Do the holidays have you running ragged? Jasmyn Pizzimbono and Carey Wunsch are ready to help you de-stress and decompress.
Carey Wunsch and Jasmyn Pizzimbono, both of whom are veterans of the finance world and live in Greenwich with their children, have had a lifelong passion for all things health and fitness. In 2025, the pair were brought together by mutual friends, Instagram and a common desire for a career shift into the wellness industry.
“I discovered Pause a little over two years ago while visiting L.A.,” says Jasmyn. “I had been talking to a friend about transitioning into the wellness arena, and then Pause just popped up on my Instagram feed the next day. I knew that Greenwich would be a great place to open, because there wasn’t any other facility here with all these modalities under one roof.”
“I also stumbled upon Pause on Instagram,” says Carey. “And when I went to L.A. to meet with the team and inquire about a franchise, they suggested I speak with Jasmyn [who she already had several friends in common with], and things just took off right from the start.” Pause Studio opened its doors in Cos Cob at 100 East Putman Ave. in August and has since been serving as a space for lifestyle-focused locals to reset their bodies and minds.
From muscle recovery to assisting with sleep issues, decreasing inflammation and detox, Pause has something for nearly everyone. Whether it’s red light LED therapy, the float tank, contrast hot and cold therapies, IV elixirs or cryotherapy, each of these offerings is designed to heal and invigorate from the inside out.
“I’ve always used alternative therapies in conjunction with western medicine, because there’s still a lot missing, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Pause is an easy way to be able to bring alternative therapies to the community,” says Carey.
What’s a visit to Pause like?
During the first visit, clients are asked to explain what their health goals look like so that the team can come up with the best personalized treatment plan. Often the shorter services feel like an easy “entry point.” A quick red light session, cryotherapy, a vitamin injection or sauna session is the way to go. “The most important thing is consistency. That’s the fastest way to see the most dramatic results,” says Carey.
One stop health shopping: IV drips, float tanks, saunas, cold plunges, red light therapy and more
The Offerings
IV Drips
Intravenous therapies can be used for an array of ailments and have health-boosting benefits that support optimal body function. Running short on time? No problem! A number of therapies can also be delivered through a quick injection for equally quick results. The vitamin, mineral and antioxidant combinations are designed to support a range of deficiencies that help aid in immune support, increased energy levels, more restorative sleep, relaxation, mental clarity and more. One of the duo’s personal favorites is NAD (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide), often referred to as “the fountain of youth.” NAD has become extremely popular over the last few years. It can be given through IV or injection. It helps repair DNA with cell regeneration and metabolism function. “It’s one of those things that we don’t even realize we need until we get it and see how much better we feel,” says Carey. NAD treatment can also help improve anxiety, depression, brain fog, aging and even shows some promise in assisting with addiction.
LED Light Therapy
LED light reaches the deepest layers of the skin and can quickly create drastically improved tone, texture and elasticity. “We had one client come in, and after just six days of purple light her acne was almost completely gone,” says Jasmyn. LED can be combined with cryotherapy, and clients can get the benefit of both in just 30 minutes. In addition to better skin, LED therapy can help with physical recovery, immune function, pain management, improved mood and lower levels of anxiety.
Contrast Therapy (Sauna/Cold Plunge)
“After only having been open for six days, every person who came in and tried contrast therapy left saying that they felt a burst of energy,” says Jasmyn. Infrared heat aids in the body’s ability to detox and relax while strengthening your immune system and burning calories, all at the same time. Cold plunges allow clients to leave with less inflammation, higher red blood cell counts, an increased metabolism and more balanced hormones, among other mental and physical benefits. The recommended method for those interested in trying contrast therapy for the first time is to use the sauna for nine minutes and the cold plunge for three minutes (longer than it sounds) and then rest for three minutes while the body regulates itself. For those more seasoned and familiar with this process, the recommendation is to repeat that cycle four times for longer-lasting and optimal results.
Float Tank
Allow weightlessness to take over while floating in 10 inches of body-temperature water mixed with Epsom salts, and feel pain and stress start to melt away. Floating helps with mood regulation, increased circulation and can even help mitigate headaches.
Cryogenic Therapy
Cryo, as it’s often called, can be targeted to specific areas or via a full body chamber. It’s a proven treatment for pain, stress and inflammation and also helps with weight loss, decreased cortisol levels and immune system recovery. Clients with chronic autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis can benefit immensely from the anti-inflammatory response that occurs after treatment as your body works to achieve its normal temperature again.
Compression Therapy
Normatec air compression sleeves are often used by professional athletes to help with recovery and healing. The lower-body lymphatic drainage that occurs by using this system can aid in everything from less muscle pain to in improved athletic performance.