Founder + CEO

Brandy is the owner and founder of CEDAR & STEAM. Her love for heat and its natural health benefits began while living in Australia on the iconic Bondi Beach, where her daily run would end with an oceanside sauna — the perfect combination of exertion, sweat, and stillness.

After returning to Canada, she studied Interior Design at Mount Royal University, graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor’s in Applied Interior Design. She went on to work in residential design in Calgary, but continued to search for ways to truly relax and recharge. In 2015, she discovered yoga, finding that the heat of a flow class strengthened her body and quieted her mind — but still lacked the sense of connection she craved.

It was in the sauna that she found something unique: not only deep mental and physical relaxation, but also community. She realized Calgary lacked spaces where people could combine wellness, socialization, and accessibility — a place where relaxation didn’t have to be solitary or expensive.

In the fall of 2016, while still working full-time as a designer, Brandy began building the concept for a boutique spa centered on hot, cold, and mindful therapies. By fall 2018, she officially incorporated the business, and by late summer 2019, CEDAR & STEAM opened its doors.

Today, Brandy continues to blend her design expertise with her passion for wellness, creating spaces that encourage both self-connection and meaningful social interaction. CEDAR & STEAM is more than a spa — it’s a community.

Her vision resonated. In 2025, CEDAR & STEAM expanded to two locations, allowing even more people to experience the power of intentional heat, cold, and rest. Brandy continues to evolve the original concept, designing spaces that invite stillness, spark conversation, and connect people with their best selves.