“Living in Sweden inspired me to embrace sauna culture and a more natural and mindful way of life. I created Uppliva to bring that shared sauna experience into the heart of Ottawa - a place to slow down, reconnect, and uplift your well-being.”
— Maureen Dickson,
Founder
Rooted in Nordic tradition and reimagined for modern city life, Uppliva brings the ritual of sauna, cold, and intentional rest into your everyday.
Designed as an inclusive community space where every{body} is welcome, it’s a place to slow down, reconnect and find balance.
Translated from Swedish, Uppliva (UPP-lee-vah) means to uplift, revive, and comfort - the feeling at the heart of everything we do.
An age-old Nordic ritual, reimagined for modern life.
Sauna bathing is a centuries-old tradition.
From the Finnish word
SOW-NAH
Sustainable Like the Swedes
Lagom (LAH-gom) is a Swedish philosophy meaning not too much, not too little — just right. It’s a way of finding balance and well-being through simplicity, mindfulness, and living with less.
At Uppliva, lagom shapes how we design our spaces, choose our ingredients, and care for our environment. We prioritize thoughtfully sourced organic, locally grown, and fair-trade ingredients; certified organic materials; renewable energy; water conservation; composting; and low-waste practices. Through small, intentional choices, we strive to create a more sustainable way of experiencing wellness — one that feels good for you and supports our local community.
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