WAVE Wellness, based in Sag Harbor and now also in Southampton Village, offers a range of fitness and wellness services, complemented by a strong sense of community. Co-founders Stephanie Esposito and Lisa Zaloga have created a unique space where wellness goes beyond traditional treatments, combining physical and emotional care with social connection.
We spoke with Stephanie to delve into the inspiration behind WAVE, explore the innovative offerings at the new Southampton location, and discuss the importance of social wellness in our lives.
What inspired you to create WAVE Wellness?
WAVE was born from a shared passion between Lisa and I to create a space where true healing could happen — physically, emotionally, and energetically. With our combined backgrounds in wellness, design, and healing modalities, we saw an opportunity to build something deeply intentional. Our travels and personal experiences taught us the power of integrative wellness and how meaningful it becomes when paired with a sense of connection. Together, we envisioned a place that offered not just leading-edge treatments, but a sense of belonging — where people feel seen, supported, and inspired on their path to well-being. WAVE is a reflection of that vision, brought to life in the Hamptons for both locals and visitors to experience.
WAVE Social Wellness combines therapeutic services with social engagement. How do you define “social wellness?”
Social wellness is about creating environments where people can come together not just to do wellness, but to experience it — together. It’s the idea that healing is more powerful when it’s shared. Whether it’s a cold plunge next to a friend, a guided sound bath in a group setting, or a lively conversation during one of our salon-style events, the energy of being in community enhances the impact of every offering. We’ve built WAVE Social Wellness as a space that invites people to connect, decompress, and elevate their well-being alongside others.
How does the Southampton location differ from your Sag Harbor location in terms of offerings?
While our Sag Harbor flagship is a quiet oasis focused on private treatments like massage, facials, lymphatic drainage, cryotherapy, and body contouring — it’s a retreat in the truest sense — our new Southampton location represents an exciting expansion. With 4,000 square feet dedicated to restoration and longevity, this space introduces the concept of social wellness in full force. We offer a state-of-the-art 15+ person infrared sauna, guided and self-led cold plunge experiences, a movement studio with everything from breathwork and sound baths to Wavelength infrared yoga and mat Pilates. It’s immersive, energizing, and expansive in ways we hadn’t yet explored — while staying rooted in the quality and care we’ve always been known for.
In what ways does WAVE aim to foster a sense of community among its members and visitors?
Community is truly the heartbeat of WAVE. We design every aspect of our programming to encourage connection — from our social recovery zones and classes to our curated salon events that explore wellness topics through conversations and expert panels. Our members aren’t just clients — they’re collaborators in how this space evolves. Our team listens deeply to their needs and interests, and many of our offerings are inspired by the feedback and experiences shared by the community itself. There’s a shared sense of purpose here, and that’s what makes the energy so special.
Are there any upcoming or current treatments or classes you’re particularly excited about?
All of it! Truly — every offering at WAVE is built with so much intention that it’s hard to pick favorites. That said, we’re especially excited to introduce WAVELength Recovery, a proprietary class born from Lisa’s vision. It combines our custom PEMF mats with her beautifully curated stretch and lengthening techniques, creating a deeply restorative experience that bridges science and movement in a completely unique way.
We’re also proud of our signature bodywork treatments like CalmWAVE and DetoxDrift, performed on the LemiFloat bed — pairing heated chromotherapy water massage with therapeutic touch for full-body release. And AirWAVE, our new hyperbaric oxygen chamber, is the first of its kind in the Hamptons — a major milestone in making advanced recovery more accessible. Whether it’s an infrared Yoga session, Sculpt & Mat Pilates, SoundWAVE sound bath, or guided cold plunge, it’s incredibly rewarding to see our guests walk away feeling more energized, aligned, and empowered in their bodies.
What does a typical day look like for each of you? How do you incorporate WAVE’s wellness principles into your daily routines?
Every day looks a little different, but for me, it always starts with grounding — whether that’s through movement, breathwork, or stepping into the cold plunge to reset. We practice what we preach here. Our team is encouraged to take time for themselves within the space — whether it’s a stretch session in the recovery suite or a quiet moment in the studio. We also love taking time to connect with our members throughout the day. Their stories, their progress, and their feedback keep us inspired and constantly evolving our vision. WAVE isn’t just a business — it’s part of our lifestyle. We live these values daily so we can share them authentically with others.
