on Ventura Boulevard

Pause Woodland Hills says it will open a recovery and wellness studio in Woodland Hills in October 2026, adding private-suite therapies such as float tanks, cryotherapy and infrared sauna to the West San Fernando Valley. The launch lands as Woodland Hills and Warner Center see new residential, retail and entertainment development, including the proposed Rams Village project.

Why it matters: - Pause Woodland Hills is entering a growing West Valley market with a recovery and self-care studio aimed at residents, professionals, athletes and visitors. - The opening adds another wellness option near major planned development in Woodland Hills and Warner Center. - The location is intended to serve demand from surrounding communities including Calabasas, West Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Reseda, Winnetka, Canoga Park, Hidden Hills and Agoura Hills.

What happened: - Pause Woodland Hills announced plans to open at 21526 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills in October 2026. - The studio will offer float therapy, LED light bed therapy, whole-body cryotherapy, compression therapy, infrared sauna, contrast therapy and a hydration lounge. - Services will be sold à la carte, in multi-session packages or through monthly memberships. - Each service will be offered in a private suite.

The details: - Float therapy uses a tank of body-temperature water with 1,200 pounds of Epsom salt. - Pause says the float experience is designed to help shift the nervous system into a restorative state by removing light, sound and gravity. - The full-body LED light bed uses red, green and blue wavelengths intended to support skin health, reduce inflammation and boost cellular energy. - Cryotherapy is a three-minute full-body cold treatment intended to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. - Compression therapy uses controlled pressure intended to improve circulation and reduce fluid buildup in the legs and hips. - Infrared saunas heat the body directly rather than the surrounding air. - Contrast therapy alternates sauna use with a cold plunge. - The hydration lounge will offer nutrient infusion services with customizable formulations administered by licensed staff. - Pause Studio was founded in 2014 after its founders began exploring alternative wellness therapies, including float therapy. - Pause opened its first location in Venice in 2016. - The company has expanded into infrared sauna, cold plunge, contrast therapy, nutrient hydration, LED light therapy and other services. - Pause has awarded more than 100 franchise territories nationwide. - Pause Woodland Hills on Instagram - Pause Woodland Hills on Facebook

Between the lines: - The opening is timed to a broader buildout in Woodland Hills and Warner Center, where residential, retail, dining, hospitality, fitness and entertainment projects are underway. - The proposed 52-acre Rams Village at Warner Center is expected to be a major driver of that growth. - Plans for Rams Village include more than 3,000 residential units, nearly 2 million square feet of retail, office, hospitality and entertainment space, and about 10 acres of public parks and gathering areas. - Pause’s pitch centers on recovery as a routine service, not an occasional luxury. - The leadership team says the studio is meant to make recovery and self-care part of everyday life.

What's next: - Pause Woodland Hills plans to announce a grand opening date in September. - The studio is expected to start serving the local market once the October 2026 opening arrives. - Continued development in Warner Center could expand the customer base around the Ventura Boulevard location.

The bottom line: - Pause Woodland Hills is betting that wellness recovery services will fit the next phase of growth in the West San Fernando Valley.